WESTERN EXPLORER – VIA RAIL

On arrival, transfer from Vancouver International Airport to hotel. In the afternoon visit FlyOver Canada, best of Vancouver’s attraction offering a spectacular Virtual Flight over Canada. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay in Vancouver.

After breakfast, proceed on Grouse Mountain and Capilano Suspension Bridge Tour. Crossing Lions Gate Bridge, look-out for British Property's exclusive homes, visit Capilano Salmon Hatchery and continue to the 230 ft Capilano Suspension bridge. At Grouse Mountain - ride the famous Skyride to 3700 ft. high mountain top playground. Ample time to visit Theatre in the Sky’s "Born to Fly", seasonal logging shows, Peak Chairlift and other activities. Overnight in Vancouver.

After breakfast, proceed on a full day tour to Victoria. After a 90 minute ferry ride, visit Butchart Gardens where over 50 acres of magnificent gardens await you. Next enjoy a scenic ocean drive with vistas of Juan de Fuca Strait and the Olympic Mountainsto Victoria. On arrival, you will have ample time to explore the world famous Fairmont Empress Hotel, British Import Ships, Parliament Buildings and other attractions around Inner Harbor. Late evening return back to Vancouver.Overnight in Vancouver.

After breakfast, morning at leisure. Afternoon checkout and proceed on Vancouver city tour. See Canada Place, Robson Street, the Public Library, Sports Venues, Theatres, Chinatown, Gastown and Granville Island. Soak in the natural splendor of Stanley Park’s Totem Poles and sightsee from Prospect Point. Later drop off at Pacific Central Station to connect Via Rail Train at 8.30 pm for an overnight journey to Jasper.

On arrival at 4.00 pm, transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Jasper.

After breakfast, proceed on Discover Jasper Tour. Jasper’s beauty and history is set amid some of the most rugged peaks in the Rockies. Explore the natural attractions of Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake. At Maligne Canyon, stroll along 50 meter walls and learn about its unique underground water system. Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight in Jasper.

After breakfast, checkout and transfer to Lake Louise via the Icefields Parkway. This is home for Black and Grizzly bears, elk, moose, mountain goats and sheep. Visit the Columbia Icefields and enjoy Ice Explorer Ride and further explore the magnificent Glacier Skywalk. From the Icefields Centre, continue along the Parkway to the Crowfoot Glacier, Peyto Lake and Bow Lake en route to Lake Louise. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at the hotel. Overnight in Lake Louise.

After breakfast, morning is at leisure. Afternoon checkout and transfer by coach to Banff. On arrival, check in at hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore famous Banff Avenue. Overnight in Banff.

After breakfast, proceed on Discover Banff Tour. The resort town of Banff is set amongst the towering mountains of Rundle, Tunnel, Cascade and Norquay. A gentle ride on the Banff Gondola takes you to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for a 360 degree panorama of the Bow Valley. Afternoon is at leisure to explore famous Banff Avenue.Overnight in Banff.

After breakfast, checkout and transfer to Calgary. On the way, stop at Kananaskis for the most powerful experience in the Rockies, a 12 minutesSummit Helicopter Tour. Later continue your journey to Calgary Airport to connect flight to onward destination.