Day 1 – Seattle To Kamloops

Today takes us through Kamloops British Columbia where the North and
South Thompson rivers meet. Kamloops is abundant with stunning scenery
and great wildlife viewing. Cougars, bears, elk and more inhabit the
Thomson River Valley. En route stop for a short walk and picnic at
Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park. The landscape encompassing the park
is characterized by low elevation valleys and lush, rounded mountains.
Bridal Veil Falls, which tumbles 197 ft. over a smooth rock face,
creating a “veil-like” effect.

Explore trails around the magnificent Emerald
Lake where you can take a walk around the lake or simply relax in the
lake shore cafe and enjoy the views. This afternoon we drive the Kicking
Horse Pass across the Continental Divide into Alberta. Enjoy panoramic
vistas of peaks exceeding 10,000 feet on Rogers Pass at the summit in
Canada’s Glacier National Park en route to Banff, our night stop. Banff
is a fun mountain town offering some alpine nightlife and numerous cafes
and restaurants.

Multiple hiking trails lead up to the Lake Agnes Tea House for
bird’s eye views of the lake. Take a hike to the Plain-of-Six-Glaciers,
take is easy exploring the lake shore or choose to canoe on these
pristine waters. This afternoon visit Moraine Lake in the Valley of the
Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 6,183 feet for some epic
photos.

This drive offers endless vistas,
jagged mountains, glaciers and wildlife viewing opportunities-truly one
of the world’s most spectacular drives. Enjoy short walks, views of Bow
Glacier and Peyto lake, take an optional helicopter flight over the
Columbia Icefield or step out on the Athabasca glacier- this day just
keeps on giving.

Marvel at the snow capped summits and beautiful lakes in this
true wild mountain wilderness. Jasper offers an abundance of wildlife
sightings, jagged mountain peaks, alpine lakes and numerous
hiking/biking opportunities around the famous trails and stunning lake
shores. After a full day of activities we follow the Yellowhead Highway,
hugging the mighty North Thompson River to our night stop of Clearwater
BC. See the base of 12,972-foot Mount Robson (the highest point in the
Canadian Rockies) and maybe catch a glimpse of the infamous peak en
route.

Today is free to explore all that Whistler has to offer. Enjoy spectacular scenery and incredible photo opportunities
as you explore this cute ski town and home of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.

Tour this great city including the waterfront, Gas lamp district, Chinatown, and Stanley Park. Head to Seattle for your evening downtown or drop off at the departure hotel. Guests may depart in Vancouver at noon or Seattle when the tour ends.

This epic Western Canada tour ends at approx. 8pm