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- Day 1 Welcome to Vancouver Arrive in Vancouver, a haven for sports enthusiasts and keen history buffs alike. This unique city offers something for everyone. From its striking mountains to the bustle of the city’s art and music scene, this British Columbia seaport does not disappoint. Join your Travel Director for a dinner and an opportunity to mingle with fellow guests over wine. Locations Visited: Vancouver CA.
- Day 2 Cruise the Gulf Islands to Victoria This morning, enjoy a visit to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park - home to Vancouver's first visitor attraction, the original suspension bridge built in 1889. Today, the park also includes Cliffwalk, a cantilevered walkway clinging to the granite cliff, and Treetops Adventure, seven suspension bridges through the evergreens taking you over 100ft above the forest floor. After your visit, head out on an orientation tour of Vancouver, including Gastown, Canada Place and Stanley Park, home to a collection of First Nations totem poles. This afternoon board a ferry and sail through the beautiful Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island, and idyllic place known for its fishing and art communities. You’ll end your day here in British Columbia’s stunning capital city, Victoria. Locations Visited: Vancouver CA, Victoria CA.
- Day 3 Butchart Gardens Begin your morning exploring the world-renowned Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site known for its intricate design and seasonal floral displays. Then join your Travel Director for an orientation tour, with panoramic views from Mount Tolmie and stops at the Inner Harbor, the Parliament Buildings and Canada’s oldest Chinatown. See the last remaining traces of Fort Victoria before enjoying a free afternoon. For a closer look at local wildlife, consider an Optional Experience whale watching cruise along Victoria’s coastal waters. Locations Visited: Victoria CA.
- Day 4 Victoria to Sun Peaks, British Columbia This morning, ferry across the Strait of Georgia and continue your scenic journey through British Columbia. Travel along Coquihalla highway and climb the summit of Coquihalla Pass and cross Thompson Plateau, passing along forests of Engelmann spruce, lodgepole pine, Douglas firs and ponderosa pines. Continue to Sun Peaks where you'll end a day of unbelievably scenic travel with dinner. Locations Visited: Victoria CA, Sun Peaks CA.
- Day 5 The Alpine Wonderland of Jasper National Park After breakfast, your journey takes you along the legendary Yellowhead Highway towards Jasper National Park, part of the Canadian Rocky Mountains Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enroute, a stop will be made at the Mount Robson Visitor Center in Mount Robson Provincial Park, the second oldest park in British Columbia's park system and truly one of the world’s crown jewels. Enjoy the best views of Mount Robson, which at 12,972 ft (3,954 meters) is the most prominent mountain in North America's Rocky Mountain range and the highest point in the Canadian Rockies. Arrive in the wonderland of Jasper National Park with its soothing mineral hot springs, rugged glaciers, colorful meadows, and majestic mountain. After a brief orientation tour through town, you'll have the option to explore on our own or book onto an optional Float Trip. Locations Visited: Sun Peaks CA, Mount Robson CA, Jasper National Park of Canada CA.
- Day 6 Exploring Jasper and the Columbia Icefield Start the day on a narrated cruise across the serene waters of the iconic Maligne Lake (seasonal), one of the jewels of the Canadian Rockies. Stop at Spirit Island, one of the most photographed sites in the Canadian Rockies. Travel along the majestic Icefields Parkway and arrive at the Columbia Icefield for your stay at the Glacier View Lodge, the first and only glacier-view resort in Canada. Venture out onto the amazing Glacier Skywalk where you will be treated to an after-hours visit onto the cliff-edged glass-floored walkway. After enjoying a gourmet dinner with wine, you can step out onto the Viewing Deck, sip a drink in the library or relax inside the Moraine Lounge. Locations Visited: Jasper National Park of Canada CA, Maligne Lake CA, Icefields Parkway CA.
- Day 7 Icefields, Glaciers and Lakes to Banff National Park Following a hearty breakfast, your Local Expert will escort you to a special before-hours glacier tour. Venture out onto Athabasca Glacier in an Ice Explorer. Then, join your guide for a stroll atop the ice and discover the beauty and immensity of the glacier. Learn about the history and geology of the region. After this morning's icy adventure, continue south to Lake Louise and admire its blue waters and Victoria Glacier. You'll have the opportunity to feel truly immersed in nature as you spend a portion of your afternoon here. Journey on to the resort town of Banff, your home for the next two nights. This evening, dine in town and unwind in your stunning natural surroundings. Locations Visited: Icefields Parkway CA, Athabasca Glacier CA, Banff National Park of Canada CA.
- Day 8 The Unspoiled Wilderness of Banff National Park This morning, join your Travel Director on a Banff Orientation Tour covering Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and a few other local sights. The rest of the day is yours to spend exploring the rugged charms of the park. Choose from several optional experiences, including a once in a lifetime helicopter flight over the magnificent Canadian Rockies, or a ride onboard the Banff Gondola, a scenic cableway that can take you to the summit of Sulfur Mountain. Locations Visited: Banff National Park of Canada CA.
- Day 9 Glacier National Park From craggy plains to mountainous landscapes, today you’ll cross the U.S. border into Montana to Glacier National Park. Revel in your first encounter with the park, a region encompassing over 1 million acres -- including parts of two mountain ranges, over 130 named lakes, more than 1,000 different species of plants and hundreds of species of animals. This vast pristine ecosystem is the centerpiece of what has been referred to as the "Crown of the Continent Ecosystem," a region of protected land encompassing 16,000 square miles. Settle in for the evening and look forward to tomorrow’s day of exploration. Locations Visited: Banff National Park of Canada CA, Glacier National Park US.
- Day 10 Going-To-The-Sun and Glacier National Park This morning, depart your lodge on the east side of Glacier National Park and join Mariah Gladstone for your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Your Local Expert, Mariah, shares stories of Blackfeet resilience, cultural revitalization and ancestral foodways as you visit the Blackfeet Indian Memorial. Later, travel through the park aboard a privately chartered 1930s Red Jammer bus—named for the sound of double-clutching gears. With roll-back tops for panoramic views of towering peaks and Montana’s legendary Big Sky, and commentary from seasoned guides who know and love the park, this is an unforgettable way to explore. Climbing to 6,646 feet at Logan Pass, cross the Continental Divide with views of glacially carved valleys and wildflower-draped meadows. Disembark at the Swiss-style Lake McDonald Lodge, built in 1913, where you’ll stay tonight on the park’s largest lake. Locations Visited: Glacier National Park US, Lake McDonald US, Glacier National Park US.
- Day 11 Lake Coeur d'Alene and Spokane Today, you'll continue on to the beautiful shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene, one of America's most beautiful lakes, and then arrive in Spokane to stay at The Historic Davenport, Autograph Collection hotel. This is Washington State's grandest hotel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has welcomed a number of famous faces including Amelia Earhart and Clark Gable. End the night with dinner at your hotel. Locations Visited: Glacier National Park US, Spokane US.
- Day 12 Wonderful Wines en route to Seattle Wine connoisseurs rejoice. Today, you'll head through the wide, endless horizons of the wine-producing area of Washington State. Visit Friends Riviera Catering and Events, a local favorite, where you'll enjoy lunch focusing on fresh, local and artisanal ingredients. Then it's on to Seattle for an evening of leisure at your hotel. Locations Visited: Spokane US, Seattle US.
- Day 13 The Soaring Sights of Seattle This morning head out on a Seattle Orientation tour where you'll see Puget Sound, Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market, where you should watch out for flying fish! The afternoon brings you an Insight Choice. Either head to the Space Needle, with its jaw-dropping panoramic views of the unique skyline or the Chihuly Gardens and Glass exhibit, where the work of world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly is housed. In the evening, join your Travel Director and fellow guests for a dinner with wine at Ivar's Salmon House. Here you'll find the Northwest's best dining, as you take in the views on Seattle's waterfront. Locations Visited: Seattle US.
- Day 14 Depart Seattle Travel to Seattle SeaTac International Airport at your leisure. Locations Visited: Seattle US.
Name: Canadian Rockies & Pacific Coast - Classic Group
Brand: Insight
Quality: Superior First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Vancouver
End City: Seattle
Location Summary: Vancouver, CA
Victoria, CA
Sun Peaks, CA
Mount Robson, CA
Jasper National Park of Canada, CA
Maligne Lake, CA
Icefields Parkway, CA
Athabasca Glacier, CA
Banff National Park of Canada, CA
Glacier National Park, US
Lake McDonald, US
Spokane, US
Seattle, US
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Highlights
- Dining Summary - 6 Dinner (D). 13 Breakfast (B). 1 Lunch (L).
- Well-being - Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. 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 Travel Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.. Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.. 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..
- Additional Included Highlights - From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.. 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.. We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.. Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving 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.. Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available)..
- Authentic Dining - Vancouver: At 18:00, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner and an opportunity to mingle over wine.. Icefields Parkway: At Altitude Restaurant, dine on locally sourced, fresh ingredients while overlooking the Columbia Icefield, one of the world’s largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic. As you sip on your drink, enjoy one of the most spectacular dinner views you'll ever see. Framed by six mountain ranges, this high-altitude setting offers a rare view of ancient glaciers, where ice up to 365 m (1,197 ft) thick continues to shape the dramatic Rocky Mountain landscape.. Quincy: Enjoy delicious harvest salads and artisanal flatbreads made with locally sourced ingredients paired with wine.. Seattle: Head to the waterfront for a dinner at Ivar's Salmon House, aptly referred to as Seattle's King of the Waterfront, to toast your newfound friends..
- Top Rated Highlights - Vancouver: Embark on an orientation tour of Vancouver, including Gastown, Canada Place and Stanley Park including a stop to view the famous collection of First Nations totem poles. . North Vancouver: Vancouver's original and still main attraction to date - no visit would be complete without an adventure to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park to soak in the view from above and marvel at its engineering. Originally built in 1889, Capilano Suspension Bridge stretches 450 ft across and 230 ft above Capilano River. Since then, much has been added to the 27-acre park. Cliffwalk is the parks newest attraction - a cantilevered walkway clinging to the granite cliff high above Capilano Canyon. Treetops Adventure, seven suspension bridges through the evergreens taking you up to 100 ft above the forest floor, offers a unique squirrel's eye perspective of the forest.. Victoria: Visit the stunning floral displays at world-renowned Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada. A must-see oasis which has been growing for over 100 years and remains privately owned by the family. . Victoria: Explore Victoria with your Travel Director, beginning with panoramic views from Mount Tolmie. Learn about British Columbia’s early colonial era as you pass the Parliament Buildings and the last remnants of Fort Victoria. See the city’s Chinatown, founded during the 1858 Fraser Gold Rush, and see examples of Victorian architecture, including Craigdarroch Castle.. Mount Robson: Enroute a stop will be made at Mount Robson Provincial Park, which is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the best views of Mount Robson, which at 12,972 ft (3,954 meters) is the most prominent mountain in North America's Rocky Mountain range and the highest point in the Canadian Rockies. . Maligne Lake: Relax on board a narrated cruise on the serene waters of Maligne Lake. Glide past jagged mountain peaks to Spirit Island, a world-famous destination accessible only by boat.. Icefields Parkway: Journey one of the world’s most scenic mountain roads, where each curve reveals glacier-fed lakes, ancient icefields and soaring peaks. Witness the Columbia Icefield, a rare hydrological apex feeding three oceans, and travel through landscapes sculpted by time and ice. . Glacier National Park: Board a private, historic Red Jammer bus for a journey along the Going-to-the-Sun Road; an engineering marvel running through the park's wild interior.. Glacier National Park: Discover the largest lake in Glacier National Park, Lake McDonald, approximately 10 miles long and over a mile wide. There is much to see as you enjoy time at leisure here after your Historic Red Jammers Tour. . Seattle: Enjoy a Travel Director-led journey through the charming labyrinth of Seattle, where you'll see Puget Sound, Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market - keep an eye out for flying fish! .
- Insight Experiences - Icefields Parkway: Venture out onto the amazing Glacier Skywalk where you will be treated to an after-hours visit onto the cliff-edged glass-floored walkway.. Icefields Parkway: Enjoy an evening reception at the Glacier View Lodge. After dinner, step out onto the viewing deck and marvel at the evening sky, relax with a drink in the library or hang out inside the Moraine Lounge.. Icefields Parkway: Take a seat in a specially designed Ice Explorer for a visit onto the Athabasca Glacier before other travellers arrive. Follow your Local Expert as you stroll on its icy surface and experience the enormous glaciers up close. .
- Make Travel Matter - Glacier National Park: Explore Glacier National Park with Mariah Gladstone, a passionate voice for Indigenous resilience. Raised on the Blackfeet Reservation, Mariah Gladstone shares stories of her Piikuni heritage, traditional foodways and modern advocacy. As she journeys with you through Glacier National Park, she brings powerful insights into Blackfeet life past and present—stopping at meaningful sites like the Blackfeet Indian Memorial. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities..
- Insight Choice - Seattle: Get an up close look at world-renowned glass artist Dave Chihuly's work.. Seattle: Head to the Space Needle and experience its jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Seattle skyline..
- Choice Highlights - Choose between two carefully selected activities. Seattle: Get an up close look at world-renowned glass artist Dave Chihuly's work.. Seattle: Head to the Space Needle and experience its jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Seattle skyline..
