Panoramic Canadian Rockies

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12 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

48 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Vancouver, Canada

Ends

Vancouver, Canada

Highlights

Explore Gastown and Stanley Park

Travel along the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Enjoy an Iconic Breakfast at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

Your journey includes a drive along the Sea to Sky Highway

Visit the seaside community of Chemainus and explore their outdoor murals and sculptures

Embark on an introductory sightseeing tour of the city and visit Butchart Gardens

Ferry across to Victoria from the coast of British Columbia and from Victoria to Vancouver

Visit an UNESCO World Heritage Site known as one of the most remarkable areas in the world

Visit one of the most beautiful protected wilderness areas in the world

Take a ride in a massive Ice Explorer to Athabasca Glacier

A stunning drive with jaw-dropping vistas

Admire the majestic mountains and Victoria Glacier

View stunning hoodoos and waterfalls at this UNESCO World Heritage Site

Enjoy a guided tour and tasting at Larch Hills Winery

Follow along a portion of the once trecherous Cariboo Wagon Road and Gold Rush Trail

Enjoy a scenic drive through Yoho, Glacier & Mount Revelstoke National Parks

Ferry across to Victoria from the coast of British Columbia and from Victoria to Vancouver

Visit an UNESCO World Heritage Site known as one of the most remarkable areas in the world

Visit one of the most beautiful protected wilderness areas in the world

Take a ride in a massive Ice Explorer to Athabasca Glacier

A stunning drive with jaw-dropping vistas

Admire the majestic mountains and Victoria Glacier

View stunning hoodoos and waterfalls at this UNESCO World Heritage Site

Enjoy a guided tour and tasting at Larch Hills Winery

Follow along a portion of the once trecherous Cariboo Wagon Road and Gold Rush Trail

Enjoy a scenic drive through Yoho, Glacier & Mount Revelstoke National Parks

Itinerary

Picture yourself amidst the soaring peaks and emerald forests of the Canadian Rockies—this is the promise of the "Panoramic Canadian Rockies" adventure tour. Over 12 days, starting and ending in Vancouver, this journey brings you to the very heart of Canada’s most breathtaking landscapes.

Crafted for seniors and experienced travelers, the itinerary weaves together natural wonders, comfortable accommodations, and seamless travel, ensuring you can enjoy the Rockies’ majesty at an easy pace. Whether you’re marveling at glacier-fed lakes or traversing lush valleys, every detail is taken care of, letting you focus on the awe-inspiring scenery.

The unique selling point? The tour’s expertly curated route provides maximum immersion in the Rockies’ natural splendor, paired with the convenience and camaraderie of group travel—making it a standout choice for those who want to discover Canada’s wild beauty in comfort.

day 1 - Arrive Vancouver

Welcome to outdoorsy, nature-loving Vancouver! Also known as one of the worlds most culturally rich cities, Vancouver is the kind of place where you can ski in the morning, swim in the ocean by early afternoon and indulge in the citys diverse culinary scene in the evening. After settling in to your hotel, youll meet your Travel Director this afternoon.

Location Visited:Vancouver

Accommodation:Accent Inns Vancouver Airport

day 2 - Vancouver Victoria

This mornings sightseeing tour of lovely Vancouver will visit the city's oldest neighbourhood, Gastown, which was designated a National Historic Site in 2009. You'll also admire the famous collection of totem poles at Stanley Park, before jumping on the ferry bound for Vancouver Island and driving into the capital of British Columbia, Victoria. After docking at Swartz Bay and making the short drive into the city, youll no doubt be struck by the distinctly English influence of Victoria. An orientation tour of the city will take you along the waterfront district and into the bustling downtown area, passing the Parliament Buildings, Government Street and through Beacon Hill Park so you can really get your bearings. This evening is yours to explore or dine out with new-found friends.

Location Visited:Vancouver, Victoria

Accommodation:Days Inn Uptown

day 3 - Victoria Sightseeing and Free Time

Spend the morning amid the blossoms of world famous Butchart Gardens. This expansive estate is over a century old and offers sunken, rose, Japanese, Italian and Mediterranean gardens. Stroll through and find plenty of photo opportunities amidst moments of beauty. The rest of the day is yours to explore Victoria as you like. Learn about the surrounding waters on a whale watching cruise and keep a lookout for orcas, bald eagles, porpoises and seals.

Location Visited:Victoria

Accommodation:Days Inn Uptown

day 4 - Victoria Whistler

First up on todays agenda is Chemainus, a seaside community and former industrial town that is best known for its series of giant outdoor murals depicting local history. Hopping on board a ferry across the Georgia Strait and arriving into Horseshoe Bay, youll then travel along the iconic Sea-to-Sky Highway, one of the worlds most scenic drives. We challenge you not to keep your eyes to the horizon as you pass cascading waterfalls, jagged mountain peaks and the dreamy ocean vistas of Howe Sound, before stopping off at Shannon Falls Provincial Park, which boasts the third highest waterfall in all of British Columbia. Still in awe of the scenery offered by todays drive, youll finish today in the alpine village of Whistler, which sits nestled in the shadows of the Blackcomb Mountains.

Location Visited:Victoria, Chemainus, Vancouver, Whistler

Accommodation:The Crystal Lodge

day 5 - Whistler Free Time

Enjoy your day in Whistler as you explore this stunning adventure playground. Go hiking or biking on one of the many trails or the labyrinth of lanes that make up Whistler Village. Or make the day your own with action-packed Choice Experiences, each one more exhilarating than the next! You could go bear viewing with a local wildlife photographer, whitewater rafting, zip lining at 100 km per hour amidst the stunning mountain wilderness, and many more options. When we said exhilarating, we weren't joking!

Location Visited:Whistler

Accommodation:The Crystal Lodge

day 6 - Whistler Sun Peaks

Fuel for another big day with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER iconic breakfast at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre where youll get to know more about First Nations culture through food and music, treated to authentic tastes including blueberry and cheese and onion bannock (a kind of quick skillet bread) and a performance by cultural ambassadors dressed in traditional regalia singing, dancing, and sharing stories from Squamish and Lilwat Nations. You will then leave Whistler behind as you venture along scenic Duffey Lake Road, spotting the freshwater fjord of Seton Lake, and the ominous sounding Mt. Rohr along the way. Following the once treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail, which formed part of the Gold Rush Route, your final port of call for today is Sun Peaks.

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Whistler, Sun Peaks

Accommodation:Sun Peaks Lodge

day 7 - Sun Peaks - Jasper

Fall in love with the gorgeous prairie provinces of Canada as you drive through the white fenced ranch lands that surround the Yellowhead Highway. Keeping an eye on the snow-capped peaks of the Columbia Mountains in the distance, catch a first glimpse of Mount Robson, the most prominent mountain in the North American Rockies and the highest point in the Canadian range. Continue to unpretentious, heart-warming Jasper, which sits in the heart of Jasper National Park, another UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Location Visited:Sun Peaks, Jasper National Park of Canada

Accommodation:Lobstick Lodge

day 8 - Jasper National Park

Stepping outside and smelling the fresh mountain air, let the prospect of a day exploration bring a smile to your face. Your activity options are abundant in the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Perhaps choose to explore the beautiful Maligne Lake. A boat cruise (seasonal) around the largest glacially fed lake in the Canadian Rockies is right for you. Next up in Jasper, foodies will want to join a Local Expert on a Jasper Food Tour downtown or take a guided E-bike tour. If youre looking to get active, choose to experience the majestic scenery of Jasper National Park on foot during a guided nature hike or take to the water on a Jasper Raft Tour.

Location Visited:Jasper National Park of Canada

Accommodation:Lobstick Lodge

day 9 - Jasper National Park - Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise - Banff National Park of Canada

Cue the wow todays ride down the Icefields Parkway serves up big Canadian energy. First up, the 10,000-year-old Athabasca Glacier, explored in style aboard the Ice Explorerone seriously cool all-terrain ride. Then its glass-floor thrills on the Columbia Icefield Skywalk, suspended high above the Sunwapta Valley. After lunch, say hello to Banff National Park as the journey continues south into the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Snap the ultimate shot at dreamy Lake Louise, then wind down with free time in Banff Village. Nature walks, souvenir hunts or a cheeky maple latte? You choose. The Rockies dont disappoint.

Location Visited:Jasper National Park of Canada, Icefields Parkway, Lake Louise, Banff National Park of Canada

Accommodation:Banff Centre

day 10 - Banff Sightseeing and Free Time

Todays all about freedom. Chill out in Banff or dial up the adventure with a line-up of epic Choice Experiences. Start early with a Moraine Lake sunrise a Local Guide leads you to the best glacier-framed views as the first light hits the turquoise water. Feel like going deeper? Join the Mahikan Medicine Walk, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience where a Local Guide shares traditional medicines and survival techniques passed down through Indigenous ancestors. In the afternoon, opt for a thrilling helicopter tour either soaring over Mt. Assiniboine or the striking Three Sisters. Or, choose a ride up the Banff Gondola to Sulphur Mountain, topped off with dinner and incredible summit views. Your day, your way.

Location Visited:Banff National Park of Canada

Accommodation:Banff Centre

day 11 - Banff - Vernon

It will be another incredible drive today as you climb higher and higher to cross the Continental Divide at Kicking Horse Pass, stopping at the Spiral Tunnels on the way to marvel at one of the steepest railroad stretches in the world. Youll then travel through not one, not two, but three beautiful national parks, slowly descending from the mountains as the landscape changes from snowcapped peaks to sprawling wineries and fruit orchards, indicating that youve arrived in Canadas fruit basket, the Okanagan Valley. Surrounded by so many grapes the temptation for a tasting will be hard to resist, so youll stop off at Larch Hills Winery for a tour and tasting before heading on to Vernon.

Location Visited:Banff, Vernon

Accommodation:Sandman Hotel Vernon

day 12 - Vernon Depart Vancouver

On your final drive of the trip you'll pass through the Cascade Mountains, named for the staggering number of waterfalls tumbling off the peaks, before venturing into the Fraser River Valley and finally coming to a stop back in Vancouver, the place where it all began. This afternoon, you'll be dropped off at the airport at approximately 15:30. Please be aware when booking flights.

Location Visited:Vernon, Vancouver

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Meals

1 Breakfast (B)

Transport

Luxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

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Audio Headsets provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiencesCity orientation toursExtensive variety of Choice Experiences

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