8 Day Majestic Mountain Journey

Arrive at Calgary’s International airport and independently proceed to your downtown hotel for your overnight stay. If time permits, explore the area around your hotel, perhaps visiting one of the local restaurants or pubs. Overnight in Calgary.
 

Depart Calgary today on your scheduled transfer to Banff. Traverse the grasslands of the Kananaskis region at the base of the Rocky Mountain foothills before arriving in Banff to check into your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to explore this iconic Canadian destination. Overnight in Banff.
 

Depart on your full-day sightseeing journey to the incredible Columbia Icefield along the famous Icefields Parkway. The huge Columbia Glacier covers nearly 325-km2 and dominates the surrounding landscape. An Ice Explorer ride will take you onto the ancient Athabasca Glacier, followed up by a walk on the Glacier SkyWalk – a glass-floored platform extending 30m out over the Sunwapta Canyon. Return to Banff late in the afternoon. Overnight in Banff.
 

Embark on your half-day sightseeing tour of unforgettable Louise and the worldrenowned Moraine Lake, both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Explore the shoreline at Lake Louise and marvel at the views of the Victoria Glacier and the famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Hotel, and Moraine Lake in the beautiful Valley Of The Ten Peaks. Take a short walk up the Rockpile where you’ll find the iconic view of one of the most photographed vistas in the world. Return to Banff for the remainder of the day. Overnight in Banff.
 

Departing early in the morning, travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain resort town of Banff to Kamloops, in the heart of the British Columbia Interior. Your journey takes you through ever-changing scenery as you travel between the iconic glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the Interior. Today's highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. You will arrive in Kamloops in the evening. Overnight in Kamloops.

Early in the morning, your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today's journey, you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the B.C. Interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Cascade and Coast Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver. Spend the next two nights in Vancouver
 

This full-day trip to Victoria begins with a cruise through the scenic Gulf Islands and includes a visit to the acclaimed Butchart Gardens. Afterwards continue to Victoria for a city sightseeing tour that encompasses Victoria’s stately homes and gardens as well as historic landmarks. You will see the University of Victoria and Beacon Hill Park and pass the Royal British Columbia Museum, Thunderbird Park, the Parliament Buildings and the exclusive homes of the Uplands and Oak Bay. You will return to Vancouver in the early evening. Overnight in Vancouver.
 

Individually transfer to Vancouver International Airport in time to check in for your return flight.