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Rockies Premium Tour from Vancouver
Vancouver · Kelowna · Salmon Arm · Revelstoke · Lake Louise · Banff · Jasper · Blue River · Wells Gray · Vancouver
Trip overview
A premium five-day Rockies journey from Vancouver
This guided tour combines the Okanagan, the Canadian Rockies and British Columbia mountain scenery with overnight stays in Salmon Arm, two nights in Banff and a chalet stay in Blue River. The programme includes Lake Louise, Sulphur Mountain, the Icefields Parkway, Columbia Icefields, Jasper National Park and Wells Gray Provincial Park.
The trip is designed as a small-group experience with a maximum of 40 passengers. Four breakfasts, a winery visit and tasting, one group dinner, park passes and deluxe coach transportation are included in the published package.
Flight planning: the published tour information recommends
arriving in Vancouver the day before the tour and flying home the day after it finishes. Flight delays or
traffic can affect the schedule, and missed-tour or missed-flight costs are not automatically refundable.
5days
12–40group size
6+minimum age
Route map
Tour route at a glance
Vancouver → Kelowna → Salmon Arm → Revelstoke → Lake Louise → Banff → Jasper → Blue River → Wells Gray → Kamloops → Vancouver.
Rockies Premium Tour from VancouverA five-day
loop from Vancouver through the Okanagan and Rockies, returning via Blue River, Wells Gray Provincial
Park and Kamloops.
Travel style
What to expect on this tour
A fully guided small-group coach journey with premium accommodation, scenic sightseeing and light physical activity.
Group tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships along the route.
Fully guided
An experienced guide accompanies the group throughout the tour.
Low intensity
Travellers can expect light physical activities, short walks and scenic stops.
Guided in English
The published tour is guided in English.
Group size
12–40 travellers.
Age policy
Ages 6 and over.
Day by day
Detailed 5-day itinerary
Exact timings, seasonal access and optional activities are reconfirmed for the selected departure.
DAY
1
Vancouver → Kelowna → Salmon Arm
Depart downtown Vancouver in the morning and travel east through the Fraser Valley. Stop in Kelowna for lunch and time to explore the lakeside city, then visit a local Okanagan winery for a tasting. Continue to Salmon Arm and check in at the lakefront Prestige Harbourfront Resort. After free time to explore nearby trails or the wharf, meet the group for dinner.
Included activities
- Wine tasting at an Okanagan winery
- Group dinner
Optional / free time
- Explore trails near Salmon Arm
- Visit Salmon Arm Wharf for wildlife watching
- Lunch in Kelowna
DAY
2
Salmon Arm → Revelstoke → Lake Louise → Banff
After breakfast, travel into the Rocky Mountains. Stop in Revelstoke for a coffee break and lunch supplies, then cross Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park. Continue to Moraine Lake when seasonal access permits, with canoe rental available on site, before exploring Lake Louise and arriving in Banff. The evening is free for dinner in town.
Included activities
- Travel through Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park
- Visit Moraine Lake, subject to seasonal access
- Explore Lake Louise
Optional activities
- Canoe rental at Moraine Lake, seasonal
- Dinner in Banff
DAY
3
Banff & Sulphur Mountain
Ride the gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for panoramic Rocky Mountain views. Continue with a scenic drive around Lake Minnewanka and the Two Jack Lake Loop, then tour Banff townsite with stops at Bow Falls, the Hoodoos and Banff Springs Hotel. The afternoon is open for shopping on Banff Avenue or optional outdoor activities at reduced rates.
Included activities
- Sulphur Mountain Gondola
- Scenic tour of Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake Loop
- Banff townsite tour including Bow Falls, Hoodoos and Banff Springs Hotel
Optional activities
- Shopping on Banff Avenue
- Horseback riding at discounted rate
- Bow River canoeing / float
- Hiking
- E-biking
- Hot springs
DAY
4
Banff → Columbia Icefields → Jasper → Blue River
After breakfast, follow the Icefields Parkway toward Jasper National Park. Travel through the Columbia Icefields area and stop at an alpine lake. Guests can add the Ice Explorer Glacier Tour at extra cost. Continue to Jasper for dinner before travelling on to the Mike Wiegele Resort cabins in Blue River.
Included activities
- Travel the Icefields Parkway
- Tour through the Columbia Icefields
- Visit an alpine lake in the Columbia Icefields area
Optional activities
- Ice Explorer Glacier Tour at additional cost
- Dinner in Jasper
DAY
5
Blue River → Wells Gray Provincial Park → Kamloops → Vancouver
Begin with breakfast and travel from Blue River toward Vancouver. Stop in Clearwater and visit Spahats Falls in Wells Gray Provincial Park for a final scenic highlight. Continue to Kamloops for lunch, then drive south to Vancouver with expected arrival around 7:30 PM.
Included activities
- Visit Spahats Falls in Wells Gray Provincial Park
Landmarks
- Spahats Falls
- Wells Gray Provincial Park
Tour package
What's included
Accommodation
- Four nights of premium accommodation.
- Two nights in the town of Banff.
- Published properties include Prestige Harbourfront Resort, Mount Royal Hotel and Mike Wiegele Resort or confirmed alternatives.
Guide
An experienced, friendly and engaging tour guide accompanies the group.
Meals
- Daily breakfast according to the published programme.
- One group dinner.
- Vegetarian meals can be requested in advance.
The day-by-day programme also lists breakfast and lunch on Day 5. Final meal
inclusions should be reconfirmed for the selected departure.
Additional services
- Admission to Sulphur Mountain Gondola.
- Winery tour and tasting.
- Applicable taxes and national park passes.
Transport
Deluxe coach transportation throughout the published touring programme.
Plan ahead
What's not included
Flights
Flights to and from Vancouver are not included.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately before departure.
Optional activities in Banff
A variety of optional activities may be available at the time of travel, including horseback riding, Bow River activities, hiking, e-biking, hot springs and the Ice Explorer Glacier Tour.
Pre- and post-tour Vancouver options
- Discover Vancouver City Tour & Lookout Tower — approximately 5 hours, starting around 10:00 AM.
- Discover Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola Tour — approximately 11 hours, starting around 8:30 AM.
- Discover Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour — approximately 13 hours, starting around 8:00 AM.
These day tours are optional and should be requested for the preferred date
during the booking process.
Additional services and expenses
- Additional activities not shown as included.
- Meals not specifically listed as included.
- Accommodation in Vancouver before or after the tour.
- Personal expenses.
Photo gallery
Along the Vancouver–Rockies route
Trip questions
Before you go
Use the enquiry form for departure-specific details, activity requests and room preferences.
No. The form creates an availability request. Final places, pricing, payment and cancellation terms are confirmed separately.
The published tour guidance recommends a one-day buffer before and after the tour to reduce the risk of flight delays or road delays affecting the itinerary.
Yes. Vegetarian food can be requested in advance. Add dietary requirements to the enquiry so they can be checked for your departure.
No. Optional activities depend on season, weather, capacity and supplier operation and are confirmed separately.
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