SPECTaC UL a R C a N a DI a N ROCKIES

9 Days starting from $3,550/person

Trip Highlights

Connect With Locals Enjoy a delicious lunch at a familyowned farm on Vancouver Island

Explore Vancouver, Victoria, Banff

Visit Maligne Canyon during a guided walk and enjoy a Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island

View Lake Louise, Stanley Park, Athabasca Glacier, Mount Robson, Jasper National Park, Banff National Park

Scenic Drive along the Icefields Parkway and continue along scenic Maligne Lake Drive, past disappearing Medicine Lake

Day 1 Welcome to Vancouver

The soaring peaks of Canada’s soul-stirring Rockies take center stage on this epic alpine adventure that begins in Vancouver, one of the world’s most livable cities. Spend the day discovering the city’s scenic surrounds on your own, then join your Travel Director and fellow travel companions for a Welcome Reception this evening.

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Calgary Stampede Option

JUNE 30 & JULy 5 , 2023 DEP a R TURES

Top off this incredible Canadian journey by extending your stay by a few extra days to get into country-western culture at the Calgary Stampede, ‘The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.’

alaska Cruise Option

Travel via cruise ship through the calm, protected waters of the Inside Passage, through glacier-carved fjords, snowcapped mountains and lush forests of Sitka spruce and the western hemlock.

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Day 2 Discover the Sights of Victoria (2 Nights)

Embark on a morning sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s historic neighborhoods. Savor the smells of freshly steamed Siopao in Chinatown and admire the Victorian façades of Gastown as you make your way to the leafy sanctuary of Stanley Park to view First Nations totem poles. We continue by ferry to Vancouver Island and ‘Connect With Locals’ during a ‘Be My Guest’ lunch visit to a family-owned working farm, where we’ll enjoy fresh farm-to-table flavors. Later, we enjoy some sightseeing in Victoria.

 Château Victoria  Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 Admire the Colors of Victoria

Embrace the Garden City status of Victoria as you greet the day with breakfast at Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre showcase of gorgeous floral gardens that have colorfully transformed a once unused quarry. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the walkable capital of British Columbia.  Breakfast

Day 4 Relax & Enjoy the Outdoors in Kamloops

Depart Victoria by ferry and make your way to Kamloops for a relaxing afternoon and evening to rest and recharge. In Kamloops, enjoy a unique experience at the South Thompson Inn. Cap of f another big day in Canada with a delicious dinner and an evening around the fire pit sharing stories with your travel mates.

 South Thompson Inn  Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 Gaze Upon Mount Robson (2 Nights)

This afternoon you’ll stop at the Mount Robson Visitor Center where you can admire UNESCO-listed Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies in all its 12,972 feet of glory. Then travel through the raw wilderness of magnificent Jasper National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 Château Jasper  Breakfast

Day 6 Admire Jasper National Park

Join an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon this morning. Later, take to the aqua waters and cruise Maligne Lake to Spirit Island (seasonal), admiring views of its three glaciers and Spirit Island. After the cruise, enjoy a delicious lunch with wine at the lakeside Maligne Lake Chalet.  Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7 Voyage to Athabasca Glacier (2 Nights)

We journey along the Icefields Parkway to Athabasca Glacier, which we cross on a specially designed Ice Explorer. Continue on 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 green forests and overlooked by Victoria Glacier. Continue on to the township of Banff, in the heart of UNESCO-listed Banff National Park.

 Banff Park Lodge  Breakfast

Day 8 Meet a Mountie & Explore Banff

Join a ‘Local Specialist’ and learn about his experiences as a retired Mountie and the histor y of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The rest of the day is free for you to pursue your own interests. Your Travel Director will be available to help plan the perfect day for you. Tonight, we join our newfound friends for a Farewell Dinner.  Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 Farewell Banff & Calgary

Descend from the glorious Canadian Rockies and transfer to Calgary International Airport or to the Westin Calgary if you are extending your stay.  Breakfast Airport arrival will be at 11.30am. Please be aware when booking your flights.

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Pricing starts at $3,550/person

Double occupancy; Land only before savings

2023 DEPARTURES

JUN 17, 24

JUL 15, 22

AUG 5, 16, 19, 23

SEP 6, 13, 20, 23, 30

2024 DEPARTURES

MAY 4, 11, 18

JUN 8, 15, 22

JUL 13, 20, 27

AUG 10, 17, 24, 31

SEP 7, 14, 21, 28

OCT 5

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Code: DSCR. Prices based on two people sharing a twin room.

Solo Room Supplement: Call for pricing.

Gratuities: Ask your Travel Specialist if you’d like to pre-pay the gratuities for your Travel Director & Driver.

Flexible