Canadian Rockies Winter Adventure
Set off from Vancouver on a 4-day winter escape through BC and the Rockies, returning to the city after an adventure-filled loop. You’ll stop in Vernon for alpine fun at SilverStar, then travel through Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks en route to iconic Lake Louise. Explore Banff with a guided tour and enjoy optional activities like skiing, gondola rides or ice walks. Continue to Golden with a photo stop at Emerald Lake and end the trip with a cosy campfire celebration. With stunning mountain scenery and plenty of free time, this is an easygoing winter getaway.
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Tour Overview
Duration
4 daysHotel Rating
3-star hotelsStarts
VancouverEnds
VancouverMinimum Age
19 years oldMaximum Age
Tours have upper age limits for several reasons, such as but not limited to: tour pace, activity level, and accommodation standards. If you fall outside of this age limit, we do have lots of other tours in Canada that are suitable for all ages!
Arrival Transfer
NoDeparture Transfer
NoTour Guide
Escorted by a tour guideCountry
CanadaMeals Included
Breakfast: 3Tour Style
Group Size
Min 8 / Max 54
Trip Type
Group Tours
Range
This tour is operated by our trusted local partner and has been handpicked by us to deliver you an unforgettable trip. Our Budget tours offer incredible experiences at a great price. As well as guided sightseeing (depending on the Tour Inclusions), there's free time to explore independently or take part in optional excursions so you can focus on doing just the things that suit you.
Guiding Style
This tour is led by a dedicated tour guide or tour leader who accompanies you throughout your journey. They take care of the day-to-day logistics, offer local insights at every stop, and are available to assist with any questions or needs along the way. On longer tours or multi-country itineraries, you may be accompanied by a different tour guide or tour leader for certain sections of the journey. For full details of the guiding services included on this tour, please refer to the Inclusions.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Tour Guide
Escorted by a tour guideGroup Size
Min 8 / Max 54Range
This tour is operated by our trusted local partner and has been handpicked by us to deliver you an unforgettable trip. Our Budget tours offer incredible experiences at a great price. As well as guided sightseeing (depending on the Tour Inclusions), there's free time to explore independently or take part in optional excursions so you can focus on doing just the things that suit you.
Guiding Style
This tour is led by a dedicated tour guide or tour leader who accompanies you throughout your journey. They take care of the day-to-day logistics, offer local insights at every stop, and are available to assist with any questions or needs along the way. On longer tours or multi-country itineraries, you may be accompanied by a different tour guide or tour leader for certain sections of the journey. For full details of the guiding services included on this tour, please refer to the Inclusions.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Trip Type
Group ToursTour Highlights
Included
Not Included
Itinerary
Day 1 - Vancouver to Vernon
Vancouver - Vernon. We depart Vancouver from Canada Place at 7:15am - please arrive by 7:00am for check-in.
The fun begins straight away. Your friendly, experienced tour guide will welcome you onboard with introductions and light-hearted games, giving you the chance to get to know your fellow travellers. As we leave the city behind, we share interesting facts and stories about Vancouver while travelling into the surrounding mountains.
On arrival in Vernon, we check into our hotel before heading to SilverStar Mountain Resort, where free snow tubing is included for the afternoon - a fun and energetic way to enjoy the alpine setting.
After returning to the hotel, you can choose how to spend the evening. You may wish to visit the adjoining casino or pub (19+ only), or unwind in the hotel pool and hot tub after an active day outdoors.
Day 2 - Vernon to Lake Louise & Banff
Vernon - Mount Revelstoke National Park - Glacier National Park - Lake Louise - Banff. We enjoy breakfast included at the hotel before setting off for the day. Our journey takes us through the spectacular snow-capped peaks of Mount Revelstoke National Park and Glacier National Park, travelling along one of Canada’s most scenic mountain corridors. We stop at Rogers Pass National Historic Site, an important landmark in the history of the Canadian Pacific Railway and a key gateway through the Rockies.
We then arrive at the world-renowned Lake Louise. Here, you have free time to enjoy the frozen lake, with the option to go ice skating or play hockey in this iconic setting, subject to seasonal conditions.
Continuing on to Banff, we enjoy a guided city tour, taking in highlights such as the historic Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls and Banff Avenue. After the tour, we check into our centrally located hotel in Banff.
The evening is yours to enjoy. You can spend time shopping along Banff Avenue, or join your guide for a VIP night out dancing and experiencing Banff’s lively nightlife.
Day 3 - Banff Leisure Time & Golden
Banff - Golden. Today, you have the option to take part in an optional activity at an additional cost. Choices may include riding the Banff Gondola, ice walking, or spending the day skiing or snowboarding at Lake Louise Mountain Resort. Skiers and snowboarders depart for Lake Louise Mountain Resort. Non-skiers also have the option to visit Lake Louise and take the Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola for panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Please note that transportation to Lake Louise is not included, however free mountain shuttles are available.
If you are not participating in an optional activity, you check out of the hotel and enjoy free time to explore the town of Banff at your own pace.
In the afternoon, we depart Banff and travel onwards to Golden, with a stop at the stunning Emerald Lake along the way, weather and time permitting. Known for its vivid colour and mountain backdrop, it is one of the most photographed lakes in the Canadian Rockies.
On arrival in Golden, you have free time to enjoy dinner, followed by time to relax in the hotel pool, waterslide and hot tub. After dinner, you are invited to join your guide for an end-of-tour celebration, featuring a campfire and marshmallow roast to round off the journey.
Day 4 - Return to Vancouver
Golden - Vancouver. We enjoy breakfast included at the hotel before departing Golden. Our journey west includes a stop at Craigellachie, home of the Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway. This historic site marks the completion of the railway in 1885, a milestone that connected Canada from coast to coast and played a key role in the country’s development.
We continue back through the mountains, arriving in Vancouver at approximately 7:30pm.
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Hotels
The hotels listed below are examples which we frequently use on this tour. Alternative hotels of a similar standard may be used instead.
Prices & Dates
'Double' prices shown are per person when there are 2 persons sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to all solo travellers, or if your booking party cannot reach the minimum of 2 persons in a room. Single Rooms can also be booked by anyone wanting the comfort and privacy of their own room. 'Triple' prices shown are per person when there are 3 persons sharing a room. We also offer a cheaper 'Quad' price for those happy to share a 4-person room with travellers of the same sex (2 double beds). Please contact us for this.
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