17 Day Escorted Tour
Explore the famous Canada Rockies, on this great escorted tour. Enjoy stays in Vancouver, Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff, then why not extended your tour with a sensational Alaska Cruise.
Visit: Vancouver | VIA Rail | Jasper | Lake Louise | Banff | Whistler | Optional Holland America Alaska Cruise
This fantastic escorted tour begins in the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver before you then board the VIA Rail for a picturesque journey to the famous Rockies. Explore and enjoy stays in Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff before heading to beautiful Little Shuswap Lake for a night in Quaaout Lodge. Travel through the rugged Cariboo region until you reach the alpine town of Whistler; an adventure playground for outdoor enthusiasts. End your tour in Vancouver or why not choose to add an optional Alaska Cruise.
Tour Highlights
VIA Rail journey in Sleeper Touring Class
Ride an the Ice Explorer onto Athabasca Glacier
1 night stay at Quaaout Lodge
Day 1: Arrive Vancouver
Situated between the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver is one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Be met upon arrival at Vancouver airport and transfer to your hotel. You’ll meet fellow travellers and your Tour Director at a Welcome Reception this evening. Hotel: Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel
Day 2: Vancouver - VIA Rail
Enjoy the morning at leisure to relax or explore the city. This afternoon, discover Vancouver’s best-loved sights on a guided tour, including the Waterfront, Gastown, Granville Island and Stanley Park. Later this evening, board the VIA Rail for your overnight train journey to the Canadian Rockies. (B) VIA Rail: Sleeper Touring Class
Day 3: VIA Rail - Jasper
Awake to stunning views as you travel into the Canadian Rockies, and enjoy exclusive access to the Park Car and its glass-domed observation deck. Arrive in the fairytale setting of Jasper National Park this afternoon. (B, L) Hotel: Mountain Park Lodges
Day 4: Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise
Leave Jasper today and travel along the Icefields Parkway. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for a ride onto Athabasca Glacier in an Ice Explorer. Then, travel to world-famous Lake Louise, the jewel of the Rockies. (B, D) Hotel: Lake Louise Inn
Day 5: Lake Louise - Banff
Travel to the glacially-fed Moraine Lake (weather permitting) on your way to Banff National Park. This afternoon, explore the town of Banff on a guided tour, then ride the Banff Gondola for incredible views. (B, D) Hotel for 2 nights: Banff Park Lodge
Day 6: Banff
Enjoy today at your leisure. Perhaps embark on a helicopter adventure; take a Bow River float trip; or set off on a Banff Experience. (B)
Day 7: Banff - Quaaout Lodge
After breakfast this morning, descend from the Rockies to the beautiful fir-cloaked region of Revelstoke, then continue to Little Shuswap Lake. Special Stay – learn about Canada’s indigenous culture on an interpretive walk and enjoy a First Nations-inspired dinner as you unwind at Quaaout Lodge and Spa.(B, D) Hotel: Quaaout Lodge and Spa
Day 8: Quaaout Lodge - Whistler
Travel through the Cariboo region before arriving in Whistler. This alpine resort-town is considered an adventure playground for outdoor enthusiasts throughout the year. (B) Hotel: Aava Whistler
Day 9: Whistler - Vancouver
Enjoy this morning at leisure to explore Whistler, you may like to explore nearby forest by Tree Trek or Zip Trek; set off on a Blackcomb Glacier Jeep Safari; or search for bears on an ecology tour. Later this afternoon, travel along the Sea to Sky Highway to Vancouver and enjoy a Farewell Dinner this evening. (B, D) Hotel: Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel
Day 10: Depart Vancouver
Your tour concludes this morning with a transfer to Vancouver airport for your onward flight. (B)
Guests taking the optional Cruise Extension transfer to the cruise terminal to board your ship and settle in for your magical Inside Passage cruise. Accommodation is in an Inside cabin, upgrades are available, please ask for details and prices. Cruise Ship: Holland America Line’s ms Volendam for 7 nights. (BD)
Days 11 – 16: Holland America Alaska Cruise onboard the ms Volendam
Spend a week cruising Alaska's Inside Passage on a Holland America cruise. Ports of call include Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan. Also included is a visit to spectacular Glacier Bay. (B, L, D daily)
Day 17: Vancouver departure
On arrival in Vancouver disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your return flight. (B)
B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
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