REFLECTIONS OF THE ROCKIES 15 DAYS

Victoria To Vancouver

Essential Touring

Your Included Insider Experiences

Enjoy an Indigenous-inspired feast at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre

Enjoy a river safari cruise to Grizzly Bear Valley, keeping an eye out for bears, eagles and moose along the way Savour a delicious Canadian feast at Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen

Stay at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Visit Grouse Mountain Bear Refuge for breakfast and bear viewing

Day 01. Depart London, Arrive Victoria

Fly from London Heathrow to Victoria, where you’ll be transferred to your hotel before enjoying a Welcome Reception.

Two Night Stay: Victoria, The Parkside Hotel and Spa.

Day 02. Victoria

This morning, enjoy a short orientation tour before visiting The Butchart Gardens. B

Day 03. Victoria, Georgia Strait, Whistler Drive to Chemainus before boarding a ferry across the Georgia Strait to Horseshoe Bay. Tonight, enjoy an Indigenous-inspired feast at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre and learn about local First Nations people.

Two Night Stay: Aava Whistler Hotel. BD

Day 04. Whistler

The day is yours at leisure to spend time exploring the picturesque town of Whistler however you wish. B

Day 05. Whistler, Sun Peaks

Travel through rugged Cariboo territory today to Sun Peaks.

Stay: Sun Peaks, Sundance Lodge. BD

Day 06. Sun Peaks, Blue River, Jasper

Set off on an exciting river safari to Grizzly Bear Valley where you’re likely to witness native wildlife along the riverbank. Afterwards, join the famous Yellowhead Highway, passing Mt Robson on your way to Jasper National Park.

Two Night Stay: Chateau Jasper. BL

Day 07. Jasper

Explore Jasper at leisure or choose a select experience (own expense). Savour a modern take on explorer fare with a Canadian feast at Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen BD

Day 08. Jasper, Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier, Lake Louise

After breakfast, travel along the Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise, stopping for an Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier. Settle into the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and relax amid spectacular surrounds. Stay: Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. BD

Day 09. Lake Louise, Banff

This morning, travel to Moraine Lake (weather permitting) on your way to Banff. Later, continue to Banff with time to settle in and explore this beautiful township.

Two Night Stay: Banff Park Lodge. B

Day 10. Banff

Enjoy today at leisure to explore this charming alpine town at your own pace or choose a select experience (own expense). B

Day 11. Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops

Today, you’ll board the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer train to Kamloops. Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (Kamloops has limited three-star accommodation). BL

Day 12. Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, Vancouver Rejoin the Rocky Mountaineer and continue on your journey to Vancouver. Two Night Stay: Vancouver, Marriott Downtown Pinnacle Hotel. BL

Day 13. Vancouver

Enjoy early access to Grouse Mountain Bear Refuge for breakfast and bear viewing. Tonight, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner. BD

Day 14. Depart Vancouver Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. B

Day 15. Arrive London Arrive back in London today.

Your Essential Holiday Includes

Return scheduled flights from London Heathrow

Immersive Insider Experiences

Two-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in SilverLeaf Service

13 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) and 5 dinners (D)

Travelmarvel Tour Director, plus local guides in select locations

Overseas transfers and tipping

2024 DATES & PRICES

15 Day Essential Land Tour (URBWI15F) from £5,895 per person, twin share†

OPTIONAL SEVEN-NIGHT INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE

Spectacular vistas await on this iconic cruise with Holland America Line in an Ocean-View Stateroom. See pages 44-45 for further information.

Day 14. Vancouver, Embark Ship.

Day 15. Cruise the Inside Passage.

Day 16. Juneau.

Day 17. Skagway.

Day 18. Glacier Bay National Park.

Day 19. Ketchikan.

Day 20. Inside Passage.

Day 21. Disembark Ship, Depart Vancouver. Day 22. Arrive London.

22 days from £7,145 pp, twin share. Tour code: URBWIV22F.

22 Day Essential Land Tour & Cruise (URBWIV22F) from £7,145 per person, twin share†

Make the most of your days at sea with Holland America Line’s ‘Have it all’ offer including a Signature Beverage Package, wi-fi internet, a shore excursion and dinner at the ship’s Pinnacle Grill. Price: £280 per person.

2024 Departure Dates

Apr. 14*, 18*, 25*; May 2*, 5, 9*, 12, 16*, 19, 23, 26, 30; Jun. 6, 16, 20; Jul. 4, 18, 28; Aug. 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25; Sep. 1, 5*, 15*. †Prices shown are per person, twin share, based on the 14 April 2024 departure. Please enquire for cruise upgrade details and solo traveller prices.

Rocky Mountaineer Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service from £560

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PLEASE NOTE: For further information as well as all terms and conditions, see pages 68-70.