14 days/13 nights
Guided Group Journey
Guide Price €8,058 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Marvel at the spectacular scenery on this journey through the Canadian Rockies. Ride the famous Rocky Mountaineer and have an opportunity to meet one of Canada’s legendary Mounties!
- Rocky Mountaineer train in SilverLeaf Service
- Ride an Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier
- Visit to the Grouse Mountain Bear Refuge
- Insider Experience – an Indigenous inspired dinner at the Lil’wat Squamish Cultural Centre
- Insider Experience – stay at the Mike Wiegele Heli Village
- Insider Experience in Jasper – barbecue dinner at Jasper’s local stables
- Blue River Safari*
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Itinerary
Day 1 Victoria
Arrive in Victoria and transfer to your hotel. Later, enjoy a welcome reception with your tour director and fellow travellers.
Day 2 Victoria
Take a tour of Victoria before visiting the famous floral displays at the Butchart Gardens which have delighted visitors for over 100 years. Afterwards perhaps enjoy an optional whale-watching cruise or a horse drawn carriage tour.
Day 3 Victoria to Whistler
Start the day with a drive to Chemainus before crossing the scenic Georgia Strait to Horseshoe Bay. Travel onwards along the winding Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler where there’s a chance to break the journey with a stop at the cascading Shannon Falls before an indulgent indigenous inspired dinner.
Day 4 Whistler
A day at leisure to take in the fantastic views and wander this alpine village. Perhaps embark on a 4WD Mountain Adventure, a ride on the Peak 2 Peak Gondola or try an adventurous zip trek excursion.
Day 5 Whistler to Blue River
Sit back and enjoy the views of the rugged Cariboo Region as you head to Blue River for an overnight escape at the Mike Wiegele Heli Village. Spend the evening relaxing by the lake, enjoying a barbecue dinner.
Day 6 Blue River to Jasper
After breakfast set off on a thrilling river safari in Grizzly Bear Valley. Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife including bears, eagles and giant moose. Later, follow the famous Yellowhead Highway past Mount Robson on your way to Jasper National Park before enjoying an Insider Experience – a barbecue dinner at the Jasper Stables.
Day 7 Jasper
Explore this charming mountain town at leisure, with an array of local tours available. Perhaps enhance your journey with an optional Harley Davidson Sidecar Tour, an evening wildlife experience or take in the memorable Athabasca Valley views from the top of the Jasper SkyTram.
Day 8 Jasper to Lake Louise
A day of real highlights as you visit the deep rocky caverns of Maligne Canyon. Later, travel along the spectacular Icefields Parkway, watching for bears before stopping to ride the Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier. Continue to spectacular Lake Louise for a stay at the famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Day 9 Lake Louise to Banff
Travel to Banff via Moraine Lake (weather permitting) for a sightseeing tour.
Day 10 Banff
Explore Banff at leisure. Perhaps enjoy an optional excursion including a heli-flightseeing tour, a Banff Experience Tour or a Bow River float trip.
Day 11 Banff to Kamloops
(Rocky Mountaineer – SilverLeaf)
Board the famous Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service and travel to Kamloops through the Spiral Tunnels and past Stoney Creek Bridge. Sit back, relax and watch the scenery go by on this iconic rail journey. For unparallelled views through custom designed bi-level coaches upgrade your tour to experience Rocky Mountaineer’s GoldLeaf Service. Please ask for details.
Day 12 Kamloops to Vancouver
(Rocky Mountaineer – SilverLeaf)
Continue to Vancouver along the winding Thompson River, passing the arid Fraser Valley, thunderous Hell’s Gate and the Coast and Cascade Mountains.
Day 13 Vancouver
After enjoying breakfast help feed the resident Grizzlies at Grouse Mountain Bear Refuge. Later take in a sightseeing tour of Vancouver including the waterfront, historic Gastown and Stanley Park. In the evening enjoy a special farewell dinner with your fellow travellers.
Day 14 Vancouver
Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
Departs: Frequent departures Apr - Sep*
*Apr departures - Blue River Safari isn't available and this tour will stay at South Thompson Inn Kamloops in lieu of Mike Wiegele Resort Blue River
*Some May departures - Cruise itinerary is different as tour visits Hubbard Glacier in lieu of Glacier Bay
Price & Inclusions
- Return airport transfers in Canada
- 13 nights hotel accommodation including Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 6 dinners
- International flights
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/02/2024 to 31/12/2024. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.Offers are subject to availability and restrictions may apply.
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