
Vancouver and Banff
A 6-Day Canadian Adventure
This itinerary offers a blend of urban exploration in Vancouver and breathtaking natural experiences in Banff, showcasing the diverse beauty of Western Canada.
Day 1: Vancouver Arrival & Welcome
Arrival at Vancouver International Airport.
Highway coach transfer to Vancouver hotel (approx. 20 mins).
Welcome Cocktail at hotel (terrace/rooftop).
Meet & Greet with a costumed Canadian Mountie (RCMP).
Welcome Dinner at Seasons in the Park Restaurant.
Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 2: Vancouver to Victoria & Yacht Experience
Breakfast at the hotel.
Floatplane transfer to Victoria.
Walking tour of Victoria.
Whale watching excursion.
Lunch at Fairmont Empress.
Free time for shopping in Victoria.
Floatplane return to Vancouver.
Vintage car transfer to a private yacht for an evening event with 5-star gourmet cuisine.
Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 3: Vancouver or Whistler Options
Breakfast at the hotel.
Option 1: Vancouver Area Attractions:
Morning Sea Quest & Lunch at Boathouse Waterfront Restaurant.
Afternoon: Coach transfer to Grouse Mountain (lumberjack show).
Lunch at Híwus Feasthouse (First Nations dancers presentation).
Transfer to Capilano Suspension Bridge.
Dinner at Coast Restaurant.
Option 2: Vancouver to Whistler:
Transfer options: Helicopter, deluxe coach, or self-drive rental cars.
Whistler orientation briefing.
Activities: Ziptrek Ecotours and/or Peak 2 Peak Gondola.
Dinner in West Vancouver: The Salmon House on The Hill.
Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 4: Vancouver to Banff & Western Welcome
Breakfast at the hotel.
Coach transfer to Vancouver Airport.
Flight to Calgary.
Welcome by White Hat Volunteers at Calgary Airport with White Hat Ceremony.
Coach transfer to Banff.
West BBQ Lunch at Boundary Ranch in Kananaskis (cowboy escort).
Optional: Kananaskis helicopter tour.
Private hotel check-in in Banff with welcome cocktail and bagpipe player.
Dinner at Wild Bills (old west saloon) or Brewster “Donut” tents (country & western).
Overnight in Banff.
Day 5: Lake Louise, Columbia Icefield & Banff Activities
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Lake Louise.
Columbia Icefield Snocoach excursion (Canadian Whiskey on the Ice).
Activity options in Banff:
Sulphur Mountain Gondola.
Banff Upper Hot Springs.
Voyageur Canoe Tour.
Lake Minnewanka Boat Cruise.
Dinner at Maple Leaf Grill & Lounge or Western Evening Steakfry Cookout (horseback/wagon ride, country band).
Overnight in Banff.
Day 6: Banff Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Coach transfer to Calgary Airport for departure flight.
End of tour.