Vancouver, Banff & Rockies Summer - 5 days

Vancouver - Salmon Arm. Depart downtown Vancouver from Canada Place at 8:30 AM (please arrive by 8:15 AM). Journey through the scenic Fraser Valley and stop in Kelowna for lunch. Following lunch, enjoy included wine tasting at one of the Okanagan’s premier wineries. Then, we head to Salmon Arm and check in our comfortable lakefront hotel. There's free time to enjoy the nearby trails and the Salmon Arm Wharf, which is a great spot for watching local wildlife. This evening, there is an included group dinner.

Salmon Arm - Revelstoke - Banff. Start today with a delicious breakfast at the hotel before journeying into the Rockies. Stop for a coffee in Revelstoke and travel through the Rogers Pass to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Upon arrival in Banff, we check into our accommodation.

Begin the day with a gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain, where we can admire the spectacular views of the famous Rockies. Next, we'll embark on a scenic tour around Lake Minnewanka and the Two Jack Lake Loop. Explore the townsite of Banff, including sights like Bow Falls, the Hoodoos, and the Banff Springs Hotel. Enjoy free time for shopping and sightseeing along Banff Avenue or if feeling adventurous, take part in outdoor activities at a discounted rate, such as horseback riding, canoeing on the Bow River, hiking, e-biking, or visiting the hot springs. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure in Banff.

Banff - Jasper - Blue River/Valemount. After breakfast, we'll embark on a journey along the famous Icefields Parkway, heading towards Jasper National Park. As we navigate the Columbia Icefields, we can appreciate another stunning lake and have the option to participate in the renowned Ice Explorer Glacier Tour (additional cost). Please note that the Ice Explorer tour is INCLUDED if travelling in 2027! Once we reach the mountain town of Jasper, there's free time to purchase dinner. Later, we arrive at the picturesque Blue River.

Please Note: May 5 - September 19 departures will be to Blue River staying in the Mike Wiegele Resort. September 20 - October departures will be in Valemount in the Best Western Plus.

Blue River/Valemount - Kamloops - Vancouver. Enjoy our final breakfast this morning. There's an optional River Safari (additional cost) or choose to take it easy at the cabins. We then make our way to Clearwater and stop at Spahats Falls in Wells Gray Provincial Park. We'll make a pit-stop for lunch in Kamloops. It's then time to make our way back to Vancouver, arriving for approximately 7:30 PM.

Please note: The tour itinerary may be adjusted at the time of travel due to unforeseen circumstances, such as weather, road closures, and traffic.