ENCHANTING ROCKIES 13 DAYS VANCOUVER TO VICTORIA

Essential Touring

YOUR INCLUDED INSIDER EXPERIENCES

Stay at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Enjoy a memorable wagon ride along the banks of the Bow River and a hearty BBQ dinner

Enjoy a river safari cruise to Grizzly Bear Valley, keeping an eye out for bears, eagles and moose along the way

Experience a special Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens

Day 1. Depart London, Arrive Vancouver

Fly from London Heathrow to Vancouver where you will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Meet your fellow travellers and Tour Director at a Welcome Reception tonight.

Two Night Stay: Vancouver, Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel.

Day 2. Vancouver

Take a guided sightseeing tour of Vancouver this morning and discover the city’s mustsee attractions. This afternoon you might like to choose a select experience (own expense), such as a Grouse Mountain gondola ride. B

Day 3. Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops

Today, board the Rocky Mountaineer and relax in your SilverLeaf carriage as you pass by the spectacular scenery of the Rocky Mountains on the way to Kamloops. Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (Kamloops has limited three-star accommodation). BL

Day 4. Rocky Mountaineer, Lake Louise

KEY INSIDER EXPERIENCE

(B)Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner

Your rail journey continues past the impressive Spiral Tunnels and Kicking Horse Canyon before arriving in Banff National Park. Settle into the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and relax amid the spectacular surrounds of this iconic property.

Stay: Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. BLD

Day 5. Lake Louise, Banff

This morning, travel to Moraine Lake (weather permitting) on your way to Banff. Enjoy beautiful alpine views across the lake before continuing to Banff, where you’ll have time to settle in and explore this charming township. Later, take a relaxing wagon ride along the banks of the Bow River and enjoy a tasty BBQ dinner.

Two Night Stay: Banff Park Lodge. BD

Day 6. Banff

Discover Banff at your own pace today or choose a select experience. B

Day 7. Banff, Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper Journey along the Icefields Parkway before stopping at Athabasca Glacier to ride an Ice Explorer. Later, continue to Jasper. Stay: Chateau Jasper. B

Day 8. Jasper, Blue River, Sun Peaks Pass Mt Robson on your way to Sun Peaks today, stopping for lunch and setting off on an extraordinary river safari to stunning Grizzly Bear Valley where you’re likely to witness native wildlife on the riverbank.

Stay: Sun Peaks, Sundance Lodge. BLD

Day 9. Sun Peaks, Whistler

After breakfast, travel to Whistler where the remainder of the day is at your leisure. Stay: Delta Whistler Village Suites. B

Day 10. Whistler, Victoria.

Depart Whistler and head for the coast to take a ferry from Horseshoe Bay. You will arrive on Vancouver Island, before continuing south to Victoria.

Two Night Stay: Victoria, DoubleTree by Hilton or Marriott Inner Harbour. B

Day 11. Victoria

Spend time at leisure today or choose a select experience. Later, enjoy a Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens. BD

Day 12. Depart Victoria

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to the UK. B

Day 13. 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

11 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) and 4 dinners (D)

Travelmarvel Tour Director, plus local guides in select locations

Overseas transfers and tipping

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 12. Vancouver, Embark Ship.

Day 13. Cruise the Inside Passage. Day 14. Juneau.

Day 15. Skagway.

Day 16. Glacier Bay National Park.

Day 17. Ketchikan.

Day 18. Inside Passage.

Day 19. Disembark Ship, Depart Vancouver. Day 20. Arrive London.

20 days from £6,895 pp, twin share.

Tour code: URBEVV20F.

2024 DATES & PRICES

13 Day Essential Land Tour (URBEV13F) from £5,795 per person, twin share†

20 Day Essential Land Tour & Cruise (URBEVV20F) from £6,895 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. 20*; May

†Prices shown are per person, twin share, based on the 20 April 2024 departure. *Indicates itinerary varies slightly. Please enquire for cruise upgrade details and solo traveller prices.

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