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Iconic Rockies and Western Canada

Operated by: Trafalgar

13 Days from $3,741 per person
APR - OCT 2023
Reflections in lake at Icefields Parkway, Alberta, Canada

Countries Visited

Canada ...more Canada

Locations Visited

Vancouver, Victoria, Chemainus, Squamish, Whistler, Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, Sun Peaks, Banff, Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper, Mount Robson, Kamloops ...more Vancouver, Victoria, Chemainus, Squamish, Whistler, Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, Sun Peaks, Banff, Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper, Mount Robson, Kamloops
  1. Day 1 Voyage To Vancouver

    Tackle the ‘Great Outdoors’ on this effortlessly delivered adventure through Western Canada. Discover why Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most livable cities. Then, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.

    meals Welcome Reception
    hotel Pinnacle Harbourfront
  2. Day 2 Sample Cider On Vancouver Island Dive Into Culture

    This morning, delve into the historic neighbourhoods of Chinatown and Gastown before boarding a ferry to Vancouver Island. Dive into Culture and taste local cider at a familly-owned ciderhouse, before continuing to Victoria.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Hotel Grand Pacific
  3. Day 3 Explore Butchart Gardens In Victoria

    Start your day at Butchart Gardens, a must-see oasis, which has been growing in Victoria, BC for over 100 years. Enjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens and learn how the spectacular floral display was once a giant disused quarry. This evening, join an optional whale watching experience or spend the remainder of your stay in Victoria at leisure.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Hotel Grand Pacific
  4. Day 4 Take In The Sights Of Chemainus, Squamish, and Whistler

    See the vivid murals of Chemainus. Board a ferry and then take the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Ascend to Summit Lodge, admiring the views from the Sea-to-Sky Gondola.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa
  5. Day 5 Explore Whistler Make Travel Matter

    Enjoy an insightful MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and learn about the First Nations at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. Get a first-hand look into the traditional way of life of the original inhabitants of the area and their collection of artifacts and contemporary pieces led by Aboriginal Ambassadors who share their own stories and first-hand cultural experiences.  After lunch at Squamish Lil Wat Cultural Center, enjoy your time at leisure or join an Optional Experience and travel across BC’s rooftop on the world record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola.

    meals Breakfast, Lunch
    hotel Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa
  6. Day 6 Travel To Sun Peaks

    We continue towards Sun Peaks where we’ll enjoy an evening at leisure and explore this beautiful city.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Sun Peaks Lodge
  7. Day 7 Explore The Rocky Mountain National Parks

    Drive through Glacier & Yoho National Park en route to Banff. Sample the best of the UNESCO-listed Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. The excitement of Canada’s highest suspension bridges awaits at the Golden Skybridge! Explore canyon ridge walking trails with sweeping views of the Columbia Valley and the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges. We then overnight in beautiful Banff National Park.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Banff Park Lodge
  8. Day 8 Wander Beautiful Banff

    Your morning is at leisure, perhaps do an optional gondola ride or explore on your own terms. Later in the morning, you will have your orientation tour of Banff National Park. This evening, meet a Mountie dressed in traditional red serge uniform and hear about their exciting history before enjoying dinner.

    meals Breakfast, Dinner
    hotel Banff Park Lodge
  9. Day 9 Cross The Athabasca Glacier

    Enjoy a lakeside talk at Lake Louise, then board an Ice Explorer and drive over the Athabasca Glacier. Continue your drive along the Icefields Parkway to your overnight in Jasper.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Forest Park Hotel
  10. Day 10 Walk Through the Wilderness in Jasper Connect with Locals

    Embark on an invigorating guided walk to Maligne Canyon. Board a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake (seasonal) stopping at Spirit Island. Travel on to Jasper and this evening join Matricia Bauer for a one of a kind Be My Guest experience, on traditional First Nations land. Learn how to make curated drink bitters from foraged ingredients, enjoy a designer cocktail and listen to stories and drumming over dinner.

    meals Breakfast, Be My Guest
    hotel Forest Park Hotel
  11. Day 11 Marvel At Mount Robson

    Admire Mount Robson – the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies. End the day in the Tournament Capital of Canada, Kamloops. Though the city is known for hosting competitions, we will take it easy and enjoy an evening at leisure.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel South Thompson Inn & Conference Center
  12. Day 12 Through the Coast Mountains and Fraser Valley

    Drive from Kamloops, past dramatic moutainscapes toward the scenic coastal setting of Vancouver.

    meals Breakfast
    hotel Pinnacle Harbourfront
  13. Day 13 Farewell From Vancouver

    Our dazzling encounter with the Canadian Rockies has come to an end. Depart at leisure as you head to Vancouver International Airport or Canada Place for guests with a cruise extension.

    meals Breakfast
Iconic Rockies Western Canada Guided Tour Map
Price Includes

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • All transport and transfers shown
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time

Dining Summary

  • 12 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
  • 1 Dinner (D)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • 1 Welcome Reception (WR)

Be My Guest

  • Jasper: Learn about the local flora through the lens of the Indigenous Peoples and how to make curated drink bitters utilizing the foraged ingredients as you enjoy storytelling and drumming during dinner.

Dive Into Culture

  • Banff National Park of Canada: Meet a retired Canadian Mountie and hear exciting and colourful stories of their rich history and traditions.
  • Vancouver Island: Taste local cider at a familly-owned ciderhouse before continuing to Victoria.

Iconic Experience

  • Mount Robson: Take a visit to one of the world's crown jewels at Mount Robson and admire one of the finest views in the Rocky Mountains.
  • Jasper: Enjoy a guided walk around Maligne Canyon. Admire this incredible natural landmark as you cross six bridges built across various points of this breath-taking canyon.
  • Maligne Lake: Enjoy a scenic cruise around Maligne Lake where you'll discover world-famous Spirit Island and get great photo opportunities with beautiful mountain views.
  • Lake Louise: See the turquoise waters of Lake Louise and the Victoria Glacier with its scenic mountain backdrop.
  • Columbia Icefield: Explore nature on the Columbia Icefield Adventure. Travel on a massive Ice Explorer and view one of the largest non-polar ice fields in the world, the Athabathsca Glacier.
  • Icefields Parkway: Drive on one of the most scenic drives in North America through mountains, glaciers and lakes on the Icefields Parkway.
  • Banff: Take a guided tour around Banff and discover the big sites as well as a few local spots.
  • Sun Peaks: Take a drive through the Glacier National Park of Canada and enjoy the landscape of mountains along the way.
  • Sun Peaks: Drive through Yoho National Park and marvel over the spectacular landscape of massive ice fields and mountain peaks.
  • Sun Peaks: Enjoy a visit to Golden Skybridge and take in the views of the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges as well as the tumbling waterfall.
  • Sun Peaks: Spend some time seeing Seton Lake and the beautiful snow capped mountains surrounding it.
  • Chemainus: Enjoy looking upon the Murals of Chemainus that started in 1981 and is now the world's leading community driven art experience.
  • Squamish: Enjoy a drive along the 300 kilometres long Sea to Sky Highway and bask in the variety of landscapes on offer.
  • Squamish: Enjoy a ride on the Sea to Sky Gondola and bask in the stunning views of the coastal mountains and panoramic views.
  • Victoria: This lush and expansive garden is a must-see oasis, which has been growing in Victoria, BC for over 100 years.
  • Vancouver: Embark on a morning tour of Vancouver's historic neighbourhoods with your Travel Director. Savour the smells of freshly steamed Siopao in Chinatown and admire the Victorian Facades of Gastown as you make your way to the leafy sanctuary of Stanley Park to view First Nations totem poles.
  • Victoria: Enjoy some sightseeing around Victoria and bask in some of its wonderful sights. Take a leisurely stroll along the Inner Harbour where you will have the chance to watch street buskers perform. Take a look at the Parliament Buildings erected in 1897 with its beautiful orderly gardens. Or venture to Victoria's unique shopping areas in Market Square.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

  • Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre: Enjoy an insightful visit at the Lil'Wat Cultural Center in Squamish. Learn about the First Nations cultures as you delve into the history of the region.

Must-see Highlights

  • : Explore Vancouver, Victoria, Columbia Icefield Adventure, Icefields Parkway
  • : Visit Kamloops, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Audain Art Museum or the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse, Sea-to-Sky Gondola, Maligne Canyon, Mount Robson Visitor Center, Golden Skybridge, the Warrior Women of Jasper
  • : View Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Athabasca Falls, Murals of Chemainus, Secton Lake, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, Mount Robson, Stanley Park Totem Poles
  • : Scenic Drive along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Icefields Parkway
  • : Scenic Cruise across Maligne Lake to iconic Spirit Island
  • : See Glacier National Park of Canada, Yoho National Park

Whats Included

  • : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • : All transport and transfers shown
  • : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • : Optional Experiences and free time

Dates & Prices

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Alicia Hutton
Saturday, July 29, 2017
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I would recommend them and purchase again. I have used Insight before and liked that the group was smaller, and the bus was roomier. That said, the trip was beautiful and efficient.
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