Day 1 Vancouver / Seattle - Vancouver
Day 2 Vancouver - Fraser Valley - Kelowna - Okanagan - Sicamous/Salmon Arm (320 miles)
Day 3 Sicamous/Salmon Arm - Rogers Pass - Yoho National Park - Banff (168 miles)
Day 4 Banff - Banff National Park - Jasper National Park - Jasper (160 miles)
Day 5 Jasper National Park - Jasper (5 miles)
Day 6 Jasper - Kamloops (179 miles)
Day 7 Kamloops - Vancouver (220 miles)
Day 8 Vancouver - Hometown; Vancouver - Seattle - Hometown (142 miles)
Day 1:
Vancouver / Seattle - Vancouver
Option 1:
Seattle - Vancouver (142 miles)
Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Meal Plan (All inclusive meal plan only)
Today we will gather in Seattle. After pickup from the airport, we will take an excursion of the city that includes a brief stop at
Space Needle. At the end of the day we will transfer to the hotel in Vancouver, BC.
Vancouver Hotel:
Type B (Deluxe Hotel): Executive Plaza/Westin Wall Center or Similar
Type D (Premium Hotel): Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre or similar
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Seattle, WA
This city in the top-left corner of the United States is a major seaport as well as a cultural center. Whether you want to enjoy the scenery, grab some great coffee, or learn history, Seattle has something to offer.
Space Needle
This icon of the American Northwest has adorned everything for movie screens to postage stamps. Built in 1961 for the 1962 World's Fair, the Space Needle features outdoor elevators and a rotating restaurant at its top.
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun
Option 2:
Vancouver
Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Meal Plan (All inclusive meal plan only)
Today we will gather in Vancouver. Our guide will meet you at the airport for transfer to the hotel. After, we will take a half-day tour of the city that includes stops at
Canada Place, Vancouver Convention Center, Olympic Cauldron and
Stanley Park etc, and take a mini ferry ride to
Granville Island.
Vancouver Hotel:
Type B (Deluxe Hotel): Executive Plaza/Westin Wall Center or similar
Type D (Premium Hotel): Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre or similar
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Vancouver, BC
Welcome to Vancouver, a city where urban charm meets natural beauty! Surrounded by mountains and ocean, it offers stunning views, vibrant neighborhoods, and a rich cultural experience. From scenic parks to world-class dining, Vancouver has something for everyone!
Stanley Park
One of Vancouver's main tourist attractions and beloved by visitors and locals alike, this massive park on the western coast of Canada is not to be missed. Stanley Park was the first park in Vancouver, and remains the largest.
Canada Place
The roof of Canada Place, Vancouver's large convention facility, is made of cloth pieces to resemble sails. This complex contains the Vancouver Convention Center, the local cruise ship terminals, the city's World Trade Center, and a hotel.
Olympic Cauldron
Constructed for the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver's Olympic Cauldron stands as a reminder of the legacy of those great games. Located by the Vancouver Convention Center, the cauldron is an interesting piece of architecture.
Granville island
Granville Island is a peninsula off of the main hub of the city of Vancouver, a shopping district across the water from the downtown area, as well as a center of art and culture for the city.
Vancouver Convention Centre
The Vancouver Convention Centre in British Columbia, Canada is one of the country's largest convention centers. It has twice been selected as the "World's Best Convention Center." The Center was an important place in the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Day 2:
Vancouver - Fraser Valley - Kelowna - Okanagan - Sicamous/Salmon Arm (320 miles)
Breakfast: Included (Free breakfast in Hotel)|Lunch: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)|Dinner: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)
Start our journey via the trans-Canada highway, pass through Fraser Valley and head east for Kelowna where is the heart of the Okanagan Valley. At Lake Okanagan, listen to its legendary story and search for the lake monster "Ogopogo." Afterwards, visit the renowned winery to learn about the basics of winemaking. Relax at Kalmalka Lake before arriving in Sicamous or Salmon Arm.
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Okanagan, BC
It is one of the warmest regions in all of Canada. During the summer months, visitors are offered countless sandy beaches, hot sun, and a variety of outdoor and water activities. It is also a spectacular backdrop to the golf courses and Okanagan wineries and popular ski resorts.
Okanagan Lake
This large and deep lake in the Okanagan Valley region of Canada's British Columbia is a popular recreation spot that offers a variety of activities in addition to gorgeous scenery. It has a surface area of 351 square kilometers.
Day 3:
Sicamous/Salmon Arm - Rogers Pass - Yoho National Park - Banff (168 miles)
Breakfast: Included (Free breakfast in Hotel)|Lunch: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)|Dinner: Excluded
After passing through the Rogers Pass, we will enter the Yoho National Park. Then we will visit the Emerald Lake, ride the Gondola, enjoy spectacle of the Hoodoos. Next we will head to Banff and explore at your own pace.
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Glacier National Park, BC, BC
A portion of the Columbia Mountains Natural Region, in the interior wet belt of British Columbia. The steep, rugged mountains, warm, moist climate and wide variety of plant and animal life are typical of this natural region.
Rogers Pass
Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park, British Columbia, Canada takes the Trans-Canada Highway through the Selkirk Mountains. This natural mountain passageway was discovered in 1882, and has since been christened a National Historic Site of Canada.
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Yoho National Park, BC
These are the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Towering rockwalls, spectacular waterfalls and soaring peaks earn the park its name.
Emerald Lake
The Emerald Lake in British Columbia, Canada's Yoho National Park is the largest of the park's many lakes and one of the park's most popular spots. The lake is named for the spectacular turquoise color of the water.
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Banff National Park, AB
Banff Gondola
This unique cable-car ride takes visitors to Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park to the top of Sulphur Mountain, a UNESCO World Hertitage Site. Atop the mountain there are many viewing areas, a long boardwalk, and two small museums.
Banff Gondola will be closed for maintenance from Jan 5 -17, 2020.
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Banff, AB
Banff, known as the "soul of the Rockies" is a small town located within Banff National Park in Alberta. It is within distance of several hiking mountains and is home to many shops and boutiques.
Day 4:
Banff - Banff National Park - Jasper National Park - Jasper (160 miles)
Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)|Dinner: Meal Plan (Rockies meal plan/ All inclusive meal plan)
Drive past Castle Mountain, we will arrive at Moraine Lake. We will visit Lake Louise, ride across the Athabasca Glacier on an "Ice Explorer", step up onto the Glacier Skywalk. Stay at the town of Jasper.
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Banff National Park, AB
Moraine Lake
This glacial lake in Banff National Park's Valley of the Ten Peaks has a brilliant bright blue color due to rock flour that runs into its water. This beautiful and famous lake has appeared in advertisements the world over.
subject to operation
Opening Hours: Jun 1 - Oct 15, The opening dates are not guaranteed. It's depending on the government schedule.
Lake Louise
Lake Louise is a glacial lake in Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park. The lake is known for its vibrant blue-green coloration, which comes from rock flour carried into the lake by the water of the nearby melting glaciers.
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Jasper National Park, AB
Offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.
Athabasca Glacier
The Athabasca Glacier is the most-visited glacier in North America. It is one of the eight major glaciers of the Columbia Icefield. The Icefield Interpretive Centre is next to the glacier, and is where visitors can arrange tours.
Day 5:
Jasper National Park - Jasper (5 miles)
Breakfast: Meal Plan|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
We will visit the Pyramid Lake, the Maligne Canyon and Maligne Lake with an optional cruise ride that not only takes you through the breath-taking scenaries, but also includes a landing on the Spirit Island.
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Jasper National Park, AB
Offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.
Pyramid Lake
Pyramid Lake is kidney-shaped lake in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. It lies at the foot of Pyramid Mountain, a natural landmark that overlooks the town of Jasper.
Maligne Canyon
Maligne Canyon is a natural feature located in the Jasper National Park near Jasper, Alberta, Canada. Eroded out of the Palliser Formation, the canyon measures over 50 metres (160 ft) deep. Popular for sightseeing and exploration, the area contains waterfalls, stream outlets, birds and plant life.
Maligne Lake
This amazing lake and the scenery surrounding it is one of the most-photographed areas in the world. It is beloved for its crystalline waters, the surrounding mountains, and Spirit Island. The area is home to many animals, including caribou.
Spirit Island Cruise
Cruise down the lovely Maligne Lake to small Spirit Island, the landmark at which you will turn around to return to your starting point.
Before 2019-10-03
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $66; Child (6-15 yrs) $34; Tax included
Day 6:
Jasper - Kamloops (179 miles)
Breakfast: Included (provided by Rocky Mountaineer company)|Lunch: Included (provided by Rocky Mountaineer company)|Dinner: Excluded
In the morning, we will board the shuttle bus to the train station and travel aboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Through the journey, we will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo mountains. Today's highlights will include Mount Robson and Pyramid Creek Falls. We will spend the night in Kamloops.
Day 7:
Kamloops - Vancouver (220 miles)
Breakfast: Included (provided by Rocky Mountaineer company)|Lunch: Included (provided by Rocky Mountaineer company)|Dinner: Excluded
We will transfer from the hotel to the train station in the morning. Today's train ride will take us past landmarks such as the Thompson River and the Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Upon our arrival in
Vancouver at night, we will check into the hotel.
Vancouver Hotel:
Type B (Deluxe): Executive Plaza/Westin Wall Center or Similar
Type D (Premium): Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre or similar
Day 8:
Vancouver - Hometown; Vancouver - Seattle - Hometown (142 miles)
Breakfast: Meal Plan (All inclusive meal plan only)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Guests will enjoy free day or take the complimentary
Vancouver Designer Outlet Shopping (limited to guests with at least half free day in Vancouver and depart after 3:00pm). After that, we will transfer to
Vancouver Airport.
Or guests can choose to depart in the early morning and arrive at Seattle Airport around noon or Pier 66, 91 or 55 (downtown). Suggest departure flight time after 3:00 pm.
Please see "Departure and Return Details" for more information.
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Vancouver, BC
Welcome to Vancouver, a city where urban charm meets natural beauty! Surrounded by mountains and ocean, it offers stunning views, vibrant neighborhoods, and a rich cultural experience. From scenic parks to world-class dining, Vancouver has something for everyone!
McArthurGlen Designer Outlets
Enjoy a great day out at McArthurGlen Designer Outlets for Luxury shopping, restaurants, events and more. Located in close proximity to Vancouver Airport and with over 60 retailers, McArthurGlen Designer Outlets is one popular shopping destination for travelers.