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Rockies Explorer

2025
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APT Escorted Tour
Delivering the ultimate luxury holiday experience, you will discover the true essence of each fascinating destination in comfort and style.

Rockies Explorer

See the highlights of Western Canada on an incredible 12-day tour, which begins in Vancouver. Explore the best of the Canadian Rockies, including a two-day rail journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service. Discover the beauty of Banff, Lake Louise and Whistler. Conclude your tour in the charming city of Victoria.

12 day Escorted Tour

Itinerary

12 days / 11 night Escorted Tour

Day 1

Arrive Vancouver

Day 2

Vancouver

Signature Experience

Day 3

Vancouver, Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops

Day 4

Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, Banff

Day 5

Banff

Freedom of Choice

Day 6

Banff, Moraine Lake, Lake Louise

Signature Experience

Day 7

Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper

Day 8

Jasper, Mount Robson, Sun Peaks

Day 9

Sun Peaks, Whistler

Day 10

Whistler, Georgia Strait, Victoria

Day 11

Victoria, The Butchart Gardens

Signature Experience

Day 12

Depart Victoria

Coach/Vehicle
Rail

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your all-inclusive tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

A maximum of 40 guests in your APT group
Freedom of Choice inclusions
Locally inspired dining – a total of 19 meals
Expert APT Tour Director
Lakeview Room at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
GoldLeaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer
Transfers, porterage and gratuities
Visit The Butchart Gardens before hours and dine in the original Butchart residence

Tour Highlights

These exclusive or unique events are designed to deepen your experience, taking you on an inspiring journey beneath the surface of local history, culture and traditions. What's more, these once-in-a-lifetime moments are often not available to a regular traveller. The following experiences are just a taste of what we have prepared especially for you.

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Savour a sensational visit to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park on the beautiful outskirts of Vancouver. After breakfast at the Cliff House Restaurant, you’ll join an insightful nature exploration through the grounds and across the suspension bridge.

The Butchart Gardens Victoria British Columbia

The Butchart Gardens Before Hours

The gates to The Butchart Gardens are opened a little early just for you. Free to explore with before-hours access, you’ll be treated to a delicious breakfast in the original family residence. Then, take the opportunity to wander among the floral displays without the crowds.

Meet a Mountie

On an exciting morning in beautiful Banff National Park, you’ll have the chance to meet one of Canada’s renowned Mounties and hear tales from the iconic Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

What's On Board

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Come onboard the Rocky Mountaineer

Take your seat for the glass-domed adventure of a lifetime and get comfortable as your world-class train rolls through rugged wilderness, passing forested cliffs, alpine rivers and snowy peaks. And because APT provides the luxury of GoldLeaf Service on every Rocky Mountaineer holiday in Canada, the five-star views will, of course, be matched by five-star service.

What our customers are saying

We have just returned home after a fabulous trip to Canada/Alaska and San Francisco. What a blast! From the moment we left Australia everything went like clockwork, no hassles whatsoever.

Canada

We have been on many adventure filled holidays but our guide on the Alaska tour with you was the best guide we have ever had.

Canada

Visa Requirements for North America

The information is only relevant for Australian and New Zealand citizens/passport holders. For the most up to date visa and travel advice please make sure to check the relevant travel advice website.

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change 

  • Prices are for land/rail only. Flights not included (unless specified) 

  • Please note: Departure: 21 June 2025 – Tour will stay at The Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff instead of Fairmont Banff Springs 

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