Inside Passage & Rocky Mountain Tour - From Vancouver

Vancouver Cruise Pier

Depart Vancouver from Canada Place at 7:15am (please arrive by 7am) Enjoy incredible sights travelling through the Fraser Valley

Okanagan Valley

We carry on along the Coquihalla Highway towards the Okanagan and wine country valley Stop for wine tasting at one of the famous Okanagan wineries

Duration: 2 hours

Kelowna

Arrive in Kelowna, your overnight stop, where you’ll be able to walk the beautiful boardwalk along Lake Okanagan or through the cute shops that line the streets of this desert town The evening is at your leisure

Duration: 5 hours

Okanagan Valley

We depart the Okanagan Valley and are heading for the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains

Craigellachie

Before we arrive in the Rockies, we will stop at Craigellachie, where the last Spike of the Canadian Railways was set

Duration: 20 minutes

Lake Louise

Enjoy Lake Louise, one of the most beautiful lakes in the Rockies

Duration: 45 minutes

Moraine Lake

Enjoy a stop at Moraine Lake to marvel at the glacier fed lake.

Duration: 45 minutes

Banff

Check in to your hotel in downtown Banff this evening Leisure time to explore the town

Duration: 4 hours

Banff

Enjoy a tour of the townsite of Banff Stop at Bow Falls, Banff HooDoos, take a peek at the famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Duration: 1 hour

Banff Gondola

Visit the Banff Gondola

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Banff

The remainder of the day is at your leisure to stroll along Banff Avenue or arrange for an optional activity with your guide

Duration: 5 hours

Banff National Park

We depart Banff for an amazing day exploring the Icefield Parkway, as we make our way to Jasper

Duration: 2 hours

Bow Lake

Stop at Bow Lake

Duration: 40 minutes

Athabasca Glacier

Stop at the Columbia Icefields for an unforgettable experience - ride the Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier

Duration: 2 hours

Athabasca Falls

A stop at one of the most breathtaking waterfalls

Duration: 30 minutes

Jasper

Arrive in Jasper in the late afternoon where the remainder of the day is at your leisure

Duration: 3 hours

Maligne Lake

We travel along the Maligne Lake Road to the famous Maligne Lake where you can stroll the lake edge and enjoy the beautiful views.

Duration: 2 hours

Mount Robson

You will then stop at Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, topping out at an altitude of 3,954m. On a clear day, this is one of the more impressive sights of the tour. That being said, even if there is some cloud around, it makes that photograph all the more mysterious.

Duration: 15 minutes

Prince George

You will arrive in Prince George in the evening.

Duration: 3 hours

Prince George

You will depart on a beautifully scenic day of travel as we drive towards the Coastal Mountains. You will follow the Skeena River on your way to our next destination Prince Rupert.

Duration: 8 hours

Prince Rupert

Arrive in the coastal town of Prince Rupert in the evening.

Duration: 4 hours

Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert is a quaint town that includes Cow’s Bay. Today you will have the opportunity to explore the town or partake in some optional activities. Prince Rupert is known as an amazing spot for whale watching and bear viewing Other options today include the British Columbia Northern Museum. This evening there are several dining options in town that you can explore.

Duration: 8 hours

Prince Rupert

Today is an early start, and by early we mean very early as we will need to make our 7:30am departure time for the ferry. Today is an early start to the day as we check in to the Inside Passage Ferry Cruise at approx. 5:30am Enjoy the 16-hour journey from Prince Rupert to Port Hardy including several points of interest along the way, including Princess Royal Channel and Chatham Sound

Duration: 18 hours

Port Hardy

Late night arrival in Port Hardy and check-in to your hotel

Duration: 1 hour

Alert Bay

Drive to Port McNeill where we will take BC Ferries to Alert Bay on Cormorant Island Alert Bay is deeply rooted in indigenous culture, with up to half of its residents being First Nations people. One of the unique attractions of Alert Bay is the world's tallest totem pole. This remarkable landmark is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous communities in the area and offers a fascinating sight for visitors.

Duration: 2 hours

U'mista Cultural Centre

Admission is included to the U’mista Cultural Centre. Here you will be to view ceremonial regalia, masks, rattles and much more that were confiscated in 1922 and returned to the museum almost 60 years later. You won’t have to walk far along the main street to see many works of art by local artists, including totem poles present along the waterfront and throughout the town. Stop for lunch before taking the ferry back to the Island.

Duration: 2 hours

Campbell River

Later this afternoon we will arrive in Campbell River where you will check in to your waterfront hotel

Duration: 4 hours

Campbell River

Join your tour guide for an early morning walk through Millennium Trail or have a sleep in today. Today you have the option to go on a whale watching tour at an additional cost. Explore the waters of the Salish Sea, Discovery Passage, and Johnstone Strait. With an abundance of wildlife in this area, we are likely to encounter Humpback Whales, Killer Whales, Pacific White-Sided Dolphins, Bears, Steller Sea Lions, and so much more. Evening at leisure

Duration: 10 hours

Campbell River

After breakfast, depart Campbell River. Today we are travelling south towards Victoria with sightseeing stops along the Malahat Highway

Duration: 2 hours

Victoria

Upon arrival in Victoria enjoy a fully guided city tour of BC's capital including Fan Tan Alley in Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, Beacon Hill Park, and Mile Zero Evening at leisure to explore downtown Victoria

Duration: 5 hours

Victoria

After breakfast the morning is free to further explore downtown or book an optional activity including the Royal BC Museum, High Tea at the Empress Hotel, or a Cycling Tour around Victoria Harbour

Duration: 3 hours

The Butchart Gardens

Visit the famous Butchart Gardens

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay B

Later, we will head to Swartz Bay where we will board BC Ferries for a 90-minute mini-cruise through the Southern Gulf Islands

Duration: 2 hours

Vancouver

We will arrive in downtown Vancouver around 8pm

Duration: 2 hours