Overview

1. Day 1: Arrive in Vancouver

   On arrival, your airport transfer takes you to your hotel. At 6:00, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner and an opportunity to mingle over wine.

   meal(s):Dinner with Wine

   hotel:Four Seasons Vancouver

2. Day 2: Cruise the Gulf Islands to Victoria (2 nights)

   Embark on a tour of Vancouver, including a visit to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and exploring Gastown, along with the famous totem poles in Stanley Park. You'll have free time to enjoy lunch on your own. This afternoon, board a ferry and sail through the beautiful Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island, an idyllic place known for its fishing and art communities. You'll end your day here, in British Columbia's stunning capital city, Victoria.

   meal(s):Breakfast

   hotel:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Suites Victoria

3. Day 3: Butchart Gardens

   Start your day wandering through world renowned Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada. Enjoy a sightseeing tour, including Canada's oldest Chinatown, the bustling Inner Harbor and stately Legislative Buildings. At night, partake in a Highlight Dinner at Canoe Brewpub Marina and Restaurant, offering homemade seasonal craft beers on the waterfront.

   meal(s):Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

4. Day 4: Victoria to Chase, British Columbia

   This morning, cruise back to the mainland and continue on your scenic journey through British Columbia to the charming town of Chase. Upon arrival you will witness and partake in a Smudging Ceremony, a traditional spiritual ritual conducted by a member of the local indigenous community. As you settle in at your lakeside lodge this evening, you'll enjoy dinner with wine featuring authentic regional flavors.

   meal(s):Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

   hotel:Quaaout Loadge & Spa at Talking Golf Resort

5. Day 5: The Alpine Wonderland of Jasper National Park (2 Nights)

   After breakfast this morning, your journey continues to Jasper National Park. You'll stop for a smooth yet exhilarating Boat River Safari* with an excellent chance to view grizzly bears and other wildlife along Grizzly Bear Valley in Blue River, B.C. To complete your exciting experience, enjoy lunch in the unique floating restaurant, The Forest Table, where the menu focuses around game, wild salmon, berries and greens. Arrive in the wonderland of Jasper National Park with its soothing mineral hot springs, rugged glaciers, colorful meadows, and majestic mountains.

   *Note: Participation in this activity is at your own risk, and a signed liability waiver will be required.

   meal(s):Breakfast, Lunch

   hotel:Sawridge Inn and Conference Center

6. Day 6: Exploring Jasper National Park

   Start the day with an informative walk on the trails of Maligne Canyon, one of the most beautiful gorges in the Canadian Rockies. Then, embark on a narrated cruise across the serene waters of iconic Maligne Lake, one of the jewels of the Canadian Rockies+. Stop at Spirit Island, one of the most photographed sites in the Canadian Rockies, before returning to Jasper where the rest of the day is yours to spend how you please, with dinner at the hotel.

   +Note: Please note that this activity is seasonal and subject to closure as the lake may be frozen.

   meal(s):Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

7. Day 7: Icefields, Glaciers and Lakes to Banff National Park (2 nights)

   Follow the majestic Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most stunning mountain drives. At the Icefields Visitor Center, embark on a specially designed Ice Explorer for a remarkable excursion onto the surface of Athabasca Glacier. Led by an expert driver-guide, step out onto the frosty flow, formed centuries ago. After your icy adventure, warm up at sumptuous Château Lake Louise. Continue to Banff, your home for the next two nights.

   meal(s):Breakfast

   hotel:Rimrock Resort

8. Day 8: The Unspoiled Wilderness of Banff National Park

   Spend the entire day exploring as you wish. Choose from several optional experiences, including a helicopter flight over the Canadian Rockies, or a ride onboard the Banff Gondola.

   meal(s):Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

9. Day 9: Quest for Buffalo on the way to Glacier National Park

   Depart for the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, to discover how the indigenous people used this 36-foot-high cliff to hunt stampeding herds of bison. Join a local Blackfoot elder and hear fascinating stories about the Plains people of long ago. Later, cross the U.S. border into Montana, admiring the rugged beauty of mountainous Glacier National Park.

   meal(s):Breakfast

   hotel:Many Glacier Hotel

10. Day 10: Going-to-the-Sun and Glacier National Park

    Board a private, historic Red Jammer bus for a journey along the Going-to-the-Sun Road; an engineering marvel running through the park's wild interior. During your narrated trip, take in the stunning views from Logan Pass, before disembarking at Lake McDonald.

    meal(s):Breakfast

    hotel:Lake McDonald Lodge

11. Day 11: Lake Coeur d'Alene and Spokane

    Continue on to the beautiful shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene, one of America's most beautiful lakes, and arrive in Spokane to stay at The Historic Davenport, Autograph Collection hotel. This is Washington State's grandest hotel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In the evening, enjoy a Highlight Dinner at Steam Plant, an award-winning brewery, situated in a nationally recognized historic building.

    meal(s):Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

    hotel:The Historic Davenport, Autograph Collection

12. Day 12: Wonderful Wines en route to Seattle (2 Nights)

    Continue on through the wide, endless horizons of the wine-producing area of Washington State. Enjoy a visit to Cave B Estate, an award-winning boutique winery. Explore the nuances of their fine wine selection with some tastings over a Highlight Lunch. Then it's on to Seattle for an evening at leisure at your hotel.

    meal(s):Breakfast, Lunch with Wine

    hotel:The Charter Hotel Seattle, Curio Collection by Hilton

13. Day 13: The Soaring Sights of Seattle

    Start your day with a sightseeing tour of Seattle's major sights, including the renowned Space Needle with its jaw-dropping panoramic views of the skyline as well as Puget Sound, Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market (watch out for flying fish!). The afternoon is yours to do as you please. In the evening, join your Travel Director and fellow guests for a Celebration Dinner with wine at Ivar's Acres of Clams, for the Northwest's best dining on Seattle's waterfront.

    meal(s):Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

14. Day 14: Depart Seattle

    It's time to say goodbye to the Emerald City as your trip comes to an end. You have the choice of an included transfer to Seattle SeaTac International Airport, or Vancouver International Airport, arriving at 2:00 pm.

    meal(s):Breakfast