Spectacular Canadian Rockies

Spectacular Canadian Rockies

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Spectacular Canadian Rockies

9 Days Starting in Vancouver, Canada and ending in Calgary, Canada

Visiting: Vancouver, Victoria, Kamloops, Mount Robson, Jasper National Park, Athabasca Glacier, Banff

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

DSCRZM20

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $3975 $3398 Operator discount: -$577 -15%

NB: Prices correct on 11-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the "Spectacular Canadian Rockies" tour, a breathtaking journey through Canada's most stunning landscapes. Begin in vibrant Vancouver, exploring its cultural gems like the Bill Reid Gallery, before venturing to the serene beauty of Victoria and the enchanting Butchart Gardens. Experience the charm of Kamloops with a unique stay at the historic South Thompson Inn. Marvel at the majestic Mount Robson and the pristine wilderness of Jasper National Park. Traverse the iconic Icefields Parkway to the awe-inspiring Athabasca Glacier, and soak in the splendor of Lake Louise. Conclude your adventure in the heart of Banff National Park, where you can explore its natural wonders and enjoy a farewell dinner with fellow travelers. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural experiences, scenic drives, and unforgettable natural beauty, making it an ideal escape for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Highlights

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    Must-see Highlights

    • Discover Vancouver, Victoria
    • Explore Columbia Icefield Adventure
    • Visit Mt Robson Visitor Centre, Maligne Canyon during a guided walk, Butchart Gardens, Jasper National Park, Banff National Park
    • View Lake Louise, Stanley Park Totem Poles, Athabasca Falls, Mount Robson, Bow Falls & Surprise Corner
    • Scenic Drive along Icefields Parkway

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    Make Travel Matter®

    Vancouver: Unlock the diverse living cultures of the Northwest Coast at The Bill Reid Gallery, the only public Gallery in Canada dedicated to contemporary Indigenous Northwest Coast Art. Explore the gallery’s in-house collection, special exhibitions and programs that build bridges between Indigenous and settler populations established by the Bill Reid Foundation in 2008 to celebrate the Haida master artist, Bill Reid (1920 - 1998). On a private, guided tour, learn about Reid’s work as an acclaimed master goldsmith, carver, sculptor, writer, broadcaster, mentor and community activist while viewing his art. This experience addresses United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10 by reducing inequalities for minorities or underrepresented people.

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    Be My Guest

    Vancouver: Mouthwatering Indian-inspired food and an inspiring family story await at Maan Farms. Get a peek at local farming learning how Maan Farms began producing cole crops, but soon shifted to growing the strawberries, raspberries and blueberries for which they became famous. From one small berry stand, Maan Farms has grown into a place with something for everyone. Enjoy a local Indian lunch of family recipes with an experience on the farm (seasonal) ranging from U-pick during berry season, behind the scenes winery tour or fall pumpkin patch exploration. You’ll love getting a glimpse of what rural farm life looks like and seeing first-hand different cultures that make up Canada as a melting pot.

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    Trafalgar Difference

    Kamloops: Savour every moment of a Stays with Stories experience at The South Thompson Inn in Kamloops. Once home to a thoroughbred racing stable, this riverfront property still has the original brick manor and carriage houses. You’ll love the historic feel of the Inn as you kickback in one of their fireside Adirondack chairs.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Vancouver

Location: Vancouver

Accommodation: Pinnacle Harbourfront

Accommodation Name: Pinnacle Harbourfront

Meals Included: Dinner

A warm welcome is waiting within the soaring peaks of Canada’s Rockies. Your epic Canadian Rockies tour begins in Vancouver, one of the world’s most international and liveable cities. Spend the day discovering the city’s scenic surrounds, then join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception this evening.

Day 2: The Delights Of Vancouver And Victoria Make Travel Matter

Location: Vancouver

Accommodation: Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites

Accommodation Name: Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites

Meals Included: Breakfast

Vancouver, home to Gastown’s Victorian façades, a vibrant Chinatown and towering Sitka Spruce. Embark on a sightseeing tour of the city’s historic neighborhood, savoring the smells of freshly steamed Siopao in Chinatown before making your way to the leafy sanctuary of Stanley Park for the first Indigenous experience of the day, viewing First Nations totem poles. Gain insights into Indigenous cultures and values during a visit to the Bill Reid Gallery, the only gallery in Canada dedicated to Northwest Indigenous art, on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience including a docent-led tour and time to explore the gallery on your own. Continue by ferry to Vancouver Island for an orientation of gorgeous Victoria.

Day 3: Admire The Colours Of Victoria

Location: Victoria

Accommodation: Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites

Accommodation Name: Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today on your Canadian Rockies tour, the Garden City comes to life as you greet the day before opening hours with breakfast at Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre showcase of gorgeous floral gardens that have colourfully transformed a once unused quarry. After breakfast, enjoy time in the garden before the crowds. Spend the rest of the day exploring the walkable capital of British Columbia perhaps treating yourself to high tea or tucking into local fish and chips. Or, join an optional Victoria Whale Watching cruise and keep your eyes peeled for orca and humpback whales, bald eagles, porpoises and seals.

Day 4: Relax And Enjoy The Outdoors In Kamloops Stays With Stories

Location: Kamloops

Accommodation: South Thompson Inn & Conference Center

Accommodation Name: South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Cruise by ferry to the home of the Maan Family for a Be My Guest experience at their family-run farm. Meet your hosts, fourth generation owners, and learn how they turned one small berry stand into a farm that now provides quality produce to locals. Get the inside scoop on a behind-the-scenes winery tour or seasonal U-pick experience of their strawberries, raspberries or blueberries followed by a tasty lunch of Indian-inspired fare. Next up, you’ll make your way to Kamloops for a Stays with Stories experience at The South Thompson Inn. Admire the original brick manor and carriage houses of this former racing stable.

Day 5: Gaze Upon Mount Robson

Location: Mount Robson

Accommodation: Forest Park Hotel

Accommodation Name: Chateau Jasper

Meals Included: Breakfast

The grand peak of UNESCO-listed Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 12,972 feet (3,954 meters), will make you gasp. Stop at the Mount Robson Visitor Center postcard-worthy views before continuing to the raw wilderness of Jasper National Park, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll spend the next two nights of your Canadian Rockies tour. If you’re eager to start your exploration of the park, join an optional Jasper Guided Hike taking in hills, jagged peaks, forests, meadows, marshes, streams and glacial lakes with a licensed guide.

Day 6: Admire Jasper National Park

Location: Jasper National Park

Accommodation: Forest Park Hotel

Accommodation Name: Chateau Jasper

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Maligne Canyon springs to life this morning on a guided hike. Later, take to the aqua waters and cruise Maligne Lake (seasonal), admiring views of its three glaciers and Spirit Island. Then kick back with more gorgeous views over a delicious lunch with wine at the lakeside Maligne Lake Chalet. Continue your exploration choosing to join an optional experience easy rafting trip down the Athabasca River, a route used by the “fur traders” over two centuries ago, keeping your eyes peeled for local wildlife. Later tonight, take in an optional theatre performance highlighting the best of this little mountain town.

Day 7: Voyage To Athabasca Glacier

Location: Athabasca Glacier

Accommodation: Banff Park Lodge

Accommodation Name: Banff Park Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast

Get ready for the icy fingers of the Columbia Icefield as you journey along the Icefields Parkway to Athabasca Glacier. Cross its icy terrain, one of the largest non-polar ice fields in the world, on board a specially designed ‘Ice Explorer’. Your Canadian Rockies tour takes you to Lake Louise, where there is time to soak in the majestic beauty of the lake and its turquoise, glacier-fed waters fringed by high peaks, deep forests and overlooked by Victoria Glacier. Continue on to the township of Banff, in the heart of UNESCO-listed Banff National Park.

Day 8: Explore Banff

Location: Banff

Accommodation: Banff Park Lodge

Accommodation Name: Banff Park Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Banff is yours to explore – and your Travel Director is eager to help plan the perfect day. Opt to take the Banff Gondola Ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for a bird’s eye view of six mountain ranges of the Canadian Rockies. And after lunch on your own, the Three Sisters Peak or Mt Assiniboine will impress on optional helicopter flights. Then enjoy Banff sightseeing including Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and other local sights. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner celebrating all you’ve seen on your Canadian Rockies Tour.

Day 9: Farewell Banff And Calgary

Location: Banff

Meals Included: Breakfast

Descend from the glorious Canadian Rockies and depart Calgary for your return flight home or make your way to the Westin Calgary if you are extending your stay.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Stay at the Pinnacle Harbourfront in Vancouver, Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites in Victoria, South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre in Kamloops, Forest Park Hotel in Jasper, and Banff Park Lodge in Banff.

  • Meals

    Enjoy 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners during the tour.

  • Guided Tours

    Experience guided tours including a docent-led tour at the Bill Reid Gallery and a guided hike at Maligne Canyon.

  • Transportation

    Travel includes ferry rides to Vancouver Island and a journey along the Icefields Parkway to Athabasca Glacier.

  • Special Experiences

    Participate in unique experiences such as the Be My Guest experience at Maan Farms and a Stays with Stories experience at The South Thompson Inn.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities such as the Victoria Whale Watching cruise, Jasper Guided Hike, easy rafting trip down the Athabasca River, and helicopter flights over Banff are not included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.

  • Flights

    International and domestic flights to and from the tour start and end locations are not included.

Dining Summary

  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 8 Breakfast (B)
  • 2 Lunch (L)

Mode of Transport

Travel through the stunning Canadian Rockies with a combination of ferry rides, scenic drives, and specially designed 'Ice Explorer' vehicles, ensuring a comfortable and memorable journey from Vancouver to Calgary.

Accommodation

Experience the charm of the Canadian Rockies with stays at the Pinnacle Harbourfront in Vancouver, Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites in Victoria, South Thompson Inn in Kamloops, Forest Park Hotel in Jasper, and Banff Park Lodge in Banff, each offering unique amenities and comfort.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique cultural experience is included in the Vancouver part of the tour?

    In Vancouver, the tour includes a visit to The Bill Reid Gallery, which is the only public gallery in Canada dedicated to contemporary Indigenous Northwest Coast Art. This experience includes a private, guided tour where you can learn about Bill Reid's work and its significance in reducing inequalities for minorities or underrepresented people.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Maan Farms?

    At Maan Farms, you will enjoy a Be My Guest experience that includes a local Indian lunch made from family recipes. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the farm's history and participate in seasonal activities such as berry picking, a winery tour, or exploring the pumpkin patch.

  • What is special about the accommodation in Kamloops?

    In Kamloops, you will stay at The South Thompson Inn, which offers a Stays with Stories experience. This historic riverfront property was once a thoroughbred racing stable and still features the original brick manor and carriage houses, providing a unique and charming atmosphere.

  • What activities are available in Jasper National Park?

    In Jasper National Park, you can participate in a guided hike through Maligne Canyon, take a cruise on Maligne Lake to admire its glaciers and Spirit Island, and enjoy a lunch with wine at the lakeside Maligne Lake Chalet. Optional activities include a rafting trip down the Athabasca River and a theatre performance in the evening.

  • How will we explore the Columbia Icefield?

    The tour includes a journey along the Icefields Parkway to the Athabasca Glacier, where you will cross its icy terrain on board a specially designed 'Ice Explorer'. This allows you to experience one of the largest non-polar ice fields in the world up close.

  • What optional activities are available in Banff?

    In Banff, you can choose to take a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for panoramic views of the Canadian Rockies. Optional helicopter flights are also available to see the Three Sisters Peak or Mt Assiniboine. Additionally, you can explore local sights such as Bow Falls and Surprise Corner.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1947

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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