Iconic Rockies and Western Canada with Rocky Mountaineer Goldleaf
Tour Type: Discovery
Brochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2023
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.
Choice Highlights
Brochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2023
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.
Choice Highlights
- Explore Vancouver, Victoria, Columbia Icefield Adventure, Icefields Parkway
- Visit Kamloops, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Audain Art Museum or the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse, Sea-to-Sky Gondola, Maligne Canyon, Mount Robson Visitor Center, Golden Skybridge
- View Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Athabasca Falls, Murals of Chemainus, Secton Lake, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, Mount Robson, Stanley Park Totem Poles
- Scenic Drive along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Icefields Parkway
- Scenic Cruise across Maligne Lake to iconic Spirit Island
- See Glacier National Park of Canada, Yoho National Park
- Jasper: Learn about the local flora through the lens of the Indigenous Peoples and how to make curated drink bitters utilizing the foraged ingredients as you enjoy storytelling and drumming during dinner.
- Vancouver: Taste local cider at a familly-owned ciderhouse, before continuing to Victoria.
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- All transport and transfers shown
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
Call (518) 346-3525 for more information or to book today! Mention code 17354890
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 6/30/2023
- Duration
- 12 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Vancouver | 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' most livable cities. Then, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception. Pinnacle Harbourfront |
| Day 2 | Sample Cider On Vancouver Island | Sample Cider On Vancouver Island Dive Into Culture: 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. Hotel Grand Pacific |
| Day 3 | Victoria | 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. Hotel Grand Pacific |
| Day 4 | Chemainus, Squamish, and Whistler | 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. Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa |
| Day 5 | Whistler | Explore Whistler Your Way Make Travel Matter: 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. Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa |
| Day 6 | Sun Peaks | Travel To Sun Peaks: We continue towards Sun Peaks where we'll enjoy an evening at leisure and explore this beautiful city. Sun Peaks Lodge |
| Day 7 | The Rocky Mountain National Parks | 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. Banff Park Lodge |
| Day 8 | Wander Beautiful Banff | 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. Banff Park Lodge |
| Day 9 | Cross The Athabasca Glacier | Cross The Athabasca Glacier: Enjoy a lakeside talk at Lake Louise, then board an Ice Explorer and drive over the Athabasca Glacier. Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre |
| Day 10 | Jasper | Walk Through The Wilderness In Jasper Connect with Locals: Embark on an invigorating guided walk to Maligne Canyon. Board a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake (seasonal) stopping at Spirit Island. Travel on to Jasper and this evening join Matricia Bauer for a one of a kind Be My Guest experience, on traditional First Nations land. Learn how to make curated drink bitters from foraged ingredients, enjoy a designer cocktail and listen to stories and drumming over dinner. Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre |
| Day 11 | All Aboard The Rocky Mountaineer | All Aboard The Rocky Mountaineer: Embark on a two-day journey on the luxury Rocky Mountaineer with a night in Kamloops. Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer |
| Day 12 | Vancouver | Take A Rustic Railway To Vancouver: Discover the elegance of yesteryear, continuing your journey through the clouds by rail until you reach Vancouver. Pinnacle Harbourfront |
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- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
