ROCKIES SUMMER EXPLORER

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©Lisanne Smeele | Ice Skating

Banff avenue

Moraine Lake

Bow Lake

©Lisanne Smeele | Mount Robson

Emerald Lake

Peyto Lake

Overview

This tour includes the best sightseeing stops in the Rocky Mountains and also allows more time to explore and hike including the option to go on a hike at Lake Louise.

Please note: This itinerary is sometimes in reverse order (Golden – Banff – Valemount) but the hotels, sightseeing highlights and inclusions are the same. It is also subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Departure times may vary by date, please see your confirmation email for exact departure times.

Itinerary

Vancouver to Valemount

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Spahat Falls

Depart Vancouver from Canada Place at 7:15am
Enjoy incredible sights traveling through the Fraser Valley with a stop at Bridal Falls
Travel the scenic Coquihalla Highway
Lunch stop in Kamloops
Visit Spahats Falls
Arrive in Valemount and check in to your hotel
Free time for dinner

Bridal Falls

Coquihalla Highway

Spahat Falls

Valemount to Banff

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Icefields Parkway

Bow Lake

Athabasca Falls

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Ice Explorer with Pursuit

Bagged breakfast to go
Stop in the famous town of Jasper
Visit Athabasca Falls
Tour through the Columbia Icefields. Choose to take part in the world-renowned Ice Explorer Glacier Tour here! (additional cost)
Afterwards visit Peyto Lake (seasonal) & Bow Lake
Check into your centrally located hotel in Banff
Free time for dinner & shopping on Banff Avenue

Breakfast

Jasper

Athabasca Falls

Icefields Parkway

Ice Explorer Glacier Tour

Peyto & Bow Lakes

Banff to Golden

Lake Louise

Emerald Lake

Banff Gondola

Bagged breakfast to go
Option to take the Banff Gondola for an additional cost. Enjoy amazing views of the Rockies from the top of Sulphur Mountain.
Afterwards, enjoy a sightseeing tour in the town of Banff – among the highlights are visits to Banff Ave, Bow Falls and Banff Springs Hotel
Visit Lake Louise in the afternoon and have free time to enjoy the views or go for a hike
Visit Moraine Lake (seasonal) & Emerald Lake
Drive to Golden this evening and check in to your hotel

Breakfast

Option Banff Gondola

Ski at Lake Louise

S'mores

Golden to Vancouver

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Last Spike at Craigellachie

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Last Spike at Craigellachie

Breakfast included at the hotel
Photo stop at Rogers Pass
Visit Craigellachie, the famous location of the ‘Last Spike’
Make your way back to Vancouver with a lunch stop along the way
Return to Vancouver at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Breakfast

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

Photos: Courtesy of Noel Hendrickson / Pursuit Banff & Jasper Collection / Lisanne Smeele

Duration

4 Days | 3 Nights

Size

Max. pax: 54

Student

From $499/pp (Quad)

Quad

From $579/pp

Triple

From $629/pp

Double

From $729/pp

Single

From $1,029/pp

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

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Highlights

Tons of amazing sightseeing, and so many lakes!
Drive on the most scenic roads
Discount on optional activities: Ice Explorer, Banff Gondola, Hike at Lake Louise.
Traditional Canadian campfire: roast marshmallows and learn how to make s’mores! (weather and fire-restriction permitting)
Deluxe coach transportation with on board entertainment
Friendly, experienced tour guide
All taxes and park fees

Inclusions

3-nights hotel accommodation
VALEMOUNT - 1 Night
BANFF - 1 Night
GOLDEN - 1 Night
Friendly, experienced tour guide
Deluxe coach transportation
3 breakfasts
On-board entertainment
VIP party night in Banff
Traditional Canadian campfire (weather and fire-restriction permitting)
Tons of amazing sightseeing
Discounted optional activities if you book in advance

Optional Add Ons

Sulphur Mountain Gondola

Banff

Ice Explorer with Pursuit

Athabasca Glacier

Summer Rockies Experience

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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 SUMMER EXPLORER

Overview