5 day Canadian Rockies Summer Premium
Description:
Itinerary:
Vancouver to Revelstoke (or Salmon Arm for 2026 tours)
Your tour will commence in downtown Vancouver early in the morning. We travel through the Fraser Valley and stop in Kelowna for lunch. We then continue on to enjoy wine tasting at one of the Okanagan Valley’s many beautiful wineries and visit Craigellachie and the Last Spike. You will then check in at your beautiful hotel in Revelstoke* and enjoy a group welcome dinner that evening. Following dinner, you have the option to relax at the hotel or explore the historic town of Revelstoke.
Overnight: Revelstoke Mountain Resort (or similar)
Meals: Group Welcome Dinner
*Tour departs at 8:30am from Canada Place, Downtown, Vancouver
– please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time
*Note tour departures in 2026 will spend Night 1 in a relaxing lakefront resort in Salmon Arm at The Prestige Harbourfront Resort (or similar)
Revelstoke – Banff (2025) OR Salmon Arm – Banff (2026)
After breakfast at your hotel, we then commence travels through Rogers Pass and visit stunning, Emerald Lake where you will have the option to rent an on-site canoe (additional cost and seasonal dependent). We then move on to explore beautiful Lake Louise and Moraine Lake’s. Upon arrival in Banff, you will then check in at your centrally located hotel on Banff Avenue to enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure exploring this very popular town!
Overnight: Mount Royal Hotel, Banff (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Banff
Start the day off with a ride on the famous, Banff Gondola! You will ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain while taking in the magnificent views of the Rockies and end your gondola ride with a beautiful buffet breakfast. We then take a scenic tour around Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake Loop and a tour of the Banff town which includes Bow Falls, HooDoos and the Banff Springs Hotel. You will have free time for shopping and sightseeing on Banff Avenue or the option to partake in exciting outdoor activities* such as horseback riding, canoeing (bow river float), hiking, e-biking, the hot springs and more! The remainder of the evening is then spent at your leisure in Banff.
Overnight: Mount Royal Hotel, Banff (or similar)
Meals: Buffet Breakfast at Sulphur Mountain
*Optional activities can be booked with your Tour Leader at a discounted price
Banff to Blue River/Valemount
After breakfast, we travel to the famous Icefields Parkway while gradually making our way towards Jasper National Park. We tour through the Columbia Icefields to visit another beautiful lake where you can choose to take part in the world-renowned Ice Explorer Glacier Tour (additional cost). We will also stop in the mountain town of Jasper, where you will have free time to explore and enjoy some dinner. Finally, we arrive at your beautiful accommodation, the Mike Wiegele cabins in Blue River*
Overnight:
*Please note that shoulder season tours (Sept. 20 – Oct. 30) will stay in Valemount at the Best Western Plus Hotel as the Mike Wiegele Resort closes on September 19. Best Western Plus is
a beautiful hotel in Valemount with a pool and hot tub.
Meals: Breakfast
Banff to Blue River/Valemount to Vancouver
Enjoy breakfast this morning with the option to take part in the River Safari (additional cost) or simply relax at the cabins. We then travel to Clearwater and visit Spahats Falls in the Wells Gray Provincial Park. We also make a stop for lunch in Kamloops before returning back to Canada Place, Vancouver.
Meals: Breakfast
*Please note we arrive back in Vancouver at approximately 7:30pm.
Inclusions:
- Daily breakfast and 1 welcome dinner
What to Bring:
- Light, waterproof layers
- Comfortable shoes for walking and hiking
- Swimsuit, flip flops and towel
- 2 pieces of ID
- Reusable water bottle
- Bug spray
- Sunglasses & sunscreen
- River shoes (recommended)
*For 2026 tours maximum group size is 40 people
Please note the solo supplement charge can vary due to peak seasons, please speak with our Travel Consultants regarding your tour date for a price indication.
Exclusions:
- Airfares or transport from your home to starting point in Vancouver.
- Any meals and drinks not specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
- Tour guide gratuities.
- Optional tours and activities available for an additional cost.
- Any travel insurances.
- Items such as souvenirs, laundry and similar personal expenses.
Optional activities:
Day 3 Activities
- E-Bike & Hike Tour
– Sundance Canyon – USD$109 per person
– Johnston Canyon – USD$149 per person - Horseback Riding
– 1 hour Ride – USD$69 per person
– 1 hour (Spray River Ride) – USD$79 per person
– 2 hours – USD$159 per person - Helicopter Tours (minimum 2 passengers required to run)
– Three Sisters – USD$269 per person
– Mt. Assiniboine & Glaciers – USD$369 per person
Day 4 Activities
- Athabasca Ice Explorer Glacier Tour
– USD$69 per person
Day 5 Activities
- Eco Safari
– USD$79 per person