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View of Lake Louise from the shores, with mountains and forest rising in background.
View of Capilano Suspension Bridge at Sunrise, Canada
View of Rocky Mountaineer with Rockies Scenery, Canada
Luxury

Rockies Odyssey

Vancouver to Victoria
15 Days Request Quote
Trip Code: UT15BEV
  • Trip Highlights
  • Map & Itinerary
  • Travel & Accommodation

Trip Highlights

Two small brown bears resting on a tree stump

Stunning River Safari

Skim along Blue River in special boats, keeping a close eye out for the grizzly and black bears often spotted here.

Night time view of gardens covered in snow and christmas lights, Canada

The Butchart Gardens

Wander and enjoy the beautiful gardens as strands of Christmas lights weave their way throughout the park.

Wire suspension bridge spanning the valley surrounded by green fur trees

The Bridge and Beyond

Head to the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park to enjoy a breakfast with sensational views before a nature tour.

Your Vacation Includes

  • Expert APT Tour Director
  • Transfers, porterage and gratuities
  • Guaranteed maximum 40 guests
  • GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer
  • Luxury dining - a total of 24 meals
  • APT's Freedom of Choice Inclusions in four locations

Map & Itinerary

Rockies Odyssey UT15BEV Map 2020
Vancouver to Victoria
Victoria to Vancouver

Reverse Trip

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

Once you’ve landed, we’ll take you to your hotel before tonight’s welcome dinner.

Stay: Two Nights, Vancouver Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

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  • Dinner

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

An exclusive breakfast at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park’s Cliff House Restaurant heralds a bright start to the day. With the surrounding forest cast in the morning light, you’ll then meander amid the treetops and alongside cliff edges over a network of suspension bridges.

After your Signature Experience, you’ll be taken to Vancouver’s must-see sites, with your guide by your side to run through any questions you might have.

Daily :
  • Breakfast

Board the Rocky Mountaineer and soak up your bi-level glass-dome carriage in GoldLeaf Service. Gaze up at the Coast Mountains and pass the waters of Hell’s Gate. Follow the Thompson River on the way to Kamloops.

Stay: Kamloops, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation)

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
Indulge in beautiful scenery aboard the Rocky Mountaineer with APT.

Your rail journey powers east towards the Canadian Rockies. See the engineering marvel of the Spiral Tunnels and traverse Kicking Horse Pass. Once in Banff National Park, head for the ‘Castle in the Rockies’, Fairmont Banff Springs.

Stay: Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing

Today you may like to take part in the Banff Experience which includes a visit to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Alternatively, board the Banff Gondola, or set off on a heli-flightseeing excursion. Perhaps enjoy a float trip along Bow River, or learn to be a Canadian ice hockey player. Otherwise, spend some time at the Willow Stream Spa.

Enjoy a Freedom of Choice Sightseeing activity this morning. This evening, dine at one of your hotel’s restaurants.

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
A couple standing before a large set of mountains in Banff National Park

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

This morning, meet a Mountie and listen to tales of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Dining

For dinner, choose one of your hotel’s many restaurants.

After a quick guide through the town, set out along the Trans-Canada Highway and through Banff National Park.

Stay: Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in a Lakeview Room

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

Later in the day, on the shores of Lake Louise, join an expert Mountain Heritage Guide and learn about the area’s rich natural history.

First up this morning, you’ll travel to Moraine Lake, and spend time marvelling at the glacially fed waters. Look forward to a free evening.

Daily :
  • Breakfast
Pristine Lake Louise and background with mountains. Banff, Canada

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Dining

Choose where to dine at your lodge.

Join the Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s most scenic stretches of road. Pause at Peyto Lake, stop at Columbia Icefield and journey onto the surface of Athabasca Glacier. Continuing via Athabasca Falls, your day ends in Jasper.

Stay: Two Nights, Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing

See the park on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle sidecar tour, embark on a Maligne Valley experience by hike or cruise, go rafting down the Athabasca River, or ride the Jasper Tramway.

Spend the day on a Freedom of Choice inclusion.

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  • Breakfast
Jasper National Park with mountain and forrest view, Canada

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

Head for the Monashee Mountains, locally known as Grizzly Bear Valley, and set off on a Blue River Safari. A custom-designed boat, led by an expert guide, will take you over glacier-fed waterways for the chance to glimpse local bears.

Take in views of Mt Robson as you travel along the Yellowhead Highway. Relax after your Signature Experience with dinner at your hotel.

Stay: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Follow the tracks of early gold rush pioneers through the Cariboo region, stopping at Seton and Duffey lakes. Later, re-enter the Coast Mountains and learn why Whistler attracts so many outdoor enthusiasts.

Stay: Two Nights, The Westin Whistler Resort and Spa

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

The heritage of Canada’s indigenous people comes to light at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. Enjoy breakfast and explore the museum, discovering your First Nations ‘animal spirit’ with the help of your guide.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing

This afternoon, maybe enjoy a floatplane flight, explore Whistler Mountain on a snowcat adventure, enjoy a mountain Jeep safari or ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola. Adventurous ones may prefer a tree trek or a zip trek.

Your day in Whistler is spent first with a Signature Experience, and then on a Freedom of Choice Sightseeing venture.

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  • Breakfast

Travel south along the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Horseshoe Bay. Take a ferry to Vancouver Island and the small city of Nanaimo. Continue to Chemainus, a town famous for its vibrant outdoor murals, before arriving in Victoria. If you’d rather forgo the journey by land and ferry, take a floatplane flight instead (additional expense).

Stay: Two Nights, Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort

Daily :
  • Breakfast

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

Visit The Butchart Gardens before the general public are granted access, and enjoy breakfast in the original Butchart residence.

On the final evening of your land journey, enjoy a special dinner with your fellow travellers.

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Colourful gardens of Victoria's Butchart Gardens in full bloom

After breakfast you'll have the chance to say goodbye to new friends before being taken to the airport.

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  • Breakfast

Travel & Accommodation

River in the foreground with castle like building sitting amidst the fur trees with mountains in the background

Iconic Fairmont Property

Really enjoy the chance to relax at Fairmont Banff Springs with two nights at this iconic property.

Grand hotel on the lakes edge reflecting in the blue waters with a bright blue sky on a sunny day

Wake to Breathtaking Views

We've reserved coveted Lakeview Rooms for you at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Passengers sitting in the glass domed rail carriage being served

Experience GoldLeaf Service

Admire panoramic vistas through full-length dome windows and savour gourmet dining aboard the iconic Rocky Mountaineer.

Our people are passionate about dreaming up once-in-a-lifetime experiences for our guests and making them possible

Geoff McGeary OAM – APT Company Owner -