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Stop to Smell The Roses
Explore The Butchart Gardens before the crowds arrive and enjoy breakfast
Get to know the locals
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are true icons of the nation, and you'll love hearing their stories when you Meet a Mountie
A Jewel of a Lake
The beauty of Lake Louise is spellbinding, and you'll stroll to its edge in the company of an expert guide
Your Vacation Includes
- Dedicated APT Tour Director
- GoldLeaf service on your Rocky Mountaineer rail journey
- APT's Freedom of Choice Inclusions in four locations
- A total of 21 meals
Map & Itinerary
Vancouver to Victoria
Signature Experiences
Designed Exclusively for APT guests
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing
Personalise your holiday with a choice of included sightseeing options sure to leave you with lifelong memories
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Dining
Choose from a variety of included dining options sure to tantalise the tastebuds of every guest
Arrive Vancouver
Welcome to the beautiful city of Vancouver. On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Take some time to relax in your room before meeting your fellow travellers and APT Tour Director at a Welcome Dinner.
Stay: Two Nights: Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
Daily :Vancouver
On your first day in Vancouver, you’ll spend the morning exploring the city sights with your Tour Director. Armed with plenty of insights, you’ll enjoy your free afternoon.
Daily :Vancouver, Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer and enjoy GoldLeaf Service as you travel to Kamloops.
Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (Kamloops has limited accommodation, two or three-star hotels)
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Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, Banff
Your rail journey continues into the Canadian Rockies on the way to Banff National Park.
Stay: Two Nights: Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs
Daily :Banff
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing
You may like to take part in the Banff Experience - which includes a visit to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Alternatively, absorb bird’s-eye views of the park on a heli-flightseeing excursion. Perhaps enjoy a float trip along Bow River or learn to be a Canadian ice hockey player with an elite team. You might like to spend your morning relaxing at the Willow Stream Spa or set out on a cruise on Lake Minnewanka.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Dining
This evening, choose to dine at one of the many fine restaurants located within your hotel.
It’s up to you to decide how you’d like to explore World Heritage-listed Banff National Park today.
Daily :Banff, Lake Louise
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
This morning, meet a Mountie and hear tales of the iconic Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
On the sparkling shores of Lake Louise, join an expert Mountain Heritage Guide and learn about the rich natural history of the area.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Dining
Tonight, dine at one of the restaurants in your hotel.
Ride the Banff Gondola and tour the town, then travel to Lake Louise.
Stay: Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in a Lakeview Room
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Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Dining
Arrive later in Jasper National Park and tonight, relax with dinner at your choice of your lodge’s restaurants.
As you travel along the Icefields Parkway, stop at the Columbia Icefield. Here, you’ll board a specially designed Ice Explorer vehicle and journey right onto the surface of Athabasca Glacier.
Stay: Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Daily :Jasper, Mt Robson, Blue River, Sun Peaks
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Later, skim over the waterways of Blue River, watching for the grizzly and black bears that are frequently sighted here.
Stop to admire Mt Robson as you drive along Yellowhead Highway. Continue to Sun Peaks.
Stay: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
Daily :Sun Peaks, Whistler
Journey through the historic Cariboo region to the alpine resort village of Whistler.
Stay: The Westin Whistler Resort and Spa
Daily :Whistler, Georgia Strait, Victoria
Travel via Shannon Falls to Horseshoe Bay, then ride the ferry across Georgia Strait to Vancouver Island. Make a brief stop in Chemainus then continue to Victoria. Perhaps take a one-hour floatplane flight from Whistler to Victoria (own expense).
Stay: Two Nights: Victoria, Hotel Grand Pacific
Daily :Victoria, The Butchart Gardens
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Explore The Butchart Gardens before the crowds arrive and enjoy breakfast in the original Butchart family residence.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing
This afternoon presents you with the chance to select from a range of activities. Perhaps join a whale watching cruise; take a seaplane flight; learn about the city’s heritage district on a guided tour; fish for salmon; ride in a horse-drawn carriage; or delight in afternoon tea at the elegant Fairmont Empress.
Tonight, as the land portion of your trip draws to an end, enjoy a special dinner.
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Victoria
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a Sail Away Dinner at the renowned Pinnacle Grill.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport this morning.
Daily :Travel & Accommodation
Guaranteed GoldLeaf Service
Enjoy the comfort of GoldLeaf Service aboard the iconic Rocky Mountaineer as you glide past towering peaks
Hand-Picked Accommodation
Stay in Premium hotels which exude a regional charm, and are perfectly positioned in central or unique locations
Wake to Breathtaking Views
We've reserved coveted Lakeview Rooms for you at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
All the hotels more than reached my expectation. I liked the gondola and the Whistler boardwalk. The itinerary was great.
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