DAY1 Arrival in Calgary

Arrive at Calgary's International airport and transfer independently to your centrally-located hotel. Pick up your information kit at the front desk as you check in. The remainder of the day is at leisure to create your own urban adventure in this dynamic city and form your first impressions of Western Canada. Overnight in Calgary.

Hotel: Ramada Hotel Downtown Calgary or similar *STANDARD*
Calgary Mariott or similar *SUPERIOR*
Fairmont Palliser or similar *DELUXE*

DAY2 Calgary - Banff

This morning is your transfer to Banff bringing you through the ranching country west of Calgary. Arrive in Banff and check in to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free for exploring the town of Banff. Overnight in Banff.

Hotel: Charlton's Cedar Court or similar *STANDARD*
Banff Ptarmigan Inn or similar *SUPERIOR*
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel or similar *DELUXE*

DAY3 Banff

This morning, discover the resort town of Banff and its natural surroundings on a comprehensive sightseeing tour. You'll take the Tunnel Mountain Drive to see the town of Banff and visit the Cave and Basin National Historic Site (admission to Cave and Basin included). Take a walk along Lake Minnewanka, before the tour continues to Sulphur Mountain. Here you can take the Banff Gondola ride to the top of the mountain (Gondola ride is not included). The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Banff.

Hotel: Charlton's Cedar Court or similar *STANDARD*
Banff Ptarmigan Inn or similar *SUPERIOR*
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel or similar *DELUXE*

DAY4 Banff - Jasper

Leave Banff and travel north along the famous Icefields Parkway into the untamed wilderness of Jasper National Park. Every turn unveils spectacular vistas of indomitable peaks, outstretched valleys, cascading waterfalls and colourful meadows. At the Columbia Icefield, take the opportunity to tour onto the surface of the Athabasca Glacier on board the Ice Explorer (ride included). Overnight in Jasper.

Hotel: Marmot Lodge or similar *STANDARD*
Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre or similar *SUPERIOR*
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge or similar *DELUXE*

DAY5 Jasper - Vancouver

Today you board VIA Rail's The Canadian heading west to Vancouver. You will have some of the most spectacular views of the Rockies, interior British Columbia and the Coastal Mountains. You will pass by rugged mountain peaks, arid ranchland and rolling, wind-swept hills. Overnight aboard VIA Rail's The Canadian. Dinner included.

DAY6 Vancouver

After you arrive in Vancouver this morning, transfer independently to your hotel. Today you will enjoy a Hop-on Hop-off trolley tour of Vancouver to familiarise yourself with this oceanside city. The tour highlights include historic Gastown, nearby Chinatown, Stanley Park, English Bay and more. After the tour, the remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this fascinating city. Overnight in Vancouver. Breakfast included.

Hotel: Best Western Vancouver Downtown or similar *STANDARD*
Empire Landmark Hotel Conference Centre or similar *SUPERIOR*
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver or similar *DELUXE*

DAY7 Victoria Excursion

This full-day trip to Victoria begins with a cruise through the scenic Gulf Islands and includes a visit to the acclaimed Butchart Gardens. Afterwards continue to Victoria for a city sightseeing tour that encompasses Victoria's stately homes and gardens as well as historic landmarks. You will see the University of Victoria and Beacon Hill Park and pass the Royal British Columbia Museum, Thunderbird Park, the Parliament Buildings and the exclusive homes of the Uplands and Oak Bay. You will return to Vancouver in the early evening. Overnight in Vancouver.

Hotel: Best Western Vancouver Downtown or similar *STANDARD*
Empire Landmark Hotel Conference Centre or similar *SUPERIOR*
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver or similar *DELUXE*

DAY8 End of Tour

Individual transfer to Vancouver International Airport in time to check in for your return flight.