Day 1
Fly to Calgary
Arrive in Calgary and board your transfer to the charming mountain town of Banff
Two nights: Elk + Avenue or Banff Ptarmigan Inn; Upgrade to Brewster’s Mountain Lodge, Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa or Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel for a supplement
Day 2
Banff
A full day to enjoy the delights of Banff and the surrounding area. We can book you onto several excursions including a wildlife tour, a guided hike or a trip up Banff Gondola. Please check out the “What’s Included” section for details.
Day 3
Banff – Columbia Icefield - Jasper
Depart on your full-day sightseeing transfer to Jasper including a stop at the incredible Columbia Icefield along the famous Icefields Parkway. A specially designed Ice Explorer will transport you onto the ancient Athabasca Glacier and then you will walk on the Glacier SkyWalk – a glass-floored platform extending 30m out over the Sunwapta Canyon. Continue on to arrive in Jasper late in the afternoon (Breakfast and lunch included)
Two nights: Marmot Lodge or Lobstick Lodge; Upgrade to the Crimson or Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge for a supplement
Day 4
Jasper
A full day to create your own adventure in Jasper. We would recommend a cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island or a wildlife tour of the national park, and we can book either of these for you.
Day 5
Rocky Mountaineer
Today, board the Rocky Mountaineer train for a spectacular rail excursion from Jasper to Kamloops. This unique daylight service allows you to view some of the most spectacular sights in Western Canada. The route departs the Rocky Mountains through the Kicking Horse Pass. By late afternoon, you are in the arid ranch land of interior British Columbia, where you disembark for the night. Upon arrival in Kamloops, the evening is at your leisure. (Breakfast and lunch included)
Overnight in Kamloops
Day 6
Rocky Mountaineer
You will set out on the last leg of your spectacular rail experience today. The Rocky Mountaineer takes you through the “cowboy country” ranch lands and along the rushing torrents of the Fraser and Thompson Rivers. You are now truly in pioneer territory and en route you can listen to the history and legends of the West from the Rocky Mountaineer onboard team while enjoying all the comforts of this luxurious train. The last stretch takes you through lush farmlands and past historic towns to Vancouver. (Breakfast and lunch included)
Two nights Vancouver: Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown or Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel; Upgrade to Georgian Court Hotel or Fairmont Hotel Vancouver for a supplement
Day 7
Vancouver
Today you board a trolley-bus for guided city tour. Sightsee at your own pace as you hop-on and hop-off at many of Vancouver’s attractions, parks, galleries and restaurants. Highlights include: Gastown, Robson Street, English Bay, Granville Island, Stanley Park, free False Creek ferry ride and free Granville Island walking tour.
Day 8
Flight to Whitehorse Yukon – Southern Lakes Resort
Independently transfer * to Vancouver International Airport and board your flight to Whitehorse. Arriving in this northern provincial capital, you are transferred by floatplane to Southern Lake Resort. Check into your log built cabin and take some time to meet your hosts for the next few days and discuss what adventures await. In the evening venture out on your first viewing of the spectacular Northern Lights.
Three nights: Southern Lakes Resort
Day 9
Southern Lakes Resort Yukon
Choose to take a guided hike along the local trails to track moose and other inhabitants of the forest and lake lands, or you can venture out on your own with trail map in hand. (Breakfast included)
Day 10
Southern Lakes Resort Yukon
You can participate in one of the many optional activities available at the resort such as canoeing, hiking, fishing (season and weather permitting, some at additional cost). These guided trips reveal the true beauty of the Yukon. Captivating Northern Lights round out your day and
evening. (Breakfast included)
Day 11
Southern Lakes Resort – Whitehorse – Vancouver
Take the coach transfer to Whitehorse airport for your flight to Vancouver. On arrival transfer independently * to your Vancouver hotel and enjoy your final evening in Canada
Overnight Vancouver: Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown or Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel; Upgrade to Georgian Court Hotel or Fairmont Hotel Vancouver for a supplement
Day 12
Fly home
* We can book airport transfer for you at an extra charge