Majestic Rockies

ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER, BC

Vancouver, Canada

Welcome to Vancouver, your gateway to the Canadian Rockies! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.

Vancouver, Canada

This morning, tour Vancouver, including the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its old-growth evergreen forests and totem poles.

Victoria/Canada, Canada

Catch the BC Ferry over to Vancouver Island and Victoria. Visit world-famous Butchart Gardens, followed by a special dinner in the original Butchart family residence. See major attractions on your city orientation tour including the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park.

Breakfast, Dinner

MARRIOTT VICTORIA INNER HARBOUR

VICTORIA

Victoria/Canada, Canada

The day is free to explore on your own; your Tour Director suggests an optional marine wildlife and whale-watching trip. Shoppers will love Government Street’s elegant shops and Market Square’s specialty stores, while history buffs should be sure to visit the Royal British Columbia Museum.

Breakfast

MARRIOTT VICTORIA INNER HARBOUR

VICTORIA–WHISTLER

Gulf Islands, Canada

Today, board a BC Ferry and cross the Strait of Georgia and cruise through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-type climate. Stop at Shannon Falls, where a boardwalk leads to a viewing platform near the base of the roaring falls.

Whistler, Canada

On to the alpine resort of Whistler at the base of breathtaking Blackcomb Mountain. Time to explore the 2010 Winter Olympics’ sites.

Breakfast

FAIRMONT CHATEAU WHISTLER RESORT

WHISTLER

Whistler, Canada

Today is free to explore all that Whistler has to offer. You might enjoy a trip on Whistler’s Peak2Peak Gondola, connecting Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Enjoy spectacular scenery and incredible photo opportunities as you travel via the longest unsupported gondola span in the world. Other options include a walk in the tree tops, a sightseeing excursion by air, shopping in the village, or just relaxing at your resort.

Breakfast

FAIRMONT CHATEAU WHISTLER RESORT

WHISTLER–SUN PEAKS

Whistler, Canada

This morning, enjoy a visit and private breakfast at the Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre, dedicated to the history and culture of the First Nations people.

Sun Peaks, Canada

Then, journey north through the heart of the magnificent Cariboo region. Spectacular scenery abounds as you pass by rolling hills, deeply incised rivers, and sparkling lakes. Afternoon arrival in Sun Peaks with the balance of the day at leisure. You may take advantage of an optional canoe trip on Lake McGillivray, where, surrounded by beautiful scenery, you learn about Canada’s fur trade.

NOTE: Operation of the canoe trip is subject to favorable weather conditions.

Breakfast

SUN PEAKS GRAND HOTEL

SUN PEAKS–JASPER

Jasper, Canada

Continue north, following Yellowhead Highway and hugging the mighty North Thompson River, into the province of Alberta. See the base of 12,972-foot Mount Robson (the highest point in the Canadian Rockies) before entering JASPER NATIONAL PARK. Marvel at the precipitous gorges, snowcapped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens in this wild mountain wilderness. Before arriving at your hotel, perhaps take an optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River, where your experienced guide will navigate as you absorb the splendor of Jasper National Park.

Breakfast, Dinner

CHATEAU JASPER

JASPER - EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE

Maligne Lake, Canada

Enjoy a sightseeing tour to see Jasper’s unspoiled beauty. Afterward, travel to glacial Maligne Lake for a narrated cruiss to Spirit Island. On the return journey, stop to view Maligne Canyon.

Jasper, Canada

Balance of the day is at leisure to explore Jasper on your own.

Breakfast

CHATEAU JASPER

JASPER–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–LAKE LOUISE–BANFF

Columbia Icefields, Canada

This morning, travel through Jasper National Park on Icefields Parkway to the 750-foot-thick Columbia Icefield for a thrilling Ice Explorer Ride. Climb Sunwapta Pass to savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and massive glaciers, then scale Bow Pass with splendid views of Peyto Lake.

Lake Louise, Canada

Next, stop at Lake Louise, whose green-blue waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria.

Banff, Canada

Continue into Banff National Park.

Breakfast

RIMROCK RESORT HOTEL

BANFF

Banff, Canada

Breakfast this morning is served on top of Sulphur Mountain. Take a scenic ride on the Banff Gondola to the top of the mountain and then enjoy spectacular views of the valley below as you savor a flavorful meal. Additional sightseeing in Banff includes a visit to Bow Falls. The balance of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional flightseeing trip for a bird’s-eye view of the Rockies. This evening, join your Tour Director for a farewell dinner.

Breakfast, Dinner

RIMROCK RESORT HOTEL

BANFF–CALGARY

Calgary, Canada

Depart Banff for Calgary International Airport. Airport transfers are provided. Please schedule flights after Noon.

Breakfast

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