Evergreen Canada & USA

Day 1: Arrive Vancouver (D) Welcome to Canada! You will be met at Vancouver International Airport and transferred to your hotel. This evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner. Two Night Stay: OPUS Hotel. Day 2: Vancouver Sightseeing (FB) Enjoy a sightseeing tour including Stanley Park with its intricately carved totem poles, the waterfront area, Gastown with its lively shops and restaurants. Visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park where you can make your way across this spectacular suspension bridge, 70 metres above the Capilano River, and join the award winning Treetops Adventure along a series of elevated walkways. Day 3: Rocky Mountaineer – Kamloops (FB,L) Set off on a two day rail experience on "The Most Spectacular Train Journey in the World". Settle back in your SilverLeaf carriage (upgrade to GoldLeaf at additional expense) and enjoy spectacular views of the surroundings. Enter the Fraser Valley then follow the Thompson River towards Kamloops. Overnight Stay: Kamloops Hotel (as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer). Day 4: Rocky Mountaineer – Jasper (FB,L) Continue your journey on board the Rocky Mountaineer into the soaring, rugged snow- capped mountains. Marvel at the beauty of the glaciers, lakes and forest sitting at the foot of these grand mountains and see Canada's highest peak, the awesome 3954 metre Mount Robson. The day's end finds us in Jasper National Park, an alpine wonderland of pristine wilderness and abundant wildlife. Two Night Stay: Chateau Jasper or similar. Day 5: Jasper (FB,HD) Jasper is a relaxed town surrounded by wilderness and wildlife and it's not uncommon to see elk or deer wandering around town. Today, you have the opportunity to explore Jasper and its surrounds. You're Invited: Be taken through Jasper National Park to the beautifully carved Maligne Canyon; the deepest canyon in the Rockies. Experience Jasper's newest restaurant, Wilderness Kitchen, located in a stunning natural setting at the trailhead of the iconic canyon. It is based on an original Canadian smokehouse to bring you an authentic experience amongst the mountains. The dining experience goes beyond the table and the stories of Maligne come alive with a special horns and antlers presentation. Discover More: Discover Jasper wilderness and wildlife tour, take a relaxing float trip along the Athabasca River, an exhilarating motorcycle sidecar tour, or an authentic Canadian canoe adventure. Day 6: Icefields Parkway – Glacier 'Ice Explorer' – Lake Louise (FB,D) Depart Jasper and travel along the breathtaking Icefields Parkway, acclaimed as one of the most incredible journeys in the world. Enjoy incredible mountain scenery as you pass rugged peaks and glaciers fringed by thick forest and shimmering lakes. Make a stop at the Columbia Icefield, North America's largest sub-polar ice pack where you'll climb aboard the mighty 'Ice Explorer' for a once-in-a-lifetime journey onto the 300 metre thick Athabasca Glacier. Finish the day at the famous 'Diamond in the Wilderness', the beautiful Lake Louise where we will stay in one of the Rockies most stunning and historic properties. Spend time soaking up the views, relaxing and exploring this iconic lake. Overnight Stay: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Day 7: Lake Louise – Banff (FB,HD) Bid farewell to Lake Louise and make our way to Yoho National Park that houses the spectacular Natural Bridge, which has been carved by the Kicking Horse River, and the glacier fed Emerald Lake so called due to the vibrant colour of its water. Head into the impressive Banff National Park, and on arrival into Banff, enjoy a sightseeing tour including the Bow River, the Hoodoos, and Bow Falls. You're Invited: Ride the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain for incredible views across the Rockies. Meet a retired Canadian Mountie who will recount exciting and colourful stories of their rich history and traditions. Enjoy the sweeping views while dining on a hearty meal. Two Night Stay: Ptarmigan Inn or similar. Day 8: Banff at Leisure (FB) Today is for you to enjoy Banff and its many sights and attractions. Discover More: Special opportunity to spend time with magnificent wolfdogs, take a breathtaking helicopter flight over inspiring mountain scenery, enjoy an outback dinner and wagon ride, or relax on a float trip along the river. Day 9: Banff – South Thompson River (FB,D) Depart Banff National Park and pass from Alberta to British Columbia through three spectacular National Parks of Yoho, Glacier and Mount Revelstoke. Travel past primeval forests, ice age glaciers, waterfalls and mountain peaks as you depart the Rockies. Late this afternoon, we arrive at our unique ranch style inn located on the shores of the Thompson River. Overnight Stay: South Thompson Inn. Day 10: South Thompson River – Whistler (FB) The road meanders through scenic landscapes beside the Thompson and Fraser Rivers. Pass through the sleepy town of Lillooet to the charming alpine resort of Whistler Village nestled at the base of two spectacular mountains, Whistler and Blackcomb. You're Invited: Head to the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre for an authentic insight into First Nations culture. Be welcomed by song, then take a stroll through the forest to learn about medicinal plants. Finish with an indigenous tea offering sampling traditional tea and bannock learning the healing properties of the tea. Two Night Stay: Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa. Day 11: Whistler at Leisure (FB) Today is at leisure for you to explore the resort village of Whistler. Discover More: Special opportunity to undertake a bear viewing tour with a local expert, or have dinner with a twist on a tasting tour. Day 12: Georgia Strait – Victoria (FB) Although the journey from Whistler to Victoria is breathtaking, there is the opportunity to view this spectacular landscape from the air with a one hour floatplane flight over the Coastal Mountains and Georgia Strait to the town of Victoria (seasonal, must be pre-booked, additional cost). 14 Day Rockies Revealed 48 For reservations and enquiries please call 1300 383 747 or see your local Evergreen Agent Sulphur Mountain, Banff

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