Itinerary
- Day 1
Seattle to Kamloops
You'll be picked up from Seattle and head north into Canada toward Kamloops, British Columbia. The drive takes you through some nice country, and there's a stop at Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park for a short walk and picnic. The 197-foot waterfall drops down a smooth rock face, making it a good spot to stretch your legs before continuing on. You'll spend the night in the Kamloops area.
Included Activities
- Short walk and picnic at Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park
Landmarks Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park Thompson River Valley 
- Day 2
Kamloops - Yoho National Park - Banff
From Kamloops, you're heading to Yoho National Park. Once there, you can walk along the shore of Emerald Lake or grab a coffee at the lakeside café. After that, the route takes you over Kicking Horse Pass and across the Continental Divide into Alberta. There's a stop at Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park where you'll see views of 10,000-foot peaks stretching out in front of you. By evening, you'll pull into Banff for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Deli-style lunch)
Included Activities
- Explore scenic trails around Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park
- Views of Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park
Optional Activities
- Relax in the lakeside café at Emerald Lake
Landmarks Yoho National Park Emerald Lake Kicking Horse Pass Rogers Pass Glacier National Park 
- Day 3
Banff to Lake Louise
This morning you're leaving Banff for Lake Louise, where the glacier-fed water has that distinctive turquoise color. You can hike up to Lake Agnes Tea House if you want the higher views, or just walk the shoreline at your own pace. There are other trails in the area too if you want to do more. Later in the afternoon, you'll drive over to Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, which is known for being great for photos. You'll stay overnight in the Lake Louise area.
- Meals
- Lunch (Deli-style lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Louise
- Visit Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks
Optional Activities
- Hike to Lake Agnes Tea House
- Hike to Plain of Six Glaciers
- Leisurely walk along Lake Louise lakeshore
- Canoe on Lake Louise (CAD $110-$120 per canoe)
Landmarks Lake Louise Lake Agnes Tea House Plain of Six Glaciers Moraine Lake Valley of the Ten Peaks 
- Day 4
Lake Louise to Jasper
Today is mostly about driving the Icefields Parkway and taking in the scenery. The road itself is considered one of the top drives in North America, with jagged mountains, glaciers, and views that don't let up. You'll stop briefly to see Bow Glacier and Peyto Lake. If you want to get closer, you can walk out onto the Athabasca Glacier or book a helicopter flight over the Columbia Icefield for a different perspective. The day ends in Jasper National Park.
- Meals
- Lunch (Deli-style lunch)
Included Activities
- Drive the Icefields Parkway from Banff to Jasper
- Views of Bow Glacier and Peyto Lake
- Access to Athabasca Glacier
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over the Columbia Icefield (CAD $200-$350 per person)
- Step onto the Athabasca Glacier
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Bow Glacier Peyto Lake Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Jasper National Park 
- Day 5
Jasper to Clearwater
You have the morning to yourself in Jasper National Park, so you can explore the lakes and look at the snow-capped peaks at your own pace. This area is pretty wild and quiet if you want it to be. In the afternoon, you'll start driving the Yellowhead Highway, which runs alongside the North Thompson River. You're heading toward Clearwater, British Columbia, and along the way you'll see Mount Robson, which is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 12,972 feet.
- Meals
- Lunch (Deli-style lunch)
Included Activities
- Leisure time in Jasper National Park
- Views of Mount Robson
Optional Activities
- Hiking in Jasper National Park (CAD $20-$40 per person)
- Biking in Jasper National Park (CAD $20-$40 per person)
Landmarks Jasper National Park Mount Robson North Thompson River Yellowhead Highway - Day 6
Whistler
Head to Whistler, the well-known ski resort town situated at the base of the Blackcomb Mountains. This is a free day, so you control what happens. Walk around the town and the area around it, take photos of the resort, and explore where the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics events took place. The day is yours to spend however you'd like.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Whistler
Landmarks Whistler Blackcomb Mountains 
- Day 7
Vancouver - Seattle
Drive down the Sea to Sky Highway toward Vancouver. An included tour covers the main areas: the waterfront with its harbor and city views, the historic Gaslamp District featuring older architecture and character streets, Chinatown where you'll find colorful shops and traditional markets, and Stanley Park with its green space and waterfront path. The tour wraps up around 2pm, then you'll head back to Seattle, arriving around 8pm.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Vancouver sightseeing tour
- Visit Vancouver waterfront
- Visit historic Gaslamp District
- Visit Chinatown
- Visit Stanley Park
Optional Activities
- End tour in Vancouver (instead of returning to Seattle)
Landmarks Vancouver Waterfront Gaslamp District Chinatown Stanley Park 
