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Majestic Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer 2026
13 Day Tour from Vancouver to Vancouver
Tour Description:
Feet on the ground or head in the clouds? Set your sights on both on this heady tour of the Canadian Rockies. A sunny gondola ride to Banff’s Sulphur Mountain, a private breakfast at Whistler’s Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, and a special dinner inside the original greenhouse at Victoria’s lush Butchart Gardens are just some of the ways to take your travel dreams to new heights through Alberta and British Columbia. Bold and breathtaking views are served from Vancouver to Calgary on the breezes of Sun Peaks, the glacial wonder of the Columbia Icefield, the alluring blue hue of Lake Louise, and the magnificent canyons and gorges of Jasper National Park. A panoramic cruise along the crystal waters of Maligne Lake to remote Spirit Island – one of Canada’s most cherished and photographed places – elevate this journey through Western Canada. More scenery, cities, and sumptuous cuisine are served aboard your Rocky Mountaineer train as you travel in comfort from Alberta to British Columbia. A thrilling addition to your Canadian Rockies tour, your Rocky Mountaineer train transports you from beautiful Banff to vibrant Vancouver with a midway overnight stay in the welcoming town of Kamloops. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Victoria so you can plan your day your way.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Sunday 10 May 26 — Friday 22 May 26 | Starting at $7,179 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 14 May 26 — Tuesday 26 May 26 | Starting at $7,179 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 17 May 26 — Friday 29 May 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $7,699 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 28 May 26 — Tuesday 09 Jun 26 | Starting at $7,279 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 16 Jul 26 — Tuesday 28 Jul 26 | Starting at $7,389 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 19 Jul 26 — Friday 31 Jul 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $7,919 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 23 Jul 26 — Tuesday 04 Aug 26 | Starting at $7,379 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 02 Aug 26 — Friday 14 Aug 26 | Starting at $7,379 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 06 Aug 26 — Tuesday 18 Aug 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $7,919 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 09 Aug 26 — Friday 21 Aug 26 | Starting at $7,379 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 13 Aug 26 — Tuesday 25 Aug 26 | Starting at $7,379 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 20 Aug 26 — Tuesday 01 Sep 26 | Starting at $7,379 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 23 Aug 26 — Friday 04 Sep 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $8,049 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 27 Aug 26 — Tuesday 08 Sep 26 | Starting at $7,529 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 06 Sep 26 — Friday 18 Sep 26 | Starting at $7,439 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 13 Sep 26 — Friday 25 Sep 26 | Starting at $7,439 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 20 Sep 26 — Friday 02 Oct 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $7,819 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
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
Destination & SightseeingSpecial Features Included in this Tour: • Guided sightseeing in Vancouver including Stanley Park• Travel on the BC Ferry to Victoria• Visit Butchart Gardens, Victoria • Globus Choice excursions in Victoria – included in your tour with your choice of a visit to the Royal BC Museum and Thunderbird Park or discover the Malahat SkyWalk and TreeWalk• Visit Whistler• Guided sightseeing at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre• Visit Sun Peaks• Explore Jasper National Park, Maligne Lake, and the Canadian Rockies• Visit Columbia Icefield and ride the Ice Explorer on Athabasca Glacier and • Discover Banff National Park and ride the Banff Gondola• Included Rocky Mountaineer train SilverLeaf service, featuring a single-level dome coach with panoramic oversized windows (optional GoldLeaf service upgrade available)
Notes:
• We encourage all guests to prebook Globus Choice Excursions to ensure your preference is available. Globus Choice Excursions booked on-tour are subject to availability and vendor terms.• Kamloops properties are considered moderate 2 or 3-star hotels or motor inns. Rocky Mountaineer determines hotels that also meet our high standards of cleanliness and comfort.• Maximum elevation on tour is 7,500 ft (2,286 m).• Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions.
• We encourage all guests to prebook Globus Choice Excursions to ensure your preference is available. Globus Choice Excursions booked on-tour are subject to availability and vendor terms.• Kamloops properties are considered moderate 2 or 3-star hotels or motor inns. Rocky Mountaineer determines hotels that also meet our high standards of cleanliness and comfort.• Maximum elevation on tour is 7,500 ft (2,286 m).• Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER, BC
Welcome to Vancouver! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink
Day 2 VANCOUVER–VICTORIA
British Columbia Treasures Tour Vancouver, including the waterfront, Chinatown, and Stanley Park with its old-growth evergreen forests and totem poles. Catch the BC Ferry over to Vancouver Island and Victoria. See major attractions on your city orientation tour including the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. Later, visit world-famous [LF] Butchart Gardens, followed by a special dinner in the former historic greenhouse. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
PICTURE PERFECT Butchart Gardens, named for the woman who founded this botanical oasis of blooming shades and horticultural design, is a National Historic site for its legacy and lush treasure of millions of flowering beds and over 900 varieties of plants in exquisitely landscaped gardens bring fairytales to life
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DinnerDay 3 VICTORIA
City of Gardens The day is free to explore on your own. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Victoria with a stroll in the quaint downtown area with its British colonial architecture to shop and admire its heritage buildings and stunning gardens, then relax over proper British afternoon tea. Your Tour Director may suggest an optional marine wildlife and whale-watching trip. Shoppers will love Government Street’s elegant shops and Market Square’s specialty stores. Your GlobusGO mobile app has maps and tips for the perfect day
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BreakfastDay 4 VICTORIA–WHISTLER
Gulf Dreams Board a BC Ferry crossing the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-type climate. En route to Whistler, stop at Shannon Falls, where a boardwalk leads to a viewing platform near the base of the roaring falls. On to the alpine resort of Whistler at the base of the magnificent Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Time to explore the 2010 Winter Olympics sites, paddleboard, hike, explore Whistler Village or play pickleball. Enjoy a 2-night stay at the Hilton Whistler Resort, with mountain style elegance in the heart of Whistler Village. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Nestled at the base of breathtaking Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, the Hilton Whistler Resort blends culture, history and culinary delights together in Whistler’s premier location. Enjoy the natural design elements including Indigenous art from the Sea-to-Sky corridor and an array of shops, restaurants and walking trails at your doorstep
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BreakfastDay 5 WHISTLER
Alpine Adventures Full free day to explore all that Whistler has to offer. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Whistler to experience amazing views on the lofty Peak2Peak Gondola, the longest unsupported gondola span in the world, connecting Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Enjoy spectacular scenery and incredible photo opportunities as you explore via suspension bridges, boardwalks and trails on a canopy walk in the treetops. Other options include a ziplining adventure, shopping in the village, or just relaxing at your resort
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BreakfastDay 6 WHISTLER–SUN PEAKS
Ancient Traditions This morning, enjoy a visit and breakfast at the [LF] Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, dedicated to the history and culture of the First Nations people. Then, journey north through the heart of the magnificent Cariboo region. Spectacular scenery abounds as you pass by rolling hills, deeply incised rivers, and sparkling lakes. Afternoon arrival in Sun Peaks with the balance of the day at leisure. Free time this evening. (B)
LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURAL GEMS Visit the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre before opening hours where you will be greeted with a First Nations welcome followed by breakfast. Take in this spectacular setting, which brings to life the history of Native people whose traditions and beautiful culture still resonate today
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BreakfastDay 7 SUN PEAKS–JASPER, ALBERTA
Sun, Snow & Stars Continue north, following Yellowhead Highway and hugging the mighty North Thompson River, into the province of Alberta. See the base of 12,972-foot Mount Robson (the highest point in the Canadian Rockies) before entering Jasper National Park. Marvel at the precipitous gorges, snow-capped summits, and lakes of exquisite blues and greens in this wild mountain wilderness. Before arriving at your hotel, you may wish to take an optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River, where your experienced rafting guide will navigate as you absorb the splendor of Jasper National Park. Tonight, explore the entertainment and culinary choices downtown, then look to the skies for remarkable stargazing when night falls. Jasper was designated as a Dark Sky Preserve by the Royal Astronomical Society in Canada and is one of the largest in the world. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Spanning nearly 4,250 square miles (11,000 square kilometers) of spectacular natural beauty, Jasper is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Its vast wilderness, majestic peaks, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking panoramic sights lie below an incredible Dark Sky to thrill stargazers as well
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BreakfastDay 8 JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE
Spectacular Jasper National Park Travel through Jasper’s unspoiled beauty to glacial Maligne Canyon for lunch at the Wilderness Kitchen. Continue to stunning Maligne Lake for a narrated scenic cruise to Spirit Island. Return to Jasper where the balance of the day is at leisure to explore Jasper on your own. (B,L)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE A cruise to Spirit Island on the turquoise waters of Maligne Lake is a spectacular sight to behold as one of the most photographed locations in the world for its jaw-dropping beauty. The tranquil Spirit Island has deep significance for the Indigenous Stoney Nation
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BreakfastLunchDay 9 JASPER–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–LAKE LOUISE–BANFF
Rocky Mountain Majesty Head south through Jasper National Park on Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield for a thrilling Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier. Climb Sunwapta Pass to savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and massive glaciers. Next, stop at Lake Louise, whose green-blue waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. Continue into Banff for a free evening. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Be moved by an expedition across the Athabasca Glacier. Traverse this massive glacier aboard the all-terrain Columbia Ice Explorer and walk on the surface where the Earth’s geology is changing beneath your feet. Feel the force of nature’s strength on an ancient glacier that still carves the face of the Rocky Mountains today
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BreakfastDay 10 BANFF
Heavenly Heights Take a scenic ride on the [LF] Banff Gondola to the top of the mountain and enjoy spectacular views of Bow Valley and the Rocky Mountains. Additional sightseeing in Banff includes a visit to Bow Falls. The balance of the afternoon is at leisure. Consider an optional flightseeing trip for a bird’s-eye view of the Rockies. This evening, join your Tour Director for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
EPIC RIDE Soar to the top of the world on the Banff Gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain. Visit the mountaintop interpretive centre and be in awe of the magnificent, natural beauty of the Canadian Rockies with breathtaking views you’ll never forget
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Breakfast DinnerDay 11 BANFF–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–KAMLOOPS
The Continental Divide This morning, wave goodbye to your Tour Director and Driver in Banff before boarding your Rocky Mountaineer train to travel over the Continental Divide and along the Kicking Horse River. Continue westward to Shuswap Lake and then overnight in Kamloops. Tonight, enjoy free time in Kamloops. (B,L)
NOTE:
Kamloops properties are considered moderate 2- or 3-star hotels or motor inns. The city does not offer any hotels in the superior category. Your chosen hotel is determined by Rocky Mountaineer; however, rest assured that it satisfies our high standards of cleanliness and comfort.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
TRAIN SPOTLIGHT Rocky Mountaineer travels through spectacular Canadian scenery. SilverLeaf Service features a single-level dome coach offering panoramic views from oversized windows and meals served at your seat. An upgrade to GoldLeaf Dome Service offers luxury reminiscent of a bygone era, including extra attendants, an elegant bi-level dome car, and regional cuisine in an exclusive dining room
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BreakfastLunchDay 12 KAMLOOPS–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–VANCOUVER
British Columbia Treasures Back aboard Rocky Mountaineer, enjoy your amazing journey through the fertile fields of Thompson Valley and beautiful Fraser Canyon. Late this afternoon, arrive in Vancouver and transfer to your hotel to enjoy free time this evening. Your Local Host will be available to provide suggestions for visiting the highlights in Vancouver. (B,L)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Vancouver with your pick of the freshest seafood from this vibrant gateway to the Canadian Rockies. The buzzing downtown scene is rich in culinary delights from sushi or wild-caught salmon to pizza and pasta. Don’t forget to indulge in an iconic British Columbia confection - the coconut, chocolate, and nutty Nanaimo bar!
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BreakfastLunchDay 13 VANCOUVER
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Accommodations
Accommodations| Vancouver | Victoria | Whistler | Sun Peaks | Jasper National Park | Banff National Park |
Georgian Court Hotel
Superior First-Class
773 Beatty St Vancouver BC Canada
The boutique Georgian Court Hotel is situated in downtown Vancouver, steps from BC Place Stadium, Rogers Arena, fashionable Robson Street, and many of Vancouver's main attractions. The hotel features sophisticated and elegant decor, attentive service, first class amenities, and one of Vancouver's best Italian restaurants - Frankie's Italian Kitchen and Bar.
Superior First-Class
773 Beatty St Vancouver BC Canada
The boutique Georgian Court Hotel is situated in downtown Vancouver, steps from BC Place Stadium, Rogers Arena, fashionable Robson Street, and many of Vancouver's main attractions. The hotel features sophisticated and elegant decor, attentive service, first class amenities, and one of Vancouver's best Italian restaurants - Frankie's Italian Kitchen and Bar.
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.
