Winter Rockies Classic Tour
Winter Rockies Classic Tour
On this tour you’ll travel over 2,000 kilometers, leaving the Province of British Columbia to Alberta, and even cross a time-zone! You will spend 1 night and day in Banff, the most famous town in the Rockies, enjoy entertaining storytelling around a campfire from a First Nations cultural host (included), and have a free day to try an exciting winter activity like skiing or snowboarding at Lake Louise, ice walking, or you can sleep in after a big night out on the town and enjoy the local shops and sights of Banff.
Itinerary
Please note: This itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen (weather) conditions. Departure times may vary by date, please see your confirmation email for exact departure times.
- 8:00 am- Depart Vancouver from Canada Place (please arrive by 7:45 am)
- The fun begins! Your friendly Tour Guide will start off the tour with introductions and games so you can meet the other passengers. Hear interesting facts about Vancouver as you make your way out of the city and into the mountains!
- Enjoy a number of sights along the way including the scenic Coquihalla Highway, Bridal Falls, and Canada’s desert!
- Stop in Kamloops for lunch
- Visit BC Wildlife Park
- Enjoy wine tasting at a local winery
- Check-in at the beautiful Quaaout Lodge & Spa
- Enjoy entertaining storytelling around the campfire from the resort’s First Nations Cultural Host
- Breakfast at your hotel (included)
- Depart the hotel in the morning
- Drive through the beautiful snow-capped peaks of Mount Revelstoke National Park & Glacier National Park
- Visit Roger’s Pass National Historic Site
- Explore Lake Louise with the option to go ice skating (seasonal)
- Continue your drive to Banff. Once in Banff, enjoy a driving tour of the world famous town
- Check into your hotel in Banff
- Free time to go shopping on Banff Avenue and try one of the many restaurants
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Option to take the Sulphur Mountain Gondola (additional cost)
- Option to participate in an exciting winter activity like snowshoeing, ice walking or skiing/snowboarding at Lake Louise Ski Resort (Please note we only recommend the skiing/snowboarding option for experienced skiers/snowboarders as the tour guide will not be with you, you will get to the ski hill via the complimentary mountain shuttle)
- If you are not participating in an activity, sleep in and enjoy free time to explore the town
- Depart Banff in the afternoon for Golden
- Stop at Emerald Lake (weather and time permitting)
- Check into your Golden hotel and enjoy the indoor pool and hot tub
- Depart Golden
- Stop at Craigellachie (the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway)
- Enjoy entertainment, movies and games
- Stop in Kamloops for lunch
- Return to Vancouver at approximately 7:30pm
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- 3 nights hotel accommodation including one night in downtown Banff!
- Storytelling from a First Nations Cultural Host
- Friendly, experienced tour guide
- 3 breakfasts
- Admission to BC Wildlife Park
- Travel through Canada’s desert – The Okanagan Valley
- Wine Tasting
- Traditional Canadian campfire
- Luxury coach transportation
- All taxes and park fees
ENHANCE YOUR TRIP WITH ADD-ON ACTIVITIES AND UPGRADES
Your tour includes all the essentials but you can add extra wow-factor to your tour by adding on the activities and accommodation upgrades that suit you best.
Optional activities you can add to this trip at the time of booking:






Important Information
STUDENT / YOUTH RATE (6-18)
per person. Including tax, excluding online booking fee
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Single $899
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Double $669
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Own Bed (Twin Share) $669
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Triple $589
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Quad $549
ADULT RATE (19+)
per person. Including tax, excluding online booking fee
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Single $979
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Double $749
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Own Bed (Twin Share) $749
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Triple $669
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Quad $629