Day 1 Arrival in Vancouver
Day 2 Vancouver - Hope District Hall -Ginseng Factory - Spahats Creek Falls - Clearwater (488 km)
Day 3 Clearwater - Mount Robson Welcome Centre - Maligne Lake - Medicine Lake - Jasper Town (498 km)
Day 4 Jasper National Park - Jasper- Columbia Icefield - Banff National Park (212 km)
Day 5 Moraine Lake - Lake Louise - Rogers Pass - Dutchman Farm Ice Cream - Vernon/ Kelowna (503 km)
Day 6 Vernon/ Kelowna - Okanagan Lake - VQA Winery - Merritt Town - Vancouver (503 km)
Day 1:
Arrival in Vancouver
Join the tour in Vancouver: Guests will be picked up at the airport and transferred to the hotel in Vancouver.
Travelers arriving at Vancouver Airport before 12:00 PM can enjoy a complimentary city tour (including Chinatown, Gastown, and Stanley Park). The activity lasts approximately 3 hours. Please note that significant flight delays may prevent participation.
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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!
Chinatown
The Chinatown in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Canada's west coast, is the largest Chinatown in Canada. It is also a National Historic Site, and its many historical locations, shops, and eateries make it a popular destination for tourists.
Gastown
Named for seaman "Gassy" Jack Deighton, this historic district in Vancouver has a colorful history that culminates in its function today as a hub for technology and popular shopping and dining locale for tourists and locals alike.
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.
Day 2:
Vancouver - Hope District Hall -Ginseng Factory - Spahats Creek Falls - Clearwater (488 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Meal Plan (Group Meal Option Available)|Dinner: Excluded
British Columbia Highlights -Cinematic History & Natural Power
Journey through the stunning landscapes of British Columbia's Fraser Valley and Thompson-Nicola region, where charming small-town culture meets powerful natural wonders. This unique journey takes you from the scenic rivers and mountains to the farmlands of the interior hidden provincial park. Experience the fascinating blend of cinematic history, agricultural innovation, and geological formations.
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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!
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Hope, BC
Hope town is around 150 kilometers away from Vancouver and also is at the southern end of the Fraser Canyon.Perfect place to enjoy the views by fishing, mountain biking and flightseeing.
Hope District Hall
This iconic location gained international fame as the town of "Hope, Washington" in the classic action film First Blood (Rambo). The District Hall stands as a key landmark from the movie, surrounded by an impressive collection of chainsaw carvings crafted by talented local artists
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Kamloops, BC
Kamloops is a city for every season. A place where you can skip the crowds, stretch your legs and just escape to the unexpected. Known as the birthplace of freeride mountain biking, Kamloops attracts mountain bikers from around the world looking to ride the rugged landscapes and the desert like climate.
Ginseng Factory
British Columbia’s interior is renowned for its ideal growing conditions. This stop provides a rare, educational glimpse into the entire process, from the cultivation to the processing of high-quality Canadian ginseng. You will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase fresh, locally-sourced ginseng products directly from the source.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
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Spahats Creek Falls, BC
Witness the powerful beauty of Spahats Creek Falls in Wells Gray Provincial Park. This magnificent waterfall plunges approximately 80 meters (246 feet) from a sheer rock face, revealing layers of ancient volcanic rock. A short, easily accessible trail leads to a viewing platform, offering a panoramic view of the falls as they thunder into the deep canyon below
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
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Clearwater, BC
Clearwater is a district municipality in the North Thompson River valley in British Columbia, Canada. It's workforce is predominantly employed directly or indirectly by the forest industry. Tourism and related outdoors and sports services are also major industries, with Wells Gray Provincial Park just to the north.
Day 3:
Clearwater - Mount Robson Welcome Centre - Maligne Lake - Medicine Lake - Jasper Town (498 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Meal Plan (Group Meal Option Available)|Dinner: Excluded
Travel along the scenic routes of Jasper National Park, surrounded by towering peaks, pristine lakes, and dramatic canyons. Experience the natural wonders of the Canadian Rockies, from iconic glaciers and waterfalls to charming mountain towns.
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Clearwater, BC
Clearwater is a district municipality in the North Thompson River valley in British Columbia, Canada. It's workforce is predominantly employed directly or indirectly by the forest industry. Tourism and related outdoors and sports services are also major industries, with Wells Gray Provincial Park just to the north.
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Mount Robson Provincial Park, AB
Mount Robson Provincial Park in the Canadian stretch of the Rocky Mountains has been open to the public for one hundred years. It is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site and features impressive glaciers.
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Jasper, AB
This town in the wilderness of Alberta, Canada serves as the gateway to the national park of the same name, where visitors can see the Athabasca Glacier. There are many lakes in the area.
Medicine Lake
Maligne Canyon
Maligne Canyon is the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park. You will not regret exploring this remarkable natural landmark by crossing six bridges built across several different points of the canyon. Every bridge gives you an all-new perspective of the canyon and are all photo taking opportunities you do not want to miss.
Maligne Lake Cruise
Discover the world famous Spirit Island only accessible by boat, on a cruise that has been running for over 60 years in Jasper. This hour and a half cruise along maligne lake will surely be the highlight of your day.
Within the Admission Package - (Optional)
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
Day 4:
Jasper National Park - Jasper- Columbia Icefield - Banff National Park (212 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Meal Plan (Group Meal Option Available)|Dinner: Excluded
Today we will pass Icefield Parkway, visit attractions Bow Lake, Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Snowcoach, and Athabasca Falls. Stay overnight in Banff Town.
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Jasper, AB
This town in the wilderness of Alberta, Canada serves as the gateway to the national park of the same name, where visitors can see the Athabasca Glacier. There are many lakes in the area.
Athabasca Falls
[Athabasca Falls] in Jasper National Park is not the highest or widest waterfall in the Canadian Rockies but it is the most powerful.
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Columbia Icefield, AB
The Columbia Icefield in the northern part of Banff National Park covers an area of about 200 square miles in the Canadian Rockies. The Icefield feeds eight major glaciers in the area, including Athabasca Glacier and Dome Glacier.
*Early Spring - Replaced by Lake Minnewanka
Columbia Icefield Skywalk
Visitors to the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre in Jasper National Park are treated to something new for the Glacier Skywalk. Modeled after the Grand Canyon Skywalk, this horseshoe-shaped bridge lets guests walk out over the cliffside glacier.
Within the Admission Package - (Optional)
Ice Explorer
Experience the thrill of traversing the ancient Athabasca Glacier in a massive Ice Explorer. This specially designed all-terrain vehicle takes you onto a 10,000-year-old sheet of ice, where you can walk, feel, and even drink from the glacier.
Within the Admission Package - (Optional)
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Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Minnewanka Lake
A stunning glacial lake surrounded by the rugged beauty of Banff National Park, Lake Minnewanka is a must-see for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Its crystal-clear waters stretch for 21 kilometers, making it the largest lake in the park.
Visit only in Early Spring, will be replaced by Columbia Icefield in other times
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Icefield Parkway
Peyto Lake
Peyto Lake in Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park is known for its stunning aqua-blue coloration. It can be best seen from a viewing point just off the Icefield Parkway; this is considered one of the best views in Canada.
Bow Lake
A small lake in western Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Bow River, in the Canadian Rockies, at an altitude of 1920 m. It is one of the lakes that line the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park and Jasper National Park.
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 Heritage Site. Atop the mountain there are many viewing areas, a long boardwalk, and two small museums.
Within the Admission Package - (Optional)
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Day 5:
Moraine Lake - Lake Louise - Rogers Pass - Dutchman Farm Ice Cream - Vernon/ Kelowna (503 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Meal Plan (Optional Group Meal Available - Deluxe Lunch at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise)|Dinner: Excluded
The journey continues through the heart of the Canadian Rockies with visits to the legendary Lake Louise and Summer-exclusive Moraine Lake. This spectacular day features some of the most photographed landscapes in Canada, from the turquoise waters of Lake Louise set against Victoria Glacier to the emerald-hued Moraine Lake nestled in the Valley of the Ten Peaks.
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Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
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.
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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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.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
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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.
Dutchman Farm Ice Cream
Take a delightful break at Dutchman Farm, where you can sample fresh, creamy ice cream made with local ingredients—a sweet taste of the Okanagan countryside.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
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Vernon, BC
Vernon is a city in the Okanagan region of the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada. It is 440 km (270 mi) northeast of Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Kelowna, BC
One of the most liveable cities in Canada. Kelowna is the largest city in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. Bordering Okanagan Lake, Kelowna is well known for its hot summers and temperate winters.
Day 6:
Vernon/ Kelowna - Okanagan Lake - VQA Winery - Merritt Town - Vancouver (503 km)
In the morning, we depart from the Kelowna/Vernon area, journeying through the picturesque Okanagan Valley—a landscape famed for its warm climate and vineyards. This scenic route offers a final taste of the region's unique charm before we complete the trip.
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Vernon, BC
Vernon is a city in the Okanagan region of the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada. It is 440 km (270 mi) northeast of Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Kelowna, BC
One of the most liveable cities in Canada. Kelowna is the largest city in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. Bordering Okanagan Lake, Kelowna is well known for its hot summers and temperate winters.
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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.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
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Kamloops, BC
Kamloops is a city for every season. A place where you can skip the crowds, stretch your legs and just escape to the unexpected. Known as the birthplace of freeride mountain biking, Kamloops attracts mountain bikers from around the world looking to ride the rugged landscapes and the desert like climate.
VQA Winery
The Vintners Quality Alliance is an association in British Columbia and Ontario that seeks to guarantee the quality of Canadian wines. Canadian wineries are notable for their ice wines, in which grapes are frozen before being fermented and processed.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
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Merritt, BC
Merritt is a city in the Nicola Valley of the south-central Interior of British Columbia, Canada. It is 270 km northeast of Vancouver. Merritt is known as the "Country Music Capital of Canada" for its wealth of country music attractions, activities, and events.
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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!