Spirit of the 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.

FAIRMONT HOTEL VANCOUVER

VANCOUVER

Vancouver, Canada

This morning, tour Vancouver, including the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its old-growth evergreen forests and totem poles. The afternoon is free to explore the many attractions at your leisure before dinner at a local restaurant.

Breakfast, Dinner

FAIRMONT HOTEL VANCOUVER

VANCOUVER–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–KAMLOOPS

Vancouver to Kamloops, Canada

At Vancouver’s Rocky Mountaineer Station, board the Rocky Mountaineer train to follow the Fraser Canyon and the Thompson River through beautiful landscapes to historic Kamloops. Tonight, enjoy free time in Kamloops.

Kamloops, Canada

NOTE: Kamloops properties are considered moderate 2- or 3-star hotels or motor inns. The city does not offer any hotels in the superior category. Your chosen hotel is determined by Rocky Mountaineer; however, you can rest assured it satisfies our high standards of cleanliness and comfort.

Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel TBA

KAMLOOPS–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–BANFF

Kamloops to Banff, Canada

Back aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, journey from Kamloops eastward to Shuswap Lake with its many miles of shoreline. Follow the Kicking Horse River and pass over the Continental Divide into Banff National Park.

Banff, Canada

SPECIAL FEATURE: Spend the next two nights at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, internationally recognized as the symbol of Canadian hospitality. Opened by Canadian Pacific Railway in 1888, this chateau-style hotel developed into one of the top three getaways in North America.

Breakfast, Dinner

FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS HOTEL

BANFF

Banff, Canada

Breathe in the fresh mountain air! This morning, tour the highlights of Banff, Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain, and Surprise Corner. The remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy all that Banff has to offer. You may wish to ride on the Banff Gondola, visit the shops on Main Street, or perhaps take an optional helicopter flightseeing trip for impressive views of the Rocky Mountains and Banff.

Breakfast, Dinner

FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS HOTEL

BANFF–LAKE LOUISE

Lake Louise, Canada

En route to Lake Louise, a side trip showcases one of the crown jewels of the Rockies—Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Here, 10 mountain peaks soar above 10,000 feet and surround the tranquil waters of the lake. Later, we arrive at enchanting Lake Louise. After checking into your room, the rest of the day is free to enjoy the beauty, romance, and serenity of this famous location. (Note: The visit to Moraine Lake is normally possible from late May to early September. )

SPECIAL FEATURE: Stay overnight at the spectacular Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Built as a log cabin in 1890, the historic chateau has become world famous, hosting celebrities and royalty, including Queen Elizabeth II, Alfred Hitchcock, and Marilyn Monroe. Take a leisurely stroll along the pristine lake, pamper yourself in the spa, or just relax with afternoon tea.

Breakfast, Dinner

FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE

LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–JASPER

Columbia Icefield, Canada

Travel on awe-inspiring Icefields Parkway past towering peaks and immense hanging glaciers to Jasper National Park. Ride an exciting Ice Explorer on the 750-foot-thick Athabasca Glacier, and see thundering Athabasca Falls.

Jasper National Park, Canada

Your overnight destination is the charming village of Jasper in Jasper National Park.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Spend this evening at the beautiful Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Originally built by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway and called “Tent City,” it is now a 4-star resort nestled between majestic mountains and enchanting lakes. Take a nature hike, play a game of croquet, enjoy a canoe trip on the lake, or just bask in the beauty of this tranquil setting.

Breakfast, Dinner

FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE

JASPER–SUN PEAKS

Sun Peaks, Canada

Departing Jasper, watch the scenery unfold while traveling the Yellowhead Highway along the Fraser and Thompson Rivers. This is the same route followed by the early fur brigades of the Hudson’s Bay Company as they paddled fully laden canoes to the Pacific Coast. Pass regal Mount Robson; at 12,972 feet, it is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.

Breakfast

SUN PEAKS GRAND HOTEL

SUN PEAKS–WHISTLER

Whistler, Canada

A spectacular day lies ahead! This morning, travel past some of the most beautiful and rugged lakes and mountains in British Columbia. This afternoon, we arrive in Whistler—one of Canada’s newest and most exciting mountain resorts, and host of the 2010 Winter Olympics—and settle into the deluxe Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Overnight at the all-season luxury resort, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Nestled at the base of breathtaking Blackcomb Mountain, the chateau brings old and new together in a seamless meld of historical style and modern beauty. Enjoy impeccable service and outstanding cuisine in this pristine mountain wilderness.

Breakfast

FAIRMONT CHATEAU WHISTLER RESORT

WHISTLER–VICTORIA

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.

Victoria Harbour, Canada

Afterward, Victoria awaits! Board a BC Ferry for a picturesque cruise to Vancouver Island and the charming, very British “Garden City” of Victoria. This afternoon, discover British Columbia’s capital on a city highlights tour. Later, perhaps stroll around the Parliament buildings or do some shopping. Enjoy dinner on your own at one of the many restaurants in this delightful harbor city.

Breakfast

DELTA VICTORIA OCEAN POINTE RESORT

VICTORIA

Victoria Harbour, Canada

Today, enjoy an experience not to forget, a whale watching excursion from Victoria’s Inner Harbour. This afternoon, visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens. This estate offers more than 700 varieties of flowers on 55 acres and includes Italian, Japanese, and English-style gardens. Later, your Tour Director hosts a festive farewell dinner in the original Butchart family residence.

Breakfast, Dinner

DELTA VICTORIA OCEAN POINTE RESORT

VICTORIA–VANCOUVER

Vancouver International Airport, Canada

This morning, travel via BC Ferry through the Gulf Islands back to the British Columbia mainland for a transfer to Vancouver International Airport. Please schedule flights after 2 pm.

Breakfast

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