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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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Start and end in Vancouver

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Iconic Rockies and Alaska cruise was a wonderful trip. We have recommended this Trafalgar tour to many of our friends.
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Platinum Operator: Trafalgar
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Vancouver
Vancouver
Meals
Dinner (Dinner with Travel Director and fellow travellers)
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown)
Included Activities
- Dinner with Travel Director and fellow travellers
Landmarks
Vancouver
Day 2
Vancouver to Victoria
Vancouver to Victoria
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand Pacific)
Included Activities
- Gastown historic neighbourhood tour
- Ferry to Vancouver Island
- Family-owned ciderhouse tour
- Local cider tasting with orchard views
Landmarks
Gastown
Vancouver Island
Victoria
Day 3
Victoria
Victoria
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at Butchart Gardens)
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand Pacific)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Butchart Gardens
- Butchart Gardens exploration before opening hours
- Victoria Inner Harbour exploration
- Parliament Buildings viewing
Optional Activities
- Victoria whale-watching cruise to see orca, humpback whales, bald eagles, porpoises and seals
- High tea experience
- Shopping in Market Square
Landmarks
Butchart Gardens
Victoria Parliament Buildings
Inner Harbour
Market Square
Day 4
Chemainus - Squamish - Whistler
Chemainus - Squamish - Whistler
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa)
Included Activities
- Chemainus murals viewing
- Ferry crossing
- Sea-to-Sky Highway scenic drive
- Sea-to-Sky Gondola ride to Summit Lodge
Landmarks
Chemainus
Sea-to-Sky Gondola
Whistler
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
- Whistler leisure exploration
- Whistler Village exploration
- Gondola rides (optional)
Landmarks
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Day 6
Sun Peaks
Sun Peaks
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Sun Peaks Lodge)
Included Activities
- Seton Lake viewing
- Glacier National Park of Canada drive-through
- Yoho National Park drive-through
- Golden Skybridge visit and viewpoint
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks
Seton Lake
Glacier National Park of Canada
Yoho National Park
Golden Skybridge
Day 7
Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Glacier National Park drive-through
- Yoho National Park drive-through
- Golden Skybridge experience
- Canyon ridge walking trails with Columbia Valley views
Landmarks
Glacier National Park of Canada
Yoho National Park
Golden Skybridge
Banff National Park
Columbia Valley
Day 8
Banff
Banff
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with retired Canadian Mountie)
Accommodation
Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Scenic orientation tour of Banff
- Meet retired Canadian Mountie in traditional uniform
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride
- Self-guided Banff exploration
Landmarks
Bow Falls
Surprise Corner
Banff downtown
Day 9
Lake Louise to Jasper
Lake Louise to Jasper
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Lobstick Lodge)
Included Activities
- Lake Louise lakeside walk
- Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer tour
- Walk and taste glacier experience
- Icefields Parkway drive
Landmarks
Lake Louise
Athabasca Glacier
Columbia Icefield
Icefields Parkway
Jasper National Park
Day 10
Jasper
Jasper
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with storytelling on traditional First Nations land, learning about foraged bitters)
Accommodation
Hotel (Lobstick Lodge)
Included Activities
- Maligne Lake narrated cruise
- Spirit Island viewing
- Be My Guest experience with Matricia Bauer on First Nations land
- Foraged bitters experience
- Dinner with storytelling
Landmarks
Maligne Lake
Spirit Island
Day 11
Kamloops
Kamloops
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre)
Included Activities
- Mount Robson viewing and interpretation
Optional Activities
- Kamloops evening activities
Landmarks
Mount Robson
Kamloops
Day 12
Vancouver
Vancouver
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown)
Optional Activities
- Capilano Suspension Bridge crossing and forest views
Landmarks
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Stanley Park
Brockton Point Totem Poles
Day 13
Vancouver
Vancouver
Landmarks
Vancouver International Airport

Landmarks
Vancouver

Landmarks
Gastown
Vancouver Island
Victoria

Landmarks
Butchart Gardens
Victoria Parliament Buildings
Inner Harbour
Market Square

Landmarks
Chemainus
Sea-to-Sky Gondola
Whistler

Landmarks
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

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

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

Landmarks
Bow Falls
Surprise Corner
Banff downtown

Landmarks
Lake Louise
Athabasca Glacier
Columbia Icefield
Icefields Parkway
Jasper National Park

Landmarks
Maligne Lake
Spirit Island

Landmarks
Mount Robson
Kamloops

Landmarks
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Stanley Park
Brockton Point Totem Poles

Landmarks
Vancouver International Airport

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Where You'll Stay

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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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Overall rating based on 30 Reviews

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4.8
Guide
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Accommodation
4.6
Food
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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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does this trip include Buchart gardens?
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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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Are the entrance fees to the national parks included in the price?
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written May 2023
  The entrance to the parks are included in the Iconic Rockies and Western Canada.

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