Canadian Rockies Grand Adventure 2027
Tour code AKSR0117. Adventure Tour. 8 days, 13 cities.
Vancouver (2 nights), Sun Peaks (1 night), Hinton (1 night), Canmore (2 nights), Calgary (1 night), Calgary International Airport
Starts in Vancouver. Ends at Calgary International Airport.
From $3,200 per person, twin sharing. Next departure 23 May 2027.
Highlights
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola, Whistler
- Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver
- Columbia Icefield, Jasper
- Glacier Skywalk, Jasper
- Lake Louise, Banff
- Banff Gondola, Banff
Day by day
Day 1: Welcome to Vancouver
Vancouver Airport, Vancouver
Sights: Vancouver
Welcome to Vancouver, the gateway to your Canadian Rockies adventure. Arrive at Vancouver International Airport before 4:00 PM and proceed with the scheduled group transfer to your hotel. After check-in, take some time to relax and settle in. In the evening, meet your Tour Director for a welcome briefing and introduction to the journey ahead. Later, enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant before returning to the hotel for your overnight stay.
Hotel: Delta Burnaby or similar in Vancouver
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Whistler, Shannon Falls & Capilano Suspension Bridge
Vancouver, Whistler, Vancouver
Sights: Shannon Falls, Whistler Village, Peak 2 Peak Gondola, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Treetops Adventure, Cliff Walk
After breakfast, depart Vancouver and travel along the scenic route toward Whistler. Stop at Shannon Falls, a spectacular 481-metre waterfall, before continuing to Whistler, a renowned alpine village set beneath the Blackcomb Mountains.
Enjoy free time to explore Whistler Village at your own pace before boarding the famous Peak 2 Peak Gondola. The gondola offers panoramic views of glaciers, extinct volcanoes and snow-capped mountain ranges.
Later, return toward Vancouver and visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Experience the iconic 137-metre-long suspension bridge, walk through the forest canopy on the Treetops Adventure, and enjoy the dramatic Cliff Walk overlooking the canyon. Return to Vancouver in the evening for dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Hotel: Delta Burnaby or similar in Vancouver
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 3: Vancouver City Tour & Sun Peaks
Vancouver, Sun Peaks
Sights: Flyover Canada, Stanley Park, Gastown, Steam Clock, Sun Peaks Resort
Begin your day with breakfast before visiting Flyover Canada, an immersive virtual flight experience showcasing some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes. Please note that children must be at least 102 cm or 40 inches tall to participate.
Continue with a guided sightseeing tour of Vancouver featuring major landmarks such as Stanley Park, historic Gastown and the famous Steam Clock. After the city tour, enjoy lunch at your own expense before departing Vancouver.
Travel inland toward Sun Peaks Resort, located in the traditional territory of the Secwepemc people. Arrive at this scenic mountain resort, enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant and settle in for your overnight stay.
Hotel: Sun Peaks Grand Resort or simila
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 4: Sun Peaks to Jasper
Sun Peaks, Jasper, Hinton
Sights: Mt. Robson, Yellowhead Highway, Thompson River, Monashee Mountains, Jasper
After breakfast, check out and begin your scenic journey toward Jasper. Today’s drive takes you through some of Western Canada’s most impressive natural scenery and across a new time zone.
Along the way, admire Mount Robson, the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Continue along the scenic Yellowhead Highway, travelling beside the Thompson River and enjoying views of the surrounding Monashee Mountains.
On arrival in Jasper, enjoy free time to explore the town at your own pace. Later, continue to Hinton for dinner at a local Indian restaurant and your overnight stay.
Hotel: Kanata Hinton or similar
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 5: Columbia Icefield & Glacier Skywalk
Jasper, Columbia Icefield, Banff, Canmore
Sights: Athabasca Falls, Icefields Parkway, Columbia Icefield, Athabasca Glacier, Glacier Skywalk, Banff
After breakfast, begin a full-day journey along the spectacular Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic mountain highways in North America.
Make a photo stop at Athabasca Falls before continuing to the Glacier Discovery Centre. Board the specially designed Ice Explorer and travel onto the ancient Athabasca Glacier, where you will have the opportunity to step onto the glacier itself.
Continue to the dramatic Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored observation platform suspended high above the Sunwapta Valley. Enjoy breathtaking views of glaciers, rugged peaks and deep valleys.
Later, continue to Banff and enjoy some free time to explore the town before dinner at an Indian restaurant. Proceed to Canmore for your overnight stay.
Hotel: Chateau Canmore or similar
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 6: Lake Louise & Yoho National Park
Canmore, Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, Canmore
Sights: Lake Louise, Lake Minnewanka, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, Yoho National Park
After breakfast, travel into the heart of the Canadian Rockies and visit world-famous Lake Louise, known for its turquoise glacier-fed waters surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks.
Continue to Lake Minnewanka for scenic views and photo opportunities before exploring Yoho National Park, renowned for towering rock walls, waterfalls and mountain peaks.
Spend time at beautiful Emerald Lake, where the striking green waters reflect the surrounding mountains. Later, visit Natural Bridge, where the powerful Kicking Horse River has carved a natural stone formation through the rock.
Return to the Banff/Canmore area in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay.
Hotel: Chateau Canmore or similar
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 7: Banff Gondola & Calgary Highlights
Banff, Canmore, Calgary
Sights: Banff Gondola, Sulphur Mountain, Lake Minnewanka, Calgary City Tour
fter breakfast, continue exploring the Banff region. Ride the Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ranges and Bow Valley.
Stop at Lake Minnewanka for additional scenic views before departing the Rockies and travelling to Calgary.
Upon arrival, enjoy an orientation tour of Calgary, passing major city landmarks and attractions. Later, enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant before checking into your hotel
Hotel: Elements by Westin Calgary Airport or similar
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 8: Departure from Calgary
Calgary, Calgary International Airport
Sights: Calgary
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and prepare for your onward journey. Transfer to Calgary International Airport using the hotel shuttle service. If the hotel shuttle is unavailable, guests will need to arrange a taxi at their own expense.
Your memorable journey through Vancouver, Whistler and the spectacular Canadian Rockies concludes today.
Meals: Breakfast
What is included
Hotels and stays
- Hotel stays as listed in the itinerary, twin sharing.
Meals
- Daily breakfast at the hotel.
- Meals as listed in the day plan.
Coach and ground transport
- Travel by private air-conditioned coach as per the itinerary.
Tour manager and guides
- Akshar tour manager throughout the tour.
- Local English-speaking guides at the main sights.
Sightseeing and entry fees
- Entry fees for the sights listed in the day plan.
What is not included
Meals
- Meals not listed under Inclusions.
- Drinks with meals.
Flights and visa
- International flights to the start and from the end of the tour.
- Visa fees.
Travel insurance
- Travel insurance.
Tips and gratuities
- Tips for the tour manager, guide and driver.
Personal expenses
- Laundry, telephone and room service.
- Anything not listed under Inclusions.
Optional tours
- Optional tours and entry fees not in the day plan.
Departures
- 23 May 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $3,200 per person@endif
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Canadian Rockies Grand Adventure 2027?
The tour is 8 days and 7 nights, beginning in Vancouver and ending in Calgary.
Does the itinerary include Lake Louise?
Yes. The tour includes a visit to Lake Louise along with scenic sightseeing in Yoho National Park.
Need to know
- Meals on arrival and departure days depend on flight times. If your flight lands early in the morning or leaves late in the evening, Akshar Travels will arrange the meals for that day.
- If a sight is closed on the day it is scheduled, we will replace it with a comparable sight on the same tour.
- Hotel check-in is usually 3:00 pm and check-out is usually 12:00 noon. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and may carry a charge.
- Baggage on domestic and internal flights follows the airline's own policy and weight limits, which are often lower than on your international flight. Please pack to the lowest allowance on your tour. Excess baggage fees are charged by the airline and paid by the guest.
Cancellation policy
- 50 days or more before departure: 30%
- 21 to 49 days before departure: 50%
- 20 days or less before departure: 100%