Trafalgar Spectacular Canadian Rockies

• Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing

• 13 Meals

• Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

• Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted

• Hand-picked Insider Experiences

• Optional Experiences and free time

• All porterage and local charges included

• Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

• An expert Travel Director and separate Driver

• All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

• Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday

• VIP entry to many sights

CONNECT WITH LOCALS
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a family-owned farm on Vancouver Island. (Day 2)

LOCAL SPECIALISTS
Meet a First Nations member in Kamloops and a retired Mountie in Banff. (Days 4, 8)

SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS

• City tour of Vancouver, Victoria, Banff
• Scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway
• View Lake Louise, Stanley Park, Athabasca Glacier, Mount Robson, Jasper, Banff National Park
• Visit scenic Butchart Gardens

Day 1 – ARRIVE VANCOUVER

Spend the day discovering the city’s scenic surrounds, then join your Travel Director and fellow travel companions for a Welcome Reception this evening.

Day 2 – VANCOUVER – STRAIT OF GEORGIA – VICTORIA 

Embark on a morning sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s historic neighbourhoods—Chinatown and Gastown—before viewing the First Nations totem poles in Stanley Park. Continue by ferry to Vancouver Island and Connect with Locals during a Be My Guest lunch stop at a family-owned working farm.

Day 3 – VICTORIA SIGHTSEEING

Embrace the Garden City status of Victoria as you greet the day with breakfast at Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre showcase of gorgeous floral gardens that have colourfully transformed a once unused quarry.

Day 4 – VICTORIA – KAMLOOPS

The soul-stirring sounds of the Shuswap melodies welcome us, as you gain insights into First Nation traditions and culture. Indulge in dinner followed by s’mores roasted on an open fire with a Local Specialist.

Day 5 – KAMLOOPS – MOUNT ROBSON – JASPER NATIONAL PARK 

Visit the British Columbia Wildlife Park, where you get a chance to view wildlife. Then, journey into majestic Rocky Mountain territory today, stopping for a jaw-dropping view of UNESCO-listed Mount Robson, the giant among giants and highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.

Day 6 – JASPER NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING

Join an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon and learn about the underground river system that flows out to Medicine Lake. Surrounded by a ring of mountains, cruise the aqua waters of Maligne Lake to Spirit Island (seasonal), the heart and soul of Jasper National Park. 

Day 7 – JASPER – ATHABASCA GLACIER – LAKE LOUISE – BANFF NATIONAL PARK 

The icy fingers of the Columbia Icefield beckon and we journey along the Icefields Parkway to Athabasca Glacier. Cross its icy terrain on board a specially designed Ice Explorer, then travel to Banff National Park in the heart of the Rockies, Admire the reflection of the Victoria Glacier in the calm, clear waters of Lake Louise.

Day 8 – BANFF SIGHTSEEING

Join a Local Specialist and learn about his experiences as a retired Mountie and the history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Spend the afternoon exploring the rugged beauty of Banff, from its postcard viewpoint of Surprise Corner to Bow Falls. 

Day 9 – BANFF – DEPART CALGARY

Descend from the glorious Canadian Rockies and transfer to Calgary International Airport or to the Westin Calgary if you are extending your stay.

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