From CAD 10,750
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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. Savor the smells of freshly steamed Siopao in Chinatown and admire the Victorian facades, cobblestone streets and charming lighting of Gastown as you make your way to the leafy sanctuary of Stanley Park.
- 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.
- 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: 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 Adventure
- 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: 34422
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Supplier Code: 755.1518A
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 10750 (CAD 1075 /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
Vancouver, home to Gastown’s Victorian façades, a vibrant Chinatown and towering Sitka Spruce. 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)
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Reviews
Trusted Customer - Traveled, October 2024
The most fantastic experience. The Trafalgar tour was brilliant, well planned and covered so much. *Personal information removed by Feefo*, the tour director and *Personal information removed by Feefo* the coach driver, were both better than first-class. Due to the wild-fires around Jasper, alternative arrangements for accommodation and experiences were made, but those were definitely up to the standard of the rest of the tour, in my opinion. Well done, Trafalgar. An amazing 5-star+ experience. A coach tour from Vancouver to Banff in the Rockies, taking in the beautiful Vancouver Island. We went whale-watching - and saw whales, we were taken onto a glacier in a huge ice-exploer vehicle and too many other wonderful experiences to mention. We were led and guided by the fantastic *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our very knowledgable tour director and driven by *Personal information removed by Feefo*, a very competent coach driver - two incredibly friendly and lovely people, who worked hard to make our holiday such a memorable event. No negatives.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/31/2024
Leanne Werder - Traveled, September 2024
This was an amazing trip. The service we got was exceptional. We were unable to visit Jasper due to the fires but the days in the National Parks were fill but we got to see the beautiful sceneries and nature of the Rockies. This wa an amazing trip. *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our tour guide was awesome. He really new the area and went above what was expected.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
Room for Improvement in Tours in North America. Best TD in Europe!!! It will be not necessary to book the cruise via Trafalgar as Trafalgar was not involved in any way with the cruise. Next time I will book Holland America direct. HAL was exceptionally good ! It was actually misleading a bit as being a 5th time Trafalgar customer and first time on a cruise, we have wrongly assumed that things will be like we knew: some excursions included, some extra. Wrong ! Even if Trafalgar brochure said, for example : "Day 4 : Visit Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park" .... Assumption of a Trafalgar customer is that a visit will be included.... A second misleading point was that we have asked Trafalgar 2-3 weeks before the departure if the same Tour Director will be with us for the whole duration of the extended trip (tour, bus and train). The answer came very clear saying ..."we confirm that the TD for our upcoming trip will be the same individual for the duration of the journey. This continuity is important for ensuring a seamless and cohesive experience for our guests " (I can provide the original email dated August 5) I am not saying now, after the trip that a TD was required for the cruise or the Rocky Mountaineer, however the fact that we believe it will be somebody with us made us not research anything about the HAL prior to the cruise start. The "spectacular" Rockies was not so spectacular in Kelowna, Vernon and around. We know that Jasper wild fires were not in anybody's control, however the alternative choices were far from what we expected from Trafalgar. The activities in that part of the trip were almost hilarious, the visit to the Allan Brooks Nature Centre was more suitable for a 4 grade school excursion than for a Trafalgar group. We all fell sorry for the people at the Centre. Same the Vernon murals, a walk in a town were was nothing to see. The rest of the trip was rushed. Rocky Mountaineer experience was amazing ! The TD ( *Personal information removed by Feefo*) did her best. We had the previous Trafalgar trips in Europe and we were really amazed on how good, how charismatic, how socially skilled, entertaining, engaging, etc all the TD's were in Europe, Maybe as they were part of team Trafalgar and not Destination America company, their commitment was 100% Trafalgar they were proudly representing Trafalgar a company with a well known devotion to its customers. We believe that, maybe next time we should look at an alternative option, however, thank you Trafalgar and Insight Vacation for making our holidays memorable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/12/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
Would thoroughly recommend this trip to anyone. Each step was straight forward and we had no incidents that gave us any concerns. Our tour guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* was the best guide I have ever had.. He had obviously done a great deal of research. Never a boring moment. The driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* never took any risks and the drive was very enjoyable. Blessed with perfect weather & the Canadians are very friendly.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/30/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2024
Excellent itinerary. Service was very good and seamless trip. Excellent tour with very knowledgeable guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* and coach driver *Personal information removed by Feefo*.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/10/2024
William Knepp - Traveled, September 2024
An Inspirational Tour. We really enjoyed the locations we visited and the places we stayed were quite nice. The staff at the various lodging locations were very nice. It was beautiful, the tour group was a great bunch, the tour guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* was resourceful and kept making things fresh and fun, and our bus driver Rebecca did an amazing job handling the route no matter where it took us!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2024
Scott Cassel - Traveled, July 2024
Truly Spectacular. This was our 7th tour with Trafalgar. Their service is the best. Tour directors are the best around. The tour was a great sampling of the Canadian Rockies. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was a fantastic tour guide. The mountains truly were Spectacular.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/28/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, March 2025
Ben is the best! We were highly impressed with Trafalger. Because we were unable to go to Jasper due to the fire, the company provided us an alternative town, free gondola trip, free meals and more. We were extremely disappointed about not seeing Jasper, but the company pivoted well. We did feel that there could have been better communication ahead of time. We knew about the fire of course, but considered not going because we weren’t given a clue about the plans ahead of time. Retain and promote Ben Hutchinson. Incredible journey and the very best tour guide- Ben Hutchinson. He made the trip fabulous!!! Retain and promote that man.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/28/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2024
Vancouver to Banff. Great variety in the tour and lots of options to add to the trip at additional cost., Good B and Bs selection, close to town centres etc great service from start to finish with excellent guide called *Personal information removed by Feefo*, would travel again. Wonderful leader called *Personal information removed by Feefo*, really knew his job and how to deal with people. Very informative throughout the trip. Disappointed that the scheduled hike was cancelled as this was my number 1 excursion that I wanted to do. The 1 that went ahead was too simple, just a stroll around a lake, to expensive for what it was and no need for a guide to do it. We had requested 3 beds in our room as we were 3 friends travelling together, most night *Personal information removed by Feefo* or ourselves had to look for the 3rd bed. Not sure if the message was properly communicated to Trafalgar by Trailfinders!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/21/2024
Karen Henderson - Traveled, June 2024
Wonderful experience! Our guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* was excellent, very informative, humerous and helpful. He was aware of people’s needs. All the hotels were good apart from the starting one in Vancouver. This was apparently a substitute for the usual one used. Our bags were taken care of at all times. The itinerary is very busy but enables you to see and experience so much.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/18/2024
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