Reflections of the Rockies

Soak up the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy visits to must-see alpine villages including Whistler, Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff, and savour the views on a two-day rail adventure aboard the Rocky Mountaineer.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Victoria

Your journey begins today upon your arrival in Victoria. Be met at the airport and then transferred to your hotel. After you check in and relax, you will meet your fellow guests and Tour Director at a Welcome Reception later today.

Day 2: Victoria

This morning, enjoy a short orientation tour of Victoria before visiting The Butchart Gardens. Among the most famous gardens in the world, The Butchart Gardens are more than a hundred years old and have a distinctive style all of their own. Spend time wandering through the lovely Sunken Garden and relax in the beautiful settings of the Japanese Garden and the Italian Garden. Explore the plants and floral displays on show.

Day 3: Victoria, Whistler

Drive to the town of Chemainus before boarding a ferry across the Georgia Strait to Horseshoe Bay. Admire expansive views of the Coastal Mountains as you journey along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway, with a stop at Shannon Falls en route to Whistler.

Day 4: Whistler

Today is yours at leisure to explore.

Day 5: Whistler, Sun Peaks

After breakfast, travel through the rugged Cariboo region to Sun Peaks.

Day 6: Sun Peaks, Blue River, Jasper

The day ahead promises alpine scenery and adventure in the great outdoors. Follow the famous Yellowhead Highway on your way to fairytale Jasper National Park. En route, you’ll pass the majestic Mt Robson, which is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, before continuing to the mountain resort town of Jasper.

Day 7: Jasper

After breakfast today, you have the whole day to relax or explore Jasper National Park. This evening, enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers.

Day 8: Jasper, Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier, Lake Louise

Travel along the Icefields Parkway, considered the world’s most scenic highway, and stop at the Columbia Icefield for an exhilarating Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier. After, continue to Lake Louise, the ‘Jewel of the Rockies’.

Day 9: Lake Louise, Banff

This morning, travel to the stunning mountain-scapes of glacier-fed Moraine Lake (weather permitting) on your way to Banff. This afternoon, arrive in Banff with time to explore this charming alpine town on a sightseeing tour.

Day 10: Banff

Enjoy today at leisure to discover more of this beautiful alpine resort at your own pace. If you’re after adventure, then why not choose from a range of select experiences available to you.

Day 11: Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops

This morning, board the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer train and settle into your carriage with large panoramic windows for expansive views of the fabled Rocky Mountains. Your journey takes you through the Spiral Tunnels, a historic engineering feat which snakes its way through the region. Then continue on through impressive Kicking Horse Canyon before arriving in the city of Kamloops late in the afternoon. There is time to settle into your comfortable hotel, explore, relax and dine this evening.

Day 12: Rocky Mountaineer, Vancouver

Re-join the Rocky Mountaineer and continue your rail adventure west towards the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, enjoy incredible front-row views of the region’s natural beauty, taking in some of its many highlights, which include Fraser Canyon, the Coast Mountains and Fraser Valley. Late this afternoon, arrive in Vancouver where you will spend the next two nights. Settle into your centrally located hotel and enjoy free time to explore. Tonight, you might like to try a local restaurant for dinner.

Day 13: Vancouver

Later today, fall in love with the beautiful city of Vancouver and get to know some of its most vibrant areas and best-loved attractions, such as Gastown and Granville Island, on a sightseeing tour. Tonight, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner with your fellow guests.

Day 14: Depart Vancouver

After breakfast, your tour comes to an end.