Western Canada & Tofino Pacific Rim Tour from Vancouver
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Overview
This small group tour (maximum of 24 guests) provides a unique and truly Canadian experience with overnight stays in Whistler, Sun Peaks, Jasper, Banff, and Kelowna. You will have plenty of time to get off the beaten path and do some amazing hikes in addition to experiencing the world-renowned sights of Maligne Lake in Jasper, Lake Louise, Columbia Icefields, Banff and more.
Inclusions
- 9 nights hotel accommodation
- Friendly, experienced tour guide
- Discounts on optional activities
- All taxes and park fees
- Deluxe mini Coach transportation
- Sun Peaks Sightseeing Chairlift
- Icefields Glacier Adventure
- Banff Mountain Gondola
- Winery tour and tasting
- 9x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 9 nights
- 1x Dinner
- Entry/Admission - Nanaimo
- Entry/Admission - Horseshoe Bay Terminus
- Entry/Admission - Cathedral Grove
- Entry/Admission - Icefields Parkway
- Entry/Admission - Pacific Rim National Park
- Entry/Admission - Sea to Sky Highway
- Entry/Admission - Spahat Falls
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Vancouver to Whistler
Stop At: Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia
Depart downtown Vancouver at 9:00 am (please arrive by 8:45 am)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sea to Sky Highway, Highway 99, British Columbia Canada
Travel the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway and stop at Shannon Falls
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Whistler, Whistler, British Columbia
Arrive in Whistler Village and enjoy a walking tour
Option to go zip-trekking, Peak 2 Peak Gondola, biking and more.
Check into your centrally located hotel located at the base of Whistler Mountain
Leisure time to enjoy the hotel amenities and explore Whistler Village
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Delta Suites
Day 2: Whistler - Sun Peaks
Stop At: Whistler, Whistler, British Columbia
Breakfast in the hotel then depart Whistler
Drive through Pemberton and Lilooet
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sun Peaks, Sun Peaks, British Columbia
Arrive in Sun Peaks and check into the Grand hotel
Take the sightseeing chairlift enjoying spectacular views and hike through the alpine wildflowers at the top (included)
Free time to enjoy the hotel amenities including a big outdoor pool and hot tub
Evening at leisure to enjoy the pedestrian village
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Grand Hotel
Day 3: Sun Peaks - Jasper
Stop At: Spahat Falls, Clearwater Valley Road, Clearwater, British Columbia Canada
Visit Spahats Falls in Clearwater
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Mount Robson, Mount Robson, British Columbia
Stop at Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jasper, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta
Check into your centrally located hotel in the town of Jasper
Free time to explore the town of Jasper and dinner
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Forest Park Hotel
Day 4: Jasper - Banff
Stop At: Maligne Canyon, Maligne Lake Road, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 Canada
Enjoy a walk along an interpretive trail and experience the wonders of Maligne Canyon including waterfalls, potholes, underground stream outlets, the nests of ravens and rare black swifts, and unexpectedly lush plant life
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Icefields Parkway, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
Travel to the Columbia Icefields and go on the World Renowned Glacier Adventure (included)
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Banff, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta
Arrive in the town of Banff and check into your hotel and enjoy a group dinner (included)
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Mount Royal Hotel
Day 5: Banff
Stop At: Banff, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta
Breakfast in hotel
Take the Banff Mountain Gondola and enjoy amazing views of the Rockies (included)
Enjoy a tour of Banff townsite including Bow Falls, HooDoos, Banff Springs Hotel
Free time for shopping and sightseeing on Banff Avenue or participate in an exciting outdoor activity for a discounted price such as e-biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, canoeing (bow river float), hiking, caving, hot springs, fishing, etc!
Evening at leisure in Banff
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Mount Royal Hotel
Day 6: Banff - Kelowna
Stop At: Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta
Breakfast in the hotel then check out
Explore beautiful Lake Louise & Moraine Lake
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Rogers Pass, Rogers Pass, Glacier National Park of Canada, Kootenay Rockies, British Columbia
Travel through Roger’s Pass
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kelowna, Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
Check into your centrally located hotel in downtown Kelowna
Explore the town of Kelowna with many dining options to choose from
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Royal Ann Hotel
Day 7: Okanagan Valley to Vancouver
Stop At: Okanagan Valley, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
Explore the Okanagan Valley with a stop at a farmer’s market and cidery
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia
Return to Vancouver at approximately 7:30pm and check in to your downtown hotel
Evening at leisure
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Coast Coal Hotel
Day 8: Vancouver - Tofino
Stop At: Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby in the morning and depart for Horseshoe Bay
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Horseshoe Bay Terminus, West Vancouver, BC V7W 2V1, Canada
Enjoy the ferry to Nanaimo. Keep an eye out for wildlife as we make the crossing
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Parksville, Parksville, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Scenic stop for lunch near Parksville
Visit the famous Coombs Market just outside of Parksville, look up to the roof where their resident goats
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tofino, Tofino, Clayoquot Sound, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Arrive in the town of Tofino
Check into your resort and enjoy the onsite amenities which includes a large hot tub & barrel sauna in the rainforest
Walk through the serene Bird Sanctuary on the property overlooking the Tofino mudflats
Free time for dinner at the resort or in the town of Tofino. The resort includes complimentary bikes (subject to availability).
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Hotel Zed
Day 9: Tofino
Stop At: Tofino, Tofino, Clayoquot Sound, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Breakfast in your hotel
Today you can choose to explore the town on your own or book one of the optional activities such as whale watching, bear watching, surfing or kayaking. We highly recommend booking in advance. You will have a full day to explore Tofino
Option to join your guide today on a leisure walk/hike to Tonquin Beach. Easily accessible from downtown Tofino for those who want to explore on their own
Free evening to relax at the resort or join your guide for a campfire & marshmallow roast at the beach (fire ban dependent)
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Zed
Day 10: Tofino - Vancouver
Stop At: Pacific Rim National Park, Tofino, British Columbia V0R 3A0 Canada
Breakfast included
Check out of your hotel this morning and make your way to Long Beach, the largest and longest beach in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Cathedral Grove, BC-4, Alberni Hwy MacMillan Provincial Park, Port Alberni, British Columbia Canada
Visit Cathedral Grove, a protected old growth forest with ancient Douglas Fir trees dating back more than 800 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Arrive in Nanaimo and check in for the ferry back to the Mainland
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia
Return to Downtown Vancouver at approximately 9:00pm
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Vancouver to Whistler
Stop At: Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia
Depart downtown Vancouver at 9:00 am (please arrive by 8:45 am)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sea to Sky Highway, Highway 99, British Columbia Canada
Travel the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway and stop at Shannon Falls
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Whistler, Whistler, British Columbia
Arrive in Whistler Village and enjoy a walking tour
Option to go zip-trekking, Peak 2 Peak Gondola, biking and more.
Check into your centrally located hotel located at the base of Whistler Mountain
Leisure time to enjoy the hotel amenities and explore Whistler Village
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Delta Suites
Day 2: Whistler - Sun Peaks
Stop At: Whistler, Whistler, British Columbia
Breakfast in the hotel then depart Whistler
Drive through Pemberton and Lilooet
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sun Peaks, Sun Peaks, British Columbia
Arrive in Sun Peaks and check into the Grand hotel
Take the sightseeing chairlift enjoying spectacular views and hike through the alpine wildflowers at the top (included)
Free time to enjoy the hotel amenities including a big outdoor pool and hot tub
Evening at leisure to enjoy the pedestrian village
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Grand Hotel
Day 3: Sun Peaks - Jasper
Stop At: Spahat Falls, Clearwater Valley Road, Clearwater, British Columbia Canada
Visit Spahats Falls in Clearwater
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Mount Robson, Mount Robson, British Columbia
Stop at Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jasper, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta
Check into your centrally located hotel in the town of Jasper
Free time to explore the town of Jasper and dinner
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Forest Park Hotel
Day 4: Jasper - Banff
Stop At: Maligne Canyon, Maligne Lake Road, Jasper, Jasper National Park, Alberta T0E 1E0 Canada
Enjoy a walk along an interpretive trail and experience the wonders of Maligne Canyon including waterfalls, potholes, underground stream outlets, the nests of ravens and rare black swifts, and unexpectedly lush plant life
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Icefields Parkway, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
Travel to the Columbia Icefields and go on the World Renowned Glacier Adventure (included)
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Banff, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta
Arrive in the town of Banff and check into your hotel and enjoy a group dinner (included)
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
•
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Accommodation included: Mount Royal Hotel
Day 5: Banff
Stop At: Banff, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta
Breakfast in hotel
Take the Banff Mountain Gondola and enjoy amazing views of the Rockies (included)
Enjoy a tour of Banff townsite including Bow Falls, HooDoos, Banff Springs Hotel
Free time for shopping and sightseeing on Banff Avenue or participate in an exciting outdoor activity for a discounted price such as e-biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, canoeing (bow river float), hiking, caving, hot springs, fishing, etc!
Evening at leisure in Banff
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Mount Royal Hotel
Day 6: Banff - Kelowna
Stop At: Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta
Breakfast in the hotel then check out
Explore beautiful Lake Louise & Moraine Lake
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Rogers Pass, Rogers Pass, Glacier National Park of Canada, Kootenay Rockies, British Columbia
Travel through Roger’s Pass
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kelowna, Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
Check into your centrally located hotel in downtown Kelowna
Explore the town of Kelowna with many dining options to choose from
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Royal Ann Hotel
Day 7: Okanagan Valley to Vancouver
Stop At: Okanagan Valley, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
Explore the Okanagan Valley with a stop at a farmer’s market and cidery
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia
Return to Vancouver at approximately 7:30pm and check in to your downtown hotel
Evening at leisure
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Coast Coal Hotel
Day 8: Vancouver - Tofino
Stop At: Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby in the morning and depart for Horseshoe Bay
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Horseshoe Bay Terminus, West Vancouver, BC V7W 2V1, Canada
Enjoy the ferry to Nanaimo. Keep an eye out for wildlife as we make the crossing
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Parksville, Parksville, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Scenic stop for lunch near Parksville
Visit the famous Coombs Market just outside of Parksville, look up to the roof where their resident goats
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tofino, Tofino, Clayoquot Sound, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Arrive in the town of Tofino
Check into your resort and enjoy the onsite amenities which includes a large hot tub & barrel sauna in the rainforest
Walk through the serene Bird Sanctuary on the property overlooking the Tofino mudflats
Free time for dinner at the resort or in the town of Tofino. The resort includes complimentary bikes (subject to availability).
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Hotel Zed
Day 9: Tofino
Stop At: Tofino, Tofino, Clayoquot Sound, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Breakfast in your hotel
Today you can choose to explore the town on your own or book one of the optional activities such as whale watching, bear watching, surfing or kayaking. We highly recommend booking in advance. You will have a full day to explore Tofino
Option to join your guide today on a leisure walk/hike to Tonquin Beach. Easily accessible from downtown Tofino for those who want to explore on their own
Free evening to relax at the resort or join your guide for a campfire & marshmallow roast at the beach (fire ban dependent)
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Hotel Zed
Day 10: Tofino - Vancouver
Stop At: Pacific Rim National Park, Tofino, British Columbia V0R 3A0 Canada
Breakfast included
Check out of your hotel this morning and make your way to Long Beach, the largest and longest beach in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Cathedral Grove, BC-4, Alberni Hwy MacMillan Provincial Park, Port Alberni, British Columbia Canada
Visit Cathedral Grove, a protected old growth forest with ancient Douglas Fir trees dating back more than 800 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Arrive in Nanaimo and check in for the ferry back to the Mainland
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia
Return to Downtown Vancouver at approximately 9:00pm
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- guests 16-18 may travel on the trip without a parent or guardian but MUST have one present on the departure day to sign the waiver forms held by the tour guide.
- Anyone 15 or younger must have a parent or guardian travel on the trip with them.
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
456ellisham
September 2021
Oh my god what an amazing experience! I've just come back from the classic rocky trip with Megan and Louise as the guides. Megan is an excellent tour guide, full of facts, positive attitude, safe driver, so kind and friendly. Louise is also so friendly and lovely. The tour guides really made the ...
Oh my god what an amazing experience! I've just come back from the classic rocky trip with Megan and Louise as the guides. Megan is an excellent tour guide, full of facts, positive attitude, safe driver, so kind and friendly. Louise is also so friendly and lovely. The tour guides really made the trip such an amazing experience for us. Massive thank you to Megan and Louise for being so wonderful! The whole tour was just breath taking and beautiful. The tour was worth every penny. The coach is comfy, you do have long days of travelling but it's totally worth it and the day is broken up with amazing sights and activities. Hotels are really nice for the standard package, however I didn't like the Valemount Vacation Inn. Tips: 1. You don't need to pack a towl. 2. Explore Banf and go to the Grizzly restaurant. 3. Bring plenty of snacks. 4. Download plenty of entertainment. 5. Bring a neck pillow. 6. It's super cold on the glacia so wrap up and being a hat! 7. Bring trainers that you don't mind ruining with mud and can stand on ice. This was a once in a lifetime trip for us and it was just amazing the whole time.m1103-haaaapy
September 2021
I've always wanted to go to Banff! We were blessed with fine weather and could see many beautiful views. It was a really wonderful four days. Chris is a wonderful guide who speaks English in an easy-to-understand way even for us who don't understand English. Chris swam in the glacier lake, he is ...
I've always wanted to go to Banff! We were blessed with fine weather and could see many beautiful views. It was a really wonderful four days. Chris is a wonderful guide who speaks English in an easy-to-understand way even for us who don't understand English. Chris swam in the glacier lake, he is so crazy! Brendan is a great singer and driver :) I had a lot of fun being able to visit various towns. If you're going to Banff, I recommend this tour! Sincerely, MaikoClarissaMondadori
September 2021
Amazing celebration Trip! As a solo traveler choosing the tour was the perfect choice to enjoy the scenery with awesome people. Chris with his enthusiastic attitude always making sure everyone was having fun and enjoying the tour - by yourself or with your family/friends. As a person who get moti...
Amazing celebration Trip! As a solo traveler choosing the tour was the perfect choice to enjoy the scenery with awesome people. Chris with his enthusiastic attitude always making sure everyone was having fun and enjoying the tour - by yourself or with your family/friends. As a person who get motion sickness very easily, Branden is an excellent driver, making sure everyone was comfortable...and an outstanding singer!!! They definitely make an amazing team!! Thank you so much for everything!!!! Sincerely, ClarissarebeccawS1886SS
October 2019
The rockies speak for themselves - incredible. The tour made it easy to see the best sights in a limited time especially whilst travelling alone. The tour and especially the guide, Michelle, exceeded my expectations. Well organised, knowledgeable and fun. I would totally recommend this tour
The rockies speak for themselves - incredible. The tour made it easy to see the best sights in a limited time especially whilst travelling alone. The tour and especially the guide, Michelle, exceeded my expectations. Well organised, knowledgeable and fun. I would totally recommend this tourMarianeP198
May 2023
I traveled with them in 2017, and it was the best road trip I have ever done! It’s the best way to get know the Rockies, they have professional guides and all the tour are scheduled, including the hotels.
I traveled with them in 2017, and it was the best road trip I have ever done! It’s the best way to get know the Rockies, they have professional guides and all the tour are scheduled, including the hotels.Dsluna
September 2021
Great tour! Chris makes all the difference with a lot of interesting knowledge from the beginning to the end of the trip. Brandon brings all the fun while is driving and singing for us. They were all the trip very caring with me and my pregnant wife. I am definitely looking forward to have other ...
Great tour! Chris makes all the difference with a lot of interesting knowledge from the beginning to the end of the trip. Brandon brings all the fun while is driving and singing for us. They were all the trip very caring with me and my pregnant wife. I am definitely looking forward to have other trip w them. Thanks Dan