Wonders of the Canadian Rockies Your itinerary Start Location Visited Location Plane End Location Cruise Train Over night Ferry Day 1 Maligne Lake? Then a boat cruise around the largest glacially fed lake in the Arrive Calgary Canadian Rockies has your name all over it. Welcome to big hearted, fun loving Calgary! A beautiful city packed with trendy Day 6 restaurants, a lively nightlife scene and all the honky tonk fun you could ever want, Jasper – Sun Peaks Calgary is best known for hosting the annual Calgary Stampede, which happens Heading out of Jasper today you’ll continue your journey through Jasper National every July. After settling in to your hotel you’ll meet up with your Travel Director this Park, passing towering pine forests, surging rivers, vast waterfalls and alpine afternoon, then head out to discover the city for yourself. Need a good coffee to meadows on the way. The crowning glory of your journey will undoubtedly be wake yourself up after a long flight? Then the neighbourhoods of Inglewood and catching your first glimpse of Mount Robson, the most prominent mountain in the Kensington should be high on your agenda. North American Rockies and the highest point in the Canadian range. You’ll then finish your journey in Sun Peaks. Hotel - Ramada Plaza Downtown Day 2 Hotel - Sun Peaks Lodge Calgary – Banff (2 Nights) Day 7 After one final orientation tour of Calgary, you’ll be hitting the road this morning in the Sun Peaks – Victoria (2 Nights) direction of Banff. The journey is part of the adventure so enjoy watching the Today you will drive to the coast where you will board a ferry bound for Vancouver changing landscape from the comfort of your seat as the craggy, snow­capped Island. After docking at Swartz Bay and making the short drive into Victoria, you’ll peaks of the Rockies come into view. Banff is famed for its world class national no doubt be struck by the English influence of the city. An introductory sightseeing parks, glassy emerald green lakes and dramatic vistas, a taste of which you’ll be tour will take you along the waterfront district and into the downtown area, passing getting on a sightseeing tour that will take you along Tunnel Mountain Drive, spotting the Parliament Buildings, Government Street and through Beacon Hill Park so you sights such as Cascade Mountain, Mt. Rundle, Bow Falls, and the surreal, nature can really get your bearings. Keen to explore even further? Victoria has more cycle beaten hoodoos rock formations, which have formed their bizarre twisted shapes routes than any other Canadian city, so the best way to get around is undoubtedly over years of erosion from water and wind. on two wheels. Hotel - Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa Hotel - Red Lion Inn and Suites Day 3 Day 8 Banff Free Time Victoria Free Time Waking up today we hope you're full of energy, as the vast natural playground Breakfast this morning is a real treat: you'll head to the world famous Butchart outside of your front door isn't going to explore itself. Venture into the stunning Gardens in the Blue Poppy Restaurant where, surrounded by beautiful blossoms wilderness of Banff National Park, or better still you could take advantage of our and blooms, you'll eat a fresh, seasonal breakfast with sunlight pouring in from enticing range of Optionals to truly unlock this region in the vast skylights above. We want to roll out the red carpet for you: You’ll have a real Costsaver style. A variety of helicopter flights to see you soaring over chance to visit the gardens on your own, before the gates are opened to the sights including the Three Sisters Peak, the Sundance Ranges and the Gloria and regular visitors. Feeling full, the rest of the day is yours to explore Victoria whichever Assiniboine Glaciers. Or perhaps you'd prefer to catch the gondola to the very top of way you please. Taste all Victoria has to offer in a guided food and history tour of Sulphur Mountain for a bird's eye view of six mountain ranges within the Rockies, Chinatown or sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains, the Strait of Juan de spotting glorious Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in the distance. Enjoy golf with a Fuca, James and Sydney Islands, and the Saanich Peninsula in the Victoria view at Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, join to the Plain of Six Glaciers hike, or Panorama tour. Optionals copy: CHINATOWN The guided Chinatown visit and head to Via Ferrata (“iron road”) for a heart­pumping blend of hiking and rock unique walking tour of Victoria combines a history lesson with mouth­watering food. climbing. If you’re seeking a more “kick back and relax” activity, join a Bow River Your tour includes seven foodie stops in the bustling Victoria Public Market, iconic gentle float trip or pair with the Sundance Loop Ride through marshes and pools of Chinatown neighborhood, Market Square, Fan Tan Alley, and historic Fisgard Street bubbling thermal water—eyes peeled for wildlife along the way. However you choose as well as a craft beer sampling at a local brewery. VICTORIA EXTENDED to explore today, one thing’s for sure: Banff will be an experience you'll never forget. PANORAMA This extended version of the Victoria Panorama tour departs with views of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca before looping wider Day 4 for a more scenic low­level tour of the Victoria waterfront and a bird’s eye view of Banff – Icefields Parkway – Jasper (2 Nights) James and Sydney Islands, known for their white sand beaches and warm lagoons. From there, this spectacular tour circles around the north tip of the Saanich The magnificent Icefields Parkway awaits you today, a striking 232km stretch of Peninsula with a climb over the world famous Butchart Gardens before descending road that cuts straight through the backbone of the Rockies, serving up ancient back into Victoria’s bustling Inner Harbour. Includes in­flight commentary glaciers, mountain lakes and broad sweeping valleys en route. Make your way up system, flyGuide. to stop at the 'Jewel of the Rockies', the vibrant turquoise Lake Louise, before heading on to explore the Columbia Icefield which covers an area of over 200 square Included Meals - Iconic Breakfast miles and is as deep as 1000 feet in parts. Here, you'll ride the giant Ice Explorer Day 9 across the Athabasca Glacier before trekking across the massive marvel of nature and filling your water bottle with fresh glacial water. After this unforgettable Victoria – Vancouver experience, head to unpretentious, heart­warming Jasper, which sits at the heart of The outdoorsy, trendy city of Vancouver awaits today, which you'll reach by ferry. one off the most beautiful, protected wildernesses in the world for a relaxing evening Regarded as one of the world's most naturally beautiful cities, Vancouver is framed on your own or a three­course dinner followed by a 2­hour twilight wildlife tour & by dramatic vistas on all sides, and is the kind of place where, given its proximity to interpretive “Horns and Antlers” talk at Beckers Chalets set along the beautiful nature, you can ski in the morning and swim in the ocean in the afternoon! You'll Athabasca River. Optionals copy: You’re in for a relaxing evening combining food, kick off your stay here with a sightseeing tour of historic Gastown, vibrant Chinatown nature, and fun. Settle in at Beckers where you’ll enjoy a satisfying meal and and the green jewel in the city's crown, the much­loved Stanley Park. With the rest views of Mount Kerkeslin and the banks of the Athabasca River. After dinner head of the day to explore Vancouver your way, you could choose our Capilano into the great outdoors with your guide for a sunset wildlife stroll to learn Suspension Bridge Optional, which at 70 meters above the Capilano River will really about the diverse wildlife of the area. Our tip: Don’t forget your camera. You never test your head for heights, or pop on your trainers and take to the streets and know what you might spot! explore Vancouver's diverse culinary scene which boasts some of the best Asian cuisine in North America. This evening, why not join an optional Farewell Dinner in Lobstick Lodge Hotel - the Gasworks neighborhood’s Steamworks brewery—their unique pours are the Day 5 perfect way to celebrate your adventure. Jasper National Park Free Time Hotel - Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport Today promises to be action packed! Stepping outside and smelling the fresh Day 10 mountain air, let the prospect of a day exploring stunning Jasper bring a smile to your face. As the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies your options are Depart Vancouver limitless, and as always we’ve also got a range of exciting Optional Experiences on After one final wander round lovely Vancouver, your trip will come to an end today. hand to help personalise your experience. Perhaps you’ll choose a gentle float trip No doubt leaving with happy memories of warm Canadian hospitality, glorious glacier down the Athabasca River^, which provides ample wildlife spotting opportunities, or fed lakes and a new­found love for poutine, you'll make your way to the airport and maybe a guided walk on the “Path of the Glaciers” as you make your way to the bid a fond Canadian farewell. emerald green “Lake of Forgiveness”. Have your heart set on exploring beautiful HERE'S A SAMPLE OF YOUR CHOICE OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 Jasper Food Tour This Jasper Downtown Foodie Tour is led by a Local Expert who lives in *Via Ferrata Ridgewalker Jasper year­round.