About the tour
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 the sparkling lakes of Sun Peaks, the glacial wonder of the 750-foot-thick 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. It’s only fitting to add the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” to your great outdoors Canadian Rockies tour. Break in your boots and break out your 10-gallon hat for the Calgary Stampede, a “Wild West” festival that tips its Stetson to more than a century of cowboy culture and heritage. From bucking broncos to daring dishes, the world’s largest rodeo – and one of Canada’s largest music festivals – promises a delicious feast for your eyes, ears, and taste buds.
Meals
Accommodation
Georgian Court Hotel, WorldHotels Elite or Similar
1 night(s) in Vancouver
Inn at Laurel Point or Similar
2 night(s) in Victoria
Fairmont Chateau Whistler or Similar
2 night(s) in Whistler
The Residences at Sun Peaks Grand or Similar
1 night(s) in Sun Peaks
Forest Park Hotel or Similar
2 night(s) in Jasper
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa or Similar
2 night(s) in Banff
Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown or Similar
3 night(s) in Calgary
Included in the price
Vancouver
- We’ve prepared everything you need for the perfect vacation—from hand-selected hotels to expert Local Guides and included VIP sightseeing access to the world’s iconic sites. Your Globus Tour Director is always there to help you make the most out of your free time!
Vancouver
- We’ve prepared everything you need for the perfect vacation—from hand-selected hotels to expert Local Guides and included VIP sightseeing access to the world’s iconic sites. Your Globus Tour Director is always there to help you make the most out of your free time!
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrive In Vancouver, Bc
Welcome to Vancouver! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2: Vancouver–victoria
VANCOUVER Guided sightseeing includes the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park. Scenic BC Ferry crossing through the Gulf Islands to Victoria. VICTORIA Orientation drive includes the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. Visit [LF] Butchart Gardens, followed by dinner in the gardens. (B,D)
Day 3: Victoria
VICTORIA Free day. (B) ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Victoria with a whale-watching cruise. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 4: Victoria–whistler
VICTORIA Scenic BC Ferry crossing on the Strait of Georgia through the Gulf Islands en route to Shannon Falls and Whistler. WHISTLER Free time this evening. Enjoy a 2-night stay at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, with classic elegance in a modern alpine setting at the base on Blackcomb Mountain. (B)
Day 5: Whistler
WHISTLER Private breakfast and traditional welcome at the [LF] Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, dedicated to the history and culture of the First Nation’s people. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
Day 6: Whistler–sun Peaks
WHISTLER Scenic drive through the Cariboo region en route to Sun Peaks. SUN PEAKS Free time this evening. (B)
Day 7: Sun Peaks–jasper
SUN PEAKS Scenic drive on Yellowhead Highway past Mount Robson en route to Jasper National Park. JASPER NATIONAL PARK Free time this evening. (B)
Day 8: Jasper. Excursion To Maligne Lake
JASPER NATIONAL PARK Guided sightseeing. Free time this evening. MALIGNE LAKE Narrated scenic cruise to Spirit Island followed by lunch at a local restaurant. (B,L)
Day 9: Jasper–columbia Icefield–lake Louise–banff
JASPER NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive on Icefields Parkway en route to Columbia Icefield. COLUMBIA ICEFIELD Scenic Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier with a Glaciologist guide. Drive over Sunwapta Pass and past Peyto Lake en route to Lake Louise. LAKE LOUISE Free time. BANFF NATIONAL PARK Free time this evening. (B)
Day 10: Banff
BANFF NATIONAL PARK Breakfast on Sulphur Mountain with scenic [LF] Banff Gondola ride. Sightseeing in Banff includes Bow Falls. Free time this afternoon before a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 11: Banff–calgary
BANFF NATIONAL PARK Morning drive to Calgary. CALGARY Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
Day 12: Calgary
CALGARY Free time this morning at the Calgary Stampede grounds. Behind-the-scenes tour of [LF] Elbow River Camp’s First Nations Village. Free time this afternoon before Chuckwagon Races and stage show this evening. (B)
Day 13: Calgary
CALGARY Free time this morning. Calgary Rodeo this afternoon includes souvenir program. Remainder of the day is free at the Calgary Stampede grounds. (B)
Day 14: Calgary
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
