Arrive in Calgary and spend the rest of the day sightseeing in the “The Heart of New West” independently. Experience the unusual feeling of being suspended in mid-air at the Calgary Tower as glass panes make up the floor and windows 160 metres (525 feet) above the ground. Overnight at hotel in Calgary.

Depart Calgary this morning for a full-day tour concluding in Banff. Journey to Kananaskis where you will enjoy the highlight of today, a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. Continue on to Banff for a sightseeing tour including Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. A trip on the Banff Gondola is included. Your tour ends on arrival in Banff late this afternoon. Overnight at hotel in Banff.

Today you will have an entire day to spend exploring Banff National Park on your own. Optional activities include soaking in the mineral pools at Upper Hot Springs, enjoying a nature walk on nearby mountain trails, visiting Banff’s historic museums, cruising on Lake Minnewanka or playing a round of golf at The Fairmont Banff Springs. Ride in a fully-enclosed four passenger gondola cabin and travel to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for a bird’s eye view of six mountain ranges. Climb 698 metres (2,292 feet) to an elevation of 2,281 metres (7,486 feet) in just eight minutes. Overnight at hotel in Banff.

A half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge spanning the Kicking Horse River. The tour ends in Lake Louise where the remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy this magnificent location. Overnight at hotel in Lake Louise.

Enjoy a free day in Lake Louise. Local activities include canoeing, hiking in the mountains or simply relaxing and taking in the magnificent views. Overnight at hotel in Lake Louise.

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper national parks via the Icefields Parkway. Among the highlights are Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Falls. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible ice fields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Experience the Columbia Icefield, one of the largest accumulations of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle, and view the glaciers, flora and fauna of the Canadian Rockies. Ride an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Arrive in Jasper late this afternoon. Overnight at hotel in Jasper.

Jasper National Park is a World Heritage Site and Canada’s largest National Park. Today you will enjoy a scenic half-day tour including the many natural attractions, rugged peaks, and perhaps even catch a glimpse of some of the many creatures that call this mountain park home. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore more of Jasper independently. Overnight at hotel in Jasper.

Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops, in the heart of the British Columbia Interior. As you journey west and south you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, Pyramid Falls, the climb over Yellowhead Pass, and the journey along the North Thompson River as you approach Kamloops. Overnight at hotel in Kamloops.

Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the Interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. Experience Vancouver from 130 metres (430 feet) in the air. The Vancouver Lookout provides visitors with breathtaking views of Metro Vancouver’s cosmopolitan downtown, the vast Pacific Ocean and Coal Harbour. Overnight at hotel in Vancouver.

Your vacation ends upon checkout from your Vancouver hotel.