Day 1 Vancouver to Kelowna | 397 km/247 mi
Depart Vancouver this morning and travel through the fertile Fraser Valley to the Thompson Okanagan region, the fruit and wine center of British Columbia. On the Coquihalla Highway, encounter some of the most dramatic scenery in the region and pass through the rugged cattle ranching country of the Merritt area. At Merritt, continue driving along the Coquihalla Connector, Highway 97C to Kelowna
Day 2 Okanagan Region | Wine Tour
Tour the countryside today combining the best of the lake, valley and vines. Discover the wineries we call hidden treasures and sample some of the Okanagan’s finest wines.
Day 3 Kelowna to Emerald Lake | 355 km/220 mi
Head north today through the Okanagan Valley to Shuswap Lake with its thousand miles of shoreline. Pass Craigellachie where the ‘last spike’ was driven to complete the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885, then enter Glacier National Park and climb over Rogers Pass keeping an eye out for native caribou, mountain goats and grizzly bears. After crossing the Columbia River, arrive in Yoho National Park with its towering waterfalls, ice-clad peaks and a natural bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. Surmount the Continental Divide to your lakeside accommodation at Emerald Lake Lodge. (Breakfast & Dinner Included)
Day 4 Emerald Lake to Moraine Lake | 36 km/23 mi
Continue through the scenic mountain passes of Yoho National Park to Moraine Lake Lodge in Banff National Park. Crowned by ten notable peaks and brilliant blue in color, Moraine Lake is one of the most photographed lakes in the Canadian Rockies and is truly bucket list item to see. The area also offers an array of activities, from canoeing on the lake and strolling the shoreline to relaxing at the lodge and enjoying the beautiful views. (Breakfast included)
Day 5 Moraine Lake to Banff | Ice Explorer + Skywalk | 237 km/148 mi
Today, travel along the spine of the Canadian Rockies and through the amazing Icefields Parkway. Experience the ultimate glacier exploration, from walking on ancient ice with the Ice Explorer ride to standing on a glass platform almost 1,000 feet in the air at the Glacier Skywalk (included). Today’s activities will leave you with a special appreciation for this treasured region of the Rockies
Day 6 Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions
Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of four excursions
Option 1. Banff Gondola
Maximize your views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion on a round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain.
Option 2. Lake Minnewanka Cruise
Admire views of the Canadian Rockies by boat as you cruise across the turquoise-hued Lake Minnewanka and over to Devil’s Gap.
Option 3. River Explorer Canoe Tour
Enjoy the serenity of the Bow River and marvel at the surroundings. A fun & interactive way with your guide to explore the waterways of Banff National Park. Perfect for families. No paddling experience necessary.
Option 4. Bow River Horseback Adventure
Saddle up for a journey through the celebrated landscape of Banff National Park on this guided horseback riding adventure.
Day 7 Banff to Calgary | 115 km/72 mi
It’s time to say goodbye to Banff and end your Canada adventure. Drive to Calgary to drop off your rental car and begin the journey home.
Day 1 Calgary to Banff | 115 km/72 mi
Leave the Stampede City of Calgary today for the short drive to Banff, arriving to the picturesque resort town in its namesake national park. Surrounded by the mighty peaks of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff is renowned for its scenic natural beauty and stunning wildlife.
Day 2 Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions
Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of four excursions
Option 1. Banff Gondola
Maximize your views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion on a round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain.
Option 2. Lake Minnewanka Cruise
Admire views of the Canadian Rockies by boat as you cruise across the turquoise-hued Lake Minnewanka and over to Devil’s Gap.
Option 3. River Explorer Canoe Tour
Enjoy the serenity of the Bow River and marvel at the surroundings. A fun & interactive way with your guide to explore the waterways of Banff National Park. Perfect for families. No paddling experience necessary.
Option 4. Bow River Horseback Adventure
Saddle up for a journey through the celebrated landscape of Banff National Park on this guided horseback riding adventure.
Day 3 Banff to Moraine Lake | Ice Explorer + Skywalk | 290 km/180 mi
Travel along the spine of the Canadian Rockies and through the amazing Icefields Parkway. Experience the ultimate glacier exploration, from walking on ancient ice with the Ice Explorer ride to standing on a glass platform almost 1,000 feet in the air at the Glacier Skywalk (included). Return down the Icefield Parkway to Moraine Lake, known as ‘The Jewel of the Rockies’ for its iridescent turquoise color.
Day 4 Moraine Lake to Emerald Lake | 36 km/23 mi
Take a short drive today through the majestic mountain passes of the Rockies and into Yoho National Park. The word ‘Yoho’ is a Cree expression of awe and wonder, given by the Indigenous people for its 1313 sq. km of gem-colored glacial lakes, snow-covered peaks and dense forests of western red cedar and hemlock. Witness historic railroads, spiral tunnels built into mountain sides and steep rock faces where mountain goats roam expertly along the edge. (Breakfast & Dinner Included)
Day 5 Emerald Lake to Kelowna | 355 km/220mi
Today’s road trip takes you on the famed Trans-Canada Highway following a route charted by the railroad engineers and fur traders of the mid-1800s. Leaving Emerald Lake, continue through Yoho National Park where you’ll surmount the Continental Divide. Continue through Glacier National Park and Rogers Pass with spectacular mountain vistas in every direction, then through the Monashee Mountain Range and past Shuswap Lake to Sicamous, the “Houseboat Capital of Canada”.
Day 6 Kelowna | Wine Tour
Tour the countryside today combining the best of the lake, valley and vines. Discover the wineries we call hidden treasures and sample some of the Okanagan’s finest wines.
Day 7 Kelowna to Vancouver | 371 km/232 mi
On your final day, join the Coquihalla Highway and climb to an elevation of 1244 meters where over 10 meters of snow can fall in an average winter. Witness incredible feats of engineering as you travel through the Great Bear snow shed and Dry Gulch Bridge – the latter of which is over 280 meters long and 175 meters high – before descending from the summit pass through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the province. This dramatic change of environment is always exhilarating, as you go from bright sunlight on the high rock faces to misty coastal cedars in the space of half an hour. Approaching the Pacific coast, the canyon opens to the broad Fraser Valley. Arrive in Vancouver to drop off your rental car and begin your journey home.
