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The Canadian Rockies 2028 - 13 days from Vancouver to Vancouver

13 Days 40 Departures
From $3,009 per person

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40 departures available

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Apr 17, 2028 Apr 29, 2028 Available $3,009per person Get Our Discounted Price
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Sep 15, 2028 Sep 27, 2028 Available $3,699per person Get Our Discounted Price
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Tour Overview

Explore the best of Western Canada, from Vancouver and the Pacific Coast to the peaks, lakes, and national parks of the Canadian Rockies. Begin in vibrant Vancouver with guided sightseeing including Stanley Park and other famous landmarks, then continue to Banff National Park with free time to hike, bike, soak in the hot springs, or choose an optional helicopter flightseeing excursion to take in breathtaking aerial views.

Stop at Lake Louise to see its famous turquoise waters before traveling the Icefields Parkway to ride the Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefield. In Jasper National Park, watch for elk, bighorn sheep, bears, and other wildlife. Enjoy free time to explore or choose optional excursions such as a float trip on the Athabasca River and a visit to Maligne Lake and iconic Spirit Island.

Travel past Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, en route to the resort town of Sun Peaks, then continue to Whistler with time to explore the village, hike, or take an optional zipline excursion through an old-growth rainforest. Sail across the Strait of Georgia to Victoria on Vancouver Island, where guided sightseeing includes world-renowned Butchart Gardens. Free time gives you the chance to enjoy high tea at the Fairmont Empress or take an optional wildlife and whale-watching excursion. A ferry ride through the Gulf Islands back to Vancouver completes this unforgettable value-minded Canadian Rockies vacation!

Tour Summary

Duration13 Days / 12 Nights
OperatorCosmos
Departures40 in 2028
Starting From$3,009 pp
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Tour Route

Map of your 13-day journey

The Canadian Rockies 2028 - 13 days from Vancouver to Vancouver route map

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Day 1

Day 1 VANCOUVER

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

Once settled, perhaps head out and start exploring this vibrant, culturally diverse city between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains. Take a walk along the waterfront or explore the city’s thriving culinary scene, with a wide variety of cuisines to choose from
Day 2

Day 2 VANCOUVER

This morning, enjoy an included city tour highlighting Stanley Park, the harbour, beaches, and more. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring this exciting city. Perhaps take a water taxi to Granville Island to browse the bustling Public Market and relax at one of its waterfront cafés, or spend time in historic Gastown, Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood, known for its cobblestone streets, Victorian architecture, and the iconic Gastown Steam Clock
Day 3

Day 3 VANCOUVER–KELOWNA

Depart Vancouver and journey through British Columbia’s fertile valleys and mountain forests to Okanagan Lake. Travel along the lake to the resort city of Kelowna, situated on the lakeshore and surrounded by orchards and vineyards
Day 4

Day 4 KELOWNA–BANFF NATIONAL PARK

Head north through the Okanagan Valley, famous for its peaches and vineyards, and climb 4,364-foot-high Rogers Pass, a National Historic Site in Glacier National Park. Make a photo stop at the pass to capture the views 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, for a two-night stay
Day 5

Day 5 BANFF NATIONAL PARK

Take an orientation tour this morning, then enjoy the day exploring Banff, Canada’s first national park and home to 53 species of mammals. Deer, elk, and bighorn sheep are among the wildlife most commonly seen. Hike, shop in town, or relax at the hot springs. Perhaps treat yourself to an optional helicopter flight for spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies. Or if you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, join the Panoramas & Peaks* optional excursion to visit stunning Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks.

*This optional excursion begins operating in early June
Day 6

Day 6 BANFF NATIONAL PARK–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–JASPER NATIONAL PARK

First, travel to Lake Louise, where turquoise waters reflect the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Then continue north to see steep gorges, snowcapped peaks, and brilliant blue and green lakes along the Icefields Parkway. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for a ride on the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels across ice measuring up to 750 feet/228 meters thick, and walk on Athabasca Glacier! Upon arrival in Jasper, enjoy an orientation tour of the town
Day 7

Day 7 JASPER NATIONAL PARK

Today is free to enjoy everything Jasper has to offer, from quaint shops to opportunities for wildlife viewing. Perhaps join an optional narrated cruise on the glacial-blue waters of Maligne Lake to legendary Spirit Island*, where you’ll learn about the history, geology, flora, and fauna of the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Later, enjoy an optional scenic float trip down the Athabasca River.

*This optional excursion begins operating in late May/early June
Day 8

Day 8 JASPER NATIONAL PARK–MOUNT ROBSON–SUN PEAKS

Depart Jasper and follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 12,972 feet. Continue along the Yellowhead Highway, following the North Thompson River on a route once used by fur trappers. Overnight in the mountain resort village of Sun Peaks
Day 9

Day 9 SUN PEAKS–LILLOOET–WHISTLER

Head west, following the once treacherous Cariboo Wagon Trail. Via Lillooet, “Mile 0 of the Gold Rush Route,” your motorcoach follows the shores of Seton and Duffey Lakes before a late-afternoon arrival in Whistler for a two-night stay. Enjoy an evening at leisure to start exploring this resort town, surrounded by dramatic alpine scenery
Day 10

Day 10 WHISTLER

Spend the day in Whistler, located at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Have free time to explore the many sites of the 2010 Winter Olympics, or choose your own adventure from a variety of optional excursions, including a Ziptrek Adventure through an old-growth temperate rainforest, a guided Tree-Trek Canopy Walk along suspension bridges and boardwalks high in the forest canopy, or a ride on 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

Day 11 WHISTLER–FERRY CROSSING–VICTORIA

Set sail across the Strait of Georgia to Victoria, British Columbia’s capital city, on scenic Vancouver Island. Afternoon sightseeing includes world-famous Butchart Gardens, home to 55 acres of spectacular floral displays, followed by a tour of this picturesque city featuring Legislative Buildings, Bastion Square, Inner Harbour, and Thunderbird Park, known for its impressive collection of First Nations totem poles
Day 12

Day 12 VICTORIA

A day at leisure offers the chance to discover this charming city. Consider a visit to the Royal British Columbia Museum, shop along Government Street, or take a leisurely stroll around the harbour. Or choose an optional wildlife and whale-watching expedition through the waters of the San Juan and Gulf Islands, with the chance to spot whales, porpoises, seals, and eagles
Day 13

Day 13 <SPAN CLASS=location>VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING–VANCOUVER

Take a scenic ferry crossing to the mainland, where the tour ends at Vancouver International Airport at approximately 11:30 a.m. Please schedule flights for 2:00 p.m. or later (or consider a post night stay). You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights to explore Vancouver further.

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