Trip Inclusions
- 11 nights in premium accommodation
- 15 meals - 11 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Canadian Travelmarvel Tour Director and Driver
- Visit Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary
- Enjoy a river safari to Grizzly Bear Valley, keeping an eye out for bears, eagles and moose along the way
- Experience a special Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens
Map & Itinerary
Trip Notes
- Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
- All prices include airport transfers and tipping
- The optional Rocky Mountaineer option is not escorted by a Travelmarvel Tour Director
- Please note: 26 April departure will stay at South Thompson Inn in lieu of Mike Wigele Blue River. Blue River Safari is not available
- Flights can depart anytime from Victoria, or after 2pm from Vancouver
- Prices are for land/rail and ferry only. Flights not included unless specified
Insider Experiences
Designed exclusively for our guests
Insider Experience
Enjoy an included special or unique excursion or event
Enhance Your Journey
Travelmarvel provides further opportunity to pursue your special interests and enhance your holiday with a range of optional experiences
Touring Variation
Some days of your itinerary provide an opportunity to select a touring variation
Arrive Calgary
Welcome to Calgary, where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception and get to know your fellow guests and Travelmarvel Tour Director.
Stay: Calgary, Marriott Downtown Hotel
Calgary, Banff
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Visit Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary along the way to Banff, a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you to interact with these majestic creatures. This sanctuary is committed to offering educational programs to raise awareness about wolves and wolfdogs, as well as emphasizing the significance of conserving wolves in their natural habitat.
This morning, depart for beautiful Banff National Park. On arrival in Banff, enjoy a sightseeing tour to get to know the town’s stunning surroundings.
Stay: Two Nights, Banff Park Lodge
Daily :
Banff
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY
Discover more with our Enhance Your Journey optional select experiences - Perhaps join a heli-flightseeing tour, watch for wildlife on a scenic Bow River float trip or perhaps set off on a Banff Experience tour (additional charges apply).
Today is at your leisure to discover beautiful Banff.
Daily :Banff, Lake Louise
After a leisurely morning, visit Moraine Lake (weather permitting) on your way to Lake Louise, the ‘Jewel of the Rockies’.
Stay: Lake Louise Inn
Daily :Lake Louise, Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper
Journey along the iconic Icefields Parkway this morning. One could argue this is one of the most breathtaking journeys on Earth. This 232 km highway stretches through the glorious Canadian Rockies where you’ll be met with incredible sights around every turn. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for an exhilarating Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier. After, continue to Lake Louise, the ‘Jewel of the Rockies’.
Continue along the Continental Divide to Jasper which is nestled in Jasper National Park.
Stay: Jasper, Marmot Lodge
Daily :Jasper, Blue River
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Set off on a remarkable River Safari to stunning Grizzly Bear Valley where you’re likely to witness active native wildlife on the riverbank.
Rocky Mountaineer Rail Option
Perhaps replace Days 6 and 7 touring with a Rocky Mountaineer Rail journey to Vancouver. Board the Rocky Mountaineer and pass Mt Robson and Pyramid Falls before arriving in Kamloops. Stay in Kamloops at a hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer. Additional cost. Enquire for details.
Journey to Blue River today while descending through the Canadian Rockies.
Stay: Blue River, Mike Wiegele Heli Village
Daily :
Blue River, Vancouver
Rocky Mountaineer Rail Option
Re-join the Rocky Mountaineer this morning and continue to Vancouver where you will re-join your tour group.
Travel through the Cariboo region before arriving in Vancouver.
Stay: Two Nights, Vancouver, Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel or similar
Daily :Vancouver
Fall in love with the beautiful city of Vancouver and discover some of its most vibrant districts and best-loved attractions on a sightseeing tour, including the Waterfront and historic Gastown. Perhaps take a Grouse Mountain gondola ride (own expense).
Daily :Vancouver, Whistler
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY
Discover more with our Enhance Your Journey optional select experiences - Take an incredible floatplane flight, tour Blackcomb Mountain on a Jeep Safari, or head up to the snowline of Whistler Mountain by 4x4 or snowcat. Other options include a gondola ride Peak 2 Peak, an informative Tree Trek, an adventurous Zip Trek or a breathtaking helicopter flight (additional charges apply).
Take a scenic drive along the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler where you may opt to try a select experience (own expense).
Stay: Whistler, Aava Hotel
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Whistler, Victoria
On your return from Whistler, board a ferry across the Georgia Strait to Victoria.
Stay: Two Nights, Victoria, Marriott Inner Harbour
Daily :Victoria
ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY
Discover more with our Enhance Your Journey optional select experiences - Perhaps join an exhilarating whale-watching cruise or enjoy a leisurely horse-drawn carriage tour to discover some of Victoria’s many attractions (own expense).
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Tonight, visit The Butchart Gardens for a Farewell Dinner.
Enjoy time at leisure today or, if you’d prefer to explore further afield, consider choosing from one of the select Enhance Your Journey experiences available to you.
Daily :Victoria, Depart Vancouver
Your tour concludes after breakfast.
Daily :I could not have asked for more regarding a tour guide. Helpful in all ways, terrific personality.
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