5-Day Rockies Summer Premium Tour from Vancouver: Blue River, Banff and Revelstoke

This circular route explores the North Thompson Valley and its large wilderness area including Wells Gray Provincial Park.  Stay overnight in an authentic wood cabin in the small town of Blue River before travelling the notorious Yellowhead Highway to the Rockies' iconic town of Jasper. From here it's on to Banff National Park. Gaze at snow-capped peaks and glacially fed lakes before staying in Banff for two nights. It then heads to the adventure alpine town of Revelstoke before returning to the coast.
Day 1: Vancouver - Blue River/Valemount
• Depart downtown Vancouver at 8:30am (please arrive by 8:15am).
• Travel through the Fraser Valley.
• Visit Spahats Falls in Clearwater.
• Check into the beautiful log cabins at Mike Wiegele heli-skiing resort (shoulder season tours will stay in Valemount instead).
• End the day with a campfire and marshmallow roast next to the lake (weather and fire ban dependant) | May and October departures will stay in Valemount instead of Blue River.
Day 2: Blue River/Valemount - Banff via Jasper National Park
• Breakfast in the hotel (included).
• Sightseeing stop at Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
• Stop in the town of Jasper.
• Travel the Icefields Parkway and enjoy sightseeing along the way.
• Stop at the Columbia Icefields with the option to join the World Renowned Glacier Adventure (additional cost).
• Stop at Bow Lake.
• Arrive in Banff and check into your centrally located hotel on Banff Avenue.
• Enjoy a group dinner (included).
Day 3: Banff
• Start the day off with a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain where you will take in the magnificent views of the Rockies while enjoying your breakfast buffet.
• Enjoy a scenic tour around Lake Minnewanka & Two Jack Lake Loop.
• Enjoy a tour of Banff townsite including Bow Falls, HooDoos, Banff Springs Hotel.
• Free time for shopping and sightseeing on Banff Avenue or participate in an exciting outdoor activity for a discounted price such as horseback riding, whitewater rafting, canoeing (bow river float), hiking, caving, hot springs, fishing, etc!
• Evening at leisure in Banff.
Day 4: Banff - Revelstoke
• Breakfast in the hotel.
• Explore beautiful Lake Louise & Moraine Lake.
• Leisure time at Emerald Lake with the option to rent a canoe (seasonal).
• Check into the beautiful Sutton Place hotel at Revelstoke Mountain Resort.
• Enjoy the resort amenities and free time to explore historic downtown Revelstoke and have dinner.
Day 5: Revelstoke - Vancouver
• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
• Visit Craigellachie and the Last Spike.
• Travel through the Okanagan Valley with a stop in Kelowna for lunch.
• Visit a winery - tastings included.
• Return to Vancouver at approximately 7:30pm.