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Great news! Yes, this trip will go to "Butchart Gardens In Victoria". On day 3, you will explore Butchart Gardens, a must-see oasis that has been growing for over 100 years. Enjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens and learn how the spectacular floral display was once a giant, disused quarry.

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The entrance to the parks are included in the Iconic Rockies and Western Canada.

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Iconic Rockies and Western Canada

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Vancouver
Vancouver
Meals
Dinner (Dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers)
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown)
Optional Activities
- Explore Vancouver's neighborhoods and attractions on your own
Landmarks
Stanley Park
Day 2
Vancouver to Victoria
Vancouver to Victoria
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand Pacific)
Included Activities
- Tour of Gastown historic neighborhood
- Ferry to Vancouver Island
- Tour of local family-owned ciderhouse with local cider tasting
Landmarks
Gastown
Day 3
Victoria
Victoria
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at Butchart Gardens)
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand Pacific)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Butchart Gardens
- Explore Butchart Gardens (55-acre floral garden)
Optional Activities
- Victoria whale-watching cruise (view orca, humpback whales, bald eagles, porpoises, seals)
- High tea in Victoria
- Fish and chips dining
- Explore Parliament Buildings and Inner Harbour
Landmarks
Butchart Gardens
Parliament Buildings
Victoria Inner Harbour
Day 4
Chemainus - Squamish - Whistler
Chemainus - Squamish - Whistler
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa)
Included Activities
- View murals of Chemainus
- Ferry crossing
- Scenic drive along Sea-to-Sky Highway
- Sea-to-Sky Gondola to Summit Lodge
Landmarks
Chemainus
Sea-to-Sky Gondola
Day 5
Whistler
Whistler
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa)
Included Activities
- Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre visit with First Nations ambassador
- Lunch at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Optional Activities
- Explore Whistler at leisure
Landmarks
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Day 6
Sun Peaks
Sun Peaks
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Sun Peaks Lodge)
Included Activities
- Drive through Glacier National Park of Canada
- Drive through Yoho National Park
- Visit Golden Skybridge
Optional Activities
- View Seton Lake
- Explore scenic mountain landscapes
Landmarks
Glacier National Park of Canada
Yoho National Park
Golden Skybridge
Seton Lake
Day 7
Banff
Banff
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Drive through Glacier National Park of Canada
- Drive through Yoho National Park
- Golden Skybridge experience
- Canyon ridge walking trails
Landmarks
Glacier National Park of Canada
Yoho National Park
Golden Skybridge
Columbia Valley
Banff National Park
Day 8
Banff
Banff
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with retired Canadian Mountie)
Accommodation
Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Scenic orientation tour of Banff
- Meeting with retired Canadian Mountie
- Chat about Mountie history and traditions
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride
- Self-guided exploration of Banff
Landmarks
Bow Falls
Surprise Corner
Day 9
Jasper
Jasper
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Lobstick Lodge)
Included Activities
- Lakeside walk at Lake Louise
- Ice Explorer tour on Athabasca Glacier
- Drive along Icefields Parkway
Landmarks
Lake Louise
Athabasca Glacier
Icefields Parkway
Day 10
Jasper
Jasper
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Storytelling dinner with traditional First Nations host Matricia Bauer)
Accommodation
Hotel (Lobstick Lodge)
Included Activities
- Narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island
- Be My Guest experience with Matricia Bauer
- Learn about foraged ingredients in drink bitters
- Foraging walk in Jasper
- Drumming performance
Landmarks
Maligne Lake
Spirit Island
Day 11
Kamloops
Kamloops
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre)
Included Activities
- View Mount Robson
Optional Activities
- Visit Mount Robson Visitor Centre
- Leisure activities in Kamloops
Landmarks
Mount Robson
Day 12
Vancouver
Vancouver
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown)
Included Activities
- Drive through Coast Mountains and Fraser Valley
Optional Activities
- Cross Capilano Suspension Bridge
Landmarks
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Day 13
Vancouver
Vancouver

Landmarks
Stanley Park

Landmarks
Gastown

Landmarks
Butchart Gardens
Parliament Buildings
Victoria Inner Harbour

Landmarks
Chemainus
Sea-to-Sky Gondola

Landmarks
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

Landmarks
Glacier National Park of Canada
Yoho National Park
Golden Skybridge
Seton Lake

Landmarks
Glacier National Park of Canada
Yoho National Park
Golden Skybridge
Columbia Valley
Banff National Park

Landmarks
Bow Falls
Surprise Corner

Landmarks
Lake Louise
Athabasca Glacier
Icefields Parkway

Landmarks
Maligne Lake
Spirit Island

Landmarks
Mount Robson

Landmarks
Capilano Suspension Bridge

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
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Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown
Hotel
Days 1, 12
Grand Pacific
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Sun Peaks Lodge
Hotel
day 6
Banff Park Lodge
Hotel
Days 7, 8
Lobstick Lodge
Hotel
Days 9, 10
South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre
Hotel
day 11

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Traveler Moments

Traveler Reviews

4.8

Overall rating based on 30 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
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4.8
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.6
Food
4.6
Tour Operator
4.5

Imelda4.0•June 2019
I enjoyed and loved the Athabasca Glacier walk ...it was the highlight of my trip. I also loved our stay in...
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Traveled in May 2019
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Thanks for sharing your feedback with us here at Trafalgar. It pleases us to read that all of the features of the trip worked together perfectly to create a wonderful experience for you on the Iconic Rockies guided holiday. While we are pleased that this journey met all of your expectations, we are always striving to make our experiences even better. Therefore, we hope that you will join us again in the future when we can demonstrate all of the new great elements that we have included in our itineraries.
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JenGeutjes4.5•July 2018
Led by Ben
This trip was unbelievably good. Thanks to both Ben , our guide and Lorne, our driver we saw an incredible cross...
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Traveled in May 2018
Alex5.0•December 2017
Led by Ben
A seasoned traveller as this was my 6th tour. Not all at once you understand. The people I have met over the years...
A seasoned traveller as this was my 6th tour. Not all at once you understand. The people I have met over the years and the accommodation have been first rate (better than expected) As for the tour guide. The best one yet!! Having had my fair share of medical eye issues, Ben was the only tour guide to email before I had even left Blighty to offer assistance in any way. Being single I worry about being included with fellow travellers. From day one I just had the best time, Ben our guide could not do enough for any of us, nothing was too much bother. If he ever had a bad day, being a true professional he would never let it show. We were one big family. Ben was part of the group from day one. His knowledge was amaizing, every question had an answer. He is passionate about what he does and it shows........seeing a small part of the world with Ben should be on everyones bucket list. He makes everything fun.. AS for the tour it was well worth using my savings as it was briiliant, just the right balance of culture, sightseeing and freetime. Best bits. ALL!! I loved Vancouver Island, Whilstler and Bamff When can I go back? Show more
Traveled in May 2016
Charles5.0•December 2017
Ben was a marvelous guide. I would go with him anywhere. His enthusiasm is infectious. Hemknowsmhis subject and...
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Traveled in July 2017
Cheryl5.0•December 2017
Led by Ben
Thank you Ben for a wonderful tour!! You were fun, interesting, knowledgeable, generous and just the absolute best....
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Traveled in June 2017
Philip5.0•December 2017
Led by Ben
We travelled with Ben on the Iconic Rockies & Western Canada Tour (May 29th 2017). This was an amazing experience...
We travelled with Ben on the Iconic Rockies & Western Canada Tour (May 29th 2017). This was an amazing experience complimented by an even more amazing tour director. Ben's knowledge, empathy and caring approach made this the BEST trip we have ever had. Ben had the uncanny knack of being able to help you live the experience with his stories, wit and hilarious antics. He just does it all so well and SO professionally. He is a true ambassador for his beloved Canada and for Trafalgar. We thoroughly recommend both he and Trafalgar to you. You are a truly lucky person if you get Ben Hutchinson as you tour manager. We highly recommend Ben & Trafalgar to those considering a trip to Canada. Sincerely Ben, thank you so much.We needed this. You are priceless. Trafalgar are lucky to have you!!!! Phil & Di Maxwell (Melbourne Australia)Show more
Traveled in May 2017
Syed5.0•November 2017
Led by Ben
Our Trafalgar Trip, Iconic Rockies and Western Canada, was a wonderful success and exceeded our expectations in the...
Our Trafalgar Trip, Iconic Rockies and Western Canada, was a wonderful success and exceeded our expectations in the transportation and accommodations. However, what made it that much more enjoyable was to be in the company of our wonderful guide, Ben Hutchinson. If I were to go on another tour I would not only choose Trafalgar but I would also inquire about selecting dates when Ben could be our guide. Show more
Traveled in August 2017
David4.5•October 2017
Led by Ben
Everything exceeded our expectations. Our tour guide Ben was a delight. Full of fun and added more than was necessary...
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Traveled in August 2017
michael5.0•October 2017
Led by Ben
Western Canada, iconic Rockies, and boat cruise up to Alaska. We could not fault the tour guide, Ben Hutchinson made...
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Traveled in July 2017
Kim4.5•October 2017
Led by Ben
Great tour of Western Canada departing from Vancouver. Rafting to see whales, experiencing the glacier along the...
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Traveled in June 2016

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  Great news! Yes, this trip will go to "Butchart Gardens In Victoria". On day 3, you will explore Butchart Gardens, a must-see oasis that has been growing for over 100 years. Enjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens and learn how the spectacular floral display was once a giant, disused quarry.
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  The entrance to the parks are included in the Iconic Rockies and Western Canada.

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