Banff, Jasper, Victoria and Rockies Train Journey

The full day is at leisure to discover what one of Canada's most famous mountain resort towns has to offer. Explore the surroundings on your own or perhaps arrange a wildlife optional tour (extra cost) to view one of the many unique large animals in their natural environments, or consider an optional (extra cost) guided hike along the myriad of trails that depart either from the town, or from the nearby trailheads along the highway. Overnight: Banff

Depart on your full-day sightseeing transfer to Jasper including a stop at the incredible Columbia Icefield along the famous Icefields Parkway. The huge Columbia Glacier covers nearly 325-km2 and dominates the surrounding landscape. An Ice Explorer ride will take you onto the ancient Athabasca Glacier and is followed up by a walk on the Glacier Sky-Walk - a glass-floored platform extending 30m out over the Sunwapta Canyon. Continue on to arrive in Jasper late in the afternoon. Overnight: Jasper

Free day at leisure to enjoy the hotel's amenities and location. Take the day to create your own adventure in Jasper, from exploring the beautiful surroundings to just relaxing at the hotel's heated pool and hot-tub. Overnight: Jasper

Depart from hotel to the Jasper train station, board the Rocky Mountaineer train for a spectacular rail excursion from Jasper to Kamloops. This unique daylight service allows you to view some of the most spectacular sights in Western Canada. The route departs the Rocky Mountains through the Kicking Horse Pass. By late afternoon, you are in the arid ranch land of interior British Columbia, where you disembark for the night. Upon arrival in Kamloops, the evening is at your leisure. Overnight: Kamloops

Depart from your hotel to Kamloops train station; you will set out on the last leg of your spectacular rail experience today. The Rocky Mountaineer takes you through the "cowboy country" ranchlands and along the rushing torrents of the Fraser and Thompson Rivers. You are now truly in pioneer territory and en route you can listen to the history and legends of the West while enjoying all the comforts of your luxury train. The last stretch takes you through lush farmlands and past historic towns to Vancouver. Disembark train and overnight in Vancouver.

This morning depart for a full-day trip to Victoria. Start with a cruise through the scenic Gulf Islands and visit the acclaimed Butchart Gardens. Afterwards continue on a city sightseeing tour that encompasses Victoria's stately homes and gardens as well as historic landmarks. You will see the University of Victoria and Beacon Hill Park and pass the Royal British Columbia Museum, Thunderbird Park, the Parliament Buildings and the exclusive homes of the Uplands and Oak Bay. You will return to Vancouver in the early evening. Overnight: Vancouver