The Rocky Mountains in Banff National Park
The Rocky Mountains in Banff National Park
Calgary, Alberta
Calgary, Alberta
Banff National Park, Icefields Helicopter & Sulphur Mountain Gondola
Banff National Park, Icefields Helicopter & Sulphur Mountain Gondola
Jasper, Lake Louise & Columbia Icefield
Jasper, Lake Louise & Columbia Icefield
Blackcomb Mountain, Garabaldi Lake & Vancouver Island
Blackcomb Mountain, Garabaldi Lake & Vancouver Island
Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria, British Columbia
Gastown, Suspension Bridge & Stanley Park, Vancouver
Gastown, Suspension Bridge & Stanley Park, Vancouver

Rockies Trail

9 nights from €3,899 per person Including Flights

Overview

Experience an unforgettable 10-day journey through Canada’s breathtaking landscapes. Start in Calgary, exploring the city's vibrant culture before heading to Banff National Park, where you can take optional helicopter tours or gondola rides for stunning Rocky Mountain views. Travel through Banff and Jasper national parks, visiting iconic spots like Lake Louise and riding on the Athabasca Glacier. Next, enjoy the scenic drive to Sun Peaks and Whistler, with dramatic scenery at every turn. From Whistler, travel the picturesque Sea-to-Sky Highway to Victoria, where you’ll explore the Capilano Suspension Bridge and embark on a city tour of this charming capital. Visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens and consider optional whale-watching excursions. Conclude your adventure in Vancouver, touring highlights like Stanley Park and Chinatown (JV).

10-day Escorted Tour begins Calgary and ends Vancouver:

Fly into Calgary 1 night - Banff 2 nights - Jasper 1 night - Sun Peaks 1 night - Whistler 1 night - Victoria 2 nights - Vancouver 1 night - Fly home

2025 Departure Dates:
Jun: 05, 26
Jul: 17
Sept: 11

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Day 1

Fly to Calgary

Arrive into Calgary International Airport and independently transfer to your centrally-located hotel. After check-in, the remainder of the day is free for you to explore. You’ll be contacted in the late afternoon by your Tour Director who will provide you with details of the tour. Explore the Old West at the Glenbow Museum or Fort Calgary on your own, or head to the Eau Claire Market. Alternatively, ride up the Calgary Tower for amazing views before enjoying the multitude of great restaurants and nightlife spots.

Overnight: Delta Calgary Downtown or similar

Day 2

Calgary to Banff National Park

Begin the day with a tour of Calgary then leave the city to travel west on the Trans-Canada Highway into the striking foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Soon you’ll be able to witness the stunning beauty of the peaks of the Rocky Mountains as you approach Banff National Park. You’ll arrive at the charming resort of Banff later for your overnight stay.

Overnight: Banff Aspen Lodge or similar (Canadian breakfast included)

Day 3

Banff National Park

Today, you'll explore the Banff region, Canada’s first national park, established in 1885 to protect its natural hot springs. You have the option to take a helicopter sightseeing tour for stunning views of the eastern Rocky Mountain ranges. Alternatively, you can enjoy a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain—don’t forget your camera! The rest of the day is yours to wander Banff Avenue, explore the area, or simply relax and take in the beautiful scenery.

Overnight: Banff Aspen Lodge or similar (Canadian breakfast included)

Day 4

Banff National Park to Jasper National Park

Journey through the Banff and Jasper National Parks today, sure to be one of the highlights of the whole trip. Shortly after leaving Banff you’ll visit Lake Louise which is a truly beautiful area and renowned as a stunning part of this region. Afterwards, travel north to the famous Icefields Parkway, edged by rugged mountain ranges. Once you’ve arrived at the Columbia Icefield, board a specially-constructed Ice Explorer so you can ride on the surface of the ancient Athabasca Glacier. There’s an optional raft trip on the Athabasca River, where you’re experienced guide can highlight the natural and human history of this area.

Overnight: Tonquin Inn or similar (Canadian breakfast included)

Day 5

Jasper National Park to Sun Peaks

Before departing Jasper National Park this morning, you have the option to join a Spirit Island Cruise on Maligne Lake*, the park's largest and most scenic glacier-fed lake. Alternatively, you can opt for a thrilling motorcycle tour of Jasper, where you can enjoy the stunning landscapes from the comfort of a sidecar. From there, we’ll head west along the Yellowhead Highway into the heart of British Columbia. No matter the season, breathtaking, unspoiled vistas await. Our journey will take us alongside the Thompson River through the beautiful Shuswap Highlands.

*Please note: The optional Maligne Lake Cruise excursion will not be available for the June 5th 2025 only departure only.

Overnight: Sun Peaks Grand or similar (Canadian breakfast included)

Day 6

Sun Peaks to Whistler

Get ready for a day filled with stunning scenery as we drive through the ranch lands toward the coastal mountains. The drive along Duffey Lake Road reveals breathtaking views at every turn. For an even more unforgettable experience, consider an optional floatplane sightseeing tour over Garibaldi Park, offering a captivating perspective of its volcanic peaks, alpine lakes, and meadows. After that, you’ll have the rest of the day to enjoy at your leisure.

Overnight: Delta Whistler Village Suites or similar (continental breakfast included)

Day 7

Whistler to Victoria

Today, the Sea-to-Sky Highway takes us south through breathtaking coastal landscapes. Visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge, which spans high above a stunning canyon. From Horseshoe Bay, take a ferry across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island and continue our journey by coach to Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia. Once arrived, embark on a city tour of this charming former British enclave.

Overnight: Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA or similar (Canadian breakfast included)

Day 8

Victoria

Victoria takes pride in its maritime heritage, with a charming colonial atmosphere visible in its 19th-century landmarks. Today, we’ll visit the famous Butchart Gardens, a beautiful floral display set in a reclaimed quarry, allowing time to explore its splendor. You can opt for a floatplane tour over downtown Victoria and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, with the Olympic Mountains in the background. Alternatively, join a whale-watching excursion aboard a Zodiac or regular vessel to spot orcas and other marine wildlife. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to explore the city.

Overnight: Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA or similar (Buffet Canadian breakfast included)

Day 9

Victoria to Vancouver

Today, travel through the scenic Gulf Islands resort region to the coastal city of Vancouver. Once arrived, embark on a fascinating city tour, exploring highlights like Stanley Park, English Bay, Gastown, and Chinatown. After the tour, you’ll have the rest of the day to explore on your own or relax. In the evening, gather for the farewell dinner.

Overnight: Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver or similar (Buffet Canadian breakfast and dinner included)

Day 10

End of tour

There’s some time this morning for last-minute shopping and farewells before making your individual transfer to Vancouver International Airport in time for your return flight.

Buffet Canadian breakfast included.

  • Transatlantic flights on scheduled airlines.
  • Accommodation in hotels as described above or similar standard
  • Porterage of one bag per person
  • Services of a professional Tour Director throughout the tour
  • Transportation in deluxe motorcoach
  • 9 breakfasts and 1 dinner
  • Calgary city tour
  • Banff and Lake Louise region tour
  • Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer ride
  • Ferry cruise through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island
  • Victoria city tour
  • Butchart Gardens
  • Vancouver city tour
  • Capliano Suspension Bridge

What's not included

  • Airport transfers at the beginning and end of the tour:
  • Optional airport arrival meet and greet transfer: €70 per person
  • Optional airport departure transfer: €40 per person
  • Meals unless stated
  • Optional excursions - please see tab for further details

These may be booked when you are on the tour with the tour director, and you can pay the tour director by credit card. Prices will be competitive with locally available sightseeing tours. Rates are from prices in Canadian dollars

  • Day 3 – Banff Helicopter Sightseeing Tours $430
  • Day 3 – Banff Gondola Ride $70
  • Day 4 – Easy Rafting - Scenic Float Trip $100
  • Day 5 – Jasper - Maligne Lake Cruise $90
  • Day 5 - Jasper - Sidecar Motorcycle Tours $148
  • Day 6 – Whistler Floatplane Sightseeing Tours - Spectacular Glacier Tour $220 or Ultimate Glacier Tour $270
  • Day 8 – Victoria Floatplane Sightseeing Tour $160
  • Day 8 – Victoria Whalewatching Cruise $190

Rates are from prices and are subject to change without notice

Brendan White
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