Spectacular Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer (Silverleaf)
Spectacular Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer (Silverleaf)
Spectacular Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer (Silverleaf)
10 Days Starting and ending in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Visiting: Vancouver, Victoria, Kamloops, Mount Robson, Jasper National Park, Athabasca Glacier, Banff
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$5081NB: Prices correct on 01-Jun-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
Embark on a breathtaking journey through the heart of Canada's majestic landscapes with the "Spectacular Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer (Silverleaf)" tour. This unforgettable adventure begins in the vibrant city of Vancouver, taking you through the stunning beauty of Victoria, Jasper National Park, and Banff National Park, culminating in a scenic rail journey aboard the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer. Along the way, marvel at the awe-inspiring sights of Lake Louise, the Columbia Icefield Adventure, and the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Mount Robson. Enjoy guided walks through Maligne Canyon, view the iconic Stanley Park Totem Poles, and experience the thrill of crossing Athabasca Glacier. With cherry-picked hotels, expert guides, and a host of included meals and sightseeing excursions, this tour offers the perfect blend of comfort, culture, and natural beauty.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Pinnacle Harbourfront
Accommodation Name: Pinnacle Harbourfront, Vancouver
Meals Included: Welcome Reception
A warm welcome is waiting within the soaring peaks of Canada’s Rockies. Your epic Canadian Rockies tour begins in Vancouver, one of the world’s most international and liveable cities. Spend the day discovering the city’s scenic surrounds, then join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception this evening.
Day 2: The Delights Of Vancouver And Victoria Make Travel Matter
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites
Accommodation Name: Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Vancouver, home to Gastown’s Victorian façades, a vibrant Chinatown and towering Sitka Spruce. Embark on a sightseeing tour of the city’s historic neighborhood, savoring the smells of freshly steamed Siopao in Chinatown before making your way to the leafy sanctuary of Stanley Park for the first Indigenous experience of the day, viewing First Nations totem poles. Gain insights into Indigenous cultures and values during a visit to the Bill Reid Gallery, the only gallery in Canada dedicated to Northwest Indigenous art, on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience including a docent-led tour and time to explore the gallery on your own. Enjoy an Italian lunch before continuing by ferry to Vancouver Island for an orientation tour of gorgeous Victoria.
Day 3: Admire The Colors Of Victoria
Location: Victoria
Accommodation: Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites
Accommodation Name: Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today on your Canadian Rockies tour, the Garden City comes to life as you greet the day before opening hours with breakfast at Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre showcase of gorgeous floral gardens that have colorfully transformed a once unused quarry. After breakfast, enjoy time in the garden before the crowds. Spend the rest of the day exploring the walkable capital of British Columbia perhaps treating yourself to high tea or tucking into local fish and chips. Or, join an optional Victoria Whale Watching cruise and keep your eyes peeled for orca and humpback whales, bald eagles, porpoises and seals.
Day 4 : Relax And Enjoy The Outdoors In Kamloops
Location: Kamloops
Accommodation: South Thompson Inn & Conference Center
Accommodation Name: South Thompson Inn & Conference Center, Kamloops
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Cruise by ferry to the home of the Maan Family for a Be My Guest experience at their family-run farm. Meet your hosts, fourth generation owners, and learn how they turned one small berry stand into a farm that now provides quality produce to locals. Get the inside scoop on a behind-the-scenes winery tour or seasonal U-pick experience of their strawberries, raspberries or blueberries followed by a tasty lunch of Indian-inspired fare. Next up, you’ll make your way to Kamloops for a Stays with Stories experience at The South Thompson Inn. Admire the original brick manor and carriage houses of this former racing stable.
Day 5: Gaze Upon Mount Robson
Location: Mount Robson
Accommodation: Forest Park Hotel
Accommodation Name: Forest Park Hotel, Jasper
Meals Included: Breakfast
The grand peak of UNESCO-listed Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 12,972 feet (3,954 meters), will make you gasp. Stop at the Mount Robson Visitor Center postcard-worthy views before continuing to the raw wilderness of Jasper National Park, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll spend the next two nights of your Canadian Rockies tour. If you’re eager to start your exploration of the park, join an optional Jasper Guided Hike taking in hills, jagged peaks, forests, meadows, marshes, streams and glacial lakes with a licensed guide.
Day 6: Admire Jasper National Park
Location: Jasper National Park
Accommodation: Forest Park Hotel
Accommodation Name: Forest Park Hotel, Jasper
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Maligne Canyon springs to life this morning on a guided hike. Later, take to the aqua waters and cruise Maligne Lake to Spirit Island (seasonal), admiring views of its three glaciers and Spirit Island. Then kick back with more gorgeous views over a delicious lunch with wine at the lakeside Maligne Lake Chalet. Continue your exploration choosing to join an Optional Experience easy rafting trip down the Athabasca River, a route used by the “fur traders” over two centuries ago, keeping your eyes peeled for local wildlife. Later tonight, take in an optional theater performance highlighting the best of this little mountain town.
Day 7: Voyage To Athabasca Glacier
Location: Athabasca Glacier
Accommodation: Banff Park Lodge
Accommodation Name: Banff Park Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Get ready for the icy fingers of the Columbia Icefield as you journey along the Icefields Parkway to Athabasca Glacier. Cross its icy terrain, one of the largest non-polar ice fields in the world, on board a specially designed ‘Ice Explorer’. Your Canadian Rockies tour takes you to Lake Louise, where there is time to soak in the majestic beauty of the lake and its turquoise, glacier-fed waters fringed by high peaks, deep forests and overlooked by Victoria Glacier. Continue on to the township of Banff, in the heart of UNESCO-listed Banff National Park.
Day 8: Explore Banff
Location: Banff
Accommodation: Banff Park Lodge
Accommodation Name: Banff Park Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Banff is yours to explore – and your Travel Director is eager to help plan the perfect day. Opt to take the Brewster Banff Gondola Ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for a bird’s eye view of six mountain ranges of the Canadian Rockies. And after lunch on your own, the Three Sisters Peak or Mt Assiniboine will impress on optional helicopter flights. Then enjoy Banff sightseeing including Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and other local sights. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner celebrating all you’ve seen on your Canadian Rockies Tour.
Day 9: Start Your Railway Journey To Kamloops
Location: Kamloops
Accommodation: Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer
Accommodation Name: Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Your train journey starts as you travel through the Rockies on your way to Vancouver, stopping overnight in Kamloops.
Day 10: Depart Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Continue your journey by rail through British Colombia to Vancouver. Train arrival into Vancouver is between 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, please take this into consideration when booking your flights.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
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All transport and transfers shown
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Optional Experiences and free time
What's Not Included
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Airfare
International airfare is not included
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included but recommended
Mode of Transport
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Accommodation
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Check out our Q&As
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Trafalgar requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD 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 trafalgar charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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