Journey through the Clouds Discovery Banff

Day 1 – Calgary

Arrive in Calgary and spend the rest of the day sightseeing in “The Heart of the New West” independently

Day 2 Calgary to Banff

Depart Calgary this morning for a full-day tour concluding in Banff. Journey to Banff where you will enjoy a sightseeing tour including Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Journey up Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola and take in spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies. You will also enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Minnewanka (season dependent). Your tour ends on arrival in Banff late this afternoon.

Day 3 Banff

Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Banff has activities for all, from taking the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain, relaxing in the Banff hot springs, exploring the bustling town, to outdoor wildlife adventures. Overnight in Banff.

Day 4 Banff to Jasper

Continue your journey from Banff to Jasper on a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper National Parks via the Icefields Parkway. Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk, and Athabasca Falls are among some of the day's highlights. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn about its geological features. Lunch is provided at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. You will arrive in Jasper late afternoon. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 5 Jasper

Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. The resort town of Jasper and the surrounding national park offer various activities from relaxation to adventure. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 6 Rocky Mountaineer Jasper to Kamloops

Travel on board the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops, in the heat of British Columbia's interior. As you journey west and south you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo mountains. Today's highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, the climb over Yellowhead Pass, and the journey along the North Thompson River as you approach Kamloops.

Day 7 Rocky Mountaineer Kamloops to Vancouver

Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’s journey west, you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the Interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Your rail journey ends this evening upon arrival in Vancouver.

Day 8 - Vancouver

Your tour ends upon checkout from your Vancouver hotel. Head to Vancouver Airport for your return flight home.

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