Western Explorer – Rocky Mountaineer

On arrival, transfer from Vancouver International Airport to the hotel. In the afternoon visit FlyOver Canada, best of Vancouver’s attraction offering a spectacular Virtual Flight over Canada. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Vancouver.

After breakfast, proceed on Vancouver City with Capilano Suspension Bridge Tour. This tour has it all! See Canada Place, Robson Street, Sports Venues, the library, theatres, Chinatown and historic Gastown. Make stops in gorgeous Stanley Park on to Cleveland Dam and the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Cross the 450-ft-long bridge over a spectacular canyon to the Treetops Adventure. The new Cliffhanger attraction is worth the trip alone. Overnight in Vancouver.

After breakfast, proceed on a full-day tour to Victoria. After a 90-minute ferry ride, visit Butchart Gardens where over 50 acres of magnificent gardens await you. Next, enjoy a scenic ocean drive with vistas of Juan de Fuca Strait and the Olympic Mountains to Victoria. On arrival, you will have ample time to explore the world-famous Fairmont Empress Hotel, British Import Ships, Parliament Buildings and other attractions around Inner Harbor. Late evening return back to Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver.

Early morning, checkout and transfer to station to travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon, the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Overnight in Kamloops.

Morning your Rocky Mountaineer rail adventure continues to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. On arrival, transfer from train station to hotel. Overnight in Jasper.

After breakfast, proceed on Discover Jasper Tour. Jasper’s beauty and history is set amid some of the most rugged peaks in the Rockies. Explore the natural attractions of Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake. At Maligne Canyon, stroll along 50-meter walls and learn about its unique underground water system. Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight in Jasper.

After breakfast, checkout and transfer to Lake Louise via the Icefields Parkway. This is home for Black and Grizzly bears, elk, moose, mountain goats and sheep. Visit the Columbia Icefields and enjoy Ice Explorer Ride onto the surface of the Athabasca Glacier and experience the magnificent Glacier Skywalk. From the Icefields Centre, continue along the Parkway to the Crowfoot Glacier, Peyto Lake and Bow Lake en route to Lake Louise. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Lake Louise.

After breakfast, morning is at leisure. Afternoon checkout and transfer by coach to Banff. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore famous Banff Avenue. Overnight in Banff.

After breakfast, proceed on Discover Banff Tour. The resort town of Banff is set amongst the towering mountains of Rundle, Tunnel, Cascade, and Norquay. A gentle ride on the Banff Gondola takes you to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for a 360-degree panorama of the Bow Valley. Afternoon is at leisure to explore famous Banff Avenue. Overnight in Banff.

After breakfast, checkout and transfer to Calgary. On the way stop, at Kananaskis for the most powerful experience in the Rockies, a 12 minutes Summit Helicopter Tour. Later continue your journey to Calgary Airport to connect flight to onward destination.