The Canadian Rockies - 13 Days
13 days from Vancouver to Vancouver
Tour: 8900
Countries: Canada
Spectacular national parks and scenic drives highlight this wonderful Canadian Rockies tour that travels to Vancouver, Kelowna, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Sun Peaks, Whistler, and Victoria. Begin in vibrant Vancouver where city sightseeing includes Stanley Park, historic Gastown, bustling Chinatown and more. Then journey to Kelowna, attractively set on the shores of Okanagan Lake and surrounded by orchards and vineyards. Climb Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park then enter Yoho National Park and ascend Kicking Horse Pass before arriving in magnificent Banff National Park—Canada’s first national park. Have free time to hike, bike, enjoy the natural hot springs or get breathtaking views from above on an optional helicopter excursion. Stop to see the gorgeous turquoise waters of Lake Louise then travel to Icefields Parkway to ride the Ice Explorer on the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Canadian Rockies. Arrive in the vast wilderness and wildlife of Jasper National Park—home to elk, bighorn sheep, moose, and bear! Enjoy free time for independent exploration or go on optional excursions like floating down the Athabasca River and visiting Maligne Lake’s Spirit Island. See Mount Robson, the Canadian Rockies’ highest peak at 12,972 feet, en route to the mountain resort of Sun Peaks. Travel to the alpine town of Whistler, surrounded by stunning glaciated mountains where you can hike, explore the village, or take an optional excursion, like a Ziptrek Adventure through an old-growth rainforest. Continue to the Pacific Coast to sail across the Strait of Georgia for two nights in Victoria on Vancouver Island, complete with sightseeing and a visit to magnificent Butchart Gardens. Perhaps enjoy high tea at the Empress Hotel or take an optional Wildlife and Whale Watching Expedition before ferrying through the Gulf Islands back to Vancouver. For the value-minded traveler, this tour exploring the Canadian Rockies is an unforgettable vacation!
Notes:
• Visting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions and dates of operation.
• Early departures may not be able to visit Columbia Icefield (opens in early May), Maligne Lake & Spirit Island optional excursion (opens late May to early June), or Moraine Lake optional excursion (opens in early June).
• Maximum elevation on tour: 7,500 ft.
Inclusions
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
Itinerary
DAY 1
VANCOUVER
Welcome to Vancouver! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. to answer any questions.
Once settled, perhaps head out and start exploring this vibrant, culturally diverse city between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains. Take a walk along the waterfront or explore the city’s thriving culinary scene, with a wide variety of cuisines to choose from.
DAY 2
VANCOUVER
This morning, enjoy an included city tour highlighting Stanley Park, the harbour, beaches, and more. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring this exciting city. Perhaps take a water taxi to Granville Island to browse the bustling Public Market and relax at one of its waterfront cafés, or spend time in historic Gastown, Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood, known for its cobblestone streets, Victorian architecture, and the iconic Gastown Steam Clock.
DAY 3
VANCOUVER–KELOWNA
Depart Vancouver and journey through British Columbia’s fertile valleys and mountain forests to Okanagan Lake. Travel along the lake to the resort city of Kelowna, situated on the lakeshore 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 4,364-foot-high Rogers Pass, a National Historic Site in Glacier National Park. Make a photo stop at the pass to capture the views of rugged mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls. Enter Yoho National Park and ascend Kicking Horse Pass at 5,332 feet. Reach Banff National Park, nestled in the heart of the magnificent Canadian Rockies, for a two-night stay.
DAY 5
BANFF NATIONAL PARK T
Take an orientation tour this morning, then enjoy the day exploring Banff, Canada’s first national park and home to 53 species of mammals. Deer, elk, and big horn sheep are among the wildlife most commonly seen. Hike, shop in town, or relax at the hot springs. Perhaps treat yourself to an optional helicopter flight for spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies. Or if you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, join the Panoramas & Peaks* optional excursion to visit stunning Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks.
*This optional excursion begins operating in early June.
DAY 6
BANFF NATIONAL PARK–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–JASPER NATIONAL PARK
First, travel to Lake Louise, where turquoise waters reflect the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Then continue north to see steep gorges, snowcapped peaks, and brilliant blue and green lakes along the Icefields Parkway. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for a ride the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels across ice measuring up to 750 feet thick, and step onto Athabasca Glacier. Upon arrival in Jasper, enjoy an orientation tour of the town.
DAY 7
JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Today is free to enjoy everything Jasper has to offer, from quaint shops to opportunities for wildlife viewing. Perhaps join an optional narrated cruise on the glacial-blue waters of Maligne Lake to Spirit Island*, where you’ll learn about the history, geology, flora, and fauna of the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Later, enjoy an optional scenic float trip down the Athabasca River.
*This optional excursion begins operating in late May/early June.
DAY 8
JASPER NATIONAL PARK–MOUNT ROBSON–SUN PEAKS
Depart Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 12,972 feet. Continue along the Yellowhead Highway, following the North Thompson River on a route once used 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 follows the shores of Seton and Duffey Lakes before a late-afternoon arrival in Whistler for a two-night stay. Enjoy an evening at leisure to start exploring this resort town, surrounded by dramatic alpine scenery.
DAY 10
WHISTLER
Spend the day in Whistler, located at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Have free time to explore the many sites of the 2010 Winter Olympics, or choose your own adventure from a variety of optional excursions, including a Ziptrek Adventure through an old-growth temperate rainforest, a guided Tree-Trek Canopy Walk along suspension bridges and boardwalks high in the forest canopy, or a ride on the Guinness World Record holding PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola* between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains!
*Operation of the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola is seasonal and may not be available on all departure dates.
DAY 11
WHISTLER–FERRY CROSSING–VICTORIA
Set sail across the Strait of Georgia to Victoria, British Columbia’s capital city, on scenic Vancouver Island. Afternoon sightseeing includes world-famous Butchart Gardens, home to 55 acres of spectacular floral displays, followed by a tour of the picturesque city featuring Bastion Square, Inner Harbour, and Thunderbird Park, known for its impressive collection of First Nations totem poles.
DAY 12
VICTORIA
A day at leisure offers the chance to discover this charming city. Consider a visit to the Royal British Columbia Museum, shop along Government Street, or take a leisurely stroll around the harbour. Or choose an optional wildlife and whale-watching expedition through the waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands, with the chance to spot 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 p.m. You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights to explore Vancouver further.
Highlights
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
Hotels
Vancouver
Sandman Suites on Davie
1160 Davie Street Vancouver Canada
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Tour Cost
From US$ 2,403
*prices per person, based on double occupancy for 24 April 2026 departure