Majesty of The Rockies

The first part of your incredible journey is luxury, escorted touring through historic towns and verdant National Parks. Then you have the option to experience a journey on the Rocky Mountaineer, and/or embark on a cruise on the glacial waters of Alaska.

DAY1 - VIBRANT VANCOUVER Enjoy your complimentary private VIP door-to-door transfer to your UK departure airport. Welcome to Canada’s vibrant city of Vancouver. On arrival at Vancouver International Airport, you’ll be met and transferred to your luxury downtown hotel. At 18:00, join your Travelling Concierge for a Welcome Dinner with drinks at the Zagat- rated YEW Seafood + Bar. Hotel: Four Seasons, Vancouver.

DAY2 - VICTORIA Experience the best of Vancouver during your exclusive sightseeing tour. Explore historic Gastown, Chinatown and view the famous totem poles in Stanley Park. Later, board your ferry and relax in the exclusive Seawest Lounge, all the way to Victoria. On arrival, an orientation introduces you to the city. Hotel: Grand Pacific, Victoria.

DAY 3 - EXPLORING VICTORIA Begin the day with a visit to Butchart Gardens with ample time to explore the 55 acres (22 ha) of stunning floral displays. With a botanist on hand, find out more about your favourite ora before enjoying the afternoon at leisure in Victoria.

DAY4 - THE ULTIMATE RESORT OF WHISTLER Journey across the Strait of Georgia back to the mainland. Travel to Whistler where, on arrival, you will visit the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre and take part in a one-of-a-kind holistic tea workshop. Hotel: Four Seasons Resort Whistler.

DAY5 - ON TO OKANAGAN VALLEY Travel into the lush Okanagan Valley region. Your home for the night is at the lakeside Delta Grand Okanagan Resort. In the evening, enjoy dinner complemented by local wines. Hotel: Delta Grand Okanagan Resort, Kelowna.

DAY6 - THREE EXQUISITE NATIONAL PARKS Journey through three of Canada’s most breathtaking National Parks: Mount Revelstoke, Glacier, and Yoho en route to Emerald Lake. After dinner, savour a liqueur at the lodge before stargazing under the night sky and roasting s’mores by a lakeside bonfire. Hotel: Emerald Lake Lodge.

 
DAY7 - LAKE LOUISE AND MORAINE LAKE Head to the Spiral Tunnels viewpoint and pass by the spectacular Natural Bridge, spanning the Kicking Horse River, before departing for Moraine Lake. An easy walk along the Moraine Lake shoreline is the best way to appreciate the beauty of this famous alpine lake. Then drive to Lake Louise and the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for your stay. Hotel: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

DAY8 - BANFF NATIONAL PARK Enjoy an interpretive talk along the shore of Lake Louise and learn about the history and geography of the area. The rest of the morning is yours to do as you please. In the afternoon, head out for the popular resort city of Banff for an orientation tour and a ride on-board the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Enjoy a private meet and greet with a Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman. For your evening meal, you are offered a selection of restaurants, for your dining pleasure. Hotel: The Fairmont Banff Springs.

DAY9 - AT LEISURE IN BANFF Enjoy a day at leisure to relax and take advantage of the hotel facilities.

DAY 10 - ICEFIELDS PARKWAY TO JASPER NATIONAL PARK At Athabasca Glacier, climb on-board a specially designed Ice Explorer for a guided tour. Your home for the night is the beautiful Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. After a Celebration Dinner, enjoy a fun and interactive talk by a wildlife expert. Hotel: The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

DAY 11 - JASPER NATIONAL PARK AND ICONIC MALIGNE LAKE In the morning, embark on a private, narrated cruise on the serene waters of iconic Maligne Lake, one of the jewels of the Canadian Rockies. Stop at Spirit Island, one of the most photographed sites of the Canadian Rockies. Then, join your Travelling Concierge for an informative walk at Maligne Canyon, one of the most beautiful gorges in the Canadian Rockies. Stroll along the canyon’s trail, past beautiful waterfalls, astounding rock formations and learn about the underground river system. Gain a unique perspective of the beautiful park on an afternoon raft trip.

DAY 12- MOUNT ROBSON AND SUN PEAKS If you choose to, board the Rocky Mountaineer (GoldLeaf Service) to relive the golden age of rail travel on your way to Vancouver (see page 97 for details). Otherwise, head west over Yellowhead Pass and arrive at Mount Robson, the Rockies’ tallest peak at 12,989 feet (3,989 metres). Follow the Thompson River as you descend through the Columbia Mountains and arrive at your overnight hotel in the thriving ski resort of Sun Peaks. Hotel: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel

DAY 13 - RETURN TO VANCOUVER Returning to the Pacific Coast, arrive back in Vancouver and head to the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park. Cross the spectacular suspension bridge, 230 feet (70 metres) above the Capilano River, and join the award-winning Treetops, a guided nature tour along a series of elevated walkways, offering fabulous photo opportunities. In the evening, gather with your Travelling Concierge and fellow companions for dinner at the hotel. Hotel: Four Seasons Vancouver.

DAY 14 - DEPART VANCOUVER OR ALASKA CRUISE Guests on the 14-day tour will be taken to Vancouver International Airport for their onward travel arrangements, while guests on the 21-day Land and Cruise tour are transferred to Canada Place to board Holland America Line’s ms Nieuw Amsterdam for an unforgettable Alaska Glacier Bay Inside Passage Cruise. Cruise Ship: Holland America ms Nieuw Amsterdam Cruise (7 nights).

DAY 15 TO 20 - CRUISING THE INSIDE PASSAGE Experience the ever-changing panorama and vast wilderness that stretches from British Columbia to Skagway, Alaska. Slowly glide past a maze of bays, glacier-carved fjords and waterways protected from the open sea by islands and other land masses. Stop in Juneau, a place to let your imagination run wild. Skagway is a town with a colourful past, carefully preserved in the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park. In the watery wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park, behold a landscape at its literal moment of creation. Call in at Ketchikan, salmon capital of the world. While cruising, a Full Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is served on-board each day.

DAY 21 - DISEMBARK VANCOUVER Transfer to Vancouver International Airport or to the tour hotel in Vancouver for guests wishing to extend their stay. Airport arrival will be at approximately 09:30 On arrival at your UK airport, your driver will greet and escort you to your waiting car for your return private VIP transfer home.

 
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