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The Canadian Rockies 2027
13 days from Vancouver to Vancouver
Tour Description:
Spectacular national parks and scenic drives highlight this wonderful Canadian Rockies tour that travels to Vancouver, Kelowna, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Sun Peaks, Whistler, and Victoria. Begin in vibrant Vancouver where city sightseeing includes Stanley Park, historic Gastown, bustling Chinatown, and more. Then journey to Kelowna, attractively set on the shores of Okanagan Lake and surrounded by orchards and vineyards. Climb Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park then enter Yoho National Park and ascend Kicking Horse Pass before arriving in magnificent Banff National Park—Canada’s first national park. Have free time to hike, bike, enjoy the natural hot springs or get breathtaking views from above on an optional helicopter excursion. Stop to see the gorgeous turquoise waters of Lake Louise then travel to Icefields Parkway to ride the Ice Explorer on the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Canadian Rockies. Arrive in the vast wilderness and wildlife of Jasper National Park—home to elk, bighorn sheep, moose, and bear! Enjoy free time for independent exploration or go on optional excursions like floating down the Athabasca River and visiting Maligne Lake’s Spirit Island. See Mount Robson, the Canadian Rockies’ highest peak at 12,972 feet, en route to the mountain resort of Sun Peaks. Travel to the alpine town of Whistler, surrounded by stunning glaciated mountains where you can hike, explore the village, or take an optional excursion like a Ziptrek Adventure through an old-growth rainforest. Continue to the Pacific Coast to sail across the Strait of Georgia for two nights in Victoria on Vancouver Island, complete with sightseeing and a visit to magnificent Butchart Gardens. Have free time to perhaps enjoy high tea at the Empress Hotel or take an optional Wildlife and Whale Watching Expedition before ferrying through the Gulf Islands back to Vancouver. For the value-minded traveler, this tour exploring the Canadian Rockies is an unforgettable vacation!
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Dates & Pricing
| Friday 23 Apr 27 — Wednesday 05 May 27 | Starting at $2,679 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 30 Apr 27 — Wednesday 12 May 27 | Starting at $2,999 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 07 May 27 — Wednesday 19 May 27 | Starting at $3,079 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 14 May 27 — Wednesday 26 May 27 | Starting at $3,079 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 21 May 27 — Wednesday 02 Jun 27 | Starting at $3,079 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 24 May 27 — Saturday 05 Jun 27 | Starting at $3,079 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 28 May 27 — Wednesday 09 Jun 27 | Starting at $3,389 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 31 May 27 — Saturday 12 Jun 27 | Starting at $3,389 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 04 Jun 27 — Wednesday 16 Jun 27 | Starting at $3,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 07 Jun 27 — Saturday 19 Jun 27 | Starting at $3,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 14 Jun 27 — Saturday 26 Jun 27 | Starting at $3,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 21 Jun 27 — Saturday 03 Jul 27 | Starting at $3,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 28 Jun 27 — Saturday 10 Jul 27 | Starting at $3,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 02 Jul 27 — Wednesday 14 Jul 27 | Starting at $3,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 05 Jul 27 — Saturday 17 Jul 27 | Starting at $3,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 12 Jul 27 — Saturday 24 Jul 27 | Starting at $3,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 16 Jul 27 — Wednesday 28 Jul 27 | Starting at $3,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 19 Jul 27 — Saturday 31 Jul 27 | Starting at $3,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 26 Jul 27 — Saturday 07 Aug 27 | Starting at $3,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 02 Aug 27 — Saturday 14 Aug 27 | Starting at $3,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 09 Aug 27 — Saturday 21 Aug 27 | Starting at $3,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 13 Aug 27 — Wednesday 25 Aug 27 | Starting at $3,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 16 Aug 27 — Saturday 28 Aug 27 | Starting at $3,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 23 Aug 27 — Saturday 04 Sep 27 | Starting at $3,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 30 Aug 27 — Saturday 11 Sep 27 | Starting at $3,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 06 Sep 27 — Saturday 18 Sep 27 | Starting at $3,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 10 Sep 27 — Wednesday 22 Sep 27 | Starting at $3,389 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 17 Sep 27 — Wednesday 29 Sep 27 | Starting at $3,349 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 24 Sep 27 — Wednesday 06 Oct 27 | Starting at $3,349 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingThe 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• Scenic drive through Yoho National Park and Glacier National Park• 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• Admission to Butchart Gardens, Vancouver Island • Ferry to/from Vancouver Island
Notes:
Early departures may not be able to visit Columbia Icefield which opens in early May, take the Maligne Lake & Spirit Island optional excursion which opens in late May to early June or take the Moraine Lake optional excursion which opens in 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.
Early departures may not be able to visit Columbia Icefield which opens in early May, take the Maligne Lake & Spirit Island optional excursion which opens in late May to early June or take the Moraine Lake optional excursion which opens in 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
ITINERARYDay 1 VANCOUVER
Welcome to Vancouver! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-6:00 p.m. to answer any questions.
Once you get settled, perhaps head out and start exploring this vibrant, culturally diverse city nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains. Take a walk to the harborfront or check out the city’s thriving culinary scene that offers a wide array of delicious cuisines
Day 2 VANCOUVER
This morning, enjoy an included city tour that highlights Stanley Park, Chinatown, the harbour, beaches, and more. Have the rest of the day to explore this vibrant city. Perhaps take a water taxi to Granville Island to visit its bustling Public Market and waterfront cafés or spend time in historic Gastown, Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood, with its cobblestone streets, Victorian architecture, and iconic Gastown Steam Clock
Day 3 VANCOUVER–KELOWNA
Depart Vancouver and journey through British Columbia’s fertile valleys and rich mountain forests to Okanagan Lake. Travel along the lake to the resort city of Kelowna, beautifully situated on the lake shore and surrounded by orchards and vineyards
Day 4 KELOWNA–BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Head north through the Okanagan Valley, famous for its peaches and vineyards, and climb up 4,364-foot-high Rogers Pass, a National Historic Site in Glacier National Park. Make a photo stop at the Pass to enjoy the vistas of rugged mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls. Enter Yoho National Park and ascend Kicking Horse Pass at 5,332 feet. Reach Banff National Park, nestled in the heart of the magnificent Canadian Rockies. An orientation tour highlights Banff’s unspoiled beauty
Day 5 BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy the day exploring Banff, Canada’s first national park and home to 53 species of mammals. The most commonly seen are deer, elk, and big horn sheep. Hike, shop in the townsite, or relax at the hot springs. Perhaps treat yourself to a once in a lifetime experience on an optional helicopter ride for spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies!
Day 6 BANFF NATIONAL PARK–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–JASPER NATIONAL PARK
First, to Lake Louise, its turquoise waters a perfect natural mirror that reflects the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Then travel northward, and see precipitous gorges, snowcapped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens come into view. Stop for a one-of-a-kind experience at the Columbia Icefield to ride the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 750 feet thick, to walk on Athabasca Glacier! Enjoy an orientation tour of the town of Jasper upon arrival
Day 7 JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Today is free to enjoy everything Jasper has to offer—from quaint shops to meandering wildlife. Find serenity on the glacial blue waters of Maligne Lake this morning on an optional narrated cruise to Spirit Island*, revealing the history, geology, flora, and fauna of the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Later, go with the flow on an optional scenic float trip down the Athabasca River.
*This optional excursion begins operating in late May/early June
Day 8 JASPER NATIONAL PARK–MOUNT ROBSON–SUN PEAKS
Leave Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, peaking at 12,972 feet. Continue following the Yellowhead Highway south along the North Thompson River—a route pioneered by fur trappers. Overnight in the mountain resort village of Sun Peaks
Day 9 SUN PEAKS–LILLOOET–WHISTLER
Head south, following the once treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail. Via Lillooet, “Mile 0 of the Gold Rush Route,” your motorcoach will follow the shores of Seton and Duffey Lakes with a late-afternoon arrival in Whistler. Have an evening at leisure to start exploring this wonderful resort town with its stunning mountain scenery
Day 10 WHISTLER
Spend the day in Whistler, nestled at the base of breathtaking Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains. Have free time to explore the many sites of the 2010 Winter Olympics that were held here. Or have your own adventure with a choice of optional excursions, including a Ziptrek Adventure through an old-growth temperate rainforest, a guided Tree-Trek Canopy Walk via suspension bridges and boardwalks high above in the treetops, or ride the Guinness World Record holding Peak 2 Peak Gondola* between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains!
*Operation of the Peak 2 Peak Gondola is seasonal and may not be available on all departure dates
Day 11 WHISTLER–FERRY CROSSING–VICTORIA
Set sail across the Strait of Georgia, known for its Mediterranean-type climate, for beautiful Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia. Afternoon sightseeing includes world-famous Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of floral displays, and then a tour of the picturesque city featuring Bastion Square, Inner Harbour, and Thunderbird Park with its unusual collection of totem poles
Day 12 VICTORIA
A day at leisure gives you the chance to discover this splendid city. Visit the Royal British Columbia Museum, shop on Government Street, or take a leisurely stroll around the harbour. Or get back to nature on an optional Wildlife and Whale-Watching Expedition while cruising the pristine waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands, seeking whales, porpoises, seals, and eagles
Day 13 VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING–VANCOUVER
Take a scenic ferry crossing to the mainland, where the tour ends at Vancouver International Airport. Please schedule flights after 2:00 pm. Or You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Vancouver further.
Accommodations
Accommodations| Vancouver | Kelowna | Banff National Park | Jasper National Park | Sun Peaks | Whistler | Victoria |
Sandman Suites on Davie
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