Discover the Canadian Rockies

HIGHLIGHTS

• Set off along the historic path of fur traders on a guided float trip down the Athabasca River.

• Drive the scenic Icefields Parkway, and walk atop the lower Athabasca Glacier.

• Join a historian on a walking tour of Banff.

• Take a scenic drive to Whistler, and visit a local cultural center for a traditional tea ritual.

DAY 1 I VANCOUVER, CANADA Arrive at any time.

DAYS 2–3 I VANCOUVER/VICTORIA Explore the gardens and trails of Stanley Park, then take to the cobblestoned streets of Gastown. Later, board the scenic ferry to Victoria. The next day is free to discover this charming city and its waterfront. Go to a museum, enjoy high tea, or opt to set out by Zodiac boat in search of gray whales, orcas, and other marine creatures.

DAYS 4–5 I WHISTLER Catch the ferry back to the mainland and enjoy a scenic drive to Whistler, co-host of the 2010 Winter Olympics. At the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, join an indigenous guide on an interpretive forest walk and take part in a tea ceremony. Spend the following day exploring Whistler and its environs on your own. Stroll through the village, opt to ride a gondola up the mountain, or go hiking or zip lining through the rainforest.

DAYS 6–8 I BLUE RIVER/JASPER NATIONAL PARK Follow a route once marked by gold prospectors. Enjoy the views at Kamloops Lake, an oasis amid an arid landscape, and the turquoise Seton Lake, a freshwater fjord. Arrive in the small community of Blue River. The next day, cross the Rockies into Jasper National Park. Watch for wildlife on a float trip down the tranquil Athabasca River. Spend the following day at leisure: opt to hike to Maligne Canyon, or rent a bike or canoe to explore on your own. Join fellow travelers for an unforgettable soak in Miette Hot Springs.

DAYS 9–10 I LAKE LOUISE Wind past coniferous forests, glaciers, mountains, and alpine lakes along the scenic Icefields Parkway. At the Columbia Icefield, step foot on the lower Athabasca Glacier with an expert guide. Continue to the legendary emerald-blue Lake Louise. Enjoy the next morning taking in the scenery of the Victoria Glacier. Opt to join a hike to the remote Lake Agnes Tea House, built in 1901. Continue to Banff, where a local expert leads us on a walk through time.

DAYS 11–12 I BANFF/CALGARY Spend the morning in Banff, then drive to Calgary for a day at leisure. Enjoy lively honky-tonk bars, go museum-hopping, or opt to visit the Olympic Park, site of the 1988 Winter Olympics. On our last day, depart at any time.

12 DAYS FROM $4,199

PER PERSON. AIRFARE TO/FROM IS NOT INCLUDED.

MY OWN ROOM OPTION: + $2,439 MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 12

All transport between destinations and to/from included activities, and activities as listed in the itinerary. Optional activities are at an additional cost.

ACCOMMODATIONS Comfortable, mid-range hotels (11 nights)

MEALS INCLUDED 11 breakfasts, 1 dinner. Allow an additional $470–$615 per person for meals not included.

TRANSPORTATION Private vehicle, ferry, boat

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES If you’re booked, you’re going.

DATES

2022: Departures available June–September 2023: Departures available June–September

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

Interested in starting your trip in Calgary? This itinerary is available traveling west bound. Please visit our website for details.

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