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does this trip include Buchart gardens?

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.

Are the entrance fees to the national parks included in the price?

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

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Iconic Rockies and Western Canada

13 days

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Start and end in Vancouver

4.8

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Everything exceeded our expectations. Our tour was a delight, full of fun and added more than was necessary to make sure we were fully informed and enjoying ourselves.
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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

Day 1
Vancouver
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers)
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown)
Optional Activities
- Explore Vancouver's neighborhoods and attractions
Landmarks
Stanley Park
Day 2
Vancouver - Vancouver Island
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand Pacific)
Included Activities
- Explore historic Gastown neighborhood
- Ferry to Vancouver Island
- Tour family-owned ciderhouse and taste local ciders
Landmarks
Gastown
Day 3
Victoria
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at Butchart Gardens)
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand Pacific)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Butchart Gardens
- Explore Butchart Gardens (55-acre floral gardens)
Optional Activities
- Victoria whale-watching cruise (view orca, humpback whales, bald eagles, porpoises, seals)
- High tea experience
- Local fish and chips dining
Landmarks
Butchart Gardens
Parliament Buildings
Inner Harbour
Day 4
Chemainus - Squamish - Whistler
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa)
Included Activities
- View murals of Chemainus
- Ferry crossing
- Drive Sea-to-Sky Highway
- Sea-to-Sky Gondola ride to Summit Lodge
Landmarks
Chemainus Murals
Sea-to-Sky Gondola
Day 5
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 Aboriginal Ambassadors
- Lunch at cultural centre
Landmarks
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Day 6
Sun Peaks
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Sun Peaks Lodge)
Landmarks
Seton Lake
Day 7
Banff
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Drive through Glacier National Park
- Drive through Yoho National Park
- Golden Skybridge suspension bridge experience
- Canyon ridge walking trails
Landmarks
Glacier National Park
Yoho National Park
Golden Skybridge
Day 8
Banff
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner after meeting retired Canadian Mountie)
Accommodation
Hotel (Banff Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Scenic orientation tour of Banff
- View Bow Falls
- Visit Surprise Corner
- Meet retired Canadian Mountie
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride
Landmarks
Bow Falls
Surprise Corner
Day 9
Lake Louise - Jasper
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Forest Park Hotel)
Included Activities
- Lakeside walk at Lake Louise
- Columbia Icefield Adventure - Ice Explorer ride over Athabasca Glacier
- Walk on Athabasca Glacier
Landmarks
Lake Louise
Athabasca Glacier
Icefields Parkway
Day 10
Jasper
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Storytelling dinner with Matricia Bauer on traditional First Nations land, featuring foraged ingredient drink bitters)
Accommodation
Hotel (Forest Park Hotel)
Included Activities
- Narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island
- Be My Guest experience with Matricia Bauer - foraging walk and storytelling dinner
Landmarks
Maligne Lake
Spirit Island
Day 11
Kamloops
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre)
Included Activities
- View Mount Robson
Landmarks
Mount Robson
Day 12
Kamloops - Vancouver
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown)
Optional Activities
- Cross Capilano Suspension Bridge with breathtaking views
Landmarks
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Day 13
Vancouver

Landmarks
Stanley Park

Landmarks
Gastown

Landmarks
Butchart Gardens
Parliament Buildings
Inner Harbour

Landmarks
Chemainus Murals
Sea-to-Sky Gondola

Landmarks
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

Landmarks
Seton Lake

Landmarks
Glacier National Park
Yoho National Park
Golden Skybridge

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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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
Forest Park Hotel
Hotel
Days 9, 10
South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre
Hotel
day 11

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4.8

Overall rating based on 30 Reviews

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

Imelda
June 8th, 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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JenGeutjes
July 22nd, 2018
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
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Alex
December 25th, 2017
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
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Charles
December 24th, 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
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Cheryl
December 24th, 2017
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
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Philip
December 19th, 2017
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
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Syed
November 5th, 2017
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
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David
October 29th, 2017
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
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michael
October 25th, 2017
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
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Kim
October 25th, 2017
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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Asked on April 27th, 2025
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written April 2025
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Rebecca
Asked on July 22nd, 2023
does this trip include Buchart gardens?
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written July 2023
  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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Nina
Asked on April 30th, 2023
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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$6,095

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US $5,486 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

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