Canadian Rockies: National Parks Eastbound

Day 1  Vancouver          
Arrive in Vancouver and transfer to your hotel at any time. Spend a night out on the town with your fellow travellers.

Day 2  Vancouver to Victoria          
Take an orientation drive with your tour leader to top sights like Stanley Park, Gastown and the Vancouver Lookout before hopping onto a ferry to Victoria. On arrival get your bearings in your new surroundings with your group as you discover some of the liveliest pubs downtown. Take in the mountains rising in the distance and smell the salty brine of the ocean, sample the best fish and chips in Victoria before retiring to your tent tonight for some much needed rest.

Day 3  Victoria to Tofino        
Leave Victoria behind as you head to Tofino today. Stop at the Old Country Market in Coombs where you can buy souvenirs, grab a bite to eat, or simply sit and watch goats amble by. Arrive in Tofino just in time to watch sunset over the water. Then take the rest of the evening to relax in nature or hangout with your group and share stories because you're bound to have some by now!    

Day 4  Tofino      
Get up close and personal with mother nature today on a whale watching tour by Zodiac. If you're lucky you'll be able to spot sea lions, seals, porpoise, and grey whales. In the afternoon soak in views of this rugged and untamed landscape and spend time exploring endless stretches of the beach.    

Day 5  Tofino to Whistler      
Board a ferry and continue further inland to Whistler. On the way experience stunning scenery, wildlife, and some pretty awesome photo opportunities.    

Day 6  Whistler          
Enjoy a morning hike and witness incredible views of Daisy Lake or try your hand at other outdoor adventures like ziplining, rafting, or mountain biking. In the afternoon explore more of Whistler with your group, grab some food just simply relax and watch the world go by.  

Day 7  Whistler to Wells Gray Provincial Park      
Drive from coastal mountains through the Canadian desert and into the densely wooded forests of Wells Gray Provincial Park      

Day 8  Wells Gray Provincial Park          
Head out for an exciting adventure canoeing in the Canadian wilderness. After a lunch on the shore overlooking Clearwater Lake you will stop at some of the most fascinating waterfalls in the park, including Helmcken Falls - world famous for being three times taller than Niagara Falls.        

Day 9  Wells Gray Provincial Park to Jasper            
Get an early start today as you head further into the mountains. Pass the majestic peak of Mount Robson, the tallest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. Stop at the visitor centre and grab your next photo opportunity on the large viewing deck before jumping back in the van to continue on to the prime wildlife-viewing area of Jasper.    

Day 10  Jasper          
Wake up in the alpine town of Jasper amid snow-capped mountains and glacier lakes. Stroll through Maligne Canyon, the deepest gorge in the Canadian Rockies. The trail is an easy loop that is full of waterfalls, bridges, dense pine forests, and streams that seem to pop out of nowhere. Spend the afternoon checking out the lively mountain town.        

Day 11  Jasper to Lake Louise    
Make your way to stunning Lake Louise via the Icefield Parkway. The views are spectacular as you drive one of the world’s most scenic routes. Along the way stop at Bow Lake and the Columbia Icefield Centre, where you can choose to walk with an expert guide atop the still active Athabasca Glacier. Kick back and relax in Lake Louise for the night.    

Day 12  Lake Louise        
Visit Emerald Lake, whose vibrant waters rival those of famed Lake Louise, and Takkakaw Falls – the second highest waterfall in Canada. Choose to go whitewater rafting in the afternoon along the Kicking Horse River or maybe head to one of the most iconic hotels in Canada, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and marvel at the breathtaking views of the lake and the Victoria Glacier.        

Day 13  Lake Louise to Banff          
Hike along a forested trail as you make your way past Mirror Lake and cascading waterfalls, to the shores of Lake Agnes and arrive at the Lake Agnes Tea House who serve a great cup of tea and finger food. In the afternoon you will head to Banff, on arrival take a brief orientation walk with your tour leader. The rest of the day is free to spend at leisure.

Day 14  Banff to Calgary          
Discover the quiet beauty of Banff, a resort town located within Banff National Park. Stroll the shop-lined streets, or hike up to a remote tea house for some spectacular views of the town below before making your wat to Calgary where your tour comes to an end.