Itinerary
- Day 1
Home to Vancouver
You'll arrive at Vancouver International Airport and connect with your tour group. If you get there before 11:00 AM, there's a complimentary half-day city tour included, running about 3 hours. Domestic passengers meet at baggage carousel No. 3, while international arrivals head to the totem statue in the international arrival hall. Meet and greet times run every 2 hours throughout the day, so you'll have flexibility depending on when you land.
- Start point
- 3211 Grant Mcconachie Way, Richmond, British Columbia V7B 0A4, Canada (Vancouver International Airport (YVR))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Accent Inn Richmond / Hampton Inn Richmond or Similar hotel)
Included Activities
- Complimentary half-day Vancouver City Tour (approximately 3 hours) for arrivals before 11:00 AM
Optional Activities
- Private pick-up service at cost (YVR) 08:00 AM to 22:00 PM: CA$150 + 5% GST per room
Landmarks Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - Day 2
Vancouver to Clearwater
You'll leave Vancouver and drive through British Columbia's Fraser Valley and Thompson-Nicola region. The route takes you to Hope District Hall, which you might recognize from the movie First Blood and features impressive chainsaw carvings by local artists. Later, you'll stop at a ginseng factory to see how Canadian ginseng is grown and processed, plus there's an option to buy fresh local products. By late afternoon, you'll reach Spahats Creek Falls in Wells Gray Provincial Park where a short accessible trail leads to a viewpoint of the 80-meter waterfall dropping into a canyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast (compulsory selection))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clearwater Best Western Plus Gateway to the Falls or Similar)
Included Activities
- Hope District Hall tour and viewing of chainsaw carvings (approximately 20 minutes)
- Ginseng Factory educational visit and product viewing (approximately 30 minutes)
- Spahats Creek Falls viewing with accessible trail to viewing platform (approximately 45 minutes)
Optional Activities
- Group meal option available for lunch (Asian Cuisine & Western Set-Menu; pre-select main dish required: Beef/Chicken/Vegetarian)
- Fresh ginseng product purchases at Ginseng Factory
Landmarks Hope District Hall Spahats Creek Falls Wells Gray Provincial Park - Day 3
Clearwater to Jasper
This morning you'll travel through Jasper National Park with towering peaks and pristine lakes surrounding you. Start at Mount Robson Welcome Centre for views of Mount Robson, which at 3,954 meters is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Then you'll visit either Maligne Canyon's limestone gorge or Medicine Lake depending on conditions. Maligne Lake offers an optional cruise to Spirit Island if you want that experience, or you can see Medicine Lake's unique disappearing lake phenomenon instead. You'll end the day in Jasper Town with time to shop, grab dinner, and walk around this charming alpine community.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast (compulsory selection))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Whistlers Inn Hotel / Lobstick Lodge or Similar)
Included Activities
- Mount Robson Welcome Centre viewing (approximately 20 minutes)
- Maligne Canyon exploration or Medicine Lake visit (approximately 30 minutes or pass-through with commentary)
- Jasper Town exploration and free time (shopping, dining, exploring)
Optional Activities
- Maligne Lake Cruise to Spirit Island (approximately 100 minutes; purchase on-site)
Landmarks Mount Robson Welcome Centre Mount Robson Maligne Canyon Maligne Lake Spirit Island Medicine Lake Jasper National Park - Day 4
Jasper to Banff
You'll head south on the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic routes through the Canadian Rockies. This morning starts with the drive toward Athabasca Falls, where you can get out and see the powerful cascade up close. After that, you'll continue along Highway 93 and stop at Bow Lake to walk around and take photos of the turquoise water backed by mountains. The drive keeps going and Peyto Lake comes up next, offering another chance to stretch your legs and see the distinctive blue-green color of the water. Depending on the season, you'll either visit the Columbia Icefield (summer and fall) or Lake Minnewanka (early spring when icefield access is limited). If you hit the icefield, you can explore the glacier area and take in the scale of it all. Later in the afternoon, you'll ride the Banff Gondola up the mountainside for panoramic views across the surrounding peaks and valleys. By early evening, you'll roll into Banff town and settle in for the night, wrapping up a full day of driving and short stops throughout the Rockies.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Aspen Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Athabasca Falls (approx. 30 min stop)
- Drive along Icefields Parkway scenic route
- Stop at Bow Lake (approx. 20 min stop)
- Stop at Peyto Lake (approx. 20 min stop)
Optional Activities
- Columbia Icefield Adventure - Ice Explorer vehicle onto Athabasca Glacier (approx. 2.5 hrs stop)
- Glacier Skywalk - glass-floored suspended walkway with views of Sunwapta Valley (approx. 2.5 hrs stop)
- Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola - 8-minute ascent to 2,281 meters elevation with 360° panoramic views (approx. 90 min stop)
- Lake Minnewanka visit (20 min stop) - available during early spring when Columbia Icefield is closed before 1st Saturday of May
- Waterfowl Lake visit - alternative if Peyto Lake is not accessible
Landmarks Athabasca Falls Icefields Parkway Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Glacier Skywalk Sunwapta Valley Bow Lake Crowfoot Mountain Peyto Lake Waterfowl Lake Lake Minnewanka Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola Bow Valley - Day 5
Banff to Vernon/Kelowna
You'll travel through the Canadian Rockies to see Lake Louise with its signature turquoise waters backed by Victoria Glacier. Plan on spending about 2 hours along the shoreline taking photos and walking around. Next is Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, available early June through early October, featuring vivid emerald-colored glacial waters. From there you'll go through Rogers Pass, a designated National Historic Site where the railway and highway first connected Canada. Before wrapping up, you'll stop at Dutchman Farm for a break and fresh ice cream made with local ingredients, giving you a taste of the Okanagan countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast (compulsory selection))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vernon / Comfort Suites Kelowna or Similar)
Included Activities
- Lake Louise viewing and exploration (approximately 2 hours)
- Rogers Pass scenic stop (approximately 20 minutes)
- Dutchman Farm ice cream break (approximately 20 minutes)
Optional Activities
- Moraine Lake visit in Valley of the Ten Peaks (seasonal, early June to early October; approximately 45 minutes)
- Vermilion Lakes visit as replacement if Moraine Lake is closed (applies to non-Fairmont upgraded guests)
- Deluxe lunch upgrade at Fairmont Château Lake Louise
- Group meal option available for lunch (Asian Cuisine & Western Set-Menu; pre-select main dish required: Beef/Chicken/Vegetarian)
Landmarks Lake Louise Victoria Glacier Moraine Lake Valley of the Ten Peaks Rogers Pass Vermilion Lakes Fairmont Château Lake Louise Dutchman Farm 
- Day 6
Vernon/Kelowna to Vancouver
You're leaving the Kelowna/Vernon area and driving through the Okanagan Valley, known for its warm climate and vineyards. Okanagan Lake comes into view, and your guide will share the ancient First Nations legend about Ogopogo, a serpent-like creature supposedly living in the water. You'll visit a certified VQA winery where you'll taste premium red and white wines plus Icewines while learning about the Vintners Quality Alliance appellation system. A stop in Merritt Town, called the 'Country Music Capital of Canada,' comes next before your final transfer to Vancouver Airport.
- End point
- 3211 Grant Mcconachie Way, Richmond, British Columbia V7B 0A4, Canada ( Vancouver International Airport (YVR))
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast (compulsory selection))
Included Activities
- Okanagan Lake scenic viewing with Ogopogo legend commentary (approximately 60 minutes)
- VQA Winery visit with premium wine and Icewine tasting and Vintners Quality Alliance education (approximately 90 minutes)
- Merritt Town viewing as 'Country Music Capital of Canada' (approximately 20 minutes)
Optional Activities
- Group meal option available for lunch (Asian Cuisine & Western Set-Menu; pre-select main dish required: Beef/Chicken/Vegetarian)
Landmarks Okanagan Lake VQA Winery Merritt Town
