Day 1 Calgary - Banff (105 km)
Day 2 Banff National Park - Jasper National Park - Golden/Valemount (437 km)
Day 3 Golden/Valemount - Kamloops - Vancouver (600 km)
Day 4 Vancouver - Victoria (114 km)
Day 5 Victoria - Duncan - Chemainus - Vancouver (122 km)
Day 6 Vancouver - Whistler - Vancouver (241 km)
Day 7 Tour Options
Day 1:
Calgary - Banff (105 km)
Please meet at domestic claim belt #8 at Calgary Airport at approx. 2:15pm. Depart for the Rocky Mountains. Enjoy your free time in Banff Town. Guest can choose an optional 2-hour wildlife tour.
Day 2:
Banff National Park - Jasper National Park - Golden/Valemount (437 km)
Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)|Dinner: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)
Today we will have an amazing tour of Banff National Park that will take us to sights such as Lake Louise and Columbia Icefield. We will also visit Jasper National Park, home to the new Glacier Skywalk that lets guests walk out over the icy canyons, as well as the Athabasca Glacier. We will spend the night in Golden or Valemount.
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Banff National Park, AB
Lake Louise
Lake Louise is a glacial lake in Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park. The lake is known for its vibrant blue-green coloration, which comes from rock flour carried into the lake by the water of the nearby melting glaciers.
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Jasper National Park, AB
Offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.
Athabasca Glacier
The Athabasca Glacier is the most-visited glacier in North America. It is one of the eight major glaciers of the Columbia Icefield. The Icefield Interpretive Centre is next to the glacier, and is where visitors can arrange tours.
Day 3:
Golden/Valemount - Kamloops - Vancouver (600 km)
Breakfast: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)|Lunch: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)|Dinner: Meal Plan (All inclusive meal plan)
We will proceed to Eagle Pass and visit the Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Next we will head west to Kamloops to visit the only GMP certified Ginseng factory. After passing by the District of Hope and Hunter's Creek, we will return to Vancouver by late afternoon.
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Kamloops, BC
Kamloops is a city for every season. A place where you can skip the crowds, stretch your legs and just escape to the unexpected. Known as the birthplace of freeride mountain biking, Kamloops attracts mountain bikers from around the world looking to ride the rugged landscapes and the desert like climate.
Sunmore Ginseng Factory
The Sunmore Ginseng Factory and Spa in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada is the only ginseng manufacturer in North America and was founded in 1991 by Chinese doctor Zhang Shunmei. Visitors can enjoy the relaxing ginseng spa.
Day 4:
Vancouver - Victoria (114 km)
Breakfast: Meal Plan (All inclusive meal plan only)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
We will board BC Ferry from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay. Then we will visit the Butchart Gardens, pass by the Gate of Harmonious at Chinatown. We will also visit Fairmont Empress, BC Legislative Buildings, Thunderbird Park, Beacon Hill Park and Mile "0". We will explore more of the Inner Harbour, take optional activities: ride a carriage tour, enjoy a premium afternoon tea at Empress Hotel, or visit the Royal BC Museum.
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Victoria, BC
This city on Vancouver Island in the central Pacific Ocean is the capital of British Columbia. It is home to many popular attractions, such as Beacon Hill Park, Butchart Gardens, the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, and more.
Butchart Gardens
These world-famous floral gardens are located on a 55-acre estate on Vancouver Island's southeastern point in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. People from around the world have been coming to see the gardens for more than 100 years.
Chinatown Victoria
The oldest Chinatown in Canada is located on the Pacific coast of British Columbia in the city of Victoria. This artistic and cultural center has features such as its famous Chinese Gate, which is guarded by lion statues.
Victoria Harbour
This seaport in the city of Victoria is the local cruise ship and tourist entry and exit point for the city, covering 620 acres of water. It separates downtown from the Victoria West neighborhood.
BC Parliament Buildings
The British Columbia Parliament Buildings are where the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia meet. They are located in Victoria, British Columbia, at the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Visitors can marvel at the Baroque architecture and sprawling lawns.
Thunderbird Park
This historic and cultural park in the heart of Victoria is decorated with an assortment of authentic totem poles carved by several different First Nations peoples. The park is also home to historic buildings from the mid-1800s.
Beacon Hill Park
Beacon Hill Park, located in Victoria, British Columbia, contains hiking trails, a waterpark, two playgrounds, a petting zoo, and botanical gardens, among many other attractions. Loved by locals and tourists alike, the 200-acre park has something for everyone.
Mile Zero
An area of southwestern Beacon Hill Park at Douglas Street in Victoria, British Columbia is the beginning of Canada's Number 1 Highway, which stretches the entire length of the country. A monument marks "mile zero" to visitors.
Royal British Columbia Museum
Founded in 1886, the Royal British Columbia Museum consists of The Province of British Columbia's natural and human history museum as well as the British Columbia Provincial Archives.
Day 5:
Victoria - Duncan - Chemainus - Vancouver (122 km)
Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Meal Plan (All inclusive meal plan only)
We will visit the Hatley Castle and the Goldstream Provincial Park to discover heritage and nature wonders. Then we will head to Chemainus after visiting the Totem city - Duncan. The murals on the streets illustrate the development of Chemainus. Next we will arrive at Nanaimo and return to Vancouver by tour bus, or by seaplane (surcharge applies).
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Victoria, BC
This city on Vancouver Island in the central Pacific Ocean is the capital of British Columbia. It is home to many popular attractions, such as Beacon Hill Park, Butchart Gardens, the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, and more.
Hatley Castle
This mansion and estate in Victoria is part of a Canadian National Historic Site. Since 1995, it has been used as a part of the Royal Roads University.
Goldstream Provincial Park
Known for its wildlife - like the annual salmon run and the large population of bald eagles that feed on said salmon - this park in British Columbia measures 937 acres.
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Duncan, BC
Dubbed the "City of Totems," Duncan has more than 80 First Nations carvings located throughout town, and is also home to the Quw'utsun' Cultural Centre.
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Chemainus, BC
Chemainus is a charming Cowichan Valley town located in the Vancouver Island region. Chemainus is noted for its creative community, but its artistic flair is most evident in the 40 plus vivid murals scattered around town that depict its culture and history.
Day 6:
Vancouver - Whistler - Vancouver (241 km)
Breakfast: Meal Plan (All inclusive meal plan only)|Lunch: Meal Plan (All inclusive meal plan only)|Dinner: Meal Plan (All inclusive meal plan only)
Today we will start the journey along the Sea to Sky Highway, pass by Horseshoe Bay, Stawamus Chief to the Whistler Ski Resort. After a ride of the Whistler Mountain Gondola and Peak 2 Peak Gondola, we will relax and shop at the mountain or in the village.
We will return to Vancouver by bus or by seaplane (surcharge applies) in the late afternoon.
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Whistler, BC
Whistler is a Canadian resort town in the southern Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains in the province of British Columbia, Canada. Over two million visitors come to Whistler annually, primarily for alpine skiing and snowboarding and in summer, mountain biking at Whistler Blackcomb.
Sea to Sky Highway
The "Sea to Sky Highway" is the name given to the section of Highway 99 from Horseshoe Bay to Pemberton. From Horseshoe Bay, the highway travels along the coastline.
Whistler Ski Resort
The largest ski resort in North America is located about 75 miles north of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. Whistler Blackcomb sees more than two million visitors every year. In the summer, parts of it become a bike park.
Peak 2 Peak Gondola
The Peak 2 Peak Gondola is a cable car that connects Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains at the Whister-Blackcomb Ski Resort in British Columbia, Canada. It hold the world record for longest span between towers for a cable car.
Closed for maintenance: Oct 28 - Nov 17,2019.
Admission (Optional): Adult $63; Child (7-12 yrs) $32; Infant (0-6 yrs, Must be accompanied by adult.) Free; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $57; Junior (13-18 yrs) $54
Day 7:
Tour Options
Option 1:
Vancouver - Seattle - Hometown (229 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
We will depart in the morning and arrive at Seattle Pier 55 (Downtown), Cruise Pier 55 or 91, or Sea-Tac Airport around noon. Suggested departure flight time after 3:00 pm.
Option 2:
Vancouver - Hometown
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Guests will be able to spend today free at their own leisure by shopping or dining. If guests depart after 3:00 pm, they will get a bonus with complimentary Vancouver Designer Outlet shopping. Then, they will transfer to the airport in Vancouver for their departure flights. Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding when to schedule departure flights.
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Vancouver, BC
Welcome to Vancouver, a city where urban charm meets natural beauty! Surrounded by mountains and ocean, it offers stunning views, vibrant neighborhoods, and a rich cultural experience. From scenic parks to world-class dining, Vancouver has something for everyone!
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