Iconic Rockies and Western Canada with Rocky Mountaineer Goldleaf

Iconic Rockies and Western Canada with Rocky Mountaineer Goldleaf

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Iconic Rockies and Western Canada with Rocky Mountaineer Goldleaf

13 Days Starting and ending in Vancouver (BC)

Visiting: Vancouver, Victoria, Chemainus, Squamish, Whistler, Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, Sun Peaks, Banff, Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper, Kamloops

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

DIRWGM20

From: $8395

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Explore the traditions of the First Nations, behold the icy fingers of the Columbia Icefield and meet a retired Mountie. Relax onboard the Rocky Mountaineer for two days of all-daylight rail travel through Canada's West and the Canadian Rockies.

Highlights

  • 4 Dinner (D)

  • 12 Breakfast (B)

  • 3 Lunch (L)

  • Jasper: Learn about the local flora through the lens of the Indigenous Peoples and how to make curated drink bitters utilizing the foraged ingredients as you enjoy storytelling and drumming during dinner.

  • Vancouver Island: Taste local cider at a familly-owned ciderhouse before continuing to Victoria.

  • Banff National Park of Canada: Meet a retired Canadian Mountie and hear exciting and colourful stories of their rich history and traditions.

  • Vancouver: Vancouver's historic neighbourhoods spring to life on a tour with your Travel Director. Savour the smells of freshly steamed Siopao in Chinatown and admire the Victorian facades, cobblestone streets and charming lighting of Gastown as you make your way to the leafy sanctuary of Stanley Park.

  • Victoria: Victoria. A waterfront city of historic sites known for its gardens and British influence. View the Parliament Buildings erected in 1897 with beautiful gardens. Then explore on your own, strolling along the Inner Harbour where you will have the chance to watch street buskers perform or venturing to Victoria's unique shopping areas in Market Square.

  • Victoria: Buchart Gardens’ lush and expansive garden is a must-see oasis which has been growing in Victoria, BC for over 100 years. With over a million visitors per year, you will love this morning's visit to the gardens before opening hours. Starting with a breakfast on the grounds, you will get to explore the 55-acre garden rich with ever-changing colours and blooms before the crowds arrive.

  • Chemainus: Enjoy looking upon the Murals of Chemainus that started in 1981 and is now the world's leading community driven art experience.

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Day 1: Voyage To Vancouver

Location: Vancouver

Accommodation: Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown

Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown

Meals Included: Dinner

Tackle the ‘Great Outdoors’ on this effortlessly delivered adventure through Western Canada. Discover why Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most livable cities. Then, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.

Day 2: Sample Cider On Vancouver Island Dive Into Culture

Location: Vancouver, Victoria

Accommodation: Grand Pacific

Accommodation Name: Grand Pacific

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning, delve into the historic neighbourhoods of Chinatown and Gastown before boarding a ferry to Vancouver Island. Dive into Culture and taste local cider at a family-owned ciderhouse, before continuing to Victoria.

Day 3: Explore Butchart Gardens In Victoria

Location: Victoria

Accommodation: Grand Pacific

Accommodation Name: Grand Pacific

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 colourfully 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: Take In The Sights Of Chemainus, Squamish, And Whistler

Location: Victoria, Chemainus, Squamish, Whistler

Accommodation: Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa

Accommodation Name: Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast

See the vivid murals of Chemainus. Board a ferry and then take the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Ascend to Summit Lodge, admiring the views from the Sea-to-Sky Gondola.

Day 5: Explore Whistler Make Travel Matter

Location: Whistler, Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, Whistler

Accommodation: Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa

Accommodation Name: Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy an insightful MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and learn about the First Nations at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. Get a first-hand look into the traditional way of life of the original inhabitants of the area and their collection of artifacts and contemporary pieces led by Aboriginal Ambassadors who share their own stories and first-hand cultural experiences. After lunch at the centre, enjoy your time at leisure.

Day 6: Travel To Sun Peaks

Location: Whistler, Sun Peaks

Accommodation: Sun Peaks Lodge

Accommodation Name: Sun Peaks Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We continue towards Sun Peaks where we’ll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 7: Explore The Rocky Mountain National Parks

Location: Sun Peaks, Banff

Accommodation: Banff Park Lodge

Accommodation Name: Banff Park Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast

Drive through Glacier & Yoho National Park en route to Banff. Sample the best of the UNESCO-listed Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. The excitement of Canada’s highest suspension bridges awaits at the Golden Skybridge! Explore canyon ridge walking trails with sweeping views of the Columbia Valley and the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges. We then overnight in beautiful Banff National Park.

Day 8: Wander Beautiful Banff

Location: Banff

Accommodation: Banff Park Lodge

Accommodation Name: Banff Park Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Your morning is at leisure, perhaps do an optional gondola ride or explore on your own terms. Later in the morning, you will have your orientation tour of Banff National Park. This evening, meet a Mountie dressed in traditional red serge uniform and hear about their exciting history before enjoying dinner.

Day 9: Cross The Athabasca Glacier

Location: Banff, Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper

Accommodation: Forest Park Hotel

Accommodation Name: Forest Park Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a lakeside walk at Lake Louise, then board an Ice Explorer and drive over the Athabasca Glacier. Continue your drive along the Icefields Parkway to your overnight in Jasper.

Day 10: Walk Through The Wilderness In Jasper Connect With Locals

Location: Jasper

Accommodation: Forest Park Hotel

Accommodation Name: Forest Park Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Embark on an invigorating guided walk to Maligne Canyon. Board a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake (seasonal) stopping at Spirit Island. Travel on to Jasper and this evening join Matricia Bauer for a one of a kind Be My Guest experience, on traditional First Nations land. Learn how to make curated drink bitters from foraged ingredients, enjoy a designer cocktail and listen to stories and drumming over dinner.

Day 11: All Aboard The Rocky Mountaineer

Location: Jasper, Kamloops

Accommodation: South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre

Accommodation Name: South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Embark on a two-day journey on the luxury Rocky Mountaineer with a night in Kamloops.

Day 12: Take A Rustic Railway To Vancouver

Location: Kamloops, Vancouver

Accommodation: Pinnacle Harbourfront

Accommodation Name: Pinnacle Harbourfront

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Discover the elegance of yesteryear, continuing your journey through the clouds by rail until you reach Vancouver. An included transfer is offered from Vancouver train station to hotel.

Day 13: Farewell From Vancouver

Location: Vancouver

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our dazzling encounter with the Canadian Rockies has come to an end. Depart at leisure as you head to Vancouver International Airport.

Check out our Q&As

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1947

  • 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.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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    Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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