Canada road trip and Rocky Mountaineer holiday

Itinerary in brief:

• 2 nights Calgary
• 2 nights Banff
• 1 night Lake Louise
• 2 nights Jasper
• 1 night Kamloops
• 3 nights Vancouver

Day 1: UK to Calgary

Depart the UK this morning from your chosen airport. On arrival into Calgary you’ll be greeted and transferred by private car to your hotel.

The rest of the day is at leisure.

Included:  International flight, hotel and private transfer

Day 2: Calgary

Today is at leisure for you to explore Calgary.

Included: Hotel

Day 3: Calgary to Banff

This morning you’ll collect your car and begin your self-drive adventure. The drive to Banff should only take around 2 hours.

Afternoon at leisure in Banff.

Included: Hotel and Car Hire

Day 4: Banff

You have a full day here to explore this beautiful alpine town and its surroundings. We’ve included a trip on the Banff Gondola from where you’ll have panoramic views of the Bow Valley before heading to the hot minerals springs for a relaxing soak after your day exploring.

Included: Hotel, gondola and entrance to hot springs & car hire

Day 5: Banff to Lake Louise

It’s a nice leisurely drive today along the Bow Valley Parkway. This low-speed road is full of scenic lookouts and places to pull in for photographs, so make sure you make the most of this scenic route.

On arrival into Lake Louise check into your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Included: Hotel & car hire

Day 6: Lake Louise to Jasper

Today you’ll travel through the spine of the Canadian Rockies along the spectacular Icefields Parkway with some of the best scenery you’ll encounter on your trip. Peyto Lake is must-see, so make sure you stop along the way.

We’ve included a ride on the ‘Ice Explorer’ (a specialist vehicle that can travel over the glacier) at the Columbia Icefield. After riding out onto the glacier and experiencing the glacier, you’ll continue on your journey to Jasper.

Included: Hotel, car hire and Ice Explorer tour

Day 7: Jasper

Day at leisure. If you’re up for exploring, take a tram ride up Whistlers Mountain or visit Maligne Lake, one of the most photographed lakes in the world.

Return your rental car this afternoon.

Included: Hotel

Day 8: Jasper to Kamloops

You’ll be collected this morning and taken to the train station to board the Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops.

You’ll pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies and follow the Thompson River before arriving in Kamloops, where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel.

Included: Hotel, breakfast, lunch and Rocky Mountaineer

Day 9: Kamloops to Vancouver

After breakfast you’ll be collected and board the train bound for Vancouver.

Today you’ll pass through Rainbow Canyon and then on to Fraser Canyon where at Hells Gate you can watch the water torrent past the canyon walls. You’ll arrival in Vancouver late afternoon where you’ll be met and taken to your hotel.

Included: Hotel, breakfast, lunch and Rocky Mountaineer

Days 10 and 11: Vancouver

You have two days to explore the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver at your own pace. Take a stroll around Stanley Park, climb up Grouse Mountain or enjoy some shopping down town.

Included: Hotel

Day 12: Depart Vancouver

You’ll be collected from your hotel for your private transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Day 13: Arrive UK

You will arrive back into the UK today to complete your holiday.