From CAD 9,995
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Group Tour
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Experience Overview
Your exhilarating encounter with western Canada will have you enjoying breakfast in floral splendor, riding on glaciers and meeting a retired Mountie on your journey into the heart of the Rockies. Relax onboard the Rocky Mountaineer for two days of all-daylight rail travel through Canada's West and the Canadian Rockies.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 4 Lunch (L)
Be My Guest
- Vancouver: Mouthwatering Indian-inspired food and an inspiring family story await at Maan Farms. Get a peek at local farming learning how Maan Farms began producing cole crops, but soon shifted to growing the strawberries, raspberries and blueberries for which they became famous. From one small berry stand, Maan Farms has grown into a place with something for everyone. Enjoy a local Indian lunch of family recipes with an experience on the farm (seasonal) ranging from U-pick during berry season, behind the scenes winery tour or fall pumpkin patch exploration. You’ll love getting a glimpse of what rural farm life looks like and seeing first-hand different cultures that make up Canada as a melting pot.
Iconic Experience
- Vancouver: Vancouver's historic neighborhoods spring to life on a tour with your Travel Director. Admire the Victorian facades, cobblestone streets and charming lighting of Gastown as you make your way to the leafy sanctuary of Stanley Park.
- Vancouver: Go beyond Stanley Park’s iconic seawall with a trip to the famous totem pole display at Brockton Point. Delve into history starting in 1920 when four totem poles from the Alert Region on Vancouver Island were created. Originally located on Lumbermen's arch and Prospect Point, they were moved to their current location at Brockton Point in 1962, with thee display growing over the decades with totem poles from Haida Gwaii and Rivers Inlet.
- 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 Harbor 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 colors and blooms before the crowds arrive.
- Mount Robson: Mount Robson, one of the world's crown jewels awaits. Admire one of the finest views in the Rocky Mountains of this UNESCO-listed icon which is also the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 12,972 feet. Not only will you bask in a view of Mount Robson but learn from your Travel Director why it's the most prominent mount in North America's Rocky Mountain Range.
- Jasper: Maligne Canyon promises natural wonders from mosses and lichens on the canyon walls to ice caves, fossils and frozen waterfalls. On this guided walk, admire this incredible natural landmark as you cross bridges built across various points of the canyon. As the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park, you pass incredible sights including a spectacular waterfall that makes for a great photo opp.
- Maligne Lake: See how Maligne Lake is in a league of its own on a scenic cruise. Discover world-famous Spirit Island and get great photo opportunities with beautiful views of the mountains, its three glaciers and Spirit Island - significant to the Indigenous Stoney Nation. Learn about the geology, wildlife and history of this spectacular alpine destination and how, because visitors cannot walk on the island, it remains an enclave of evergreens. And since you can only see Spirit Island from a cruise, you’ll love being one of the few who get to see it.
- Icefields Parkway: Unlock the Canadian Rockies' pristine wilderness on one of the most scenic drives in North America – the Icefield Parkway. This stretch of double-lane highway from Jasper to Lake Louise winds along the Continental Divide through rocky mountain peaks, rock spires, waterfalls, icefields, valleys and more than 100 ancient glaciers. Snap a pic at a viewpoint to capture the beauty.
- Columbia Icefield: Gear up for a Columbia Icefield Adventure. Board a massive, specially designed ‘Ice Explorer’ to view one of the largest non-polar ice fields in the world, the Athabasca Glacier. Stop at the best spot to walk on, feel and drink from the Glacier. What better way to appreciate this natural wonder? You’ll even enhance your visit learning about the Columbia Icefield, how the glacier has changed and the thrill of driving up the moraine deposits to reach the glacier.
- Athabasca Glacier: A picturesque waterfall awaits at Athabasca Falls. At only 75 feet tall, the rushing Athabasca River tumbles over a wide ledge into a tight canyon - making Athabasca Falls one of the most powerful waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies. Learn how the river and falls are fed with water from the Columbia Icefield glaciers, snowmelt from surrounding mountains and rainwater as you admire these small but mighty waters.
- Lake Louise: Get ready for a showstopper. Walk down a forest path before coming up upon the unreal turquoise color of Lake Louise popping through the trees for the first time. After this stunning first-time glance, admire the turquoise waters of Lake Louise and the Victoria Glacier with its scenic mountain backdrop. Be amazed by the glacier-fed waters fringed by high peaks, deep forests and overlooked by Victoria Glacier and palatial hotel.
- Banff: Uncover how Banff is in a league of its own. Stroll through the downtown lined with historic buildings as majestic mountains stand tall in the distance. This is your chance to visit the iconic sites and the local spots on a guided tour around town. Stop at Bow Falls for great sightseeing opportunities of the river and the falls. At Surprise Corner, named for its spectacular, surprising views from Buffalo Street, capture a photo of another unique vantage point.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Vancouver: Unlock the diverse living cultures of the Northwest Coast at The Bill Reid Gallery, the only public Gallery in Canada dedicated to contemporary Indigenous Northwest Coast Art. Explore the gallery’s in-house collection, special exhibitions and programs that build bridges between Indigenous and settler populations established by the Bill Reid Foundation in 2008 to celebrate the Haida master artist, Bill Reid (1920 - 1998). On a private, guided tour, learn about Reid’s work as an acclaimed master goldsmith, carver, sculptor, writer, broadcaster, mentor and community activist while viewing his art. This experience addresses United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10 by reducing inequalities for minorities or underrepresented people.
Must-see Highlights
- Discover Vancouver, Victoria
- Explore Columbia Icefield
- Visit Butchart Gardens in Victoria, Mt Robson Visitor Center, Jasper National Park, Maligne Canyon during a guided walk and Banff National Park
- View Stanley Park Totem Poles in Vancouver, Mount Robson, Lake Louise, Athabasca Falls, Bow Falls and Surprise Corner in Banff
- Scenic Drive along Icefields Parkway
Trafalgar Difference
- Kamloops: Savor every moment of a Stays with Stories experience at The South Thompson Inn in Kamloops. Once home to a thoroughbred racing stable, this riverfront property still has the original brick manor and carriage houses. You’ll love the historic feel of the Inn as you kickback in one of their fireside Adirondack chairs.
Trip Details
Product Code: 34420
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Supplier Code: 755.1436A
Starts: Vancouver (BC), Canada
Finishes: Vancouver (BC), Canada
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- All transport and transfers shown
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 9995 (CAD 1000 /day)
Itinerary
A warm welcome is waiting within the soaring peaks of Canada’s Rockies. Your epic Canadian Rockies tour begins in Vancouver, one of the world’s most international and liveable cities. Spend the day discovering the city’s scenic surrounds, then join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner this evening.
Accommodation: Pinnacle Harbourfront
Meals: Dinner
Make your way to the leafy sanctuary of Stanley Park for the first Indigenous experience of the day, viewing First Nations totem poles. Gain insights into Indigenous cultures and values during a visit to the Bill Reid Gallery, the only gallery in Canada dedicated to Northwest Indigenous art, on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience including a docent-led tour and time to explore the gallery on your own. Continue by ferry to Vancouver Island for an orientation of gorgeous Victoria.
Accommodation: Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites
Meals: 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 colorfully 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 a local fish and chips shop. Or, join an optional Victoria Whale Watching cruise and keep your eyes peeled for orca and humpback whales, bald eagles, porpoises and seals.
Accommodation: Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites
Meals: Breakfast
Cruise by ferry to the home of the Maan Family for a Be My Guest experience at their family-run farm. Meet your hosts, fourth generation owners, and learn how they turned one small berry stand into a farm that now provides quality produce to locals. Get the inside scoop on a behind-the-scenes winery tour or seasonal U-pick experience of their strawberries, raspberries or blueberries followed by a tasty lunch of Indian-inspired fare. Next up, you’ll make your way to Kamloops for a Stays with Stories experience at The South Thompson Inn. Admire the original brick manor and carriage houses of this former racing stable.
Accommodation: South Thompson Inn & Conference Center
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
The grand peak of UNESCO-listed Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 m (12,972 ft), will make you gasp. Stop at the Mount Robson Visitor Center for postcard-worthy views before continuing to the raw wilderness of Jasper National Park, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll spend the next two nights of your Canadian Rockies tour. If you’re eager to start your exploration of the park, join an optional Jasper Guided Hike taking in hills, jagged peaks, forests, meadows, marshes, streams and glacial lakes with a licensed guide.
Accommodation: Chateau Jasper
Meals: Breakfast
Maligne Canyon springs to life this morning on a guided walk. Later, cruise the aqua waters of Maligne Lake (seasonal), admiring views of its three glaciers and Spirit Island. Then kick back with more stunning views over a delicious lunch with wine at the lakeside Maligne Lake Chalet. Continue your exploration with an Optional Experience rafting trip down the Athabasca River, a route used by “fur traders” over two centuries ago — keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife. Tonight, enjoy an optional theater performance highlighting the best of this mountain town.Note: Maligne Canyon is currently closed due to safety concerns following significant fire damage from the 2024 Jasper wildfire. Assessments are ongoing, and the canyon will stay closed until further notice.
Accommodation: Chateau Jasper
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Get ready for the icy fingers of the Columbia Icefield as you journey along the Icefields Parkway to Athabasca Glacier. With your Local Specialist, cross its icy terrain, one of the largest non-polar ice fields in the world, on board a specially designed ‘Ice Explorer’. Your Canadian Rockies tour takes you to Lake Louise, where there is time to soak in the majestic beauty of the lake and its turquoise, glacier-fed waters fringed by high peaks, deep forests and overlooked by Victoria Glacier. Continue on to the township of Banff, in the heart of UNESCO-listed Banff National Park.
Accommodation: Banff Park Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Banff is yours to explore – and your Travel Director is eager to help plan the perfect day. Opt to take the Banff Gondola Ride to the top of Sulfur Mountain for a bird’s eye view of six mountain ranges of the Canadian Rockies. And after lunch on your own, the Three Sisters Peak or Mt Assiniboine will impress on optional helicopter flights. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a dinner celebrating all you’ve seen on your Canadian Rockies Tour.
Accommodation: Banff Park Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Your train journey starts as you travel through the Rockies on your way to Vancouver, stopping overnight in Kamloops.The Rocky Mountaineer: The train operates on tracks shared with freight trains, which can sometimes cause delays along the route, resulting in a late arrival. We recommend guests book post accommodation in Vancouver. If booking a flight from Vancouver on the same day, we recommend scheduling it after midnight.
Accommodation: Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Continue your journey by rail through British Colombia to Vancouver. The Rocky Mountaineer: The train operates on tracks shared with freight trains, which can sometimes cause delays along the route, resulting in a late arrival. We recommend guests book post accommodation in Vancouver. If booking a flight from Vancouver on the same day, we recommend scheduling it after midnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
Family owned and run since 1920, The Travel Corporation (TTC) is the world leader in immersive travel experiences across an extensive range of travel categories. Each year TTC's 40 award winning hospitality and travel brands connect over 1 million happy travellers to the world. We give you access to the 12 DMC’s behind these brands, so you can build your business by capitalizing on the extensive experience, local expertise, and financial assurance of TTC. LOCAL EXPERTISE The world leaders in travel for over 100 years, we offer unparalleled local expertise with a global footprint. Our 12 DMCs, led by experienced in-destination teams, deliver experience rich travel solutions in more than 80 countries. Additionally, our market based teams are on hand to support across our 40 offices worldwide
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Reviews
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2024
Our Tour Director *Personal information removed by Feefo* is a credit to Trafalgar. Fantastic trip made extra special by our Tour director *Personal information removed by Feefo* and our driver *Personal information removed by Feefo*, they went out of their way to make sure we had a fantastic experience, memories to treasure always.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/16/2024
Ian Kittle - Traveled, July 2024
Trafalgar Tours put together an excellent tour for us and 43 other people from all over the world. The itinary locations were well chosen and all locations we wanted to visit. Our Travel Director *Personal information removed by Feefo* was the main reason this tour was so successful. He was personable, knowledgeable, fun and looked after us all so well. You could tell he loves his job. Our driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* was charming and very safe. She looked after our nice highway coach as if it was her own. Nothing was too much for her. The hotels were all nice, breakfasts of good quality. The lunches provided by Trafalgar were of excellent quality and varied. The pre-tour reception and end of tour dinner was an excellent idea and very popular. The gauge of a good vacation is that no one wants it to end. We made many new friends. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. *Personal information removed by Feefo*.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/23/2024
Angie - Traveled, July 2024
First time having traveled with Trafalga found them a good company Great accommodation Great staffThe Rockie Tour was excellent from beginning to end thanks to *Personal information removed by Feefo* homeworker at tui. The scenery was spectacular The people very friendly, many highlights Athabasca River rafting was amazing,also walking on the ice glacier brilliant , all the accommodation was nothing short of top.notch but most of all many thanks to *Personal information removed by Feefo* the tour director he made the holiday experience even more enjoyable, he went up and above what I expected. The mix of people on the tour was great from Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Canada, USA, especially *Personal information removed by Feefo* and *Personal information removed by Feefo* from Oaklahoma, and England Thank you all for making my holiday experience a very special time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/24/2024
Joanne Rochow - Traveled, November 2024
The itinerary was very good. Due to brush fires we couldn’t go to Jasper but our travel director found other places to visit. We saw a variety of places on our journey & took many lovely photos.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, November 2024
An outstanding experience with our Trafalgar Family. Trafalgar provided an Anaximander service. The Tour Director, *Personal information removed by Feefo* went above and beyond. The Coach Driver, *Personal information removed by Feefo* made us feel safe and secure in her hands. Both made a fantastic team and together provided an experience we will cherish. The extended Trafalgar team replied promptly to questions before we meet the tour. Well done to you all. The whole trip was well planned. Our time was thoughtfully planned out. We had stop offs along the way some for ‘comfort’ and some places of interest. It was heartwarming to learn the company always include a place of interest dedicated to giving back, we visited a ‘first nations’ artists gallery. Other trips included local, family run businesses along the way.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/27/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2024
*Personal information removed by Feefo* and *Personal information removed by Feefo*, the driver, were both excellent and above and beyond to make our trip enjoyable, safe, and comfortable!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/12/2024
Stephen West - Traveled, August 2024
Rockies Trour! Trafalgar made it easy and the whole trip was well organised. From the first moment to the last, it was seamless and hassle free. Although the trip was interrupted by fires it continued and was excellent. The bus was excellent as was *Personal information removed by Feefo* the driver, safe and very friendly. *Personal information removed by Feefo*, the tour guide, was fantastic. He kept us well informed and very amused with lots of stories about the history of Canada and the historic characters. The trip was very well organised. The accommodation was excellent and the food was exactly what was advertised. We thoroughly enjoyed this trip and would travel with Trafalgar again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/25/2024
Patricia Cunningham - Traveled, July 2024
Our Magical Mystery Tour with Trafalgar. Just do what you are doing, we did decide to go through a Travel Agent , and we are glad that we did, as *Personal information removed by Feefo* was very, very helpful. It was a wonderful itinerary, unfortunately it was disappointing that we weren't able to explore Jasper because of the FIRES. New places were added and we ( a group of 4 ladies) all had a wonderful time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/18/2024
Holly Mentzell Falcon - Traveled, October 2024
A Spectacular Experience. Trafalgar's service was top notch. The train itself is just beautiful. The staff could not be more accommodating. The food and presentation was excellent. The route that was taken (Banff to Vancouver) was more interesting Day #2 compared to Day #1. The commentary by the staff was so interesting. There is one detail for improvement, however. The hotel in Kamloops was not very nice. (Coast Hotel). The hotel was not that clean. We felt a higher grade hotel would have made our journey perfect.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/31/2024
Rhonda K. - Traveled, September 2024
This was an amazing trip! So much spectacular scenery! Our guide, Charlotte, was fabulous and gave us so much information about our travels. The only disappointment was that Jasper was closed. Adding the Rocky Mountaineer for two days was a treat. We saw scenery from a different perspective and equally as amazing! I would highly recommend this trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/13/2024
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