Your adventure starts today when you arrive into San Francisco for your Pacific Northwest Explorer self drive (in reverse). This 13 day road trip includes visits to:

• San Francisco
• Napa Valley
• Redwood National Park
• Oregon Dunes
• Portland
• Rainier National Park
• Seattle

Read more about the Pacific Northwest Explorer self drive…

At the end of your Pacific Northwest self drive, cross the border into Canada by way of transfer from Seattle to the exciting city of Vancouver. After making your way from Vancouver Airport to your hotel, you have the rest of the day at leisure, to relax after your flight or to start exploring the city.

Rosedale on Robson

With three nights in Vancouver, you have two full days to discover this wonderfully welcoming city. Head to Stanley Park to wander along the sea wall or visit the aquarium, to Yaletown for chic shopping and multi-cultural dining, or Granville Island to browse the markets, popular with locals and visitors alike.

Included in your stay is admission to the spectacular Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, where you can walk amongst the treetops of the temperate rainforests that thrive by the British Columbian coast.

Rosedale on Robson

Just minutes from downtown Vancouver, board the Rocky Mountaineer train. Pass through the rich fields of the Fraser River Valley and the towering peaks of the Coastal Mountains before entering the Fraser Canyon. Follow the Thompson River through spectacular landscapes to historic Kamloops.

SilverLeaf & GoldLeaf: Selected Kamloops hotel (comfortable, moderate standard)

Today you have the freedom of choice. Personalise your day by choosing one of the activities below to include in your Canadian Rockies holiday. Simply let your consultant know which you would prefer when booking your trip.

Option 1: Maligne Lake Cruise
Cruise Maligne Lake, where you can marvel at the magnificent shoreline and Spirit Island.

Option 2: Jasper River Float
Enjoy a gentle rafting tour on the Athabasca River for a unique perspective of Jasper National Park.

Option 3: Jasper Nature Walk
A guided nature walk featuring a spectacular array of rolling hills, jagged peaks, forests, meadows, marshes, streams, and stunning glacial lakes.

Jasper Inn & Suites

This morning depart on a scenic drive along the spine of the Canadian Rockies. View a never-ending procession of mammoth mountains, jagged peaks, over 100 glaciers and pristine emerald coloured lakes. Along the way see such sights as the Columbia Icefield and take an Ice Explorer ride out onto the glacier (included). Stop at the award-winning Columbia Icefield Skywalk (included) to experience a glass-floored observation platform 280 m over spectacular glacier-formed valleys and rushing waterfalls. Also watch for the Sarbach Glacier, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, with the Bow Glacier providing the backdrop, and Crowfoot Glacier before your arrival into Lake Louise. Bear in mind that mountain lakes in this region will be frozen through to mid-June.

Jasper > Lake Louise | 210 km

Lake Louise Inn

Take the short drive from Lake Louise to Banff. Choose the Bow Valley Parkway, beside the Bow River with an option for you to take a stop at Johnston Canyon and walk along the paved footpath to either the lower or upper waterfalls before continuing to Banff. This afternoon explore Banff and the surrounding area. In town, you’ll find lots of excitement including shopping, cafés, nightlife and museums.

Lake Louise > Banff | 60 km

Banff Caribou Lodge

Today you have the FREEDOM of choice. Personalise your day by choosing one of the activities below to include in your holiday. Simply let your consultant know which you would prefer when booking your trip.

Option 1: Banff Gondola
Maximize your views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion on a round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain.

Option 2: Lake Minnewanka Cruise
Admire views of the Canadian Rockies by boat as you cruise across the turquoise-hued Lake Minnewanka and over to Devil’s Gap.

Option 3: River Explorer Canoe Tour
Enjoy the serenity of the Bow River and marvel at the surroundings. A fun & interactive way with your guide to explore the waterways of Banff National Park. Perfect for families. No paddling experience necessary.

Banff Caribou Lodge

Today marks the end of your journey through the Canadian Rockies and the end of your amazing three week holiday in North America. When it’s time to go, make your way from Banff to Calgary airport for your scheduled flight back to the UK.