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15 Days 1 Country 9 Cities
Departure date
Vancouver, Canada
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Vancouver, Canada
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Travel to Europe often requires an overnight flight. Please arrange your flights to arrive on or before day 1.
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Snowcapped peaks and cobalt lakes dot this Canadian adventure from the laid-back lifestyle of Vancouver to the dramatic wilderness of the Rockies. Explore the traditions of the First Nations and fur trapping, behold the icy fingers of the imposing Columbia Icefield and meet a real-life Mountie.
Trip type: Discovery
Trip code: DIRSI
accommodation
12 full breakfasts
5 dinners (including Be My Guest)
All transport shown.
What's Included
City tour in Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, Banff
Cruise across Maligne Lake to iconic Spirit Island
Scenic drive along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Icefields Parkway
View Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Rogers Pass, Athabasca Falls, Sea-to-Sky Gondola, Butchart Gardens, a traditional kekuli built by the people of the First Nations
Visit the ski resort of Chase, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park
What's Included
12 full breakfasts
5 dinners
(including Be My Guest)
What's Included
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and local charges included
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
VIP entry to many sights
Airport Transfers
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Iconic Rockies and Western Canada with Rocky Mountaineer (Silverleaf) and Alaska Cruise Inside Stateroom
Day 1
Arrive Vancouver Day 1 - Arrive VancouverWelcome to Vancouver. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel for a Welcome Reception.
Hotel
Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront
Meals
Hotel
Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront
Meals
Day 2
Vancouver – Victoria (2 Nights) Day 2 - Vancouver – Victoria (2 Nights)Start with a morning tour of historic Chinatown, Gastown and explore Stanley Park. Travel by ferry and visit a family-owned ciderhouse for a tasting before arriving in Victoria.
Hotel
Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour
Meals
Hotel
Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour
Meals
Day 3
Victoria Sightseeing Day 3 - Victoria SightseeingEnjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens. A representative can answer questions before you explore. Back in Victoria, enjoy a guided city tour before an included your choice dinner with a selection of restaurants to choose from.
Meals
Meals
Optional Experiences
*Victoria Whale Watching Excursion
Board your vessel to enjoy a three-hour whale-watching expedition in the waters off Victoria. While it can’t be guaranteed in advance which of the abundant marine wildlife you’ll see on your journey, chances are you’ll also spot magnificent bald eagles, porpoises or seals. Spring and summer are the best times of the year to see the resident Orca whales in all their glory. Approx. duration: 3 hours.
Adult Price: $123.00
Day 4
Victoria – Chemainus – Squamish – Whistler (2 Nights) Day 4 - Victoria – Chemainus – Squamish – Whistler (2 Nights)Set out for Chemainus, famous for its outdoor murals. Return to the mainland and drive the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Board the Sea-to-Sky Gondola and ride all the way to Summit Lodge, before travelling on to Whistler.
Hotel
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Authentic Accommodation
Meals
Hotel
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Authentic Accommodation
Meals
Day 5
Whistler Sightseeing Day 5 - Whistler SightseeingStart today with a guided walking tour of Whistler, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics, led by a Local Specialist. Next, meet another Local Specialist, a First Nations ambassador at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. Spend the rest of the day at leisure before joining your travelling companions for a Regional Meal dinner.
Meals
Meals
Optional Experiences
Peak 2 Peak Gondola
From our ancient, volcanic peaks with their 360 degree views, to our vibrant and sophisticated village with its incredible vibe, Whistler Blackcomb has summer covered from top to bottom. Travel across BC’s rooftop on the world record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, explore over 50 kms of high alpine hiking trails, then head to the valley for a bike ride on Whistler’s paved valley trail, or its renowned single-track network in the world-famous Whistler Mountain Bike Park. Approx. duration: 1 hour.
Adult Price: $65.00
Day 6
Whistler – Kamloops Day 6 - Whistler – KamloopsContinue toward the ski resort of Kamloops for an evening to do as you please.
Hotel
Kamloops DoubleTree
Meals
Hotel
Kamloops DoubleTree
Meals
Day 7
Kamloops – Rocky Mountain National Parks – Banff (2 Nights) Day 7 - Kamloops – Rocky Mountain National Parks – Banff (2 Nights)Sample the best of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive at your mountain resort in Banff National Park. Enjoy drinks and a Local Specialist presentation from a real life "Mountie."
Hotel
Banff Park Lodge
Meals
Hotel
Banff Park Lodge
Meals
Day 8
Banff Sightseeing Day 8 - Banff SightseeingImmerse yourself in the glories of Banff. Enjoy a free afternoon before joining your hosts at the Boundry Ranch for a scenic Be My Guest dinner.
Meals
Meals
Optional Experiences
Royal Canadian 25 mins
This journey will only enhance the Three Sisters Peaks Tour by exploring the Goat and Sundance Ranges of the Rocky Mountains. You will see mountain peaks, alpine meadows, waterfalls and untouched glacier lakes. Perhaps even a glimpse of some wildlife. It's an extraordinary adventure not to be missed.
Adult Price: $262.00
Royal Canadian Tour 25 mins
This journey will only enhance the Three Sisters Peaks Tour by exploring the Goat and Sundance Ranges of the Rocky Mountains. You will see mountain peaks, alpine meadows, waterfalls and untouched glacier lakes. Perhaps even a glimpse of some wildlife. It's an extraordinary adventure not to be missed.
Adult Price: $273.00
Mt. Assiniboine Tour 30 mins
You are in for something special as you are transported to Mount Assiniboine - "the Matterhorn" of the Canadian Rockies. Our most popular adventure has all the fantastic scenery of the previous tours plus a fly by over top of the glacier. This photogenic peak rises majestically to 3,611meters (11,870 feet) along the Great Divide. The Gloria and Assiniboine Glaciers will astound you. This is an experience you will never forget! Approx. duration: 30 minutes.
Adult Price: $331.00
Three Sisters Peak Tour 12 min
The most action packed twelve minutes of your life. Get up close and personal with the world famous Three Sisters Peaks. Reach out and touch them as you whisk by before escaping into the Spray Valley where you will explore the extraordinary hues of the Spray Lakes. Your return flight travels along the Goat Range before following the pristine Bow River back to Canmore.
Adult Price: $136.00
Brewster Banff Gondola
At the Banff Gondola, you’ll see more mountains in a moment than most see in a lifetime! Ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain to experience a bird’s eye view of six mountain ranges of the Canadian Rockies. Begin with an eight-minute journey to the summit in a fully enclosed four-passenger gondola cabin. The views become increasingly spectacular as you climb to an elevation of 7,486 feet ( 2,281 meters) to the Summit Upper Terminal. Witness the breathtaking views in every direction or go to the restaurant area to enjoy the views inside or from its upper deck. You can also take the Banff Skywalk for a short self-guided interpretive walkway along the summit ridge leading to the Cosmic Ray Station National Historic Site of Canada. Subject to weather conditions. Approx. duration: 2.5 hours.
Adult Price: $59.00
Day 9
Banff – Lake Louise – Jasper (2 Nights) Day 9 - Banff – Lake Louise – Jasper (2 Nights)Arrive at Lake Louise with a short lakeside talk. Then, climb aboard an Ice Explorer and drive on the massive Athabasca Glacier. Later this afternoon, arrive at your hotel in Jasper National Park before enjoying a Farewell Dinner.
Hotel
Holiday Inn Hinton
Meals
Hotel
Holiday Inn Hinton
Meals
Day 10
Jasper Sightseeing Day 10 - Jasper SightseeingEnjoy a guided walk at Maligne Canyon. Then, embark on a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake (seasonal). Stop at Spirit Island before returning to Jasper for free time.
Meals
Meals
Optional Experiences
*Jasper Float Trip
Join the fun and experience an easy rafting / scenic float trip down the Athabasca River, a designated Canadian Heritage River. A National Park licensed guide will provide commentary on the human and natural history of Jasper while navigating you along the same route used by the “fur traders” over 2 centuries ago. Lifejackets and the specially designed, 25 foot (7 meter) long, oar powered rafts; offer a safe and comfortable ride through several small, easy sets of rapids and calm stretches that any first time rafter will enjoy. Don’t worry the guides do all the rowing; you sit back and enjoy while exploring all the spectacular scenery drifting down a route that was used by fur traders many years ago. There is always a chance of seeing various wildlife including elk, deer, moose, coyotes, wolves, eagles, ospreys, mountain sheep and bears. Tours will operate rain or shine, and a poncho will be provided when required. Approx. duration: 50-90 minutes
Adult Price: $73.00
Day 11
Jasper - Kamloops Day 11 - Jasper - KamloopsA sensational two day journey on-board the Rocky Mountaineer with a night in Kamloops. Your train journey through Canada's stunning Rocky Mountains begins as you head east to Vancouver.
Hotel
Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer
Meals
Hotel
Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer
Meals
Day 12
Kamloops - Vancouver Day 12 - Kamloops - VancouverContinue your journey by rail and witness the unparalleled beauty of the highest peaks in the Canadian Rockies and the stunning and remote vistas of Canada's west.
Hotel
Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront
Meals
Hotel
Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront
Meals
Day 13
Vancouver – Inside Passage Cruise (7 Nights) Day 13 - Vancouver – Inside Passage Cruise (7 Nights)Enjoy some free time until you are transferred to Canada Place where your cruise begins with the Inside Passage.
Meals
Meals
Day 14
Cruise the Inside Passage Day 14 - Cruise the Inside PassageWith most of Southeast Alaska accessible only by boat or plane, cruise the Inside Passage for a unique view.
Meals
Meals
Day 15
Cruise Tracy Arm and Juneau Day 15 - Cruise Tracy Arm and JuneauThe dramatic Sawyer Glaciers at the end of Tracy Arm are framed by mountains and bathed in the blue hue of the ice. Arrive in Juneau where you can shop downtown, kayak, dogsled, raft, or flightsee. Please note: Due to anticipated ice flows in Tracy Arm, the "Tracy Arm Fjord & Glacier Explorer" shore excursion will not be offered on some departures in April and September.
Meals
Meals
Day 16
Skagway Day 16 - SkagwayStep into the town's colourful past at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.
Meals
Meals
Day 17
Cruise Glacier Bay Day 17 - Cruise Glacier BayFrom the comfort of your ship, enjoy the pristine wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park.
Meals
Meals
Day 18
Ketchikan Day 18 - KetchikanWhile ashore, check out the world's largest collection of standing totem poles or an optional guided tour through town or a harbour cruise.
Meals
Meals
Day 19
Cruise the Inside Passage Day 19 - Cruise the Inside PassageToday is a day for relaxation as you cruise back to Vancouver.
Meals
Meals
Day 20
Depart Vancouver Day 20 - Depart VancouverSail into Vancouver Harbour this morning. After disembarking, take your transfer to Vancouver International Airport or to the hotel if you wish to extend your stay.
Meals
Meals
Authentic Accommodation
Stay at an alpine retreat at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Be My Guest
Enjoy a hosted dinner on a family-owned ranch in Kananaskis Valley at the foothills of the Canadian Rockies
Hidden Treasures
Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure
Local Specialists
For included sightseeing at the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics, with a First Nations ambassador and meeting a Mountie
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What's Included
City tour in Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, Banff
Cruise across Maligne Lake to iconic Spirit Island
Scenic drive along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Icefields Parkway
View Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Rogers Pass, Athabasca Falls, Sea-to-Sky Gondola, Butchart Gardens, a traditional kekuli built by the people of the First Nations
Visit the ski resort of Chase, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park
What's Included
12 full breakfasts
5 dinners
(including Be My Guest)
What's Included
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and local charges included
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
VIP entry to many sights
Airport Transfers
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
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Iconic Rockies and Western Canada with Rocky Mountaineer (Silverleaf) and Alaska Cruise Inside Stateroom