Includes return flights from the UK. Soak up the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy visits to must-see alpine villages including Whistler, Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff, and savour the views on a two-day rail adventure aboard the Rocky Mountaineer.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Depart London, Arrive Victoria

Fly from London Heathrow to Victoria, where you’ll be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel before enjoying a Welcome Reception.

Day 2: Victoria

This morning, enjoy a short orientation tour of Victoria before visiting The Butchart Gardens. Among the most famous gardens in the world, The Butchart Gardens are more than a hundred years old and have a distinctive style all of their own. Wander through the lovely Sunken Garden and relax in the beautiful settings of the Japanese Garden and the Italian Garden. Explore the plants and floral displays on show. Then, perhaps take a whale-watching cruise or a horse-drawn carriage tour (own expense).

Day 3: Victoria, Georgia Strait, Whistler

Drive to Chemainus before boarding a ferry across the Georgia Strait to Horseshoe Bay. Admire expansive views of the Coastal Mountains as you journey along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway, with a stop at Shannon Falls en route to Whistler.

Day 4: Whistler

Today is yours at leisure to explore. Perhaps enjoy one of the select experiences available to you. Take an incredible floatplane flight, tour Blackcomb Mountain on a Jeep Safari, or head up to the snowline of Whistler Mountain by 4×4 or snowcat. Other options include a gondola ride, an informative Tree Trek, an adventurous Zip Trek or a breathtaking helicopter flight (own expense).

Day 5: Whistler, Sun Peaks

After breakfast, travel through the rugged Cariboo region to Sun Peaks.

Day 6: Sun Peaks, Blue River, Jasper

The day ahead promises alpine scenery and adventure in the great outdoors. Follow the famous Yellowhead Highway on your way to fairytale Jasper National Park. En route, you’ll pass the majestic Mt Robson, which is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, before continuing to the mountain resort town of Jasper.

Day 7: Jasper

After breakfast today, you have the whole day to relax or explore Jasper National Park. There is no end to the excitement you can find in this beautiful region, so perhaps choose one of the select experiences on offer. You might like to take in the sights on a unique Harley Davidson sidecar tour. Alternatively, why not embark on a thrilling rafting adventure along the Athabasca River or join a memorable evening wildlife experience (own expense). This evening, enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers.

Day 8: Jasper, Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier, Lake Louise

After breakfast this morning, travel along the Icefields Parkway on your way to Lake Louise, stopping at the Columbia Icefield for a thrilling Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier.

Day 9: Lake Louise, Banff

This morning, travel to Moraine Lake (weather permitting) on your way to Banff. Later, continue to Banff with time to settle in and explore this beautiful township.

Day 10: Banff

Enjoy today at leisure to explore this charming alpine town at your own pace or choose a select experience. Perhaps join a heli-sightseeing tour for aerial views of this breathtaking region, watch for local wildlife on an exhilarating Bow River float trip, or set off on a Banff Experience tour (own expense).

Day 11: Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops

This morning, board the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer train and settle into your carriage with large panoramic windows for expansive views of the fabled Rocky Mountains. Your journey takes you through the Spiral Tunnels, a historic engineering feat which snakes its way through the region. Then continue through impressive Kicking Horse Canyon before arriving in the city of Kamloops late in the afternoon. There is time to settle into your comfortable hotel, explore, relax and dine this evening.

Day 12: Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, Vancouver

Re-join the Rocky Mountaineer and continue your rail adventure west towards the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, enjoy incredible front-row views of the region’s natural beauty, taking in some of its many highlights, which include Fraser Canyon, the Coast Mountains and Fraser Valley. Late this afternoon, arrive in Vancouver where you will spend the next two nights. Settle into your centrally located hotel and enjoy free time to explore. Tonight, you might like to try a local restaurant for dinner.

Day 13: Vancouver

Later today, fall in love with the beautiful city of Vancouver and get to know some of its most vibrant areas and best-loved attractions, such as Gastown and Granville Island, on a sightseeing tour. Tonight, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner with your fellow guests.

Day 14: Depart Vancouver

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Day 15: Arrive London

Arrive back in London today.