ROCKIES HOLIDAYS EXPLORER

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Emerald Lake | ©Lisanne Smeele

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Lake Louise | ©Lisanne Smeele

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Bow River | ©Lisanne Smeele

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Ice Skating | ©Lisanne Smeele

Lake Louise | ©Gerard Yunker, Travel Alberta

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Party in Banff!

Overview

Celebrate the Christmas Holidays in the Rocky Mountains‘ winter wonderland! Explore the best of the Rockies with an overnight stay in three of the most famous ski resort towns – Vernon, Banff & Golden. Take part in various activities while admiring the stunning scenery. Our tour is perfect for those who love to adventure in the snow and those who simply love to sightsee. Don’t miss our special Rockies winter holiday tours – the Rockies Christmas Explorer and the Rockies NYE Explorer.

Add extra optional activities to your itinerary.

Itinerary

Vancouver to Vernon

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Road to the Rockies

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SilverStar Mountain Resort

Departure from Canada Place in Vancouver at 7:15am (please arrive by 7:00am)
Get to know your travel friends and have some fun with introductions and games led by our friendly and experienced tour guide
Learn interesting facts about Vancouver as you travel out of the city and into the mountains
Check into your hotel in Vernon and head to SilverStar Mountain Resort for a snow tubing and ice skating adventure, included in your tour
After returning to the hotel, unwind with a relaxing dip in the pool and hot tub or try your luck at the adjoining casino or pub (19+ guests only)

Snow Tubing

Ice Skating

Vernon to Banff

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Roger's Pass National Historic Site

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Lake Louise

Enjoy breakfast (included) and depart from hotel
Take a scenic drive through the stunning snow-capped peaks of Mount Revelstoke National Park & Glacier National Park
Visit the Roger’s Pass National Historic Site
Arrive at the world renowned Lake Louise and have the option to go ice skating or play hockey on the frozen lake!
Drive to Banff and enjoy a city tour, including stops at Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls, and Banff Avenue
Check into your centrally located Banff hotel and have some free time to go shopping on Banff Avenue
Savor a delicious Christmas dinner with the group and your guide
Rockies NYE Tour ONLY: Ring in the New Year with the group partying in Banff!

Breakfast

Mount Revelstoke National Park

Glacier National Park

Roger's Pass National Historic Site

Lake Louise

Banff to Golden

Lake Louise Ski Resort

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Emerald Lake

Enjoy a complimentary breakfast
Take advantage of the option to ride the Banff Gondola
Skiers and snowboarders will depart for Lake Louise Mountain Resort, while non-skiers can take in the stunning views of the surrounding mountains on the Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola (please note that transportation to Lake Louise is by taking the free mountain shuttle on your own)
If you’re not skiing or snowboarding, spend your time checking out of the hotel and exploring the town of Banff. Alternatively, participate in other fun winter activities like snowshoeing, ice walking, and more!
In the afternoon, we’ll depart from Banff and make our way to Golden
Make a stop at Emerald Lake (weather and time permitting)
Enjoy some free time to have dinner and take a dip in the pool, waterslide, and hot tub
Finally, join your guide for an end-of-tour campfire and marshmallow roast (weather permitting)

Breakfast

Banff Gondola

Ski/Snowboard at Lake Louise

Winter optional activities

Campfire & s'mores

Golden to Vancouver

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Banff

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Last Spike at Craigellachie

Have breakfast and depart from Golden
Make a stop at Craigellachie, known as the Last Spike of the Canadian Railway, and take in its significance to Canadian history
Return to Vancouver around 7:30pm

Breakfast

Last Spike in Craigellachie

Private tours of this popular route are available. Speak to an agent to inquire about booking this tour as a private tour for your group.

Duration

4 Days | 3 Nights

Size

Max. pax: 54

Student

From $619/pp

Quad

From $699/pp

Triple

From $749/pp

Double

From $849/pp

Single

From $1,164/pp

Prices are in Canadian Dollars and include taxes. They may vary during peak season. Special rates available. Fuel surcharge and online booking fee excluded.

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Highlights

3-night stay at three distinct ski resort towns: Vernon, Banff and Golden
Premium coach transportation with various games, entertainment and prizes
Professional and friendly tour guide to ensure an unforgettable experience
Complimentary ice skating and snow tubing at Silverstar Mountain Resort
Optional skiing at Lake Louise Mountain Resort
Bonfire & marshmallow roast (weather dependent)
A traditional Canadian dinner at Elk & Oarsman
New Year’s Eve celebration (NYE only)
Park passes included
Discounted optional activities if you book in advance

Inclusions

3 nights hotel accommodations
VERNON - 1 Night
BANFF - 1 Night
GOLDEN - 1 Night
Friendly, experienced tour guide
Deluxe coach transportation
3 breakfasts & 1 dinner
Snow tubing & Ice skating
Little Christmas gift (Christmas only)
NYE party (NYE only)
Discounts on optional activities if you book in advance

Optional Add Ons

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Huge shout out to MARA our guide for the trip.1) she had organized the whole trip very smoothly and with proper time slots for each activity2) Mara has explained about the history of places while we are at the place. She also told us about the wildlife of BC and Alberta and types of bears.3) Mara organized a quiz game on our last day of trip and for winners she distributed 🎁 gifts.4) our guide is very disciplined and perfect with the timing5) on our last night we had marshmallows and campfire

Danny Pike

22:45 10 Aug 22

Amazing does not begin to describe this trip. It was hands down the best vacation I've ever been on. So many gorgeous sights! Our main guide, Becky was fantastic. A bubbly ray of sunshine who was always available to help in any way she could. I didn't have much interaction with the second guide, Diana, but my understanding is she handled a lot of the details and things behind the scenes. And given how smoothly everything went on our trip, she clearly did a fantastic job as well.Highly recommend this for anyone visiting Vancouver, or anyone local.

Carlos Daniel

05:47 04 Aug 22

I went to Classic Rockies Tour with Discover Canada Tours. It's an exhausting tour, but it worths it. I had the chance to watch and enjoy gorgeous landscapes, including the Rockies, lakes, Ice-fields, glaciers, wildlife, and some add-ons to the plan.The best experience I've had in may life (going and walking through a glaciar) I had in this Tour.Also, the tour guide (Omar) leveled-up the experience, because he's kind and explained everything with the perfect words, he he made sure that everything was good, that everyone (even those who didn't speak English) could understand, that made the whole tour a much better experience.I'd go on another tour with him/them

Garfiela Garfiela

19:17 25 May 22

I had an incredible time on this trip! Mara and Heather are very attentive, kindThey explain details of the mountains type of fauna and flora, stories, anecdotes. I really enjoyed taking pictures of so many beautiful places, I loved Banff and the Columbia Icefield, I hope to return soon on another tour with you.Thank you!!!!!!

Anthony Szeto

17:38 29 Sep 21

It was a great 4 days spent driving through the Rockies. Gives you an awesome opportunity to get quite a bit in from the mountain ranges. The natural beauty was really astounding. Our guide Ian M. was not only knowledgeable but he was very engaging and made the trip all the more memorable. Keep it up with the dad jokes Ian 😀

ROCKIES HOLIDAYS EXPLORER

Overview