Daytrips from Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada - Travel Guides and Tours

Experience British Columbia and Alberta on this fun-filled Canadian vacation. Start your trip in Vancouver with a city sightseeing tour before taking a ferry to Vancouver Island, where you make stops in Victoria, Chemainus, and Port Hardy. Your tour in Victoria includes world-famous Butchart Gardens, a floral extravagance with 55 acres. Cruise one of the world’s most beautiful ocean voyages on the Inside Passage to Prince Rupert. The breathtaking scenery includes towering mountains, roaring waterfalls, endless islands, and virgin rainforest. Watch for sea lions, eagles, and porpoises. In Prince Rupert, board Canada’s VIA Rail®’s Skeena train to Prince George. On this train journey, watch for soaring bald eagles, black bears, moose, and majestic mountains. Leave British Columbia and cross the border into Alberta, where you overnight in both Jasper National Park and Banff National Park. Other fabulous highlights on this vacation include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies; Columbia Icefield, where you take a thrilling Ice Explorer ride in an all-terrain vehicle on ice measuring 1,200 feet (365 meters); Lake Louise; and Yoho National Park, one of Canada’s most popular recreational areas. Your vacation ends back in Vancouver with three overnights and leisure time to explore this fascinating city on your own. To see spectacular scenery by land, train, and boat, this vacation offers it all!

including admission charges where applicable.Note: The Canadian Rockies are blessed with stunning lakes, In Vancouver and Victoria; Stanley Park; Butchart Gardens; orientation tour of Prince Rupert; guided visit to the North Pacific Historic Fishing Village; Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer ride). Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, exquisite mountain scenery

Marvel at snowcapped mountain peaks, roaring waterfalls, and green coastal forests as you wind through western Canada's "road less traveled" aboard the Rocky Mountaineer® train. Take a city tour of Vancouver featuring Chinatown and the world-famous steam-powered clock. In the Old English-styled city of Victoria on Vancouver Island, meander through 50 acres of gorgeous flowers and lush plant life in Butchart Gardens. Traveling from Vancouver to Jasper, you won't be able to turn away from the window as you pass the stunning Monashee Mountains and view beautiful Pyramid Falls cascading down Mt. Cheadle. During a snocoach excursion across the Columbia Icefield, get out and stand on the impressive Athabasca Glacier, a mass of ice over 1,000 feet thick! Here you have a good change of spotting the area's wildlife including grizzly bears, furry marmots, and elk. View the unrivaled beauty of Maligne Lake and Peyto Lake, whose waters turn a deep turquoise at the height of summer. You'll overnight at fabulous hotels including the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the world-famous Chateau Lake Louise, known as the "Diamond in the Wilderness." You'll also see the stunning glaciers of the Albreda Icefields, the powerful waters of Athabasca Falls, and the impressive Hoodoos, land of sleeping giants.

Experience British Columbia and Alberta on this fun-filled Canadian vacation. Start your trip in Vancouver with a city sightseeing tour before taking a ferry to Vancouver Island, where you make stops in Victoria, Chemainus, and Port Hardy. Your tour in Victoria includes world-famous Butchart Gardens, a floral extravagance with 55 acres. Cruise one of the world’s most beautiful ocean voyages on the Inside Passage to Prince Rupert. The breathtaking scenery includes towering mountains, roaring waterfalls, endless islands, and virgin rainforest. Watch for sea lions, eagles, and porpoises. In Prince Rupert, board Canada’s VIA Rail®’s Skeena train to Prince George. On this train journey, watch for soaring bald eagles, black bears, moose, and majestic mountains. Leave British Columbia and cross the border into Alberta, where you overnight in both Jasper National Park and Banff National Park. Other fabulous highlights on this vacation include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies; Columbia Icefield, where you take a thrilling Ice Explorer ride in an all-terrain vehicle on ice measuring 1,200 feet (365 meters); Lake Louise; and Yoho National Park, one of Canada’s most popular recreational areas. Your vacation ends back in Vancouver. To see spectacular scenery by land, train, and boat, this vacation offers it all!

including admission charges where applicable.Note: The Canadian Rockies are blessed with stunning lakes, In Vancouver and Victoria; Stanley Park; Butchart Gardens; orientation tour of Prince Rupert; guided visit to the North Pacific Historic Fishing Village; Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer ride). Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, exquisite mountain scenery

This unforgettable escorted tour is a perfect balance of Canada's scenic wonders and cosmopolitan cities. Begin your vacation with a tour of Calgary’s major sights. Then enter the scenic heart of the Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest national park. Your sightseeing tour includes a ride on the Banff gondola up Sulphur Mountain. Ready your camera for an excursion to spectacular Lake Louise, where you enjoy lunch at the world-renowned Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a day at leisure exploring the tranquil setting of Banff National Park. Then, follow the Icefields Parkway to Jasper National Park, with a stop at the Columbia Icefield for an Ice Explorer ride on the 1,000-foot-thick Columbia Icefield. At Maligne Lake, the largest lake in the Canadian Rockies, a narrated cruise will explain the area's history, geology, and wildlife. Your afternoon is free for golf on one of the top-rated courses in North America, shopping, or outdoor activities. Then journey into the heart of British Columbia's interior aboard the Rocky Mountaineer with a stop in Kamloops. This train ride through breathtaking scenery takes you back to a time when getting to your destination was part of the fun. Along the way, see wild rivers and majestic mountains. Your rail journey ends in Vancouver. Tour Vancouver, including Stanley Park, and take a ferry to Vancouver Island and Victoria. Your orientation tour in Victoria includes the world-famous Butchart Gardens. Return to the Canadian mainland via a cruise through the Gulf Islands—a beautiful way to wrap up your majestic Canadian escorted tour.

Jasper National Park, Victoria, Jasper–Vancouver, Calgary, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Vancouver, Columbia Icefield

Awe-inspiring landscapes embrace the stunning Canadian Rockies, pristine wilderness lakes, and the rugged coastal beauty of Vancouver Island. This tour highlights Canada's most vibrant cities, mountain biking, river rafting, whale watching, wilderness canoeing, and of course, spectacular hiking!

GoldLeaf Service Custom-designed bi-level GoldLeaf Dome Coach with panoramic views from full-length dome windows Enjoy assigned reclining seats with extended legroom in a temperature controlled full-length glass dome coach Gourmet breakfast and lunch selections served in lower-level dining room with picture windows Complimentary snacks and all beverages including alcohol served at your seat Included Premium Highlights Enjoy breakfast at the Vancouver Aquarium and view orcas and belugas Enjoy breakfast at the Butchart Gardens and explore the spectacular floral displays Tour a renowned winery and taste local vintages in the scenic Okanagan Valley Gather around a bonfire overlooking Emerald Lake, roast s'mores and enjoy a liqueur Climb aboard a specially-designed Ice Explorer to ascend partway up the Athabasca Glacier Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer train for one of the world's great rail journeys Visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park and join the Treetops Adventure Included Personal Insights Join an informative talk with a representative from Butchart Gardens Stroll along Lake Louise with your Tour Director and enjoy an informative talk Learn of the history and early explorers of the area at Emerald Lake Lodge Enjoy Jasper National Park's wildlife from a unique perspective at a fun get together with a local expert Learn about the underground river system at beautiful Maligne Canyon Included additional Excursions & Sights See English Bay, Chinatown, Gastown and the totem poles of Vancouver's Stanley Park Enjoy views over Vancouver from Cypress Mountain Lookout Cruise by ferry along British Columbia's spectacular Sunshine Coast Visit the charming village of Chemainus, renowned for its huge murals See the Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings and Bastion Square in Victoria Visit five national parks: Mt. Revelstoke, Glacier, Yoho, Banff and Jasper Enjoy a walk through 1,000-year-old red cedars See Moraine Lake, the Spiral Tunnels and Natural Bridge in the Rocky Mountains Journey along the magnificent Icefields Parkway Included First Class Services Welcome Drink reception Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour Escorted by a professional Tour Director (Days 1-13) - Maximum group size of 40 people Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage GoldLeaf Service onboard the Rocky Mountaineer train including gratuities to onboard train personnel Insight Traveller document wallet, Welcome on Tour book with map and information pack Included Quality Dining 2 Highlight Dinners in Victoria and Vancouver (HD) plus choose from a selection of restaurants on a Dine-Around evening at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (DA) 10 Full Breakfasts (B) and 3 Hotel Dinners (D) 2 Gourmet breakfast (CB) and 2 lunch selections (L) onboard the Rocky Mountaineer train in GoldLeaf Service GoldLeaf Service Custom-designed bi-level GoldLeaf Dome Coach with panoramic views from full-length dome windows Enjoy assigned reclining seats with extended legroom in a temperature controlled full-length glass dome coach Gourmet breakfast and lunch selections served in lower-level dining room with picture windows Complimentary snacks and all beverages including alcohol served at your seat Included Premium Highlights Enjoy breakfast at the Vancouver Aquarium and view orcas and belugas Enjoy breakfast at the Butchart Gardens and explore the spectacular floral displays Tour a renowned winery and taste local vintages in the scenic Okanagan Valley Gather around a bonfire overlooking Emerald Lake, roast s'mores and enjoy a liqueur Climb aboard a specially-designed Ice Explorer to ascend partway up the Athabasca Glacier Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer train for one of the world's great rail journeys Visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park and join the Treetops Adventure Included Personal Insights Join an informative talk with a representative from Butchart Gardens Stroll along Lake Louise with your Tour Director and enjoy an informative talk Learn of the history and early explorers of the area at Emerald Lake Lodge Enjoy Jasper National Park's wildlife from a unique perspective at a fun get together with a local expert Learn about the underground river system at beautiful Maligne Canyon Included additional Excursions & Sights See English Bay, Chinatown, Gastown and the totem poles of Vancouver's Stanley Park Enjoy views over Vancouver from Cypress Mountain Lookout Cruise by ferry along British Columbia's spectacular Sunshine Coast Visit the charming village of Chemainus, renowned for its huge murals See the Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings and Bastion Square in Victoria Visit five national parks: Mt. Revelstoke, Glacier, Yoho, Banff and Jasper Enjoy a walk through 1,000-year-old red cedars See Moraine Lake, the Spiral Tunnels and Natural Bridge in the Rocky Mountains Journey along the magnificent Icefields Parkway Included First Class Services Welcome Drink reception Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour Escorted by a professional Tour Director (Days 1-13) - Maximum group size of 40 people Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage GoldLeaf Service onboard the Rocky Mountaineer train including gratuities to onboard train personnel Insight Traveller document wallet, Welcome on Tour book with map and information pack Included Quality Dining 2 Highlight Dinners in Victoria and Vancouver (HD) plus choose from a selection of restaurants on a Dine-Around evening at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (DA) 10 Full Breakfasts (B) and 3 Hotel Dinners (D) 2 Gourmet breakfast (CB) and 2 lunch selections (L) onboard the Rocky Mountaineer train in GoldLeaf Service