Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Vancouver
Vancouver - Day 2
Vancouver - Victoria
Vancouver - Victoria- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Special dinner at Butchart Gardens in the former historic greenhouse)
Included Activities
- Vancouver sightseeing including waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park
- BC Ferry crossing to Vancouver Island
- Victoria city orientation tour including Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park
- Butchart Gardens visit
- Dinner at Butchart Gardens in historic greenhouse
Landmarks Stanley Park Butchart Gardens Fairmont Empress Hotel Bastion Square Thunderbird Park - Day 3
Victoria
Victoria- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Royal BC Museum visit with Three permanent galleries - Natural History, Becoming BC, and First Peoples Gallery
- Thunderbird Park visit with totem poles and First Nation monuments
- Malahat SkyWalk 10-story spiral tower with 250 m (820 ft) elevation and TreeWalk 20 m (65 ft) elevated boardwalk
Optional Activities
- Marine wildlife and whale-watching trip
- Stroll in downtown Victoria with British colonial architecture
- British afternoon tea
- Shopping on Government Street and Market Square
Landmarks Royal BC Museum Thunderbird Park Malahat SkyWalk - Day 4
Victoria - Whistler
Victoria - Whistler- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- BC Ferry crossing through Gulf Islands
- Shannon Falls visit with boardwalk to viewing platform
Optional Activities
- Explore 2010 Winter Olympics sites
- Paddleboarding
- Hiking
- Whistler Village exploration
- Pickleball
Landmarks Shannon Falls Whistler Mountain Blackcomb Mountain - Day 5
Whistler
Whistler- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Peak2Peak Gondola ride connecting Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains with suspension bridges, boardwalks and canopy walk in the treetops
- Ziplining adventure
- Shopping in Whistler Village
- Resort relaxation
Landmarks Peak2Peak Gondola - Day 6
Whistler - Sun Peaks
Whistler - Sun Peaks- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre with First Nations welcome)
Included Activities
- Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre visit with First Nations welcome and breakfast
Landmarks Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre - Day 7
Sun Peaks - Jasper, Alberta
Sun Peaks - Jasper, Alberta- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mount Robson viewpoint
- Jasper National Park entry and sightseeing
Optional Activities
- Float trip down the historic Athabasca River with experienced rafting guide
Landmarks Mount Robson Jasper National Park Athabasca River - Day 8
Jasper - Maligne Lake
Jasper - Maligne Lake- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Wilderness Kitchen at Maligne Canyon)
Included Activities
- Maligne Canyon visit
- Lunch at Wilderness Kitchen
- Maligne Lake narrated scenic cruise to Spirit Island
Landmarks Maligne Canyon Maligne Lake Spirit Island - Day 9
Jasper - Columbia Icefield - Lake Louise - Banff
Jasper - Columbia Icefield - Lake Louise - Banff- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier
- Sunwapta Pass crossing
- Lake Louise visit
Landmarks Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Sunwapta Pass Lake Louise Mount Victoria - Day 10
Banff
Banff- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served on top of Sulphur Mountain), Dinner (Farewell dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on top of Sulphur Mountain
- Banff Gondola ride to Sulphur Mountain summit with visit to mountaintop interpretive centre
- Bow Falls sightseeing
- Farewell dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Flightseeing trip for bird's-eye view of the Rockies
Landmarks Sulphur Mountain Bow Valley Bow Falls - Day 11
Banff - Rocky Mountaineer - Kamloops
Banff - Rocky Mountaineer - Kamloops- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train ride in SilverLeaf Service with dome coach, panoramic windows, and meals at your seat
Optional Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer upgrade to GoldLeaf Dome Service with luxury reminiscent of a bygone era, extra attendants, bi-level dome car, and regional cuisine in exclusive dining room
Landmarks Continental Divide Kicking Horse River Shuswap Lake - Day 12
Kamloops - Rocky Mountaineer - Vancouver
Kamloops - Rocky Mountaineer - Vancouver- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train ride through Thompson Valley and Fraser Canyon with gourmet meals
Optional Activities
- Explore Vancouver's seafood restaurants and culinary scene
- Try iconic British Columbia confection - the Nanaimo bar
Landmarks Thompson Valley Fraser Canyon - Day 13
Vancouver
Vancouver- Meals
- Breakfast
