Iconic Rockies and Western Canada with Rocky Mountaineer Silverleaf

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£4,586

per person
 
Duration: 13 Days
Destination: North America
Tour Provider: Trafalgar
Deal Code: DT1726CY

 

 

Description

Explore the traditions of the First Nations, behold the icy fingers of the Columbia Icefield and meet a retired Mountie. Relax onboard the Rocky Mountaineer for two days of all-daylight rail travel through Canada's West and the Canadian Rockies.
Sightseeing Highlights

Scenic Drive along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Icefields Parkway Scenic Cruise across Maligne Lake to iconic Spirit Island Dive Into Culture Taste local cider at a familly-owned ciderhouse, before continuing to Victoria.

Dining Highlights

1 Welcome Reception 11 Breakfasts 3 Lunches 2 Dinners

Itinerary Overview

Day 1 / Voyage To Vancouver

Tackle the 'Great Outdoors' on this effortlessly delivered adventure through Western Canada. Discover why Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world's most livable cities. Then, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.

Day 2 / Sample Cider On Vancouver Island

This morning, delve into the historic neighbourhoods of Chinatown and Gastown before boarding a ferry to Vancouver Island. Dive into Culture and taste local cider at a familly-owned ciderhouse, before continuing to Victoria.

Day 3 / Explore Butchart Gardens In Victoria

Start your day at Butchart Gardens, a must-see oasis, which has been growing in Victoria, BC for over 100 years. Enjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens and learn how the spectacular floral display was once a giant disused quarry. This evening, join an optional whale watching experience or spend the remainder of your stay in Victoria at leisure.

Day 4 / Take In The Sights Of Chemainus, Squamish, and Whistler

See the vivid murals of Chemainus. Board a ferry and then take the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Ascend to Summit Lodge, admiring the views from the Sea-to-Sky Gondola.

Day 5 / Explore Whistler Your Way

Today includes a Your Choice Sightseeing experience. Enjoy an insightful MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and learn about the First Nations at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre or visit the Audain Art Museum, a comprehensive Permanent Collection of the province’s most celebrated artists. Exemplifying the richness of cultural difference in Canada, the collection takes visitors on a transformative visual journey from the late 18th century to present. Later enjoy your time at leisure or join an Optional Experience and travel across BC’s rooftop on the world record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola.

Day 6 / Travel To Sun Peaks

We continue towards Sun Peaks where we’ll enjoy an evening at leisure and explore this beautiful city.

Day 7 / Explore The Rocky Mountain National Parks

Drive through Glacier & Yoho National Park en route to Banff. Sample the best of the UNESCO-listed Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. The excitement of Canada’s highest suspension bridges awaits at the Golden Skybridge! Explore canyon ridge walking trails with sweeping views of the Columbia Valley and the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges. We then overnight in beautiful Banff National Park.

Day 8 / Wander Beautiful Banff

Your morning is at leisure, perhaps do an optional gondola ride or explore on your own terms. Later in the morning, you will have your orientation tour of Banff National Park.

Day 9 / Cross The Athabasca Glacier

Enjoy a lakeside talk at Lake Louise, then board an Ice Explorer and drive over the Athabasca Glacier.

Day 10 / Walk Through The Wilderness In Jasper

Embark on an invigorating guided walk to Maligne Canyon. Board a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake (seasonal) stopping at Spirit Island. Connect With Locals and join Warrior Women for a one of a kind Be My Guest Experience. Here you are invited onto traditional First Nations land that is now part of Jasper National Park where you'll learn about the local flora through the lens of Indigenous Peoples. Finally toast to your travels at a fantastic farewell dinner.

Day 11 / All Aboard The Rocky Mountaineer

Board the Rocky Mountaineer train at the Jasper Station. Today you will travel from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops, located in the heart of the British Columbia Interior. As you journey west and south you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains.

Day 12 / Take A Rustic Railway To Vancouver

Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer to the coastal city of Vancouver from Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia's interior. On today's journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from desert-like environment of the BC interior, the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River.

Day 13 / Farewell From Vancouver

Our dazzling encounter with the Canadian Rockies has come to an end. Transfer to Vancouver International Airport or to Canada Place for those on the optional Alaska cruise.

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