Canadian Rockies Mountain Resort Experience Cruisetour 2CA

This itinerary starts AFTER the accompanying cruise itinerary.

Debark your ship in the morning to begin your Canadian Rockies adventure with a scenic city tour of Vancouver, introducing you to such sights as the English Bay Vancouver Harbor, historic Gastown, Stanley Park, Granville Island and much more. After your tour, you'll head to the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver in the heart of the city center. The remainder of the afternoon and evening are yours to spend at leisure, with options to enjoy independent sightseeing, shopping, and dining. In Vancouver, you'll also be treated to 360-degree views of the harbour, mountains, and downtown area from the Lookout! Tower and Harbour Centre (admission included). Overnight at Vancouver.

Explore Vancouver on your own today and take in the local sites. The excitement continues in the evening as you transfer on a ferry to go to Victoria. Take a city tour including Butchart Gardens. Overnight in Victoria.

Begin your morning with free time for independent sightseeing and shopping. After that, transfer back to the ferry terminal and return back to Vancouver. Once you are in Vancouver, you will be on your way to Jasper via rail and have dinner onboard prior to arrival in Jasper. Overnight onboard via rail.

Begin your morning with a delightful breakfast in the dining car as you pass between the stunning Monashee and Cariboo mountain ranges. Meander to the domed car for majestic views of Mt. Robson and Cariboo Falls. Lunch will be served in the dining car prior to arrival in Jasper, where you'll enjoy leisure time in the late afternoon and evening for sightseeing and dining. Overnight at Jasper.

Travel through the famous Icefields Parkway, one of the most spectacular highways in North America, stopping at the Columbia Icefield for a "Glacier Experience". This unique excursion will place you on the 1,200-feet-thick icy slopes of the Athabasca Glacier aboard a specially-designed Ice Explorer. Venture to the middle of the glacier as your experienced guide explains how glaciers are formed and points out interesting geological features. After this unique ice adventure, you'll enjoy free time at the Columbia Icefield Centre to relax over a buffet lunch and visit the new and expanded Parks Canada Interpretive Centre. Lunch included. LAKE LOUISE Upon arrival in Banff, you'll transfer to the Fairmont Banff Springs, where you can relax in your accommodations or enjoy the rest of your evening with a scenic stroll through this charming Bavarian-like town. Overnight at the Fairmont Banff Springs

Start your day with a guided motorcoach tour through the towering mountains of Rundle, Tunnel, Cascade, and Norquay while discovering the natural attractions of Hoodoos Surprise Corner and breathtaking valley views from Tunnel Mountain Drive. After, you'll enjoy sweeping views of the landscape aboard the Banff Gondola as you make your way to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Later, you'll depart Banff and set off to Calgary, the largest city in the province of Alberta. Upon arrival, you'll be dropped off at the Fairmont Palliser, where you'll enjoy leisure time to relax before your afternoon's adventures, featuring a visit to the Calgary Tower, the tallest 360-degree observation deck in the world (admission included). Soak in panoramic views of the city and marvel at the sights below from the observatory's remarkable glass floor, which looks straight down the side of the tower. After, you'll head back to your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay in Calgary.

Bid farewell to Calgary before enjoying a complimentary transfer to the Calgary International Airport for your flight home, taking with you a lifetime of memories from your unforgettable experience in the Canadian Rockies.