Rockies Escorted Tour and Toronto

Day 1 - Vancouver

Arrive in Vancouver, transfer (included) to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2 - Vancouver

This morning explore Vancouver on the included Vancouver City Highlights Tour. Experience the unique history and unfolding splendour as you tour through the modern streets of Vancouver. Drive by the most renowned sights and learn how Vancouver became the city it is today. Situated on the edge of the Pacific Ocean and framed by British Columbia's imposing mountains, it's easy to fall in love with this astonishing city. Drive through historic neighbourhoods such as Gastown, Chinatown, scenic English Bay and the picturesque Vancouver Harbour. Stops in Stanley Park feature Indigenous Peoples' Totem Poles, spectacular views of the mountains and the Lions Gate Bridge. Also includes the opportunity to wander through the charming farmer's market at Granville Island.

Afternoon at your leisure. 

Day 3 - Rockies Escorted Tour - Salmon Arm

Today make your way to Canada Place from your Vancouver hotel for your departure to Salmon Arm at approximately 8am. Enroute to Salmon Arm you will stop off in the Okangan Valley to enjoy a wine tasting at one of the renowned wineries. Arrive in Salmon Arm and check in yout lakefront hotel, where you will have some free time to enjoy the nearby trails and Salmon Arm Wharf, great for watching local wildlife.  This evening you will have a group dinner (included) to get to know your fellow travellers.

Day 4 - Rockies Escorted Tour - Banff

After breakfast you will depart your hotel and head into the Rocky Mountains. You will have a coffee break and a chance to pick up lunch in the quaint mountain town of Revelstoke. Continue your journey to the Rockies through Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park. You will stop off at Moraine Lake with an option to rent a canoe (seasonal). following this you will stop off at the iconic Lake Louise, before arriving in the town of Banff with your evening at leisure.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 5 - Rockies Escorted Tour - Banff

Begin today by enjoying views of the Rockies as you ride the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain. After your gondola ride enjoy a scenic tour around Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake Loop.

In the afternoon enjoy a tour of the Banff townsite including Bow Falls and the famous Banff Springs Hotel. You will have free time to explore Banff Avenue or add-on an optional outdoor activity. Evening is at your leisure.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6 - Rockies Escorted Tour - Blue River

Today you will take the scenic route to Blue River. Departing Banff you will travel along the picturesque Icefields Parkway, stopping the Columbia Icefields. You will now have the opportunity to join the world-renowned Ice Explorer to the Athabasca Glacier.

After which you continue down to the Rockies town of Jasper, where you will have time to explore and purchase dinner. 

Continuing to Blue River for your overnight stay.  Please Note : your accommodation in the Cabin at Blue River will have have private bathrooms, however you will have a shared communal area (kitchen and living room) within the cabin.Also any tours after Septembver 19th will stay in the Best Western Plus Valemount which has a pool and hot tub, as the Mike Wiegele Resort closes on the 19th September.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7 - Rockies Escorted Tour - Return to Vancouver

Your scenic drive from Blue River will allow you to see beautiful lakes and mountains including driving through the Fraser Valley to Clearwater where you will visit Wells Gray Provincial Park, known for its stunning waterfalls. Enjoy photo stops at Dawson Falls and the impressive Helmcken Falls. Stop for lunch in Kamloops before continuing on to Vancouver where you will arrive approx 7.30pm.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 8 - Toronto

Spend time at leisure before your transfer (included) to Vancouver Airport, on arrival in Toronto, transfer (included) to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 10 - Toronto

Explore Toronto on the included Hop On Hop Off Bus. Highlights include stops at the CN tower and St Lawrence Market. Your sightseeing pass also includes a 60 minute Toronto Harbour boat cruise tour.

Day 11 - Toronto and Niagara

Experience the might of Niagara Falls up close on this full day tour from Toronto. Hop aboard the Voyage to the Falls* cruise and enjoy a full Canadian three-course meal overlooking the Falls. Then take the Niagara Parkway to the picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake. The tranquil streets are lined with renowned bakeries, restaurants, and boutique -- and of course, numerous vintners selling the region's world-renowned wines.

Day 12 - Toronto

Spend time at leisure before your transfer (included) to the airport for your homeward flight.