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Heart of the Canadian Rockies 2028 - 10 days from Calgary to Vancouver

10 Days 25 Departures
From $2,589 per person

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25 departures available

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Apr 24, 2028 May 3, 2028 Available $2,589per person Get Our Discounted Price
May 8, 2028 May 17, 2028 Available $2,659per person Get Our Discounted Price
May 15, 2028 May 24, 2028 Available $2,749per person Get Our Discounted Price
May 18, 2028 May 27, 2028 Available $2,999per person Get Our Discounted Price
May 22, 2028 May 31, 2028 Available $2,999per person Get Our Discounted Price
Jun 5, 2028 Jun 14, 2028 Available $3,039per person Get Our Discounted Price
Jun 12, 2028 Jun 21, 2028 Available $3,149per person Get Our Discounted Price
Jun 19, 2028 Jun 28, 2028 Available $3,149per person Get Our Discounted Price
Jun 26, 2028 Jul 5, 2028 Available $3,149per person Get Our Discounted Price
Jul 3, 2028 Jul 12, 2028 Available $3,149per person Get Our Discounted Price
Jul 17, 2028 Jul 26, 2028 Available $3,149per person Get Our Discounted Price
Jul 24, 2028 Aug 2, 2028 Available $3,149per person Get Our Discounted Price
Jul 31, 2028 Aug 9, 2028 Available $3,149per person Get Our Discounted Price
Aug 7, 2028 Aug 16, 2028 Available $3,149per person Get Our Discounted Price
Aug 10, 2028 Aug 19, 2028 Available $3,149per person Get Our Discounted Price
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Aug 24, 2028 Sep 2, 2028 Available $3,149per person Get Our Discounted Price
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Sep 4, 2028 Sep 13, 2028 Available $3,149per person Get Our Discounted Price
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Sep 11, 2028 Sep 20, 2028 Available $3,089per person Get Our Discounted Price
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Tour Overview

The Canadian Rockies are known for their rugged mountains, glaciers, mighty rivers, and beautiful national parks. On this Heart of the Canadian Rockies tour, you’ll experience all of this and more! Enjoy two nights in Banff National Park, gateway to the Canadian Rockies, with free time to hike, stroll along the river, visit the hot springs, or perhaps take an optional helicopter excursion to see the spectacular scenery from above. You’ll also have two nights in Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, where you can hike, explore the townsite, or join an optional excursion to see Maligne Lake and iconic Spirit Island.

Between Banff and Jasper, two tour highlights await—a stop at stunning Lake Louise, whose turquoise waters reflect the surrounding mountains, and a ride aboard an Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle to the Athabasca Glacier.

Sail across the Strait of Georgia to charming Victoria, where sightseeing includes Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of showcase floral displays. You’ll also have free time to perhaps enjoy high tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, visit the Parliament Buildings, or take the optional Marine Wildlife & Whale-Watching Expedition. Ferry across the picturesque Gulf Islands to Vancouver, where sightseeing includes Stanley Park and other city highlights.

Create memories to last a lifetime on this Canadian Rockies adventure designed for savvy, value-minded travelers!

Tour Summary

Duration10 Days / 9 Nights
OperatorCosmos
Departures25 in 2028
Starting From$2,589 pp

Tour Route

Map of your 10-day journey

Heart of the Canadian Rockies 2028 - 10 days from Calgary to Vancouver route map

Day-by-Day Itinerary

10 days through your journey

Day 1

Day 1 CALGARY

Welcome to Calgary! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. to answer any questions
Day 2

Day 2 CALGARY–BANFF NATIONAL PARK

The discovery of oil transformed Calgary from a ranching town into a modern city. Sightseeing includes downtown Calgary, The Confluence (formerly Fort Calgary), Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park. Motor west through the foothills into Banff National Park, gateway to the Canadian Rockies. An orientation tour introduces Banff's townsite and surrounding scenery
Day 3

Day 3 BANFF NATIONAL PARK

Banff is one of Canada’s favorite year-round resorts, with summer activities such as hiking, biking, and fishing. With a free day in Banff National Park, your Tour Director will have many suggestions, including an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies for incredible aerial views. Or if you prefer keeping your feet on the ground, join the Panoramas & Peaks* optional excursion to see gorgeous Moraine Lake in the famed Valley of the Ten Peaks.

*This optional excursion begins operating in early June
Day 4

Day 4 BANFF NATIONAL PARK–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–JASPER NATIONAL PARK

Enjoy a day of spectacular mountain scenery. First stop is Lake Louise, whose turquoise waters reflect the surrounding peaks. Next, stop at the Columbia Icefield to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels onto the Athabasca Glacier, where the ice measures 750 feet/228 meters thick!

Then, drive north into Jasper National Park, where mountain passes reveal deep gorges, snowcapped peaks, and glacier-fed lakes. Later, consider an optional float trip down the Athabasca River. Enjoy an orientation tour of the town of Jasper upon arrival
Day 5

Day 5 JASPER NATIONAL PARK

Today, experience the beauty of Jasper National Park on an optional narrated cruise on the glacial waters of Maligne Lake to legendary Spirit Island* where you’ll learn about the area’s history, geology, flora, and fauna. The balance of the day is free to enjoy Jasper, from guided hikes and local shops to opportunities to spot wildlife.

*This optional excursion begins operating in late May/early June
Day 6

Day 6 JASPER NATIONAL PARK–MOUNT ROBSON–KAMLOOPS

Depart Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Continue along the Yellowhead Highway, following the Thompson River with views of the Monashee Mountains before arriving in Kamloops for the night
Day 7

Day 7 KAMLOOPS–FERRY CROSSING–VICTORIA

As you travel through British Columbia’s Cascade Mountains and the fertile Fraser Valley to the Pacific coast, the landscape changes from dry grasslands to a coastal temperate rainforest.

Board your ferry for the scenic crossing to Vancouver Island. Before arriving in Victoria, visit Butchart Gardens and explore its 55 acres of beautiful floral displays. Continue downtown to see the Inner Harbour, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park.

This evening, consider a relaxing stroll along the lively waterfront promenade
Day 8

Day 8 VICTORIA

Today is free to explore Victoria. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for enjoying this charming city. Perhaps enjoy High Tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, visit the Parliament Buildings or the Royal BC Museum, or choose an optional Wildlife and Whale-Watching Expedition in search of whales, porpoises, seals, and eagles
Day 9

Day 9 VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING–VANCOUVER

This morning, set sail across the Strait of Georgia, an arm of the Salish Sea, and through the scenic Gulf Islands. In Vancouver, city sightseeing includes Stanley Park and other famous landmarks.

The remainder of the day is free to explore Vancouver, known for its waterfront setting, diverse neighborhoods, and cultural attractions. Perhaps visit Robson Street, one of British Columbia’s premier shopping and entertainment districts
Day 10

Day 10 <SPAN CLASS=Location>VANCOUVER

Your vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Vancouver further.

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