Rockies Western Canada Iconic Sites Tour

4.8
(54 reviews)
Vancouver, Canada

8 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

This small group tour (maximum of 23 guests) provides a unique and truly Canadian experience with overnight stays in Whistler, Wells Gray Provincial Park, Jasper (2-nights), Banff (2-nights), and Kelowna. You will have plenty of time to get off the beaten path and do some amazing hikes in addition to experiencing the world-renowned sights of Maligne Lake in Jasper, Lake Louise, Columbia Icefields, Banff, and more.

What's Included

Mini-coach transportation with onboard commentary
Admission to Sun Peaks Chairlift, Icefields Glacier Adventure, Sulphur Mountain Gondola
All taxes and park passes
Wine Tasting
Breakfast (Optional[7])
Breakfast
Experienced, friendly and fun tour guide
Personal expenses
Additional meals
Gratuity

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal

Please meet us at 8:45am for your 9am tour departure at Canada Place. Your guide will be waiting for you next to the FlyOver Canada Ticket booth close to the Welcome Centre at the roadside. Look for your tour guide wearing bright green with the Discover Canada Tours logo.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Vancouver to Whistler

    5 stops
  • 1
    1010 Canada Pl

    Depart downtown Vancouver at 9:00 am (please arrive between 8:30 and 8:45 am) and start driving to Whistler

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Shannon Falls Provincial Park

    Stop at Shannon Falls (weather permitting) Travel the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Sea to Sky Highway

    Travel the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Brandywine Falls Provincial Park

    Stop at the impressing Brandywine Falls

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Whistler

    Arrive in Whistler Village and enjoy a walking tour Option to go zip-trekking, Peak 2 Peak Gondola, biking and more. Check into your centrally located hotel located at the base of Whistler Mountain. Leisure time to enjoy the hotel amenities and explore Whistler Village Evening option to participate in Vallea Lumina - a multi-media night walk in pursuit of hidden wonders (additional cost)

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Whistler to Wells Gray Provincial Park, Clearwater

    4 stops
  • 6
    Whistler

    Breakfast in the hotel then depart Whistler

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Drive through Pemberton and Lillooet

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Enjoy an authentic Indigenous Experience with Xwisten Experience Tours: Visit the Bridge River Fishing Grounds, the past and current fishing area of the St'át'imc People. Learn about the traditional wind-dried method of preserving the salmon still used by its people today After the tour, partake in a Salmon BBQ, complete with salmon, rice, salad, and bannock. Dessert is a traditional dish of whipped berries (sxúsum)

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9

    Check into your hotel in Clearwater.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Clearwater to Jasper

    4 stops
  • 10

    Breakfast in the hotel

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11

    Explore Wells Gray Provincial Park and visit Helmcken Falls and Spahats Falls

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 12

    Stop at Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13

    Check into your centrally located hotel in the town of Jasper Free time to explore the town of Jasper and have dinner Option to visit the Jasper Planetarium this evening

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Jasper National Park

    4 stops
  • 14

    Breakfast in the hotel

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Maligne Canyon

    Enjoy a walk along an interpretive trail and experience the wonders of Maligne Canyon including waterfalls, potholes, underground stream outlets, the nests of ravens and rare black swifts, and unexpectedly lush plant life

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 16
    Maligne Lake

    Visit Maligne Lake which is famous for the colour of its azure water, the surrounding peaks, the three glaciers visible from the lake, and Spirit Island, a frequently and very famously photographed islet Option to take a boat cruise to Spirit Island (seasonal, additional cost) or enjoy a nice walk along the lakeside trail

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 17

    Free time in the afternoon to explore Jasper or take part in other optional activities including but not limited to: Jasper Food Tours, Jasper Motorcycle Tours, and Jasper Sky Tram

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    Jasper & Icefields Parkway to Banff

    4 stops
  • 18

    Breakfast in the hotel (included)

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 19
    Icefields Parkway

    Travel to the Columbia Icefields and go on the world-renowned Glacier Adventure (included)

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 20
    Icefields Parkway

    Continue traveling along the Icefields Parkway with stops at Bow Lake and Peyto Lake

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 21
    Banff

    Arrive in the town of Banff and check in to your hotel

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 6

    Banff

    4 stops
  • 22
    Banff

    Breakfast

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 23
    Banff Gondola

    Take the Banff Mountain Gondola and enjoy the amazing views of the Rockies (included)

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 24
    Banff

    Enjoy a tour of Banff townsite including Bow Falls, HooDoos, Banff Springs Hotel

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 25
    Banff

    Free time for shopping and sightseeing on Banff Avenue or participating in an exciting outdoor activity such as e-biking, horseback riding, canoeing (bow river float), hiking, hot springs, helicopter tour, and more Evening at leisure in Banff

    5 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 7

    Lake Louise & Kelowna

    5 stops
  • 26
    Banff

    Breakfast in the hotel then check out

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 27
    Lake Louise

    Explore beautiful Lake Louise

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 28
    Moraine Lake

    Explore beautiful Moraine Lake

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 29
    Rogers Pass

    Travel through Roger’s Pass

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 30
    Kelowna

    Check into your centrally located hotel in downtown Kelowna Explore the town of Kelowna with many dining options to choose from

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 8

    Okanagan Valley to Vancouver

    3 stops
  • 31
    Kelowna

    Breakfast in the hotel

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 32
    Okanagan Valley

    Explore the Okanagan Valley with a stop at a farmer’s market and winery

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 33
    Vancouver

    Continue to drive to Vancouver and return to Vancouver at approximately 7:30pm

    3 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not available for child age 6 and under.
  • Anyone 15 or younger must have a parent or guardian travel on the trip with them.
  • Guests 16-18 years of age may travel on the trip without a parent or guardian but MUST have one present on the departure day to sign the waiver forms held by the tour guide.
  • This tour requires a minimum of 10 guests to operate.
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