EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW

Experience the Rocky Mountains in all their glory, including a luxurious train journey from Jasper to vibrant Vancouver onboard the incredible Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service. See the great frozen tundra of the Columbia Icefield as you step foot on the Athabasca Glacier and board the Ice Explorer for a voyage across the largest icefield in the Rockies. Journey to Jasper National Park and explore Alberta’s UNESCO World Heritage sights from your luxurious base at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge—a premier 700-acre mountain resort on the shores of Lac Beauvert. Learn about the Indigenous culture of Canada in Jasper as you meet the First Nations Cree Warrior Women from the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation and enjoy a traditional meal in Vancouver at the Salmon n' Bannock restaurant—owned and operated by members of Canada’s First Nations.
highlights
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Banff: Join a relaxing horse ride along the tranquil Bow River and pass the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, the birthplace of Canada’s national parks. The trail loops around the marsh and provides scenic glimpses of the Bow River and surrounding mountains before returning to Warner Stables.
- Banff: Play the Tunnel Mountain 9 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course. This captivating and challenging course offers breathtaking views and a fantastic layout that amateurs and professionals alike can enjoy.
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Lake Louise: Take the sightseeing gondola and soar over the town of Lake Louise. Enjoy a gentle hike and spot local wildlife while taking in the amazing views.
- Lake Louise: Take a piece of Lake Louise home with you! Unleash your creative spirit and create your very own artistic masterpiece.
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Maligne Lake: Cruise along the crystal-clear, reflective waters of Canada's most famous lake. Prepare for a breathtaking display of nature's beauty as you learn how early French traders navigated waters crowned by snow-laden peaks and nestled between glaciers.
- Jasper National Park of Canada: Spend your morning exploring Jasper National Park via bike. Pick up your bike, helmet, and trail map from the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, and hit one of the many scenic trails that start on the property.
- Your Well-Being Director takes a proactive approach to your welfare ensuring all well-being regulations are met. On tours fewer than 15 guests, your Traveling Concierge will act as your Well-Being Director.
- Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
- Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19. All Travelling Concierge's, Well-Being Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.
- We only work with establishments we are confident will consistently adhere to our high well-being standards, which include hotels, restaurants and sight-seeing venues.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
- Banff: Meet your fellow travelers and Traveling Concierge for a Progressive Dinner in Banff. Enjoy a variety of courses, each served in a different hotel restaurant.
- Lake Louise: Choose from a variety of distinct restaurants at the Fairmont Château Lake Louise during your Dine-Around Evening.
- Jasper: Join the Warrior Women in an intimate fireside meal with a spectacular view of Pyramid Mountain. Enjoy the open air and delicious barbeque as these First Nations Cree women share about their Indigenous culture through stories drumming and song.
- Kamloops: Savour every moment aboard the Rocky Mountaineer Goldleaf Service as you enjoy elegantly plated meals prepared with local ingredients.
- Vancouver: Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you support Salmon N'Bannock, a local restaurant that’s owned and operated by members of Canada’s First Nations. Sample authentic, flavourful dishes with a modern twist, all prepared with traditional ingredients.
- Dining Summary: 3 Dinner with Wine (DW), 8 Breakfast (B), and 3 Lunch with Wine (LW)
- Banff: Join a relaxing horse ride along the tranquil Bow River and pass the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, the birthplace of Canada’s national parks. The trail loops around the marsh and provides scenic glimpses of the Bow River and surrounding mountains before returning to Warner Stables.
- Banff: Play the Tunnel Mountain 9 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course. This captivating and challenging course offers breathtaking views and a fantastic layout that amateurs and professionals alike can enjoy.
- Lake Louise: Take the sightseeing gondola and soar over the town of Lake Louise. Enjoy a gentle hike and spot local wildlife while taking in the amazing views.
- Lake Louise: Take a piece of Lake Louise home with you! Unleash your creative spirit and create your very own artistic masterpiece.
- Jasper National Park of Canada: Board the Ice Explorer for an exhilarating tour of the Columbia Icefield. Walk on the largest ice field in the Rocky Mountains and experience the enormous glaciers up close.
- Maligne Canyon: Your Travelling Concierge will lead you on a hike through Maligne Canyon, the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park. Hikers of all levels can explore this scenic landmark by crossing six bridges that cross various points of the canyon.
- Maligne Lake: Cruise along the crystal-clear, reflective waters of Canada's most famous lake. Prepare for a breathtaking display of nature's beauty as you learn how early French traders navigated waters crowned by snow-laden peaks and nestled between glaciers.
- Jasper National Park of Canada: Spend your morning exploring Jasper National Park via bike. Pick up your bike, helmet, and trail map from the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, and hit one of the many scenic trails that start on the property.
- Jasper: Journey in exceptional comfort from Jasper to Vancouver onboard the Rocky Mountaineer luxury train with GoldLeaf Service. Admire the pristine views through oversized windows, savour gourmet meals and enjoy award-winning service as you travel through the dramatic landscape.
- Jasper: Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you meet the First Nations Cree Warrior Women from the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation. Learn about Indigenous spirituality, music and drumming as you engage in a fascinating conversation about the aboriginal culture of Canada.
Trip details

Trip Type: Group Tour
Comfort: Deluxe
Travel Styles: Family, 55+, Luxury
Starts: Calgary, Canada
Finishes: Vancouver (BC), Canada
Duration: 9 days
ITINERARY

1Day 1: Welcome to Banff.
Accommodation: Fairmont Banff Springs.
Meals: Dinner with Wine
2Day 2: Banff at Leisure. Relaxed Start
Accommodation: Fairmont Banff Springs.
Meals: Breakfast
3Day 3: Lakes of Banff National Park. Relaxed Start
Accommodation: Fairmont Château Lake Louise.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
4Day 4: Along the Icefields Parkway to Jasper.
Accommodation: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
5Day 5: Jasper National Park.
Accommodation: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast
6Day 6: Jasper to Kamloops.
Accommodation: Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch with Wine
7Day 7: Kamloops to Vancouver.
Accommodation: The DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection Hotel, Vancouver.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch with Wine
8Day 8: Vancouver Sightseeing. Relaxed Start
Accommodation: The DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection Hotel, Vancouver.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch with Wine
9Day 9: Depart Vancouver.
Meals: Breakfast
WHAT’S INCLUDED

- You will be escorted by one of our fine Travelling Concierges, handpicked to serve as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary, available on departures with 15 or more guests.
- At every hotel, you'll be treated to seamless baggage handling, with prompt delivery inside your room.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- Complimentary, airport transfers are included on start and end dates and when additional accommodation has been booked through Luxury Gold. Guests will be transferred with fellow Luxury Gold Travellers that arrive on the same flight. Complimentary, private train station transfers are included when train travel is included within the itinerary. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city of the itinerary, may be requested but are not guaranteed.
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