12N-13D
Daily Tour
Unlimited
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Join Travel Verity on an extraordinary 12-night, 13-day adventure through the majestic Canadian Rockies! This journey will take you through some of Canada’s most breathtaking national parks, including Banff and Jasper. Marvel at the stunning landscapes of towering mountains, sparkling glacial lakes, and lush forests.
Your adventure begins in Calgary, where you’ll explore the city before venturing into the heart of the Rockies. Experience the iconic Lake Louise, take a scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway, and enjoy thrilling activities such as hiking, wildlife watching, and optional glacier tours. Each evening, relax in charming accommodations, perfectly situated to enhance your experience.
With knowledgeable guides and thoughtfully crafted itineraries, Travel Verity ensures a seamless and enriching travel experience. Discover the natural beauty and adventure that await you in the Canadian Rockies—memories that will last a lifetime!
VANCOUVER
Welcome to Vancouver! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Meals : no meals
Hotel : Sandman Suites on Davie or similar
VANCOUVER
This morning, an included city tour highlights Stanley Park, Chinatown, the harbour, beaches, and more. The rest of the day is at leisure; your Tour Director can suggest ways to further explore the city. Maybe take a water taxi to Granville Island with outdoor markets, street musicians, and waterfront cafés or, visit historic Gastown with its steam-powered clock.
Meals : no meals
Hotel : Sandman Suites on Davie or similar
VANCOUVER–KELOWNA
Our journey begins in British Columbia’s fertile valleys and continues through rich mountain forests to Okanagan Lake. Travel along the lake to the resort city of Kelowna, beautifully situated on the lake shore and surrounded by orchards and vineyards.
Meals : no meals
Hotel : Ramada by Wyndham Kelowna Hotel & Conference Centre or similar
KELOWNA–BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Motor north through the Okanagan Valley, famous for its peaches and vineyards. Climb up 4,379-foot-high Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park. Take a break at the pass, perfect for photos of the rugged mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls. Enter Yoho National Park and ascend Kicking Horse Pass at 5,332 feet. Reach Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park, known for its unparalleled mountain scenery nestled in the heart of the magnificent Canadian Rockies. An orientation tour highlights Banff’s unspoiled beauty.
Meals : no meals
Hotel : Banff Inn or similar
BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy the day exploring Banff, one of Canada’s favorite year-round resorts, and home to 53 species of mammals. The most commonly seen are deer, elk, and big horn sheep. Hike, golf, horseback ride, shop in the townsite, or relax at the hot springs. Perhaps treat yourself to a once in a lifetime experience on an optional helicopter ride for spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies!
Meals : no meals
Hotel : Banff Inn or similar
BANFF NATIONAL PARK–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–JASPER NATIONAL PARK
First, to Lake Louise, its turquoise waters a perfect natural mirror that reflects the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Precipitous gorges, snowcapped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens come into view as the motorcoach continues northward into Jasper National Park. A highlight today is a stop at the Columbia Icefield to ride the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 750 feet thick! From ice to flowing water, take the opportunity to glide down the Athabasca River this afternoon on an optional scenic float trip. Enjoy an orientation tour of the town of Jasper upon arrival.
Meals : no meals
Hotel : Lobstick Lodge or similar
JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Today is free to enjoy everything Jasper has to offer—from quaint shops to meandering wildlife. Find serenity of the glacial blue waters of Maligne Lake and Spirit Island* with an optional narrated cruise revealing the history, geology, flora, and fauna of the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies.
*This optional excursion begins operating in late May/early June.
Meals : no meals
Hotel : Lobstick Lodge or similar
JASPER NATIONAL PARK–MOUNT ROBSON–SUN PEAKS
Leave Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, peaking at 12,972 feet. Continue following the Yellowhead Highway south along the North Thompson River—a route pioneered by fur trappers. Overnight in the mountain resort village of Sun Peaks.
Meals : no meals
Hotel : Sun Peaks Lodge or similar
SUN PEAKS–LILLOOET–WHISTLER
Head south, following the once treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail. Via Lillooet, “Mile 0 of the Gold Rush Route,” your motorcoach will follow the shores of Seton and Duffey Lakes with a late-afternoon arrival in Whistler.
Meals : no meals
Hotel : Listel Whistler Hotel or similar
WHISTLER
Spend the day in the alpine resort of Whistler, nestled at the base of breathtaking Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains. Enjoy free time to explore many sites of the 2010 Winter Olympics held here. Your own adventures await with a choice of optional excursions, including a flightseeing tour by floatplane over the glacial peaks, or a Ziptrek Adventure through an old-growth temperate rainforest.
Meals : no meals
Hotel : Listel Whistler Hotel or similar
WHISTLER–FERRY CROSSING–VICTORIA
Set sail across the Strait of Georgia, known for its Mediterranean-type climate. Afternoon sightseeing includes world-famous Butchart Gardens, and then a tour of the beautiful city of Victoria featuring Bastion Square, Thunderbird Park with its unusual collection of totem poles, and the inner harbour.
Meals : no meals
Hotel : Royal Scot Hotel & Suites or similar
VICTORIA
A day at leisure gives you the chance to discover this splendid city, including the Royal British Columbia Museum, shopping on Government Street, or a leisurely stroll around the harbor. Or get back to nature on an optional Wildlife and Whale-Watching Expedition while cruising the pristine waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands, seeking whales, porpoises, seals, and eagles.
Meals : no meals
Hotel : Royal Scot Hotel & Suites or similar
VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING–VANCOUVER
A scenic ferry crossing to the mainland, where the trip ends at Vancouver International Airport. Please schedule flights after 2:00 pm.
Meals : no meals
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