Canadian Masterpiece with Rocky Mountaineer
Canadian Masterpiece with Rocky Mountaineer
$4392
Canadian Masterpiece with Rocky Mountaineer
12 Days Starting and ending in Vancouver, Canada
Visiting: Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Whistler, Victoria
Tour operator:
Tour code:
8920-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Interests:
Gardens & Nature Tours, Photography, Rail Tours, Wildlife Tours
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on the "Canadian Masterpiece" tour, a breathtaking journey through Canada's most stunning landscapes. Begin in vibrant Vancouver, exploring iconic sites like Stanley Park and Chinatown. Board the Rocky Mountaineer for a two-day scenic rail adventure through the Fraser and Thompson River canyons to Kamloops and Banff National Park. Discover the majestic beauty of Lake Louise and the Columbia Icefield, and enjoy leisure time in Banff and Jasper National Parks. Continue to Sun Peaks and Whistler, where optional adventures like helicopter rides and gondola tours await. Sail to Vancouver Island to explore Victoria's Butchart Gardens and historic sites. Conclude your journey with a scenic ferry ride back to Vancouver. This tour offers a perfect blend of guided exploration and free time, with opportunities for wildlife watching, hiking, and cultural experiences. Enjoy comfortable accommodations throughout, including stays in Vancouver, Banff, Jasper, Sun Peaks, Whistler, and Victoria.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation Name: Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Center or Sandman Suites on Davie
Welcome to Vancouver! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Day 2: Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation Name: Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Center or Sandman Suites on Davie
This morning, an included city tour highlights Stanley Park, Chinatown, the harbour, beaches, and more. The remainder of the day is at leisure. You could take a water-taxi to lively Granville Island with its outdoor markets, street musicians, and waterfront cafés, or visit historic Gastown with its steam-powered clock, antique shops, and art galleries!
Day 3: Vancouver,Rocky Mountaineer,Kamloops
Location: Kamloops
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Kamloops
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Board the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all-daylight adventure through some of Canada’s most spectacular scenery. Travel along the Fraser and Thompson River canyons, before arriving in the city of Kamloops.
Day 4: Kamloops,Rocky Mountaineer,Banff National Park
Location: Banff National Park
Accommodation Name: Rundlestone Lodge or Irwin's Mountain Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Reboard the train and continue your adventure as you travel along Shuswap Lake, through the Columbia Mountains, and into the Canadian Rockies. Wind your way through the Spiral Tunnels while climbing Kicking Horse Pass to cross the Continental Divide into the province of Alberta. Enter Banff National Park for a two-night stay.
Day 5: Banff National Park
Location: Banff National Park
Accommodation Name: Rundlestone Lodge or Irwin's Mountain Inn
After an orientation tour, today is at leisure. Hike the many wilderness trails in the area, golf, horseback ride, stroll through Banff townsite, or simply relax at the hot springs. Banff National Park is the perfect place for photographers and wildlife watching, and as a visitor you may be lucky enough to encounter some of these amazing creatures, like elk, deer, or big-horn sheep, in their natural habitat. Perhaps elevate your experience with an optional helicopter ride over the awe-inspiring Canadian Rockies – a once-in-a-lifetime experience you won’t soon forget!
Day 6: Banff National Park,Lake Louise,Columbia Icefield,Jasper National Park
Location: Banff National Park
Accommodation Name: Lobstick Lodge or Tonquin Inn
Enjoy a day of scenic grandeur. First visit famous Lake Louise, where green-blue waters create a perfect reflection of the surrounding mountains. Then travel the stunning Icefields Parkway where you’ll stop to ride the Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle over ice that’s 750 feet thick! This afternoon, take the opportunity to glide down the Athabasca River on an optional scenic float trip. Enjoy an orientation tour of the town of Jasper upon arrival.
Day 7: Jasper National Park,Mount Robson,Sun Peaks
Location: Jasper National Park
Accommodation Name: Nancy Greene's Cahilty Hotel & Suites
Start your day with a magical optional cruise on Maligne Lake to the much-photographed, Spirit Island*. Then travel to the base of 12,972-foot Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Continue through British Columbia’s Fur Trade and Cariboo regions for glimpses of the soaring granite mountains. Watch for wildlife as you continue to the internationally renowned Sun Peaks ski resort for an overnight stay.*This optional excursion begins operating in late May/early June.
Day 8: Sun Peaks,Lillooet,Whistler
Location: Whistler
Accommodation Name: Listel Whistler Hotel
Head south, following the once-treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail. From Lillooet, “Mile 0 of the Gold Rush Route,” you’ll follow the shores of Seton and Duffey Lakes, with an afternoon arrival and orientation in Whistler. Perhaps enjoy an optional flightseeing by floatplane over the glaciated peaks for amazing views!
Day 9: Whistler
Location: Whistler
Accommodation Name: Listel Whistler Hotel
Today is at leisure. Explore on your own or soar to new heights on an optional Peak 2 Peak Gondola ride which spans the distance between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains and is the world’s longest unsupported span for a lift of this kind. Or if you’d prefer staying closer to the ground, visit Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, a First Nations Museum and Art Gallery, for an authentic Indigenous experience.
Day 10: Whistler,Ferry Crossing,Victoria
Location: Victoria
Accommodation Name: Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
Set sail across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island. In Victoria, sightseeing includes a visit to gorgeous Butchart Gardens and their 55-acres of floral displays, and seeing the Empress Hotel, Legislative Buildings, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. In your free time this evening, perhaps take a stroll along the scenic harbour front.
Day 11: Victoria
Location: Victoria
Accommodation Name: Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
A day at leisure gives you the chance to have high tea at the Empress Hotel, go shopping on Government Street, or have lunch in one of the many pubs. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for shopping, dining, and additional sightseeing. Take home a whale of a tale by embarking on an optional Marine Wildlife and Whale Watching Expedition where you’ll cruise the beautiful waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands, looking for whales, porpoises, seals, and eagles.
Day 12: Victoria,Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
A scenic ferry crossing to the mainland, where the trip ends with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Vancouver International Airport are included. Please schedule flights after 2:00 pm.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation is provided at various hotels including Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Center, Rundlestone Lodge in Banff National Park, Lobstick Lodge in Jasper, and Royal Scot Hotel & Suites in Victoria.
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City Tour
An included city tour in Vancouver highlights Stanley Park, Chinatown, the harbour, beaches, and more.
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Rocky Mountaineer Train Journey
A 2-day, all-daylight adventure on the Rocky Mountaineer through Canada's spectacular scenery is included.
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Meals
The tour includes 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches.
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Transfers
Transfers to Vancouver International Airport are included at the end of the tour.
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Ferry Crossing
A scenic ferry crossing to Vancouver Island is included.
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Butchart Gardens Visit
Sightseeing in Victoria includes a visit to the gorgeous Butchart Gardens.
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as a helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies, a scenic float trip on the Athabasca River, a cruise on Maligne Lake, and a Peak 2 Peak Gondola ride in Whistler are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as shopping, dining, and additional sightseeing are not included.
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Early Departures
Early departures may not be able to visit Columbia Icefield or take the Maligne Lake & Spirit Island optional excursion.
Meals
2 breakfast, 2 lunches
Notes
Early departures may not be able to visit Columbia Icefield, which opens in early May, or take the Maligne Lake & Spirit Island optional excursion, which opens in mid to late May. Visiting and participating in other activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions and vendor dates of operation.Maximum elevation on tour: 7,500 ft.
UNESCO Sites
Banff National Park|Jasper National Park|Yoho National Park
Accommodation
Stay at the Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Center and Sandman Suites on Davie in Vancouver, Rundlestone Lodge and Irwin's Mountain Inn in Banff National Park, Lobstick Lodge and Tonquin Inn in Jasper, Nancy Greene's Cahilty Hotel & Suites in Sun Peaks, Listel Whistler Hotel in Whistler, and Royal Scot Hotel & Suites in Victoria.
Check out our Q&As
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What can I expect on the first day of the Canadian Masterpiece tour?
On the first day, you will arrive in Vancouver where your Tour Director will be available in the late afternoon to answer any questions you may have.
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What activities are included in Vancouver on the second day?
On the second day, there is an included city tour that highlights Stanley Park, Chinatown, the harbour, and beaches. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore places like Granville Island or historic Gastown.
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What is the Rocky Mountaineer experience like?
The Rocky Mountaineer offers a 2-day, all-daylight adventure through Canada's spectacular scenery, including the Fraser and Thompson River canyons, Shuswap Lake, the Columbia Mountains, and the Canadian Rockies.
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What can I do during my leisure time in Banff National Park?
In Banff National Park, you can hike wilderness trails, golf, horseback ride, stroll through Banff townsite, relax at the hot springs, or take an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies.
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What unique experiences are available at the Columbia Icefield?
At the Columbia Icefield, you can ride the Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle over ice that is 750 feet thick.
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What optional activities are available in Jasper National Park?
In Jasper National Park, you can take an optional cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island or enjoy a scenic float trip down the Athabasca River.
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What is the significance of Lillooet on the tour?
Lillooet is known as 'Mile 0 of the Gold Rush Route,' and you will follow the shores of Seton and Duffey Lakes from there to Whistler.
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What can I do during my leisure day in Whistler?
In Whistler, you can explore on your own, take an optional Peak 2 Peak Gondola ride, or visit the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre for an Indigenous experience.
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What are the highlights of the visit to Victoria?
In Victoria, you will visit Butchart Gardens, see the Empress Hotel, Legislative Buildings, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. You can also enjoy a stroll along the scenic harbour front.
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What wildlife might I see during the optional Marine Wildlife and Whale Watching Expedition in Victoria?
During the optional Marine Wildlife and Whale Watching Expedition, you may see whales, porpoises, seals, and eagles.
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What should I consider when planning my departure from Vancouver?
Transfers to Vancouver International Airport are included, and you should schedule flights after 2:00 pm on the last day of the tour.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cosmos requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.