Vancouver & The Rockies
14 night holiday exploring Vancouver, Jasper, Banff and the Canadian Rockies
You’ll fly into Calgary before making the short drive towards the Rockies and staying in the lovely mountain resort town of Banff for two nights.
You’ll then head up the scenic Icefields Parkway through the Rockies staying in Lake Louise and Jasper at the north end of this scenic road. On the way you can explore both Jasper and Banff National Parks and head out onto a real glacier with the Glacier Explorer! You’ll then take the scenic route through Kamloops to the wonderful ski town of Whistler before heading along the scenic sea-to-sky highway to Vancouver Island for 3 nights before your final 3 nights in downtown Vancouver.
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Fly into Calgary and out of Vancouver
1200 miles
Approx
Includes flights, car &
accommodation
Our 14 Night Vancouver & The Rockies holiday starts in Calgary and ends in Vancouver: Calgary (1 night), Banff (2 nights), Lake Louise (1 night), Jasper for Jasper National Park (2 nights) Kamloops (1 night), Whistler (1 night), Victoria (1 night), Tonifo or Ucluelet (2 nights), Vancouver (3 nights)
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
Calgary
You’ll fly into Calgary this afternoon, so check into your hotel and relax, ready for the start of your Rockies adventure tomorrow. While you’re here, you might like to take a trip to the observation deck of the Calgary Tower for a 360 degree view of the city, plus on a clear day, the Rocky Mountains.
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Calgary,
AB
3 Star
Hotel
Days 2 & 3:
Banff (2 nights)
Today you’ll head west into the foothills of the Rockies and the wonderful town of Banff. We recommend soaking in the mineral pools at Upper Hot Springs and a trip on the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain. You’re staying in Banff for two nights to give you time to enjoy this area.
80
miles
Banff,
AB
3 Star
Hotel
Day 4:
Lake Louise
After your two nights in Banff, make the relatively short drive along the Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise where you can enjoy the lake as well as Moraine Lake and the wonderful views afforded by this location. If you’d like to explore nearby Yoho National Park, we can add another night here for you.
35
miles
Lake
Louise, AB
3 Star
Hotel
Days 5 & 6:
Jasper (2 nights)
Continue along the Icefields Parkway. Highlights include Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk and Athabasca Falls. At your destination, Jasper National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and you’re in Jasper for two nights giving you time to relax and enjoy the area.
145
miles
Jasper,
AB
3 Star
Lodge
Day 7:
Kamloops
Get an early start today for the longest driving section of your holiday. As you head from Jasper you will pass through some dramatic and stunning scenery, the Continental Divide, Mount Robson, Pyramid Falls and the North Thompson River. Your overnight stop will be in the resort town of Kamloops.
275
miles
Kamloops,
BC
3 Star
Hotel
Day 8:
Whistler
Follow and cross over the Thompson River as you take the very scenic drive from Kamloops to the world famous ski and mountain resort of Whistler. If you have time we recommend visiting the Olympic Park or taking a ride on the Peak 2 Peak Gondola running from Whistler Mountain to Blackcomb Mountain.
185
miles
Whistler,
BC
4 Star
Hotel
Day 9:
Victoria
For this part of your trip you will take a ferry ride crossing the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island, stopping in picturesque Victoria, the state capital.. Not only are there wonderful buildings and the amazing Butchart Gardens, it is also a great place to go whale watching!
120 miles
+ Ferry
Victoria,
BC
3 Star
Hotel
Days 10 & 11:
Tofino/Ucluelet (2 nights)
Make the journey further north on Vancouver Island to Tofino, on the Clayoquot Sound peninsula. Take a walk along the popular Long Beach, part of the Pacific Rim National Park and enjoy the natural beauty of this area with the ocean, it’s rainforest and it’s wildlife. You’re here for two nights in Tonifo or Ucluelet
200
miles
Tofino,
BC
3 Star
Lodge
Days 12 - 14:
Vancouver (3 nights)
Take the ferry back to Vancouver for your final three nights in Canada. Make sure you visit the historic Steam Clock or the Vancouver Lookout. Stanley Park is the number one attraction in the city and you can take horse drawn carriage tours too!
145 miles
+ Ferry
Vancouver,
BC
3 Star
Hotel
Days 15 & 16:
Final Morning & Fly Home
Enjoy your final morning in Canada. Later today you’ll take your overnight flight back to the UK.
If you want to add extra days to this trip, please let us know, we’ll be happy to tailor this or any other trip to your requirements.
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