Panoramic Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer Silverleaf
Panoramic Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer Silverleaf
Panoramic Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer Silverleaf
12 Days Starting and ending in Vancouver, Canada
Visiting: Vancouver, Whistler, Victoria, Kamloops, Jasper National Park, Banff
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Tour code:
SPCSM20
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking Canadian Rockies with the Panoramic Canadian Rockies tour, featuring the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer Silverleaf train. Begin your adventure in vibrant Vancouver, exploring iconic sites like Gastown, Stanley Park, and Chinatown. Travel along the stunning Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Victoria with visits to Butchart Gardens and the seaside community of Chemainus. Experience the thrill of riding an Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier and marvel at the majestic Victoria Glacier. Enjoy a guided tour and tasting at Larch Hills Winery, and take in the awe-inspiring landscapes of Yoho, Glacier, and Mount Revelstoke National Parks. With luxury coach travel, cherry-picked accommodations, and a variety of optional experiences, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation amidst Canada's most spectacular scenery.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Accent Inns Vancouver Airport
Accommodation Name: Accent Inns Vancouver Airport
Welcome to outdoorsy, nature-loving Vancouver! Also known as one of the world’s most culturally rich cities, Vancouver is the kind of place where you can ski in the morning, swim in the ocean by early afternoon and indulge in the city’s diverse culinary scene in the evening. After settling in to your hotel, you’ll meet your Travel Director this afternoon.
Day 2: Vancouver – Whistler
Location: Whistler
Accommodation: The Crystal Lodge
Accommodation Name: The Crystal Lodge
This morning’s sightseeing tour of Vancouver puts you right in the heart of city's oldest neighbourhood, Gastown, which was designated a National Historic Site in 2009. You'll also visit buzzy Chinatown and admire the famous collection of totem poles at Stanley Park before travelling along the awe-inspiring Sea-to-Sky Highway. This scenic drive showcases jagged mountain peaks and cascading waterfalls to your right and the dreamy ocean vistas of Howe Sound to your left. Stop at Shannon Falls Provincial Park, which boasts the third highest waterfall in British Columbia. Still in awe of the scenery on today's drive, finish in the alpine village of Whistler, nestled in the shadows of the Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.
Day 3: Whistler Free Time
Location: Whistler
Accommodation: The Crystal Lodge
Accommodation Name: The Crystal Lodge
Enjoy your day in Whistler as you explore this stunning adventure playground. Go hiking or biking on one of the many trails or the labyrinth of lanes that make up Whistler Village. Or make the day your own with action-packed Optional Experiences, each one more exhilarating than the next! You could go bear viewing with a local wildlife photographer, whitewater rafting, zip lining at 100 km per hour amidst the stunning mountain wilderness, and many more options. When we said exhilarating, we weren't joking!
Day 4: Whistler – Victoria
Location: Victoria
Accommodation: Days Inn Uptown
Accommodation Name: Days Inn Uptown
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fuel up for another big day with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and breakfast at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre where you’ll get to know more about First Nations culture through food and music. You’ll be treated to authentic tastes including blueberry, cheese and onion Bannock (a kind of quick skillet bread) and a performance by locals dressed in traditional regalia singing, dancing and sharing stories from Squamish and Lil’wat Nations. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Vancouver Island leaving Whistler behind as you visit Chemainus, a seaside community and former industrial town known for its series of giant outdoor murals. Your next stop is the capital of British Columbia, Victoria, where you’ll no doubt be struck by its distinctly English influence. An orientation tour of the city will take you along the waterfront district and into the bustling downtown area, passing the Parliament Buildings, Government Street and through Beacon Hill Park so you can really get your bearings.
Day 5: Victoria Sightseeing And Free Time
Location: Victoria
Accommodation: Days Inn Uptown
Accommodation Name: Days Inn Uptown
Spend the morning amid the blossoms of world famous Butchart Gardens. This expansive estate is over a century old and offers sunken, rose, Japanese, Italian and Mediterranean gardens. Stroll through and find plenty of photo opportunities amidst moments of beauty. The rest of the day is yours to explore Victoria as you like. Learn about the surrounding waters on a whale watching cruise and keep a lookout for orcas, bald eagles, porpoises and seals.
Day 6: Victoria – Kamloops
Location: Kamloops
Accommodation: Doubletree by Hilton Kamloops
Accommodation Name: Doubletree by Hilton Kamloops
Wave goodbye to Vancouver Island as you take the ferry back to the mainland and embark on a scenic drive to Kamloops, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.
Day 7: Kamloops – Jasper
Location: Jasper National Park
Accommodation: Lobstick Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lobstick Lodge
Fall in love with the gorgeous prairie provinces of Canada as you drive through the white fenced ranch lands that surround the Yellowhead Highway. Keeping an eye on the snow-capped peaks of the Columbia Mountains in the distance, catch a first glimpse of Mount Robson, the most prominent mountain in the North American Rockies and the highest point in the Canadian range. Continue to unpretentious, heart-warming Jasper, which sits in the heart of Jasper National Park, another UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 8: Jasper National Park
Location: Jasper National Park
Accommodation: Lobstick Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lobstick Lodge
Stepping outside and smelling the fresh mountain air, let the prospect of a day exploration bring a smile to your face. Your activity options are abundant in the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Perhaps choose to explore the beautiful Maligne Lake? A boat cruise (seasonal) around the largest glacially fed lake in the Canadian Rockies is right for you. Next up in Jasper, foodies will want to join a Local Expert on a Jasper Food Tour downtown or take an E-bike Food Tour. If you’re looking to get active, choose to experience the majestic scenery of Jasper National Park on foot during a guided nature hike or take to the water on a Jasper Raft Tour.
Day 9: Jasper National Park - Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise - Canmore
Location: Jasper National Park
Accommodation: Canmore Inn and Suites
Accommodation Name: Canmore Inn and Suites
First, you will be heading on to explore the magnificent Columbia Icefield. The Icefields Parkway features an abundance of jaw-dropping vistas at every turn. Here, you’ll ride the giant Ice Explorer across the Athabasca Glacier for a closer look at this ancient marvel of nature. Back on the Icefields Parkway, exit Jasper National Park and enter Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Prepare to be dazzled as we saved the best for last – Lake Louise, one of the most beautiful lakes and settings in North America, before heading to Canmore for the night.
Day 10: Banff Sightseeing And Free Time
Location: Banff
Accommodation: Canmore Inn and Suites
Accommodation Name: Canmore Inn and Suites
Make sure your camera’s in-hand today for optional helicopter flights (weather dependent) that will have you soaring over iconic sites including the Three Sisters Peak, the Sundance Ranges and the Gloria and Assiniboine Glaciers (weather dependent). Next up in Banff - famed for its world-class national parks, lakes and vistas - get a taste on a sightseeing tour along Tunnel Mountain Drive. Take in sights such as Cascade Mountain, Mt. Rundle, Bow Falls, and the surreal, hoodoos rock formations, which have gained their twisted shapes over years of erosion from water and wind. Venture into the stunning wilderness of Banff National Park to take advantage of a range of Choice Experiences to capture the best of the region - learn about local flora on a Plant Medicine Walk with a First Nations Local Guide, consider an E-bike food tour or rafting in Canmore. As an evening option, book a Banff Gondola ride including dinner with a view.
Day 11: Banff – Kamloops
Location: Banff
Accommodation Name: Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
All aboard for a sensational two-day journey on the luxury Rocky Mountaineer with a night in Kamloops. Enjoy the good life without worrying about a thing as you journey through Canada's spectacular Rocky Mountains, including Mount Robson, Canada's highest peak.
Day 12: Kamloops – Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Discover the elegance of yesteryear, continuing your journey through the clouds by rail. Travel through the Coast Mountains and the remote landscapes of Canada's west until your arrival into Vancouver train station via Rocky Mountaineer.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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Audio Headsets provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
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City orientation tours
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Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
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On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
What's Not Included
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Optional Experiences
Optional experiences such as bear viewing, whitewater rafting, zip lining, and whale watching are not included and can be purchased separately.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.
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Flights
International and domestic flights to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for the Travel Director, driver, and local guides are not included.
Dining Summary
3 Breakfast (B)2 Lunch (L)
Essentials
Explore Gastown, Stanley Park and ChinatownTravel along the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Enjoy an Iconic Breakfast at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre.Your journey includes a drive along the Sea to Sky HighwayVisit the seaside community of Chemainus and explore their outdoor murals and sculpturesEmbark on an introductory sightseeing tour of the city and visit Butchart GardensFerry across to Victoria from the coast of British Columbia and from Victoria to VancouverTravel along the scenic Duffey Lake Road en-route to Sun PeaksVisit an UNESCO World Heritage Site known as one of the most remarkable areas in the worldVisit one of the most beautiful protected wilderness areas in the worldTake a ride in a massive Ice Explorer to Athabasca GlacierA stunning drive with jaw-dropping vistasAdmire the majestic mountains and Victoria GlacierView stunning hoodoos and waterfalls at this UNESCO World Heritage SiteEnjoy a guided tour and tasting at Larch Hills WineryFollow along a portion of the once trecherous Cariboo Wagon Road and Gold Rush TrailEnjoy a scenic drive through Yoho, Glacier & Mount Revelstoke National Parks
Accommodation
Stay in cherry-picked hotels, including Accent Inns Vancouver Airport, The Crystal Lodge in Whistler, Days Inn Uptown in Victoria, Doubletree by Hilton Kamloops, Lobstick Lodge in Jasper, and Canmore Inn and Suites, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour includes travel in a luxury, fully air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi, and a two-day journey on the Rocky Mountaineer train through the stunning Canadian Rockies.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, there are several optional experiences available such as bear viewing, whitewater rafting, zip lining, and whale watching, which can be purchased separately.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
The tour includes stays at cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted. On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.
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What is the starting and ending location of the tour?
The tour starts and ends in Vancouver, Canada.
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What kind of meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 3 breakfasts and 2 lunches.
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Will there be a guide during the tour?
Yes, an expert Travel Director and a professional driver will accompany you throughout the tour.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty and joy of taking a guided vacation with Costsaver is that you get to meet, travel and make friends with people from all over the world.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Costsaver is part of The Travel Corporation, which has been in business for over 100 years.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Costsaver is proud to be a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation started in 2008. To date the charity has donated over US$2 million to assist underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism initiatives around the globe.
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