Iconic Rockies and Western Canada with Rocky Mountaineer Silverleaf

Iconic Rockies and Western Canada with Rocky Mountaineer Silverleaf

Aerial view of Vancouver downtown Coal Harbour
Vancouver

Aerial view of Vancouver downtown Coal Harbour

Day 1
Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island

Day 2
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Victoria

Victoria, Canada

Days 2-3
Whistler

Skiers and snowboarders on Whistler mountain

Days 4-5
Riding the Chair Lift through the forest with snow covered trees on the hills surrounding Sun Peaks Village
Sun Peaks

Riding the Chair Lift through the forest with snow covered trees on the hills surrounding Sun Peaks Village

Day 6
Yoho National Park
Yoho National Park

Yoho National Park

Day 7
Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park

Day 7
Banff

Paddling on Moraine Lake during summer in Banff National Park

Days 7-8
Banff National Park

Banff National Park

Day 8
Lake Louise
Lake Louise

Lake Louise

Day 9
Athabasca Glacier
Athabasca Glacier

Athabasca Glacier

Day 9
Jasper, Canada
Jasper

Jasper, Canada

Days 9-10
Kamloops

Downtown Kamloops skyline in winter

Day 11
Vancouver

Aerial view of downtown Vancouver

Days 12-13

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$7875

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Iconic Rockies and Western Canada with the Rocky Mountaineer Silverleaf tour. This luxurious adventure begins in vibrant Vancouver and takes you through the breathtaking landscapes of British Columbia and Alberta. Experience the thrill of the Columbia Icefield Adventure, explore the stunning Butchart Gardens, and enjoy a cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island. Discover the rich cultural heritage at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre and meet a retired Canadian Mountie in Banff. Travel in style aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, witnessing the majestic beauty of the Canadian Rockies. With comfortable accommodations and delicious meals included, this tour promises an enriching and scenic exploration of Canada's natural wonders. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Explore the Columbia Icefield Adventure and chat with a retired Canadian Mountie.

  • Discover the vibrant cities of Vancouver and Victoria.

  • Visit the stunning Butchart Gardens and the scenic Kamloops.

  • Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Banff and Jasper National Parks.

  • Cruise across Maligne Lake to the iconic Spirit Island.

  • Marvel at the views from the Sea-to-Sky Gondola and the Golden Skybridge.

  • Walk through the wilderness of Maligne Canyon and see the Athabasca Glacier.

  • Embark on a luxurious two-day journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer.

Places You'll See

Aerial view of Vancouver downtown Coal Harbour

Aerial view of Vancouver downtown Coal Harbour

Vancouver Island Daniel Vogel

Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island EY

Vancouver Island

Riding the Chair Lift through the forest with snow covered trees on the hills surrounding Sun Peaks Village

Riding the Chair Lift through the forest with snow covered trees on the hills surrounding Sun Peaks Village

Skiing in a Winter Landscape to the Alpine Village of Sun Peaks

Skiing in a Winter Landscape to the Alpine Village of Sun Peaks

Jasper, Canada

Jasper, Canada

Itinerary

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Day 1: Voyage To Vancouver

Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada
Aerial view of Vancouver downtown Coal Harbour
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada
Aerial view of Vancouver downtown Coal Harbour

Location: Vancouver

Accommodation: Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown

Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown

Meals Included: Dinner

Tackle the ‘Great Outdoors’ on this effortlessly delivered adventure through Western Canada. Discover why Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most livable cities. Then, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a dinner.

Day 2: Sample Cider On Vancouver Island Dive Into Culture

Victoria, Canada
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Daniel Vogel Vancouver Island
Daniel Vogel Vancouver Island
Victoria, Canada
Victoria, Canada
EY Vancouver Island
Victoria, Canada

Location: Chinatown, Vancouver, Gastown, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Victoria

Accommodation: Grand Pacific

Accommodation Name: Grand Pacific

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning, delve into the historic neighbourhoods of Chinatown and Gastown before boarding a ferry to Vancouver Island. Tour a family-owned ciderhouse and taste local ciders while enjoying views overlooking the orchard, before continuing to Victoria.

Day 3: Explore Butchart Gardens In Victoria

Victoria, Canada
Victoria, Canada
Victoria, Canada
Victoria, Canada

Location: Butchart Gardens, Victoria

Accommodation: Grand Pacific

Accommodation Name: Grand Pacific

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today on your Canadian Rockies tour, the Garden City comes to life as you greet the day before opening hours with breakfast at Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre showcase of gorgeous floral gardens that have colourfully transformed a once unused quarry. After breakfast, enjoy time in the garden before the crowds. Spend the rest of the day exploring the walkable capital of British Columbia perhaps treating yourself to high tea or tucking into local fish and chips. Or, join an optional Victoria Whale Watching cruise and keep your eyes peeled for orca and humpback whales, bald eagles, porpoises and seals.

Day 4: Take In The Sights Of Chemainus, Squamish, and Whistler

Skiing in Whistler mountain resort
A beautiful view of Lost Lake in Whistler
Whistler Village in Summer

Location: Chemainus, Squamish, Sea-to-Sky Gondola, Whistler

Accommodation: Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa

Accommodation Name: Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast

See the vivid murals of Chemainus. Board a ferry and then take the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Ascend to Summit Lodge, admiring the views from the Sea-to-Sky Gondola.

Day 5: Explore Whistler Make Travel Matter

Whistler Village in Summer
A beautiful view of Lost Lake in Whistler
Skiing in Whistler mountain resort

Location: Whistler, Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

Accommodation: Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa

Accommodation Name: Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy an insightful MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and learn about the First Nations at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. Get a first-hand look into the traditional way of life of the original inhabitants of the area and their collection of artifacts and contemporary pieces led by Aboriginal Ambassadors who share their own stories and first-hand cultural experiences. After lunch at the centre, enjoy your time at leisure.

Day 6: Travel To Sun Peaks

Riding the Chair Lift through the forest with snow covered trees on the hills surrounding Sun Peaks Village
Skiing in a Winter Landscape to the Alpine Village of Sun Peaks

Location: Sun Peaks

Accommodation: Sun Peaks Lodge

Accommodation Name: Sun Peaks Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We continue towards Sun Peaks where we’ll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 7: Explore The Rocky Mountain National Parks

Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Yoho National Park
Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Glacier National Park

Location: Glacier National Park, Yoho National Park, Golden Skybridge, Banff National Park

Accommodation: Banff Park Lodge

Accommodation Name: Banff Park Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast

Drive through Glacier & Yoho National Park en route to Banff. Sample the best of the UNESCO-listed Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. The excitement of Canada’s highest suspension bridges awaits at the Golden Skybridge! Explore canyon ridge walking trails with sweeping views of the Columbia Valley and the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges. We then overnight in beautiful Banff National Park.

Day 8: Wander Beautiful Banff

Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Banff National Park

Location: Banff National Park

Accommodation: Banff Park Lodge

Accommodation Name: Banff Park Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Your morning is at leisure, perhaps do an optional gondola ride or explore on your own terms. Later in the morning, you will have your orientation tour of Banff National Park. This evening, Dive into Culture and meet a Mountie dressed in traditional red serge uniform and hear about their exciting history before enjoying dinner.

Day 9: Cross The Athabasca Glacier

Lake Louise
Athabasca Glacier
Jasper, Canada

Location: Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Icefields Parkway, Jasper

Accommodation: Forest Park Hotel

Accommodation Name: Forest Park Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a lakeside walk at Lake Louise, then board an Ice Explorer and drive over the Athabasca Glacier. Continue your drive along the Icefields Parkway to your overnight in Jasper.

Day 10: Walk Through the Wilderness in Jasper Connect with Locals

Jasper, Canada

Location: Maligne Canyon, Maligne Lake, Spirit Island, Jasper

Accommodation: Forest Park Hotel

Accommodation Name: Forest Park Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Embark on an invigorating guided walk to Maligne Canyon. Board a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake (seasonal) stopping at Spirit Island. Travel on to Jasper and this evening join Matricia Bauer for a one of a kind Be My Guest experience, on traditional First Nations land. Learn how to make curated drink bitters from foraged ingredients, enjoy a designer cocktail and listen to stories and drumming over dinner.

Day 11: All Aboard The Rocky Mountaineer

Kamloops
Kamloops

Location: Kamloops

Accommodation: South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre

Accommodation Name: South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Embark on a two-day journey on the luxury Rocky Mountaineer with a night in Kamloops.

Day 12: Take a Rustic Railway to Vancouver

Aerial view of Vancouver downtown Coal Harbour
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada
Aerial view of Vancouver downtown Coal Harbour
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada

Location: Vancouver

Accommodation: Pinnacle Harbourfront

Accommodation Name: Pinnacle Harbourfront

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Discover the elegance of yesteryear, continuing your journey through the clouds by rail until you reach Vancouver. An included transfer is offered from Vancouver train station to hotel.

Day 13: Farewell From Vancouver

Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada
Aerial view of Vancouver downtown Coal Harbour
Aerial view of Vancouver downtown Coal Harbour
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, Canada

Location: Vancouver

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our dazzling encounter with the Canadian Rockies has come to an end. Depart at leisure as you head to Vancouver International Airport.

What's Included

  • Rocky Mountaineer Journey

    Embark on a two-day journey on the luxury Rocky Mountaineer with a night in Kamloops.

  • Cultural Experiences

    Visit the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre and learn about First Nations cultures.

  • Guided Tours

    Participate in guided tours including a walk through Maligne Canyon and a cruise on Maligne Lake.

  • Transfers

    Included transfer from Vancouver train station to hotel.

  • Transport

    Travel in style with a combination of ferry rides, scenic drives along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, and a luxurious two-day journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities such as the Victoria Whale Watching cruise and gondola rides in Banff are not included.

  • International Flights

    International flights to and from Vancouver are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

Dining Summary

  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 12 Breakfast (B)
  • 3 Lunch (L)

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with a combination of ferry rides, scenic drives along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, and a luxurious two-day journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, offering breathtaking views and an unforgettable experience.

Accommodation

Experience comfort and luxury at various accommodations including the Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown, Grand Pacific, Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa, Sun Peaks Lodge, Banff Park Lodge, Forest Park Hotel, and South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre, ensuring a restful stay throughout your journey. ...more ...less

Dive into Culture

  • Vancouver Island: Taste local cider at a familly-owned ciderhouse before continuing to Victoria.
  • Banff National Park of Canada: Meet a retired Canadian Mountie and hear exciting and colourful stories of their rich history and traditions.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique cultural experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a visit to the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre where you can learn about First Nations cultures. Additionally, in Jasper, you will have a Be My Guest experience where you can learn to make curated drink bitters from foraged ingredients, enjoy storytelling and drumming during dinner, and connect with locals. ...more ...less

  • What is the Rocky Mountaineer journey like?

    The Rocky Mountaineer journey is a luxurious two-day train ride that offers breathtaking views and an unforgettable experience. You will spend a night in Kamloops during this journey.

  • Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

    Yes, there are optional activities such as the Victoria Whale Watching cruise and gondola rides in Banff that are not included in the tour package.

  • What kind of meals are provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 4 dinners, 12 breakfasts, and 3 lunches.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?

    You will experience comfort and luxury at various accommodations including the Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown, Grand Pacific, Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa, Sun Peaks Lodge, Banff Park Lodge, Forest Park Hotel, and South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre.

  • What is the 'Be My Guest' experience in Jasper?

    In Jasper, the 'Be My Guest' experience involves learning about the local flora through the lens of Indigenous Peoples, making curated drink bitters using foraged ingredients, and enjoying storytelling and drumming during dinner.

  • What is the significance of the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre visit?

    The visit to the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where you can gain insights into the First Nations cultures, learn about the history of the region, and see a collection of artifacts and contemporary pieces led by Aboriginal Ambassadors.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1947

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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Iconic Rockies and Western Canada with Rocky Mountaineer Silverleaf

13 Days Starting and ending in Vancouver, Canada

Visiting: Vancouver, Chinatown, Vancouver, Gastown, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Victoria, Butchart Gardens, Chemainus, Squamish, Sea-to-Sky Gondola, Whistler, Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, Sun Peaks, Glacier National Park, Yoho National Park, Golden Skybridge, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Icefields Parkway, Jasper, Maligne Canyon, Maligne Lake, Spirit Island, Kamloops ...more ...less

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

DIRWSM20

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Luxury

Activities:

Walking

From: $7875 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 16-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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