Mountain Country Holiday

Day 1 Fly to to Vancouver

Fly to  Vancouver International Airport and transfer independently to your downtown hotel. Remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 2 Vancouver

You will have the entire day to tour Vancouver and the surrounding area. Some of the city’s highlights include: the MacMillan Planetarium, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island, Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain. You may wish to pay a visit to Klahowya Village in Stanley Park where you travel through the forest on the Spirit Catcher miniature train, watch cultural performances, shop the Artisan Marketplace, and much more. Overnight in Vancouver.

Optional Add On Activity: Breathtakingly suspended 230 feet above and 450 feet across Capilano River, Capilano Suspension Bridge takes you to towering evergreens, serene trails and the award winning attraction, Treetops Adventure. Seven suspension bridges, some reaching as high as 100 feet, take you high above the forest floor for a thrilling encounter within the heart of the forest. The CLIFFWALK is a heart-stopping 700 foot ( 215m) long walkway taking guests along the granite cliffside of Capilano Canyon on a series of bridge, platforms and stairways cantilevered up to 30 storeys above Capilano River. Guided eco-walks, a First Nations cultural experience and voices from the past at the Story Centre mingle with the sounds of live seasonal musical entertainment. Unmatched shopping at the Trading Post and West Coast cuisine round out this entertaining West Coast experience.

Day 3 Vancouver To Penticton 417 KM

Enjoy the scenic drive to Penticton via the dense forests of Manning Provincial Park and approach your destination from the south. In the park, you can take a walk on the remnants of the Dewdney Trail or the Rhododendron Flats. The town of Penticton lies at the lower end of Okanagan Lake and the lush orchards and vineyards of the Okanagan Valley. The region is also renowned for its beaches and hot, dry climate. Overnight in Penticton.

Day 4 Penticton To Revelstoke 260 KM

Morning is at leisure to enjoy the Okanagan Valley. Drive past spectacular waterfalls, towering peaks and beautiful lakes en route to the Revelstoke area. Overnight in Revelstoke.

Day 5 Revelstoke To Banff 280 KM

Drive through Glacier National Park and Rogers Pass en route to the bustling resort town of Banff. We suggest a visit to Lake Louise. Overnight in Banff.

Day 6 Banff National Park

Entire day to tour Banff and the surrounding area. We suggest a visit to Banff Natural History Museum. You may also try river rafting or a gondola ride. Overnight in Banff.

Optional Add On Activity: This interpretive boat tour of magnificent Lake Minnewanka will immerse you in a rugged wilderness steeped in history, native folklore and geology. Nestled in the heart of Banff National Park, Lake Minnewanka offers some of the most interesting and spectacular scenery found anywhere in the Canadian Rockies. For more than 10,000 years people have hunted and camped along these shores and now you too can discover its wild nature and hidden wonders.

Day 7 Banff To Jasper 285KM

Drive to Jasper via the spectacular Icefields Parkway. We suggest a stop at Peyto Lake en route. Enjoy glorious photo opportunities of snow-capped peaks, waterfalls and alpine meadows as you travel this route considered one of the most scenic drives in the world. Overnight in Jasper.

Optional Add On Activity: Prepare yourself for the experience of the Columbia Icefield, located on the boundary of Banff and Jasper National Parks. Covering an expanse of 325 sq. km and reaching depths of up to 320 m, this impressive icefield forms one of the largest masses of ice south of the Arctic Circle. Venture directly onto the Athabasca glacier in a specially-designed Ice Explorer with guided commentary. A unique icy adventure!

Day 8 Jasper National Park

You will have the full day to relax and tour Jasper and surrounding area. We suggest a Maligne Lake boat cruise or a ride on the Jasper Tramway. Overnight in Jasper.

Optional Add On Activity: Take a guided wildlife viewing and historical Hot Springs tour in Jasper National Park. Set out for a discovery of the park’s various wildlife and railroad history. Then make your way to the Miette Hot Springs and enjoy a rejuvenating soak in the Hot Springs pool (admission fee is included).

Day 9 Jasper To Clearwater 345 KM

Drive the scenic Yellowhead Highway to Wells Gray Park. We suggest a stop at Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies. Overnight in Clearwater.

Day 10 Clearwater / Wells Gray Provincial Park

Many activities are available in the park including hiking, canoeing, horseback riding or river rafting. Overnight in Clearwater.

Day 11 Clearwater To 100 Mile House 150 KM

From the park, it is a short drive into the dramatic cattle ranching country of the Cariboo Region. 100 Mile House was born in the 19th-century during the days of the Cariboo Gold Rush, when a roadhouse was built here to service gold seekers heading into the goldfields. They travelled along the Cariboo Wagon Road, beginning in Lillooet and frequently stopped at the roadhouse that became known as 100 Mile House. Overnight in 100 Mile House.

Day 12 100 Mile House To Prince George 325 KM

We suggest a visit to Barkerville, a restored pioneer settlement from the Gold Rush era. Overnight in Prince George.

Day 13 Prince George To Smithers 375 KM

Travel the rugged wilderness terrain of the interior mountain ranges. This is also a region with cultural and historical ties to many native bands. Overnight in Smithers.

Day 14 Smithers To Prince Rupert 350 KM

Follow the scenic Skeena River Valley to the active port city of Prince Rupert. In Hazelton, you may want to visit Ksan Native Village and its tribal houses, museum, carving shed and totem poles of the Gitksan First Nation. Situated on Kaien Island, Prince Rupert was home to the Tsimshian and Haida nations for 5000 years and their legacies can be seen in the totem poles of Service Park, Roosevelt Park and the Sunken Gardens. Overnight in Prince Rupert.

Day 15 Prince Rupert To Port Hardy (Cruise) 40 KM (land only)

Enjoy a full day ocean cruise on board BC Ferries along the British Columbia coastline. The famous Inside Passage cruise comes to an end in Port Hardy. Overnight in Port Hardy.
*For select departures, overnight will be on board the ferry in your selected accommodation type. The cruise will arrive at Port Hardy the next day.

Day 16 Port Hardy To Campbell River 235 KM

Travel the eastern shore of Vancouver Island to Campbell River, a focal point for sport salmon fishing. Overnight in Campbell River.

Day 17 Campbell River To Victoria 265 KM

Continue along the coast, past Nanaimo and Chemainus, and enjoy the scenic Malahat Drive. Overnight in Victoria.

Day 18 Victoria

Today, explore this elegant capital city. We suggest a visit to Beacon Hill Park and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Drop in for afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel or visit the famous Butchart Gardens. Overnight in Victoria.

Optional Add On Activity: This coastal excursion is an exhilarating round trip of 50 to 80 kilometres in search of orcas, minke whales, grey whales, porpoises, harbour seals and other marine wildlife. You will ride aboard a regular covered boat with commentary by a certified Marine biologist and naturalist.

Day 19 Victoria to Vancouver - End Of Tour 70 KM(land only)

Traverse the charming Saanich Peninsula before enjoying a mini-cruise on B.C. Ferries back to Vancouver through the Strait of Georgia. Check in at Vancouver International Airport for your departure flight home.

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