This fantastic 7-night itinerary will give you a real taste of Canada’s West. Visiting the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, enjoy a 3-night stay in the beautiful mountain town of Banff, Canada's first national park. We have included admission to the Banff Gondola which will take you to the top of Sulphur Mountain with stunning views that will take your breath away.
Following your stay in Banff you will then embark on a 2-day rail journey on board the award-winning Rocky Mountaineer travelling to Vancouver. Our price includes an upgrade to GoldLeaf Service where you will enjoy the luxurious surroundings and comfort of a bi-level glass dome coach. With delicious cuisine served in the separate restaurant in the lower lever of your carriage savour the delights of local produce and Canadian wines.
You will leave the train in Vancouver, where you will be able to explore at your own leisurely pace. Whether that be a boat trip to spot whales, a foodie adventure in Chinatown, or enjoying the view from Grouse Mountain. With a 3-night stay in this beautiful Pacific Coastal city, you will not be disappointed.
This itinerary is also available on other dates April – October in 2024 and if you are planning to travel in 2025 please contact us for prices.
Our Canada Specialists are experts at creating tailor-made itineraries. If you'd like to add on any other Canadian experience our experts can organise this for you. Whether that's a Vancouver Alaska Cruise, an extended stay in Calgary or Vancouver, or even an internal flight to any of Canada's other incredible provinces our specialists will assist you. All packages are ATOL and ABTA-protected.
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Transfer by coach from Calgary to Banff for an overnight stay.
A full day to explore Banff and the surrounding area. In town, you’ll find lots of excitement including shopping, cafés and museums. Check out the Cave and Basin National Historic Site or take a dip in the hot mineral pools at the Upper Hot Springs Our specialists can advise you on what excursions are available. A “ must do” would be to take the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain where the views of the Bow Valley are stunning.
Overnight hotel accommodation in Banff.
Today you may choose to go further afield. Perhaps a tour to beautiful Lake Louise or travel the Columbia Icefields as far north as Jasper. Our specialists can advise you on what excursions are available.
Overnight hotel accommodation in Banff.
Today your 2 days rail adventure begins. Board the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf and begin your journey. The railcar will provide you with views of snow-packed peaks, tumbling mountain streams and earth-carving glaciers. The Spiral Tunnels, Rogers Pass and Glacier National Park (12 per cent of it is solid ice), all noted landmarks, will add to the awe of your journey. After crossing the Continental Divide, you’ll enter British Columbia. The glacier-clad mountains give way to arid grassland hills of the Kamloops region.
Overnight hotel accommodation in Kamloops.
Your Rocky Mountaineer train will continue west before turning south into the Fraser River Valley. With the return of the mountains, the landscape again changes dramatically. The Canadian Cascades combine with thick fir forests and the charging Fraser River to create a spectacular setting. Along the way, you’ll pass Hell’s Gate, a narrow canyon with sheer, towering walls that transforms the Fraser River into a froth of surging rapids. Arrive in Vancouver early evening.
Overnight hotel accommodation in Vancouver.
Relax and enjoy the vibrant city of Vancouver - explore the city at your own pace. Popular attractions include Gastown, Chinatown, Granville Square, Stanley Park and the Robson Street Shopping District. Head up Grouse Mountain for amazing views of the city and visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Try some of the amazing seafood, do a foodie tour or a brewery tour; there are so many different ways to explore this city. Our specialists can advise you on what excursions are available.
Overnight hotel accommodation in Vancouver.
A further day to relax and explore this beautiful city. Overnight hotel accommodation in Vancouver
