Holiday Overview
Embark on a journey through Western Canada's iconic landscapes on a small group tour, promising an authentic Canadian adventure. Spend nights nestled in the heart of Whistler, Clearwater, Jasper, Banff, and Kelowna, immersing yourself in each towns distinct charm. Delve into captivating hikes off the well-trodden trails, while also indulging in iconic highlights like the majestic Maligne Lake in Jasper, the pristine beauty of Lake Louise, the awe-inspiring Columbia Icefields, and the enchanting vistas of Banff. Experience the true essence of Canada as you explore its most iconic destinations and discover hidden gems along the way.
Western Canada Iconic Sites Solo Traveller includes:
- Return Flights from the UK
- 11 Nights Hotel Accommodation
- Mini-coach Transportation
- Experienced, Friendly & Fun Tour Guide
- 7 Breakfast & 1 Dinner on Escorted Tour
- Vancouver Hop on Hop off Bus
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola in Whistler
- Indigenous Experience & Salmon BBQ Lunch
- Columbia Icefields Ice Explorer Tour
- Banff Gondola
- Winery Tour and Tasting
Day 1 - UK to Vancouver
Arrive at Vancouver airport and transfer to your downtown hotel.
Featured accommodation
Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
Enhance your experience
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 2 - Explore Vancouver
Today we have included the Vancouver Hop on Hop off Bus allowing your to explore Vancouver's top attractions including Stanley Park and Granville Island.
Featured accommodation
Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
Enhance your experience
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Unmissable Experiences
Vancouver Hop on Hop off Bus Tour
Day 3 - Explore Vancouver
A free day to explore Vancouver, why not visit Capilano Suspension Bridge. Ask our Canad Experts about our Vancouver Experiences.
Featured accommodation
Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
Enhance your experience
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 4 - Vancouver to Whistler
Transfer from your Vancouver hotel to Canada Place to join the group tour for your departure at 9am. You will begin by making your way along the Sea to Sky Highway. This is a short 2-hour drive with many fantastic sightseeing options, including Shannon Falls, Brandywine Falls and the town of Squamish before arriving in Whistler. There is a multitude of activities you can partake in and around Whistler.
Featured accommodation
Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
Day 5 - Whistler to Clearwater
This morning check out of your Whistler hotel for your journey to Clearwater, taking the scenic route driving through Pemberton and Lillooet.
Today enjoy an Indgenious Experience with Xwisten Experience Tours. Visit the Bridge River Fishing Grounds, the past and current fishing area of the St'át'imc People. Learn about the traditional wind-dried method of preserving the salmon still used by its people today.After the tour, partake in a Salmon BBQ, complete with salmon, rice, salad, and bannock. Dessert is a traditional dish of whipped berries (sxúsum).
Checking into your Clearwater hotel in the evening, with the option to do a canoe tour or evening at lesuire.
Meals Included: Breakfast & BBQ Lunch
Featured accommodation
Best Western Plus Gateway to the Falls
Day 6 - Clearwater to Jasper
After breakfast check out of your Clearwater hotel for your journey to Jasper. On route enjoy time to explore Wells Grey Provincial Park and take in the views at Helmcken Falls and Spahats Falls. As you begin to drive into Jasper you will get a glimpse of Mount Robson the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
In the evening arrive into Jasper with the option to visit the Jasper Planetarium or at lesuire.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Featured accommodation
Marmot Lodge Jasper
Day 7 - Explore Jasper
Enjoy a tour of Jasper, visiting Maligne Canyon enjoy walking along the scenic bridges and trails see ancient fossils in rock, and many waterfalls. Visit Maligne Lake which is famous for the colour of its azure water, the surrounding peaks, the three glaciers visible from the lake, and Spirit Island, a frequently and very famously photographed islet, option to take a boat cruise to Spirit Island (additional cost).
Free time in the afternoon to explore Jasper.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Featured accommodation
Marmot Lodge Jasper
Day 8 - Jasper to Banff via Icefields Parkway
Your drive from Jasper to Banff will take you along the Icefields Parkway with a stop at Athabasca Glacier to enjoy the Glacier Skywalk and Ice Explorer. Arriving into Banff in the evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Featured accommodation
Canalta Lodge
Day 9 - Banff
Start your day with a journey on the Banff Gondola. Afterwards enjoy a guided tour of Banff with stops at Bow Falls, HooDoos, The Fairmont Banff Spings and more. Spending the rest of your day at lesuire.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Featured accommodation
Canalta Lodge
Day 10 - Lake Louise & Kelowna
Today is lake day! Explore the beautiful Lake Louise and Moraine Lake the two most photographed lakes in Canada. Staying over night in downtown Kelowna.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Featured accommodation
Royal Anne Hotel
Day 11 - Kelowna to Vancouver
Today is the last leg of the trip as you head back to Vancouver. Visit one of the famous wineries before departing Kelowna. Returning to Vancouver at approximately 7:30pm, transfering to your Vancouver hotel.
(End of escorted tour)
Featured accommodation
Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
Enhance your experience
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 12 - Vancouver to UK
Transfer from your downtown hotel to Vancouver Airport for your onward flight home.
Alternately speak to our Canada Experts about adding on an Alaska Cruise or extended your stay in Vancouver Island.
Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel, Vancouver
Located in the heart of Vancouver, this family-friendly hotel is a favourite for sports fans & theatre goers. The hotel is just two blocks from BC Place Stadium, home of the BC Lions, and just three blocks from Rogers Arena, home of the Vancouver Canucks. The hotel is also close to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Centre for the Performing Arts, Vancouver Playhouse, and Orpheum Theatre.
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Few hotels can rival the elegance, European charm and hospitality of The Sutton Place Hotel. One of Vancouver’s most beautiful boutique hotels, situated in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The spectacular setting allows guests to experience exceptional service and all the needed amenities within the cosmopolitan ambience of the city set against a majestic backdrop of mountains and sea.
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver
The Fairmont Waterfront luxury hotel showcases the best of Vancouver. Conveniently located, the hotel connects by covered walkway to the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, the cruise ship terminal at Canada Place, and the Sky train. Situated on scenic Burrard Inlet, it has a central to sightseeing and shopping in Vancouver.
Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, Whistler, British Columbia
Relax and unwind at the luxurious, award winning Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa. The hotel is ideally located in the heart of Whistler Village, situated one block from Village Square and a few steps from the chairlifts leading to the Whistler/Blackcomb ski resort. Whistler Golf Course along with the Whistler Conference Centre is also nearby.
Best Western Plus Gateway to the Falls
The Best Western Plus Gateway to the Falls is located in the heart of the beautiful Wells Gray Provincial Park in Clearwater, BC
Marmot Lodge, Jasper Holidays
A Spectacular Mountain Setting in Jasper
Located on the main street of Jasper (Connaught Dr.) and nestled among lush evergreens, Marmot Lodge in Jasper welcomes you to the Canadian Rockies. This Jasper hotel is surrounded by the natural beauty of Jasper National Park, and visitors often catch a glimpse of wildlife wandering throughout the grounds. Marmot Lodge is the perfect place for family vacations, large groups, and couples looking for a serene mountain getaway.
Canalta Lodge, Banff
Surrounded by the stunning Canadian Rockies, The Canalta Lodge built in 2003 is one of Banff’s newest hotels. This 3-star (Canada Select) hotel with 120 spacious well-appointed and modern guestrooms offers an upscale product to its sister property, Banff Voyager Inn, next door. Guests at the Canalta Lodge will have access to the facilities at the Banff Voyager Inn, which is connected to the hotel by underground walkway
Image Gallery
Maligne Lake
Vancouver
Glacier Skywalk
Lake Louise
Banff Gondola
Spats Falls
Stanley Park, Vancouver
Whistler
Whistler
Banff
Moraine Lake
Kelowna
Kelowna
Helmcken Falls
Jasper
Maligne Lake
Alternative Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2024, 2025 holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 270 0069 and let one of our Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you
Western Canada Iconic Sites An Escorted Tour and Cruise
- 16 Nights
- Vancouver
- Whistler
- Clearwater
- Jasper
- Banff
- Kelowna
- Alaska Cruise
Canadian Rockies - an escorted tour
- 10 Nights
- Banff
- Jasper
- Sun Peaks Resort
- Vancouver
- Victoria
Rockies Summer Escorted Tour and Cruise
- 14 Nights
- Vancouver
- Revelstoke
- Banff
- Blue River
- Alaska Cruise
Ontario & Quebec
Eastern Canada Explorer
- 11 Nights
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Quebec City
- Ottawa
- Huntsville
- Niagara Falls
Canada Adventure Holidays
Canadian Rockies Express
- 7 Nights
- Calgary
- Banff
- Golden
- Kelowna
- Whistler
- Vancouver
Canada's Maple Leaf Trail
- 8 Nights
- Niagara Falls
- Niagara on the Lake
- Toronto
- Ottawa
- Montreal
- Quebec City
Canada Holiday Offers
Great Cities of the East - an escorted tour
- 10 Nights
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
- Ottawa
- Quebec City
- Montreal
- Kingston
Escorted Eastern Canada Journey with Alaska Cruise
- 15 Nights
- Toronto
- Ottawa
- Quebec City
- Montreal
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
Rockies Escorted Tour and Toronto
- 10 Nights
- Vancouver
- Revelstoke
- Banff
- Toronto
- Blue River
Canadian Rockies & Vancouver Escorted Tour
- 13 Nights
- Calgary
- Banff
- Lake Louise
- Jasper
- Kelowna
- Victoria
- Vancouver
Rockies & Alaska Grand Discovery
- 17 Nights
- Calgary
- Banff
- Jasper
- Sun Peaks
- Vancouver
- Inside Passage
- Juneau
- Skagway
- Glacier Bay
- Ketchikan
Grand Canadian Coast to Coast - an escorted tour
- 16 Nights
- Montreal
- Quebec City
- Ottawa
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls
- Banff
- Lake Louise
- Jasper
- Sun Peaks Resort
- Vancouver
June Holidays
Rocky Mountain RailTour - an escorted tour
- 10 Nights
- Calgary
- Banff
- Lake Louise
- Jasper
- Kamloops
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Vancouver
- Victoria
Atlantic Maritimes Escorted Tour
- 12 Nights
- Halifax
- Moncton
- Saint John
- Annapolis Valley
- Charlottetown
- Baddeck
Circle Newfoundland & Labrador
- 12 Nights
- Halifax
- Port au Choix
- L'Anse au Clair
- St Anthony
- Cow Head
- Gander
- Clarenville
- St Johns
Canada Adventure Holidays
Vancouver Island & Northern Rockies
- 13 Nights
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Campbell River
- Port Hardy
- Prince Rupert
- Smithers
- Prince George
- Jasper
- Banff
- Calgary
May Holidays
Rockies Grand Circle - an escorted tour
- 14 Nights
- Vancouver
- Whistler
- Sun Peaks Resort
- Jasper
- Banff
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Kamloops
- Victoria