Lakes, Mountains & The Rockies

Arrive in the coastal city of Vancouver today and check-in to your hotel. Located in the heart of the city, you're central to many of Vancouver's attractions, shops, and restaurants. Take the rest of the day to explore the city on your own. Overnight Vancouver.

Today you will depart from Vancouver on VIA Rail's Canadian in Sleeper Plus class, bound for Jasper. (Transfer to the train station is on your own). Overnight Train.

Today you will arrive in Jasper to begin a two-night stay. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the sights and shops of this stunning alpine resort town. Overnight Jasper.

Experience Jasper National Park through the travels of the early explorers and view the unspoiled grandeur! This morning's excursion will begin along the mighty Athabasca Canadian Heritage River, learning about David Thompson and the valley ecosystem. Travel above Maligne Canyon, with its narrow gorge and limestone walls created by 10,000 years of water flow. Visit a place of mystery and Indian legend en-route to Medicine Lake, where sometimes it actually disappears! On the adventure to Maligne Lake, the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies and one of the most photographed sites in the world, you are sure to see a variety of mountain wildlife. Overnight Jasper.

Journey along the incredible Icefields Parkway, bound for Lake Louise. En route you'll stop at the Columbia Icefield and enjoy an Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier. Overnight Lake Louise.

• Lunch

This morning's tour begins with a visit to Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks, one of the great photo opportunities in the Canadian Rockies. Cross the Great Divide into Yoho National Park via Kicking Horse Pass, a National Historic Site of Canada. The pass is of historical significance because the mainline of the Canadian Pacific Railway was constructed between Lake Louise, Alberta and Field, British Columbia using this route in the 1880s. Takakkaw Falls in the Yoho Valley will be the final stop before arriving in Banff, where you will enjoy a two-night stay. Overnight Banff.

A morning excursion of Banff townsite will provide you with many opportunities to view the scenic and historic highlights of the area, including a ride on the Banff Gondola for spectacular views from a one-kilometer boardwalk or 360-degree observation deck. Later, enjoy an interpretive boat cruise of Lake Minnewanka*. Learn about the natural history and native legends that make this lake a landmark. Nestled in the heart of Banff National Park, Lake Minnewanka offers some of the most interesting and spectacular scenery found anywhere in the Canadian Rockies. Return to the heart of town and spend the remainder of the day taking advantage of the assortment of outdoor activities Banff offers. Overnight Banff.

*Lake Minnewanka boat cruise is offered June 1 - October 7

Your vacation comes to an end today. Transfer to the Calgary Airport is included for flights scheduled after 1:00 pm.