Canadian Rockies Express
8 days, Calgary to Vancouver
Itinerary
Day 1Calgary
Arrive any time.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Accommodation
Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.
Ramada Plaza Calgary Downtown (or similar)
Day 2Calgary/Banff
Discover the beautiful town of Banff; opt to view wildlife, take a gondola ride, or hike up a mountain for spectacular views.
With free time upon arrival, Banff has tons to offer. There are plenty of optional activities for all interests and activity levels. It's also just as pleasant to wander the main streets, pop in and out of shops or walk along the river.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Enjoy free time in this iconic Canadian town.
Banff National Park Visit
Magnificent Banff—Canada’s first and most famous National Park. Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, scenic drives, and a quaint mountain town. First, gaze in wonder, then immerse yourself in a park that has it all! Hike alongside picture-perfect mountains, glaciers, lakes, ice fields, canyons, and even hoodoos. Keep an eye out for wolves, grizzly bears, elk, and mountain lions. Banff’s blend of towering peaks and flower-strewn meadows make it a dream location to enjoy the great outdoors and mountain scenery.
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Hot Springs Soak
17.32CAD per personTake a dip in Banff's world famous hot spring mineral pools, which have brought weary travellers to this place since the 1800's. There's no better way to unwind after a long day of exploring than to simmer in these water's with an epic mountain view.
Banff Gondola Ride to Sulphur Mountain
75-90CAD per personTake a gondola to the famous Sulphur Mountain and enjoy the spectacular view of the whole mountain range and the village below.
Sulphur Mountain Hike
Switchbacks on the slopes of Sulphur Mountain provide a steady uphill hike to a summit renowned for its expansive mountain views. At the top, enjoy the 0.5 km boardwalk along the ridge ending at Sanson Peak. Here, you will find the Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station National Historic Site and the 1903 weather observatory. From the boardwalk, return on the same trail to the parking lot. Alternatively, you can take an old fire road known as the Sulphur Mountain Westside Trail (5.4 km) to Sundance Trail, ending at the Cave and Basin National Historic Site (2.6 km).
Canoeing
57.75CAD per personRent a canoe and leisurely enjoy the scenery on Vermillion Lakes.
Cycling
36.75-93.45CAD per personRent a bicycle to see a bit more of Banff. Be sure to be on the lookout for elk and deer on the trails.
Tunnel Mountain Hike
FreeHike up the well marked trail for a central view of the town of Banff and the surrounding mountains.
Accommodation
Charltons Banff (or similar)
Day 3Lake Louise/Revelstoke
Continue to Lake Louise, view the emerald blue waters of this alpine lake, and opt to hike to one of the Tea Houses.
Lake Louise is that iconic Canadian Rockies locale. Don't miss the chance to snag the perfect photo.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Lake Louise Visit
Visit postcard perfect Lake Louise and take time to savour the emerald blue waters and breathtaking scenery of the Victoria Glacier.
Banff National Park Visit
Magnificent Banff—Canada’s first and most famous National Park. Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, scenic drives, and a quaint mountain town. First, gaze in wonder, then immerse yourself in a park that has it all! Hike alongside picture-perfect mountains, glaciers, lakes, ice fields, canyons, and even hoodoos. Keep an eye out for wolves, grizzly bears, elk, and mountain lions. Banff’s blend of towering peaks and flower-strewn meadows make it a dream location to enjoy the great outdoors and mountain scenery.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Optional Activities - Day 3 HideShow
Lake Agnes Tea House Hike
Originally built in 1901 by the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Lake Agnes Tea House has been serving fine loose-leaf teas to visitors for over one hundred years. Hike along a forested trail as you make your way past Mirror Lake and cascading waterfalls, to the shores of Lake Agnes. This lovely log building serves up a great cup (over 100 loose-leaf teas!) as well as finger food. The hike to the Tea House is free, but it costs between 5-10 CAD if visitors wish to buy loose-leaf tea while there.
Accommodation
Stoke Hotel By Best Western (or similar)
Day 4Revelstoke/Kelowna
Travel to Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley, stopping for a picnic lunch at Kaloya Regional Park, then a tasting at a local winery en route. Kelowna has become a foodie haven in recent years – opt to visit one of the many craft breweries in the city this evening.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Picnic Lunch
Enjoy a picnic lunch prepared by your CEO at Kaloya Regional Park, a beautiful lake-side park and swim spot.
Your Foodie Moment: Okanagan Valley Wine Tasting
Visit a local winery in the Okanagan Valley, near Kelowna. Learn about the local grape varieties, wine making process, tour the vineyard, and have a sample (or two).
Accommodation
Prestige Kelowna (or similar)
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 5Kelowna/Whistler
Drive through the beautiful coastal mountains to the village of Whistler, one of the locations of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation
Aava Whistler Hotel (or similar)
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 6Whistler
Enjoy a free day to explore Whistler. Opt to ride a gondola to the top of the mountain, hike, or zipline.
Your Discover Moment
There's plenty to see and do in Whistler, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like rafting, hiking, and ziplining. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Whistler Hike
FreeHike on your own along one of the many beautiful trails in the Whistler area. The scenery here is stunning. You can also opt for the Train Wreck Trail or take the peak to peak gondola to hike one of the many alpine trails accessible from the summit. Your CEO will NOT be guiding you on this hike. You can opt to do it solo or with your group. Ask your CEO to point you in the right direction.
Rafting
145.60-196.00CAD per personGet your adrenaline fix on on this exhilarating white water rafting trip. Enjoy the amazing scenery along the way, and keep your eyes peeled for bears.
Peak 2 Peak Gondola Ride
95.20CAD per personSoak up the scenery with 360-degree views of mountains, lakes, and glaciers. Hop out at the top and take a short hike or grab a coffee and snack at the mountaintop restaurant. Catch a glass bottom gondola to get an even better view.
Ziplining and Treetop Adventures
155.68CAD per personSpend the day in the sky, floating through Whistler's rainforest on one of Canada's longest ziplines.
Accommodation
Aava Whistler Hotel (or similar)
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 7Whistler/Vancouver
Visit the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre and go on an interpretive guided tour of the museum, before enjoying free time in the laid-back mountain town of Whistler. Travel to Vancouver, and spend the afternoon in this beautiful, easy-going city.
Your G for Good Moment: Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Visit
In the picturesque setting of Canada’s Coast Mountains, the First Nations people have come together to establish the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. This facility showcases unique customs, art, and music and provides opportunities for local youth to train in the tourism industry. As a non-profit organization, the centre relies on visitors to help fund their ongoing programs, meaning everyone who comes here helps make this important work possible.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Enjoy time on your own to explore Canada's vibrant west coast city.
Accommodation
Century Plaza Hotel & Spa (or similar)
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 8Vancouver
Depart at any time.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.