majestic rockies tour

july 24 - august 4, 2024

vancouver | victoria | whistler | jasper Nat’l park | Banff Nat’l Park

pricing from $4,260/person*

Sugar, cream, or clouds in your coffee? On this majestic tour of the Canadian Rockies, you can relish all three. A sunny gondola ride to breakfast atop Banff’s Sulphur Mountain, a private breakfast at Whistler’s Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, and a special dinner inside the original greenhouse at Victoria’s lush Butchart Gardens are just some of the ways to devour the elevating scenery on this vacation through Alberta and British Columbia.

Bold and breathtaking views are served from Vancouver to Calgary as you savor cooling breezes of Sun Peaks, the glacial wonder of the Columbia Icefield, the alluring blue hue of Lake Louise, and the magnificent canyons and gorges of Jasper National Park. A panoramic cruise along the crystal waters of Maligne Lake to remote Spirit Island – one of Canada’s most cherished and photographed places – is everyone’s favorite course on this journey through Western Canada.

Included in the cost:

• 1-night pre-tour in a Vancouver, British Columbia (not listed on map)

• 10-night guided tour, including full professionally-guided sightseeing tour as outlined in the itinerary below, all accommodations, and 13 meals (10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners)

  Not included in price: International Air from Boston to Vancouver and home from Calgary, Airport Transfers, and Travel Insurance. Valid US Passport is required.

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Day to Day Itinerary

JULY 24 - PRE-TOUR DAY: ARRIVAL INTO VANCOUVER, BC - Free day and night with your Suzanne and fellow Holiday Travelers!

JULY 25 - DAY 1: VANCOUVER - Explore more of Vancouver today! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink!

JULY 26 - DAY 2: VANCOUVER-VICTORIA - Tour Vancouver, including the waterfront and Stanley Park with its old-growth evergreen forests and totem poles. Catch the BC Ferry over to Vancouver Island and Victoria. See major attractions on your city orientation tour including the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. Later, visit world-famous Butchart Gardens, followed by a special dinner in the former historic greenhouse. (Breakfast, Dinner)

JULY 27 - DAY 3: VICTORIA - The day is free to explore on your own. (Breakfast)

JULY 28 - DAY 4: VICTORIA-WHISTLER - Board a BC Ferry crossing the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-type climate. En route to Whistler, stop at Shannon Falls, where a boardwalk leads to a viewing platform near the base of the roaring falls. On to the alpine resort of Whistler at the base of breathtaking Blackcomb Mountain. Time to explore the 2010 Winter Olympics’ sites. Enjoy a 2-night stay at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, with classic elegance in a modern alpine setting. (Breakfast)

JULY 29 - DAY 5: WHISTLER - Full free day to explore all that Whistler has to offer! (Breakfast)

JULY 30 - DAY 6: WHISTLER-SUN PEAKS - This morning, enjoy a visit and breakfast at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, dedicated to the history and culture of the First Nations people. Then, journey north through the heart of the magnificent Cariboo region. Spectacular scenery abounds as you pass by rolling hills, deeply incised rivers, and sparkling lakes. Afternoon arrival in Sun Peaks with the balance of the day at leisure. (Breakfast)

JULY 31 - DAY 7: SUN PEAKS-JASPER - Continue north, following Yellowhead Highway and hugging the mighty North Thompson River, into the province of Alberta. See the base of 12,972-foot Mount Robson (the highest point in the Canadian Rockies) before entering Jasper National Park. Marvel at the precipitous gorges, snow-capped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens in this wild mountain wilderness. (Breakfast)

AUGUST 1 - DAY 8: JASPER-MALIGNE LAKE - Continue north, following Yellowhead Highway and hugging the mighty North Thompson River, into the province of Alberta. See the base of 12,972-foot Mount Robson (the highest point in the Canadian Rockies) before entering Jasper National Park. Marvel at the precipitous gorges, snow-capped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens in this wild mountain wilderness. (Breakfast, Lunch)

AUGUST 2 - DAY 9: JASPER–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–LAKE LOUISE–BANFF - Head south through Jasper National Park on Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield for a thrilling Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier with a Glaciologist guide. Climb Sunwapta Pass to savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and massive glaciers. Next, stop at Lake Louise, whose green-blue waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount. (Breakfast)

AUGUST 3 - DAY 10: BANFF - Breakfast this morning is served on top of Sulphur Mountain. Take a scenic ride on the Banff Gondola to the top of the mountain and then enjoy spectacular views of the valley below as you savor a flavorful meal. Additional sightseeing in Banff includes a visit to Bow Falls. The balance of the afternoon is at leisure. Consider an optional flightseeing trip for a bird’s-eye view of the Rockies. This evening, join your Tour Director for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (Breakfast, Dinner)

AUGUST 4 - DAY 11: BANFF-CALGARY - Morning drive to Calgary. Your vacation ends at Calgary International Airport. Schedule flights to depart from Calgary International Airport after 2 pm. (Breakfast)

*Pricing is per person, based on double occupancy, and includes early booking discount. Pricing does not include air, airport transfers, travel insurance, or anything not specifically mentioned as included. A non-refundable deposit of $250 is required to confirm space. Space is limited and space/discounts are subject to availability until deposit is made.