Solos Banff to Vancouver Canada Nature Tour
Starting with the scenic wonders and wildlife of Banff National Park, this solos nature tour of Canada goes aboard the famous Rocky Mountaineer train to Vancouver. This 12-day tour takes you on an exciting journey from Calgary to Vancouver, with dramatic scenery and thrilling wildlife the norm. Discover the huge pine forests, snow-capped peaks and crystal-clear lakes of Banff National Park, where there are surprises around every picturesque corner, then admire dazzling Lake Louise – a sparkling beauty set amongst towering mountains.
A trip on the Banff-Jasper Highway gives you the chance to explore the Great Columbia Icefield, before arrival at Jasper, home to a breathtaking national park. You’ll then board the famous Rocky Mountaineer train for a two-day journey like no other. Take in spectacular views of canyons, mountains, rivers and waterfalls in comfort, and then end your holiday in Vancouver. Said to boast one of the most beautiful settings in the world, see if you agree with a four-night stay here.
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
10 nights in hotels of a great standard plus 1 night in flight
A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
EXPERIENCES
Holiday Director as your host
Use of an airport lounge in the UK
Scenic Rail: Two-day journey on the iconic Rocky Mountaineer
Banff sightseeing
Lake Louise
Jasper, Maligne Lake & Maligne Canyon
Vancouver & Stanley Park
Granville Island Market
FOOD & DRINK
14 included meals: 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner including welcome dinner & drink & farewell drink
Trip Pace
Moderate
Day 1 UK to Calgary
Today, you will fly to Calgary. On arrival we’ll transfer you to your hotel in downtown Calgary. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at leisure.
Day 2 Calgary - Banff
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 3 Lake Louise
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4 Icefields Parkway
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5 Jasper National Park
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6 Rocky Mountaineer - Kamloops
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 7 Rocky Mountaineer - Vancouver
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 8 Vancouver
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 9 Vancouver - At Leisure
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 10 Vancouver - At Leisure
Meals included: Breakfast
Days 11 & 12 Vancouver to UK
Meals included: Breakfast
Additional Information
THE BEST OF CANADA’S WEST 12 DAYS If you’d prefer, you can stay with the coach on days 6 & 7 as we take a slightly different route towards Vancouver. We head to Sun Peaks in British Columbia through spectacular scenery and past Mount Robson - the highest peak in the Rockies. Stay at the Sun Dance Lodge and stop at the Blue River for a Rockies safari through Grizzly Bear Valley, home to an array of wildlife including moose, eagles, ospreys and of course grizzly bears.
