Canadian Masterpiece with Rocky Mountaineer 2026 - 12 days from Vancouver to Vancouver

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Canadian Masterpiece with Rocky Mountaineer 2026

12 days from Vancouver to Vancouver



Tour Description:

Experience extraordinary beauty and adventure on this affordable Canadian vacation. Arrive in the exciting city of Vancouver for two nights and enjoy guided sightseeing including Stanley Park, Chinatown, and more. Then board the Rocky Mountaineer Train for a 2-day trip and retrace the route of the great 19th century explorers. Travel through spectacular scenery following the Fraser River through canyons and overnight in Kamloops. Continue on through the Selkirk Mountains and enter Yoho National Park with its towering peaks. Wind through the Spiral tunnels, an engineering marvel, before your train climbs Kicking Horse Pass then crosses the Continental Divide and enters Alberta and Banff National Park. Spend two nights in Banff with time to hike, relax at the hot springs, or look for wildlife like big horn sheep, deer, bear, and elk that inhabit the park. Perhaps treat yourself to an optional helicopter ride for breathtaking views of the Canadian Rockies from above. Visit gorgeous Lake Louise, its turquoise waters perfectly reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Then travel the stunning Icefields Parkway where you’ll stop to ride the Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle over ice that’s 750-feet-thick! Arrive in magnificent Jasper National Park with its majestic peaks and natural beauty and have the chance to take an optional scenic float trip down the Athabasca River. Journey to the base of 12,972-foot Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, on your way to the resort town of Sun Peaks. Then follow the routes of the historic Gold Rush and the fur traders on your way to Whistler where you’ll spend two nights and have time to enjoy the many activities this legendary resort village has to offer. Take the ferry crossing to Victoria and visit beautiful Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of floral displays followed by city sightseeing. Have a day at leisure to explore this charming city, perhaps enjoying high tea at the Empress Hotel or taking the optional Wildlife & Whale-Watching Expedition to look for pods of orcas. Then return via ferry to Vancouver and celebrate all the amazing memories you made on your fantastic vacation in Canada!

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Dates & Pricing

Saturday 18 Apr 26 — Wednesday 29 Apr 26Starting at $4,369Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 25 Apr 26 — Wednesday 06 May 26Starting at $4,110Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 02 May 26 — Wednesday 13 May 26Starting at $4,951Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 09 May 26 — Wednesday 20 May 26Starting at $4,951Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 16 May 26 — Wednesday 27 May 26Starting at $5,148Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 30 May 26 — Wednesday 10 Jun 26Starting at $5,148Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 11 Jul 26 — Wednesday 22 Jul 26Starting at $5,314Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 18 Jul 26 — Wednesday 29 Jul 26Starting at $5,314Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 25 Jul 26 — Wednesday 05 Aug 26Starting at $5,314Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 08 Aug 26 — Wednesday 19 Aug 26Starting at $5,397Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 22 Aug 26 — Wednesday 02 Sep 26Starting at $5,397Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 29 Aug 26 — Wednesday 09 Sep 26Starting at $5,553Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Check Mark Icon Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.


Destination & Sightseeing

The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

Your Tour Includes:
• Guided city sightseeing in Vancouver
• 2-day, all-daylight rail journey on the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service (GoldLeaf Service upgrades are available)
• Entrance fee to Banff National Park and Jasper National Park
• Orientation tours of Banff, Jasper, Whistler, and Victoria
• Tickets for the Icefields Explorer Experience at Columbia Icefields
• Ferry crossing to/from Vancouver Island
• Admission to Butchart Gardens, Vancouver Island
Notes:
• Early departures may not be able to visit Columbia Icefield which opens in early May or take the Maligne Lake & Spirit Island optional excursion, which opens in late May to early June. Visiting and participating in other activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions and vendor dates of operation.

• Maximum elevation on tour: 7,500 ft.

ITINERARY

Day 1
Welcome to Vancouver! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3pm-6pm to answer any questions

Day 2
This morning, an included city tour highlights Stanley Park, Chinatown, the harbour, beaches, and more. The remainder of the day is at leisure. You could take a water-taxi to lively Granville Island with its outdoor markets, street musicians, and waterfront cafés, or visit historic Gastown with its steam-powered clock, antique shops, and art galleries!

Day 3
Board the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all-daylight adventure through some of Canada’s most spectacular scenery. Travel along the Fraser and Thompson River canyons, before arriving in the city of Kamloops

Day 4
Reboard the train and continue your adventure as you travel along Shuswap Lake, through the Columbia Mountains, and into the Canadian Rockies. Wind your way through the Spiral Tunnels while climbing Kicking Horse Pass to cross the Continental Divide into the province of Alberta. Enter Banff National Park for a two-night stay

Day 5
After an orientation tour, today is at leisure. Hike the many wilderness trails in the area, golf, horseback ride, stroll through Banff townsite, or simply relax at the hot springs. Banff National Park is the perfect place for photographers and wildlife watching, and as a visitor you may be lucky enough to encounter some of these amazing creatures, like elk, deer, or big-horn sheep, in their natural habitat. Perhaps elevate your experience with an optional helicopter ride over the awe-inspiring Canadian Rockies – a once-in-a-lifetime experience you won’t soon forget!

Day 6
Enjoy a day of scenic grandeur. First visit famous Lake Louise, where green-blue waters create a perfect reflection of the surrounding mountains. Then travel the stunning Icefields Parkway where you’ll stop to ride the Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle over ice that’s 750 feet thick! This afternoon, take the opportunity to glide down the Athabasca River on an optional scenic float trip. Enjoy an orientation tour of the town of Jasper upon arrival

Day 7
Start your day with a magical optional cruise on Maligne Lake to the much-photographed, Spirit Island*. Then travel to the base of 12,972-foot Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Continue through British Columbia’s Fur Trade and Cariboo regions for glimpses of the soaring granite mountains. Watch for wildlife as you continue to the internationally renowned Sun Peaks ski resort for an overnight stay. *This optional excursion begins operating in late May/early June

Day 8
Head south, following the once-treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail. From Lillooet, “Mile 0 of the Gold Rush Route,” you’ll follow the shores of Seton and Duffey Lakes, with an afternoon arrival and orientation in Whistler. Perhaps enjoy an optional flightseeing by floatplane over the glaciated peaks for amazing views!

Day 9
Today is at leisure. Explore on your own or soar to new heights on an optional Peak 2 Peak Gondola ride which spans the distance between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains and is the world’s longest unsupported span for a lift of this kind. Or if you’d prefer staying closer to the ground, visit Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, a First Nations Museum and Art Gallery, for an authentic Indigenous experience

Day 10
Set sail across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island. In Victoria, sightseeing includes a visit to gorgeous Butchart Gardens and their 55-acres of floral displays, and seeing the Empress Hotel, Legislative Buildings, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. In your free time this evening, perhaps take a stroll along the scenic harbour front

Day 11
A day at leisure gives you the chance to have high tea at the Empress Hotel, go shopping on Government Street, or have lunch in one of the many pubs. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for shopping, dining, and additional sightseeing. Take home a whale of a tale by embarking on an optional Marine Wildlife and Whale Watching Expedition where you’ll cruise the beautiful waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands, looking for whales, porpoises, seals, and eagles

Day 12
A scenic ferry crossing to the mainland, where the trip ends with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Vancouver International Airport are included. Please schedule flights after 2:00 pm.

Accommodations

VancouverBanff National ParkJasperSun PeaksWhistlerVictoria
Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Center
First-Class





Check Mark Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.

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