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Canadian Masterpiece with Rocky Mountaineer
12 day tour from Vancouver roundtrip
Tour Operator
Cosmos
Departures
Apr 24, 2027
–
Sep 9, 2028
Prices From
$4,369
Experience the beauty and adventure of western Canada on this value-minded vacation. Explore vibrant Vancouver before boarding the Rocky Mountaineer train for an incredible two-day journey. Travel through the Fraser and Thompson River canyons and overnight in Kamloops. Continue through the Selkirk Mountains en route to Yoho National Park, wind through the Spiral Tunnels as your train climbs Kicking Horse Pass and cross the Continental Divide into Alberta and Banff National Park. Spend two nights in Banff with time to hike, relax at the hot springs, watch for wildlife, or perhaps take an optional helicopter ride for spectacular aerial views of the Canadian Rockies. Visit stunning Lake Louise, then travel the Icefields Parkway for a ride aboard the Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier, where the ice measures up to 750 feet thick! Arrive in Jasper National Park, where you may choose an optional float trip on the Athabasca River and an optional cruise on Maligne Lake to iconic Spirit Island. Journey to the base of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, on your way to the resort town of Sun Peaks. Then spend two nights in Whistler, surrounded by Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Ferry to Vancouver Island and visit beautiful Butchart Gardens. Enjoy free time in Victoria to perhaps experience High Tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel or join an optional wildlife and whale-watching expedition. Then return by ferry to Vancouver and celebrate your unforgettable western Canada adventure!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
VANCOUVER
Welcome to Vancouver! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. to answer any questions. Once you get settled, perhaps head out and start exploring Vancouver, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains. Take a stroll along the waterfront or discover the city’s diverse dining scene with cuisines from around the world.
Day 2
VANCOUVER
This morning, an included city tour highlights Stanley Park, the harbour, beaches, and other city landmarks. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Consider taking a water taxi to Granville Island home to a popular public market, street performers, and waterfront cafés, or visit historic Gastown, known for its Steam Clock, antique shops, and art galleries.
Day 3
VANCOUVER–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–KAMLOOPS
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train for a two-day, all-daylight rail journey through some of western Canada’s most spectacular scenery. Travel through the Fraser and Thompson River canyons before arriving in Kamloops for the night. (B,L)
Day 4
KAMLOOPS–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Reboard the Rocky Mountaineer and continue your rail journey along Shuswap Lake, through the Columbia Mountains, and into the Canadian Rockies. Wind through the Spiral Tunnels while climbing Kicking Horse Pass, then cross the Continental Divide into Alberta. Enter Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park, for a two-night stay. (B,L)
Day 5
BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Join an orientation tour, with the remainder of the day at leisure. Perhaps hike one of the park’s many trails, stroll through the Banff townsite, or simply relax at the hot springs. Banff National Park is also an excellent place for photography and wildlife watching, with opportunities to spot elk, deer, and bighorn sheep in their natural habitat. Perhaps take an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies for a bird’s-eye view of the mountain landscape. Or stay on the ground and join the Panoramas & Peaks* optional excursion to visit gorgeous Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. *This optional excursion begins operating in early June.
Day 6
BANFF NATIONAL PARK-LAKE LOUISE-COLUMBIA ICEFIELD-JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy a day of spectacular mountain scenery. First visit Lake Louise, where turquoise waters reflect the surrounding peaks. Then travel the Icefields Parkway for a ride aboard the Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier, where the ice measures up to 750 feet/228 meters thick. Upon arrival, enjoy an orientation tour of Jasper. This afternoon, consider an optional scenic float trip on the Athabasca River.
Day 7
JASPER NATIONAL PARK-MOUNT ROBSON-SUN PEAKS
Start your day with an optional cruise on Maligne Lake to legendary Spirit Island* where you’ll learn about the history, geology, flora, and fauna of the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Then travel to the base of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Continue through British Columbia’s Fur Trade and Cariboo regions, with views of rugged mountain landscapes along the way. Watch for wildlife as you continue to Sun Peaks for an overnight stay. *This optional excursion begins operating in late May/early June.
Day 8
SUN PEAKS-LILLOOET-WHISTLER
Head south, along the historic Cariboo Wagon Trail. From Lillooet, “Mile 0 of the Gold Rush Route,” follow Cayoosh Creek en route to the resort town of Whistler with an afternoon arrival and orientation tour.
Day 9
WHISTLER
Today is free to explore Whistler. Choose an optional PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola* ride between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, featuring the world’s longest unsupported span for a lift of its kind. Or consider an optional excursion to the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre to learn about the history, art, and traditions of the Lil’wat and Squamish First Nations. *Operation of the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola is seasonal and may not be available on early departures.
Day 10
WHISTLER–FERRY CROSSING–VICTORIA
Set sail across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island. In Victoria, sightseeing includes a visit to Butchart Gardens and its 55 acres of floral displays, as well as seeing Legislative Buildings, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. This evening, perhaps take a stroll along Victoria’s scenic Inner Harbour.
Day 11
VICTORIA
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Victoria. Perhaps browse the shops on Government Street, visit the Royal BC Museum, or enjoy lunch at one of Victoria’s many pubs. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for additional sightseeing. Or choose an optional marine wildlife and whale watching expedition, cruising the waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands in search of whales, porpoises, seals, and eagles.
Day 12
VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING-VANCOUVER
A scenic ferry crossing to the mainland, where your trip ends at Vancouver International Airport at approximately 11:30 a.m. Please schedule flights after 2:00 p.m. Or choose to extend your vacation with extra nights to explore Vancouver further.
What's Included
Meals
2 breakfast, 2 lunches
Hotels
Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown Hotel
First-Class
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
First-Class
Lobstick Lodge
First-Class
Nancy Greene's Cahilty Lodge
First-Class
Listel Whistler Hotel
Superior First-Class
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
First-Class
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Apr 24, 2027
End Date
May 05, 2027
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$4,369
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May 29, 2027
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Jun 09, 2027
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$5,319
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Jun 12, 2027
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Jun 23, 2027
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$5,389
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Jun 19, 2027
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Jun 30, 2027
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$5,449
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Jul 03, 2027
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Jul 14, 2027
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$5,177
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Jul 17, 2027
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Jul 28, 2027
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$5,449
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Jul 24, 2027
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Aug 04, 2027
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$5,449
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Jul 31, 2027
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Aug 11, 2027
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$5,449
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$5,449
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Aug 28, 2027
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Sep 08, 2027
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$5,449
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Apr 22, 2028
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May 03, 2028
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$4,753
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May 06, 2028
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May 17, 2028
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$5,428
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$5,781
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$5,781
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