Western Canada & The Rockies including Calgary

Welcome to Canada! Upon arrival in Vancouver, you will be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to relax and settle in after your journey.

This morning, discover the highlights of Vancouver on a guided sightseeing tour. Visit the expansive Stanley Park, home to impressive Indigenous totem poles, stroll along the shores of English Bay, and admire Canada Place, Vancouver’s iconic waterfront landmark. Explore the vibrant shopping and dining district of Robson Street, experience the sights and aromas of Chinatown, and wander through historic Gastown, the city’s oldest neighbourhood.

Enjoy the afternoon at your own pace. Continue exploring the city, browse local boutiques, or simply relax. Your guide will be happy to recommend activities based on your interests.

Today, visit Vancouver’s scenic North Shore and experience the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, suspended high above the Capilano River and surrounded by lush rainforest.

Return to Vancouver later in the day and enjoy your final evening in this vibrant coastal city.

Travel along the spectacular Sea-to-Sky Highway, renowned for its dramatic landscapes of fjords, towering mountains, and breathtaking coastal scenery. 

Arrive in Whistler, a world-famous mountain resort and host venue of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the charming village before checking into your hotel in Whistler or Squamish.

Approximate distance: Vancouver to Whistler – 121 km. Whistler to Squamish – 50 km (including sightseeing, comfort stops, and free time for lunch).

After breakfast, depart for Clearwater. Today's journey showcases the changing landscapes of British Columbia, from the rugged wilderness of the Coast Mountains to the rolling ranch lands of the Cariboo region. 

Approximate distance: 450 km (including sightseeing, comfort stops, and free time for lunch).

This morning, travel through the magnificent Mount Robson Provincial Park, home to the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Be sure to have your camera ready for unforgettable views of Mount Robson's snow-capped summit. 

Continue along the scenic Yellowhead Highway before arriving in Jasper, nestled within Jasper National Park. Surrounded by mountains, forests, lakes, and meadows, Jasper offers some of the most stunning scenery in the Rockies. 

Approximate distance: 320 km (including sightseeing, comfort stops, and free time for lunch).

Experience one of the world's most spectacular drives along the Icefields Parkway. This breathtaking route winds through majestic mountain landscapes, turquoise lakes, pristine forests, and glacier-fed rivers. 

A highlight of the day is a thrilling Snowcoach adventure on the Athabasca Glacier, part of the vast Columbia Icefield. Afterwards, continue to Banff or Canmore, where you will spend the next two nights. 

Approximate distance: 290 km (including sightseeing, comfort stops, and free time for lunch).

Explore Banff National Park, Canada's first national park, established in 1885 to protect the region's natural hot springs. Highlights include the historic Banff Springs Hotel, Tunnel Mountain, the fascinating Hoodoo rock formations, and picturesque Bow Falls. 

Later, visit the world-famous Lake Louise, celebrated for its stunning turquoise waters fed by nearby glaciers and framed by towering mountain peaks.

Return to your hotel in Banff or Canmore and enjoy free time to relax and soak in the beauty of the Canadian Rockies.

This morning, we travel east along the Trans-Canada Highway to Calgary, a vibrant city where modern urban life meets western heritage. 

Upon arrival, enjoy a city sightseeing tour featuring Calgary Tower, the Stampede Grounds, Stephen Avenue, and the site of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games (all viewed from the outside). 

Approximate distance: 127 km.

Spend your final evening exploring Calgary, shopping for souvenirs, or enjoying dinner at one of the city's many restaurants.

Enjoy a relaxed morning before transferring to Calgary International Airport for your return flight home, bringing your unforgettable Canadian adventure to a close.