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Land and Rail Journey

Rockies Odyssey

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

Your Vacation Includes

  • A maximum of 40 guests in your APT group
  • Freedom of Choice inclusions
  • Luxury dining - a total of 23 meals
  • Expert APT Tour Director
  • Lakeview Room or Deluxe Mount Temple Room at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
  • GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer
  • Transfers, porterage and gratuities
  • Discover the natural history of Lake Louise with an expert Mountain Heritage Guide

Map & Itinerary

Canada and Alaska Map UT15BEV 2023-2024
Vancouver to Victoria

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™

Give your holiday a personal touch with a choice of included sightseeing or dining options

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

Today you’ll experience the very best of Vancouver on a fantastic half-day sightseeing tour. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll soak in the scenery at the vast Stanley Park, explore the trendy Granville Island and immerse yourself in the historic neighbourhood of Gastown.

Daily :
  • Breakfast

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

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

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  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
Aerial view over Rocky Mountainer running alongside a blue river in Canada.

Today your rail journey heads towards the 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, in a Mountain View Room

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™

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-sightseeing excursion. Perhaps enjoy a float trip along Bow River, or learn how to be a Canadian ice hockey player. Otherwise, spend some time at the Willow Stream Spa.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™

This evening, dine at one of your hotel’s restaurants.


Spend the day on your chosen activity.

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

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

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™

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


After a tour through the town, set out along the Trans-Canada Highway and through Banff National Park to Lake Louise.

Stay: Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

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


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

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™

Choose where to dine at your lodge this evening.


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 Athabasca Glacier. Continuing via Athabasca Falls, your day ends in Jasper.

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

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
View of Athabasca Glacier Explorer, Canada

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™

Enjoy 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 SkyTram.


Freedom of Choice experiences offer a new perspective today.

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  • Breakfast

Today, take in views of Mount Robson as you travel along the Yellowhead Highway to Sun Peaks.

Stay: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel

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  • Breakfast
  • 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 & 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™

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.


This afternoon, set out on your chosen activity.

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  • Breakfast

Travel south along the Sea to Sky Highway. Board your BC Ferries journey to Vancouver Island. 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 (own expense).

Stay: Two Nights, Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, in a Deluxe Water View Room

Daily :
  • Breakfast

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

Visit The Butchart Gardens before the general public is granted access, and enjoy an exclusive breakfast in the original Butchart residence. More than 100 years in the making with a former quarry as the initial canvas, this space was transformed by Jennie Butchart into a haven overflowing with lush greens and colourful blooms. The result of her vision is the gardens you will see today, which are still family-run.


Tonight, enjoy a special dinner with your fellow travellers.

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Lovely bright manicured gardens, Canada

Your journey comes to an end today.

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  • Breakfast

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