Day 01: ARRIVAL IN VANCOUVER

• Arrive in Vancouver, a vibrant coastal city surrounded by mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Make your own way to your hotel and prepare for your Canadian Rockies adventure.

• If arriving early, explore the waterfront at Coal Harbour, where marinas, coastal scenery and views across Burrard Inlet create a memorable introduction to the city.

• Visit the Welcome Desk from 15:00 and meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers as you prepare for the journey across Western Canada.

Day 02: VANCOUVER, VICTORIA

• Begin your day with a guided sightseeing tour of Vancouver, exploring Gastown, the city's historic district known for its Victorian architecture, cobblestone streets and famous Steam Clock.

• Continue to Stanley Park, a magnificent urban park covering approximately 400 hectares, where towering trees and lush West Coast rainforest create a peaceful natural setting.

• Depart Vancouver aboard a ferry across the Strait of Georgia, travelling towards Vancouver Island while admiring the coastal landscapes and surrounding islands.

• Arrive in Victoria, British Columbia's charming provincial capital, known for its historic architecture, waterfront setting and British-influenced heritage.

Day 03: VICTORIA, BUTCHART GARDENS, VICTORIA

• Begin your day with breakfast at the renowned Butchart Gardens, where beautifully maintained floral displays and landscaped pathways create one of Victoria's most celebrated attractions.

• Explore the magnificent Sunken Garden, developed within a former limestone quarry, and admire its colourful flowerbeds, greenery and carefully designed surroundings.

• Return to Victoria for a guided orientation with your Travel Director, exploring the city's historic landmarks and visiting Canada's oldest Chinatown.

• Admire the grand Fairmont Empress and the impressive British Columbia Parliament Buildings, recognised for their elegant stone façades and distinctive copper domes.

• Enjoy free time to explore Government Street, Victoria's Inner Harbour or Market Square, with the option of visiting the Royal BC Museum independently.

• Alternatively, join an optional Victoria Whale Watching Excursion, offering opportunities to encounter whales, seals, porpoises and other marine wildlife.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 04: VICTORIA, SUN PEAKS

• Depart Victoria and board the ferry back to mainland British Columbia, enjoying the coastal surroundings as you continue your journey towards Canada's mountainous interior.

• Travel inland through British Columbia, passing forested landscapes, expansive valleys and mountain ranges as the scenery gradually changes.

• Arrive in Sun Peaks, a picturesque alpine village surrounded by wooded mountain slopes and known for its charming pedestrian-friendly centre.

• Enjoy time to explore Sun Peaks Village, where colourful buildings, timber balconies and welcoming mountain surroundings create a distinctive alpine atmosphere.

Day 05: SUN PEAKS, MOUNT ROBSON, JASPER

• Depart Sun Peaks and continue deeper into the Canadian Rockies, travelling towards Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

• Stop at the Mount Robson Visitor Centre to admire the towering mountain, rising approximately 3,954 metres above sea level, and learn about its geological importance.

• Continue into Jasper National Park, a UNESCO-listed natural landscape celebrated for its magnificent mountains, glacial valleys, forests and wildlife habitats.

• Arrive in Jasper and enjoy time to settle into this charming mountain town, surrounded by the spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies.

• This evening, you may choose the optional From Jasper with Love! theatre experience, featuring entertaining local stories and insights into Jasper's history and character.

Day 06: JASPER, JASPER NATIONAL PARK, JASPER

• Enjoy a full day at leisure in Jasper National Park, with the freedom to explore independently or select from several optional activities showcasing the region's natural beauty.

• Join an optional Maligne Lake Cruise, travelling across turquoise glacial waters towards the famous Spirit Island, surrounded by impressive mountain scenery.

• Alternatively, experience a guided Jasper Float Trip along the Athabasca River, learning about the region's wildlife, natural environment and historic fur-trading routes.

• Food enthusiasts can choose the optional Jasper Downtown Foodie Tour, visiting four local establishments to sample selected dishes and beverages while learning about the town.

• Another optional experience combines a three-course dinner at Beckers Chalet with a guided wildlife excursion, offering opportunities to observe the region's native animals.

• Nature lovers may prefer an optional Ultimate Guided Nature Walk, exploring Jasper's forests, alpine meadows, streams and mountain landscapes with a licensed local guide.

Day 07: JASPER, ICEFIELDS PARKWAY, COLUMBIA ICEFIELD, LAKE LOUISE, BANFF

• Depart Jasper and travel along the spectacular Icefields Parkway, one of North America's most celebrated scenic highways, surrounded by towering peaks, glaciers and alpine lakes.

• Arrive at the magnificent Columbia Icefield, one of the largest icefields south of the Arctic Circle, and prepare for an unforgettable glacier adventure.

• Board a specially designed Ice Explorer vehicle and travel onto the Athabasca Glacier, accompanied by an experienced driver-guide explaining the glacier's formation and environmental significance.

• Step onto the ancient glacier, admire its extraordinary icy landscape and enjoy the opportunity to experience this remarkable natural wonder up close.

• Continue towards Lake Louise, renowned for its turquoise glacial waters, dramatic mountain backdrop and extraordinary setting within Banff National Park.

• Arrive in the mountain town of Banff, where you'll spend the next two nights surrounded by the spectacular natural landscapes of the Canadian Rockies.

Day 08: BANFF NATIONAL PARK

• Enjoy a full day exploring Banff National Park at your own pace, with optional experiences ranging from scenic mountain excursions to Indigenous cultural encounters.

• Choose an optional Moraine Lake Sunrise with Breakfast excursion, visiting the celebrated alpine lake with a Local Specialist before continuing towards Lake Louise.

• Participate in an optional Indigenous Plant Medicine Walk near Cascade Ponds, learning about traditional plant medicines, ancestral knowledge and the relationship between Indigenous communities and nature.

• For an extraordinary perspective of the Rockies, choose an optional helicopter excursion over Mount Assiniboine or the spectacular Three Sisters Peaks, with views of surrounding mountain valleys and glaciers.

• Alternatively, enjoy the optional Banff Gondola and Dining Experience, ascending Sulphur Mountain for panoramic views of six mountain ranges followed by dinner at a mountaintop restaurant.

• Spend your remaining time enjoying Banff's mountain-town atmosphere and reflecting on the magnificent landscapes encountered throughout your Canadian journey.

Day 09: BANFF, CALGARY DEPARTURE

• Bid farewell to Banff and begin your journey east towards Calgary, leaving behind the magnificent Rocky Mountains as the surrounding landscape transitions into Alberta's open plains.

• Continue to Calgary International Airport, where your included departure transfer is scheduled to arrive at approximately 11:30.

• Conclude your Canadian Rockies adventure with unforgettable memories of Vancouver, Victoria, Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff.