In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.
Sample itinerary. Choose a departure for its exact itinerary and hotel plan.
Day 1 — UK - Calgary - Banff
Our nationwide shared chauffeur service collects you from home for your flight to Calgary. On arrival, transfer to the little town of Banff. This small town is the launching point for world-famous Banff National Park, home to an untamed wilderness. Rugged mountaintops, glistening lakes, thick forests and elusive wildlife. This evening you’re free to enjoy your hotel and explore the surrounding area.
Day 2 — Banff - Lake Louise
Head out on a day of scenic delights and explore the town’s surrounds and Lake Louise (named after Queen Victoria’s daughter), plus Moraine Lake (subject to seasonal availability). These glassy lakes are filled by waterfalls and flash shades of deep emerald and bright turquoise, reflecting the mountain peaks towering overhead.
Day 3 — Banff
Today is at leisure. On the outskirts of town is Sulphur Mountain, with its enclosed gondola ride to the 7,500ft summit from where there are some breathtaking views of the Bow Valley and Banff town below.
Day 4 — Columbia Icefield - Jasper
You’ll want to keep your camera within reach this morning as you travel to Jasper National Park from Banff National Park by way of the Icefields Parkway. This stunningly scenic road links the two great parks, and for over 140 miles we’ll wind through jagged mountain peaks and high forested valleys, passing emerald lakes and mountain-fed streams, waterfalls and rivers.
The halfway point is the spectacular Columbia Icefield, one of the biggest accumulations of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle. Jump on an Ice Explorer for a ride on the surface of the Athabasca Glacier (subject to weather). Then, head west into Jasper National Park - 4,200 square miles of alpine forests, natural hot springs, white-water rivers, tranquil valleys and jagged snow-capped mountains.
Day 5 — Jasper
Head out today for an unforgettable sightseeing journey. Continue along the shores of Medicine Lake and on to the breathtaking Maligne Lake - the largest of the glacier-fed lakes in the Rockies. Arrive back in Jasper in the afternoon, where you’ll have the rest of the day to yourself. Finish off this evening with an interpretative talk at dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Days 6-7 — Kelowna
Leave the Rocky Mountains and descend to the Okanagan Valley to Kelowna, positioned on the shores of shimmering Lake Okanagan. The following morning, visit one of the region's internationally recognised and award-winning vineyards for a tour and tasting of some delicious wines. The afternoon is free to relax, perhaps enjoy time by the lakeside in this lovely setting.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 — Victoria
Leave Kelowna behind this morning taking the scenic route to Hope. Continue south through Vancouver to Tsawwassen, and take the ferry through the Gulf Islands region with towering Douglas fir trees climbing the hills on all sides, to Swartz Bay. Continue to the southern-most tip of Vancouver Island and Victoria, the provincial capital of British Columbia. Enjoy an orientation tour on arrival, of this very English city.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 — Victoria
Enjoy a day at leisure in Victoria. Laid-back lower rises give way to pretty ports and sprawling gardens.
Day 10 — Vancouver
Visit to the world-famous Butchart Gardens. Later continue to Swartz Bay for the scenic ferry journey back to Tsawwassen. The final leg of the tour is in Vancouver, staying in the vibrant city centre.
Day 11 — Vancouver
Vancouver is considered by many to have one of the most spectacular settings in the world - in the foreground the encircling Pacific Ocean and, as a backdrop, the grandeur of Grouse Mountain. For natural beauty, there is the 1,000-acre Stanley Park, the largest urban park in North America. It's Vancouver’s green heart - a wilderness area of forest, marshland and beaches.
For excitement and variety, Chinatown, centred on Pender Street, is a city apart. Vancouver’s 100,000 Chinese are expected soon to surpass San Francisco’s as the largest community outside the Far East. Shops, hotels, markets and restaurants along with incessant activity combine to create a vibrant atmosphere. The Gastown area of the city is distinguished by cobbled walkways, gas lamps, quaint shops and restaurants.
As an introduction to this fabulous city enjoy a short orientation tour; then you’re free to discover its wonders for yourself.
Day 12 — Vancouver
A relaxing free day to further enjoy Vancouver as you please. Perhaps discover some of the 9,000 marine and freshwater animals at the aquarium in Stanley Park. Or visit the Classical Chinese Gardens - a replica from the Ming Dynasty.
For a local taste of the city, head to Granville Island, a friendly and easy-going spot alive with shops, markets, galleries and a marina. Or, if you’re looking for a spot of relaxation, Kitsilano Beach is your best bet, with views out over English Bay towards Stanley Park. Sit outside one of its idyllic cafes and watch the world go by.
Day 13 — Vancouver - In flight
Transfer to the airport for your overnight return flight to the UK.
Day 14 — UK
Upon arrival, your vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
