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Crystal clear lake in Banff National Park, Canada
Vancouver city lights at night, Canada
Pines trees on a lake and snowcapped mountain tops, Canada
Luxury

Intimate Rockies

Calgary to Vancouver
9 Days Request Quote
Trip Code: UT9LWB
  • Trip Highlights
  • Map & Itinerary
  • Travel & Accommodation

Trip Highlights

View from below up towards a large walkway over a glacier, Canada

Glacier Skywalk

Wander along a cliff-edge walkway before-hours to an all-glass viewing platform where breathtaking views of glaciers await.

Lamb chops resting on vegetables and dressing

Progressive Dinner

At the Castle in the Rockies, enjoy a progressive dining experience, sampling the menus at three restaurants.

Jasper National Park with water and mountain on cloudy blue sky day

Heli-flightseeing Adventure

See the Rockies from the air on a heli-flightseeing journey over Abraham Lake and Cline Pass near Jasper National Park.

Your Vacation Includes

  • Expert APT Tour Director
  • GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer
  • Guaranteed maximum 20 guests
  • Lakeview Room at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
  • Luxury dining - a total of 16 meals
  • APT's Freedom of Choice Inclusions in two locations
  • Transfers, porterage and gratuities

Map & Itinerary

Canada & Alaska UT9LWB Map 2020
Calgary to Vancouver

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 in Calgary, you’ll be met and taken to your hotel in Banff where you can meet everyone over a welcome.

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

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

Start off at hotel’s signature restaurant, 1888 Chop House, before heading to the intimate cellar room of Grapes, and on the Vermillion Room to tie it all off with French cuisine.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing

This morning, you might take part in the Banff Experience which includes a visit to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Alternatively, board the Banff Gondola and ascend Sulphur Mountain, 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, you might like to spend some time at the Willow Stream Spa.

Set off on a Freedom of Choice inclusion this morning. This evening, tables at three of your hotel’s restaurants are set for a progressive Signature Experience dinner.

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

Set off on a heli-flightseeing trip over the iconic Canadian Rockies.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

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

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Dining

After touching down, you’ll be taken to your lodge within the national park, and choose where to dine in the evening.

After your Signature Experience, join the Icefields Parkway and see Bow and Peyto lakes before setting off on a heli-flightseeing trip over the iconic Canadian Rockies.

Stay: Two Nights, Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, in a Lakeview Room

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing

See the park on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle sidecar tour, go rafting down the Athabasca River, or ride the Jasper SkyTram.

Join a Freedom of Choice activity today.

Daily :
  • Breakfast

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

After a round of canapes, board an Ice Explorer vehicle and journey onto Athabasca Glacier, pausing to savour a hot chocolate or apple cider.

Set off on a cruise on Maligne Lake, followed by lunch at Maligne Lake Chalet. Pause at Maligne Canyon and Athabasca Falls on your way to your lodge, nestled in the Columbia Icefield, and enjoy a welcome reception. Back at the lodge after your Signature Experience, enjoy dinner with entertainment on the side.

Stay: Athabasca Glacier, Glacier View Lodge, in a Glacier View Room

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Daytime view of Athabasca Glacier, Jasper, Canada

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

Morning is the best time to venture to the Glacier Skywalk, which is why we’ve specially organised an early morning visit, before the crowds arrive, to take it all in.

After your early morning Signature Experience, continue on the Icefields Parkway, pausing at Moraine Lake. Keep going to Lake Louise and prepare for a fine dining experience at the elite Fairview Dining Room.

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

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Your rail holiday starts this morning when you board the Rocky Mountaineer. Relax and soak up the views from your bi-level glass-dome carriage in GoldLeaf Service.

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

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

The Rocky Mountaineer continues west today, bringing you to Vancouver.

Stay: Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, in a Signature Harbour View Room

Daily :
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Set off on a guided discovery of Vancouver this morning. Then, say goodbye to new friends before being taken to the airport.

Daily :
  • Breakfast

Travel & Accommodation

Castle-like hotel in the Banff National Park surrounded by mountains

The Castle in the Rockies

Banff is one of Canada's most renowned natural wonders and you'll stay in its heart at Fairmont Banff Springs.

Interior view of lodge with peaked roof, arms chairs and open fire, Canada

The Coolest of Views

At Glacier View Lodge, stay in a Glacier View Room and take in the spectacularly cool views.

Train travelling beside torquise lake between mountain range, Canada

Guaranteed GoldLeaf Service

Enjoy the comfort of GoldLeaf Service aboard the iconic Rocky Mountaineer, and glide past the steep rocky slopes.

As a family-owned company with origins that date back to 1927, we know how to make a great holiday extraordinary

Geoff McGeary OAM – APT Company Owner -