The Canadian Rockies - 13 Days

• Canada

Your Tour Includes:

• Guided city sightseeing in Vancouver
• Scenic drive through Yoho National Park and Glacier National Park
• Entrance fee to Banff National Park and Jasper National Park
• Orientation tours of Banff, Jasper, Whistler, and Victoria
• Tickets for the Icefields Explorer Experience at Columbia Icefields
• Admission to Butchart Gardens, Vancouver Island
• Ferry to/from Vancouver Island

World Heritage Sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. The sites are judged to contain cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:

• Banff National Park
• Jasper National Park
• Yoho National Park

Vancouver

Sandman Suites on Davie

1160 Davie Street Vancouver Canada

• WiFi

• First-Class

This hotel is located in downtown Vancouver in a neighborhood complete with local shops, lounges, restaurants, and close to English Bay as well as a Granville Market. The hotel includes Moxie's Grill & Bar, a spa, fitness center, swimming pool, and business center.

HOTEL AMENITIES

Business Center, Fitness Room, Elevator, Laundry Available, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Currency Exchange, Pool

ROOM FEATURES

Coffee Maker, Desk, Television, Hair Dryer, Iron/Ironing Board, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Complimentary Toiletries, Air Conditioning

Kelowna

Ramada by Wyndham Kelowna Hotel & Conference Centre

2170 Harvey Avenue Kelowna Canada

• WiFi

• First-Class

The Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre Kelowna offers 135 deluxe rooms and suites & over 6,750 square feet of meeting space. Our swimming pool, whirl pool and fitness facility are available for your enjoyment. We are proud to be 100% Non-Smoking.

HOTEL AMENITIES

Fitness Room, ATM, Elevator, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Luggage Storage, Pool, Bar/Lounge

ROOM FEATURES

Coffee Maker, Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, Mini-bar, Iron/Ironing Board, In-Room Safe, Room Service, Internet Access, Climate Control, Air Conditioning

Banff National Park

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

1029 Banff Ave. Banff Canada

• WiFi

• First-Class

Hotel features indoor swimming pool, indoor and outdoor hot tub, tennis, pickleball, and squash courts, Mountain Health and fitness club, complimentary shuttle to downtown Banff, complimentary Wi-Fi, on-site laundry facilities and bike rentals.

HOTEL AMENITIES

Fitness Room, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Pool, Bar/Lounge, Hot Tub

ROOM FEATURES

Coffee Maker, Television, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite

Banff Inn

501 Banff Ave Banff Canada

• WiFi

• SuperiorTourist-Class

All guest rooms are non-smoking and have complimentary wireless service, confidential voice mail and individually controlled air conditioning and heating. The Banff Inn offers modern hotel accommodations located on Banff Avenue, only minutes away from the downtown shops, restaurants and many of Banff's attractions. Centrally located sauna, steam room, and large Jacuzzi whirlpool.

HOTEL AMENITIES

Spa Services, Business Center, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Pool, Hot Tub
ROOM FEATURES

Coffee Maker, Television, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Climate Control, Air Conditioning

Jasper National Park

Lobstick Lodge

94 Geikie Street Jasper Canada

• WiFi

• First-Class

Lobstick Lodge is located in a secluded mountain setting near east end of town, 5 blocks from CNR station. Enjoy large open rooms with spectacular mountain views right outside your window.

HOTEL AMENITIES

Spa Services, Business Center, Fitness Room, ATM, Elevator, Laundry Available, Concierge desk, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Currency Exchange, Pool, Gift Shop, Bar/Lounge, Hot Tub
ROOM FEATURES

Coffee Maker, Television, Hair Dryer, Mini-bar, Iron/Ironing Board, Room Service, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Complimentary Toiletries
 

Sun Peaks

Sun Peaks Lodge

3180 Creekside Way Sun Peaks Canada

• WiFi

• ModerateFirst-Class

The Sun Peaks Lodge is conveniently located in the heart of the quaint village of Sun Peaks just steps away from the village shops & restaurants, the chairlift for skiing, hiking, biking, and the scenic 18-hole Sun Peaks Golf Course.

HOTEL AMENITIES

Business Center, Elevator, Laundry Available, Concierge desk, Restaurant On-Site, Free WiFi, Gift Shop, Bar/Lounge

ROOM FEATURES

Coffee Maker, Television, Hair Dryer, Mini-bar, Iron/Ironing Board, In-Room Safe, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Climate Control, Complimentary Toiletries
 

Whistler

Listel Whistler Hotel

4121 Village Green Whistler Canada

• WiFi

• SuperiorFirst-Class

This beautiful property is ideally located in downtown Whistler and offers guests a relaxing stay. The hotel features easy access to local surroundings, an outdoor pool, spa, business center, concierge service, and gift shop. All guestrooms are fully equipped with cable television, telephones, refrigerators, in-room safes, and coffeemakers.

HOTEL AMENITIES

ATM, Elevator, Laundry Available, Concierge desk, Restaurant On-Site, Currency Exchange, Luggage Storage, Bar/Lounge

ROOM FEATURES

Coffee Maker, Desk, Phone, Television, Hair Dryer, Iron/Ironing Board, In-Room Safe, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Climate Control, Complimentary Toiletries, Air Conditioning

Victoria

Royal Scot Hotel & Suites

425 Quebec Street Victoria Canada

• WiFi

• First-Class

HOTEL AMENITIES

Fitness Room, Elevator, Laundry Available, Concierge desk, Restaurant On-Site, Luggage Storage, Pool, Gift Shop, Bar/Lounge

ROOM FEATURES

Coffee Maker, Desk, Television, Internet Access, Cable/Satellite, Climate Control, Complimentary Toiletries

From US$ 2,403

*prices per person, based on double occupancy for 24 April 2026 departure

*Contact Us for Dates and Prices

Notes:

Early departures may not be able to visit Columbia Icefield which opens in early May, take the Maligne Lake & Spirit Island optional excursion which opens in late May to early June or take the Moraine Lake optional excursion which opens in early June. Visiting and participating in other activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions and vendor dates of operation.

• Maximum elevation on tour: 7,500 ft.

DAY 1 Vancouver

Welcome to Vancouver! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-6:00 p.m. to answer any questions.

Once you get settled, perhaps head out and start exploring this vibrant, culturally diverse city nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains. Take a walk to the harbourfront or check out the city’s thriving culinary scene that offers a wide array of delicious cuisines.

DAY 2 Vancouver

This morning, enjoy an included city tour that highlights Stanley Park, Chinatown, the harbour, beaches, and more. Have the rest of the day to explore this vibrant city. Perhaps take a water taxi to Granville Island to visit its bustling Public Market and waterfront cafés or spend time in historic Gastown, Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood, with its cobblestone streets, Victorian architecture, and iconic Gastown Steam Clock.

DAY 3 Vancouver-Kelowna

Depart Vancouver and journey through British Columbia’s fertile valleys and rich mountain forests to Okanagan Lake. Travel along the lake to the resort city of Kelowna, beautifully situated on the lake shore and surrounded by orchards and vineyards.

DAY 4 Kelowna-Banff National Park

Head north through the Okanagan Valley, famous for its peaches and vineyards, and climb up 4,364-foot-high Rogers Pass, a National Historic Site in Glacier National Park. Make a photo stop at the Pass to enjoy the vistas of rugged mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls. Enter Yoho National Park and ascend Kicking Horse Pass at 5,332 feet. Reach Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park, nestled in the heart of the magnificent Canadian Rockies. An orientation tour highlights Banff’s unspoiled beauty.

DAY 5 Banff National Park

Enjoy the day exploring Banff, Canada’s first national park and home to 53 species of mammals. The most commonly seen are deer, elk, and big horn sheep. Hike, shop in the townsite, or relax at the hot springs. Perhaps treat yourself to a once in a lifetime experience on an optional helicopter ride for spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies!

DAY 6 Banff National Park-Lake Louise-Columbia Icefield-Jasper National Park

First, to Lake Louise, its turquoise waters a perfect natural mirror that reflects the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Then travel northward, and see precipitous gorges, snowcapped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens come into view. Stop for a one-of-a-kind experience at the Columbia Icefield to ride the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 750 feet thick! Enjoy an orientation tour of the town of Jasper upon arrival.

DAY 7 Jasper National Park

Today is free to enjoy everything Jasper has to offer—from quaint shops to meandering wildlife. Find serenity on the glacial blue waters of Maligne Lake this morning on an optional narrated cruise to Spirit Island*, revealing the history, geology, flora, and fauna of the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Later, go with the flow on an optional scenic float trip down the Athabasca River.

DAY 8 Jasper National Park-Mount Robson-Sun Peaks

Leave Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, peaking at 12,972 feet. Continue following the Yellowhead Highway south along the North Thompson River—a route pioneered by fur trappers. Overnight in the mountain resort village of Sun Peaks.

DAY 9 Sun Peaks-Lillooet-Whistler

Head south, following the once treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail. Via Lillooet, “Mile 0 of the Gold Rush Route,” your motorcoach will follow the shores of Seton and Duffey Lakes with a late-afternoon arrival in Whistler. Have an evening at leisure to start exploring this wonderful resort town with its stunning mountain scenery.

DAY 10 Whistler

Spend the day in Whistler, nestled at the base of breathtaking Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains. Have free time to explore the many sites of the 2010 Winter Olympics that were held here. Or have your own adventure with a choice of optional excursions, including a Ziptrek Adventure through an old-growth temperate rainforest, a guided Tree-Trek Canopy Walk via suspension bridges and boardwalks high above in the treetops, or ride the Guinness World Record holding Peak 2 Peak Gondola* between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains!

DAY 11 Whistler-Ferry Crossing-Victoria

Set sail across the Strait of Georgia, known for its Mediterranean-type climate, for beautiful Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia. Afternoon sightseeing includes world-famous Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of floral displays, and then a tour of the picturesque city featuring Bastion SquZiptrek

DAY 12 Victoria

A day at leisure gives you the chance to discover this splendid city. Visit the Royal British Columbia Museum, shop on Government Street, or take a leisurely stroll around the harbour. Or get back to nature on an optional Wildlife and Whale-Watching Expedition while cruising the pristine waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands, seeking whales, porpoises, seals, and eagles.

DAY 13 Victoria-Ferry Crossing-Vancouver

Take a scenic ferry crossing to the mainland, where the tour ends at Vancouver International Airport. Please schedule flights after 2:00 pm. Or You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Vancouver further.