Canada: Rockies & Vancouver Adventure

Overview

Journey through Canada’s stunning Rocky Mountains and experience the vibrant city of Vancouver on this 12-day adventure. From Lake Louise to Jasper National Park, grizzly bear safaris to whale watching, and iconic cities to breathtaking wilderness, this tour is packed with unforgettable sights and experiences.

Highlights

✔ Return flights from Heathrow with Air Canada
✔ 10 nights in high-quality hotels + 1 night in flight
✔ 2 breakfasts included
✔ Expert Travelsphere Tour Manager
✔ All overseas transfers & transportation
✔ Luggage porterage throughout

Day 1: UK → Banff

• Fly to Calgary, Alberta.
• Transfer to Banff, nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
• Check into your hotel for a 3-night stay.

Day 2: Exploring Banff

• Guided tour of Banff, visiting:
  • Bow Valley Hoodoos – stunning natural rock formations.
  • Surprise Corner – a breathtaking viewpoint.
• Optional excursion: Helicopter flight over the Rockies.
• Free time to explore Banff at your own pace.

Day 3: Lake Louise

• Full-day tour to Lake Louise, one of Canada’s most iconic landscapes.
• Admire the jade-green waters, framed by towering mountain peaks.

Day 4: Banff → Jasper (Columbia Icefield Adventure)

• Travel along the Banff-Jasper Highway, reaching 7,000 ft in altitude.
• Stop at the Columbia Icefield – one of the largest in North America.
• Optional excursion: Take an Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier.
• Arrive in Jasper National Park for a 2-night stay.

Day 5: Jasper National Park & Maligne Lake

• Guided tour of Jasper, visiting:
  • Maligne Lake – known for its crystal-clear waters.
  • Maligne Canyon – a dramatic limestone gorge.
• Optional excursions:
  • Athabasca River rafting experience.
  • Evening nature walk, spotting wildlife at dusk.

Day 6: Jasper → Kamloops (Rockies River Safari)

• Cross the Yellowhead Pass and pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies.
• Wildlife safari cruise through Grizzly Bear Valley:
  • Spot grizzly bears, moose, eagles, and ospreys.
• Arrive in Kamloops for an overnight stay.

Day 7: Kamloops → Victoria

• Travel through the stunning Rocky Mountains to the ferry terminal.
• Take a scenic ferry ride to Vancouver Island.
• Arrive in Victoria, the charming capital of British Columbia.
• Guided tour of Victoria on arrival.

Day 8: Victoria (Free Day or Whale Watching)

• Explore Victoria at your leisure, with highlights including:
  • The Empress Hotel, a historic landmark.
  • Inner Harbour, a picturesque waterfront area.
• Optional excursion: Whale-watching tour, spotting orcas, humpback whales, and more.

Day 9: Victoria → Vancouver (Butchart Gardens & City Tour)

• Visit Butchart Gardens, home to a spectacular floral display.
• Ferry ride to the mainland & transfer to Vancouver.
• Guided tour of Vancouver, including:
  • Gastown – the city’s historic district.
  • Stanley Park – home to famous First Nations totem poles.
  • Chinatown – one of the largest in North America.

Day 10: Vancouver (Free Day or North Shore Adventure)

• Explore Vancouver at your own pace, or take an optional tour:
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge – walk across a 450-ft-long bridge suspended over a canyon.
  • Grouse Mountain cable car – enjoy panoramic views over Vancouver.

Day 11: Vancouver → UK

• Enjoy free time in Vancouver before your flight.
• Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.

Day 12: Arrive in the UK

• Land back in the UK, completing your unforgettable Canadian adventure!

What’s Included

✔ Return flights from Heathrow
✔ 10 nights in high-quality hotels + 1 night in flight
✔ 2 breakfasts included
✔ Guided tours of Banff, Jasper, Victoria & Vancouver
✔ Rockies River Safari & Butchart Gardens visit
✔ All airport transfers & transportation
✔ Luggage porterage throughout

Why You’ll Love This Tour

• Witness Canada’s most breathtaking scenery – from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast.
• See iconic destinations like Lake Louise, Jasper, and Victoria.
• Experience unique wildlife encounters – grizzly bears, whales, and more!
• Explore vibrant Vancouver, one of the world’s most liveable cities.

This is the ultimate Canadian adventure for nature lovers, city explorers, and wildlife enthusiasts!