DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for Canada
Arrive in Calgary, Alberta's major city and gateway to the Canadian Rockies. Transfer independently to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM, followed by dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 5 PM
Overnight: Calgary
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2, Friday - Calgary City Tour, Canmore, Travel to Banff
This morning, take a city tour of Calgary, a metropolis with a rich western heritage. Drive past the major sites to see a combination of historic, architectural, and vintage landmarks. Then, travel to the town of Canmore, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. In the afternoon, continue to Banff. Admire the mountain scenery as you approach Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival in Banff, view Banff Springs Hotel and Bow Falls before checking into your hotel*. In the afternoon, participate in the optional Float Tour on the Bow River
* For groups staying at Brewster Mountain Lodge, a short walk is required to reach the hotel from the bus drop off point. Passengers will need to transport their own luggage.
Optional: Float Tour on Bow River
Overnight: Banff
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3, Saturday - Banff National Park
Begin the day at leisure or join the optional Banff National Park Tour & Gondola Ride and enjoy a spectacular bird's-eye view of six mountain ranges before exploring Cave and Basin National Historic Site*. Later in the day, further explore Banff National Park, nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Follow the Tunnel Mountain drive for spectacular scenery and continue along the shores of Lake Minnewanka, "Water of the Spirits", a glacial lake where First Nations people inhabited the area around 10,000 years ago. Proceed to Two Jack Lake, before returning back to town
*Cave and Basin National Historic Site visit is subject to unexpected closures due to religious activities and/or tribal ceremonies.
Optional: Banff National Park Tour & Gondola Ride
Overnight: Banff
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Sunday - Lake Louise, Yoho National Park
Depart your Banff hotel*, and drive amidst stunning vistas to Lake Louise, a glacial lake known for its sparkling blue waters. Continue to Yoho National Park to Spiral Tunnels viewpoint and learn about the construction of the railway tunnels. Then, proceed to Emerald Lake and the Natural Bridge, an impressive natural rock formation, gradually carved out over time by the Kicking Horse River. Afterwards, walk on the Golden Skybridge, a suspension bridge, spanning a deep canyon, nearly 430 feet high, with views of the Rocky and Purcell Mountain ranges. Next, head to the town of Golden for lunch on your own and some free time. In the afternoon travel to Revelstoke and check into the hotel with time to settle in before dinner tonight
* For groups staying at Brewster Mountain Lodge, a short walk is required to reach the bus pick up point from the hotel. Passengers will need to transport their own luggage.
Overnight: Revelstoke
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Monday - Craigellachie, Honey Farm Tour, Kelowna
Depart Revelstoke and drive to Craigellachie, site of the "Last Spike", marking the completion of the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railroad. Then, head towards Kelowna. Along the way, stop at a local fruit market to sample locally grown produce. Continue with a tour of Planet Bee Honey Farm*. Watch the bees as they pollinate and make honey in their beehive. Arrive in the afternoon in Kelowna, gateway to the gorgeous Okanagan Valley and check into your hotel
* This tour includes interactions with animals. Passengers may choose not to participate. Please note that no substitute or refund is available.
Overnight: Kelowna
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Tuesday - Lake Okanagan Cruise, Wine Tasting
Today, embark on a cruise on scenic Lake Okanagan, surrounded by pine forests, mountains, and vineyards. If you are lucky, you might be able to spot the legendary lake monster "Ogopogo," said to inhabit the lake. In the afternoon, head to one of the many award-winning wineries in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia's largest vinicultural region. Tour the winery and learn how the area's unique geology affects its grapes. Conclude the visit with wine tastings
Overnight: Kelowna
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Wednesday - Travel to Vancouver, Stanley Park
This morning, head to Vancouver, renowned for its natural beauty and cultural diversity. Along the way stop in the town of Hope for lunch on your own and free time. In the afternoon, arrive in Vancouver, and drive to Stanley Park, offering views of the mountains, Lion Gate Bridge, Prospect Point, and the city's inner harbor. Stop to view the Totem Poles before leaving the park. Proceed to your hotel. At dinner tonight, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Overnight: Vancouver
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8, Thursday - Depart Canada
Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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