12-Day Coastal BC Inside Passage & Rocky Mountain Tour from Vancouver: Kelowna, Lake Louise, Banff, Jasper, Prince George, Prince Rupert and Victoria

This small intimate tour provides a journey of a lifetime through one of the wildest, diverse and unbelievably beautiful parts of the world. Starting and finishing in Vancouver, we explore some of the most scenic places in British Columbia & Alberta. We navigate routes that are embedded into Canadian History: we follow the Fraser River as we leave Vancouver, make our way to the Rocky Mountains and the Continental Divide before following the Skeena River and embark on a cruise on the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, you will experience distinctly Canadian activities that will deepen your understanding of Canadian culture, nature and landscape. Be sure to pack your binoculars for this tour! 
Day 1: Vancouver - Kelowna
• Depart Vancouver from Canada Place at 7:15am (please arrive by 7am).
• Enjoy incredible sights traveling through the Fraser Valley.
• We carry on along the Coquihalla Highway towards the Okanagan and wine country valley.
• Wine tasting at a local winery.
• 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.
Day 2: Kelowna - Lake Louise & Banff
• We depart the Okanagan Valley and are heading for the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
• Before we arrive in the Rockies, we will stop at Craigellachie, where the last Spike of the Canadian Railways was set, and travel over Roger's Pass.
• Stop at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake to marvel at the glacier-fed lakes, which are considered two of the most beautiful lakes in the area.
• Check in to your hotel in downtown Banff this evening.
• Leisure time to explore the town.
Day 3: 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.
• Visit the Sulphur Mountain Gondola.
• The remainder of the day is at your leisure to stroll along Banff Avenue or arrange for an optional activity with your guide.
Day 4: Banff National Park - the Icefields & Jasper
• We depart Banff for an amazing day exploring the Icefield Parkway, as we make our way to Jasper.
• Stop at Bow Lake and Athabasca Falls.
• Stop at the Columbia Icefields for an unforgettable experience - ride the Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier (included).
• Arrive in Jasper in the Late afternoon where the remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Day 5: Jasper - Prince George
• We travel along the Maligne Lake Road to the famous Maligne Lake where you can stroll the lake edge, enjoy the beautiful views, or take a boat tour to one of the most photographed spots in Canada, Spirit Island (additional cost).
• Visit Maligne Canyon.
• Stop at Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, topping out at an altitude of 3,954 m.
• Arrive in Prince George in the evening.
Day 6: Prince George - Prince Rupert
• Today we will follow the Skeena River West towards BC's coast.
• Arrive in the coastal town of Prince Rupert in the evening. Enjoy the stunning water views the restaurant and patio of your hotel are offering.
Day 7: Prince Rupert
• After we have been traveling for a few days, today is time for relaxation.
• You will have the option to visit the Museum of Northern BC or participate in an optional activity for an additional cost (Grizzly Bear Tour into the Khutzeymateen Valley or Whale Watching depending on the time of year).
Day 8: Prince Rupert - Port Hardy via the Inside Passage
• 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.
• Late night arrival in Port Hardy and check-in to your hotel.
Day 9: Port Hardy - Alert Bay - Campbell River
• Drive to Port McNeill where we will take BC Ferries to Alert Bay on Cormorant Island.
• Visit U'mista Cultural Centre in Alert Bay (admission included).
• Visit Telegraph Cove, a quaint town that was once a fishing and cannery village. Stroll the boardwalk, grab a coffee and view the historical buildings of this small coastal village.
• Later this afternoon we will arrive in Campbell River where you will check in to your hotel.
Day 10: 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. From August 20 – October 15 there is also the option to go on a bear watching tour. 
• Evening at leisure.
Day 11: Campbell River - Victoria
• After breakfast depart Campbell River.
• Today we are traveling south towards Victoria. Along the way we will stop in the town of Comox for a lunch stop.
• We arrive in Victoria this afternoon and visit the famous Butchart Gardens.
• The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 12: Victoria - Vancouver
• After breakfast 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.
• This afternoon is free to explore downtown or book an optional activity including High Tea at the Empress Hotel, Cycling Tour around Victoria Harbour.
• Later, we will head to Swartz Bay where we will board BC Ferries for a 90-minute mini-cruise through the Southern Gulf Islands
• We will arrive in downtown Vancouver around 8pm.
• Check into your hotel and evening at leisure.