Day 1: Vancouver

Arrive in Vancouver, one of the most scenic cities in the world. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 2: Vancouver to Victoria

This morning depart on a sightseeing motorcoach tour to Victoria, including a scenic 90-minute ferry crossing to Vancouver Island and entrance to world-famous Butchart Gardens where you will have approximately 2 hours to enjoy the floral displays. Continuing to Victoria enjoy a narrated tour of Victoria's marine drive before arriving at your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure in Victoria. Overnight in Victoria.

Day 3: Victoria to Port Hardy

After hotel pick up, your narrated tour departs Victoria at approximately 8:30 AM and makes stops in the towns of Duncan, known for its native carvings, and Chemainus, famed for its murals painted throughout the town. Continuing north visit Coombs Country Market, made famous for the goats that graze on the roof, where a 1-hour lunch stop is made (lunch not included). After lunch the tour follows a scenic route along the shoreline through Qualicum Beach and north on the Island Highway past Campbell River. At Cable Café, a unique building made of logging cable, enjoy a 15-minute stop for coffee. The tour ends with drop-off at your hotel in Port Hardy. Overnight in Port Hardy.

Day 4: Port Hardy to Prince Rupert

An early morning transfer will take you to the BC Ferries Terminal where you board the world-renowned day cruise through British Columbia’s scenic “Inside Passage” to Prince Rupert. Your ship is equipped with a variety of amenities including dining options, gift shops and viewing decks, as well as nature talks describing the flora and fauna along the way. Arrival into Prince Rupert is approximately between 10:30-11:00 PM and a transfer to your hotel is included. Overnight in Prince Rupert.

Day 5: Prince Rupert to Prince George

Transfer to the rail station and board Via Rail’s Skeena Train as you travel from the British Columbia coast to the Mountains. This all day train excursion showcases some of the most varied landscapes in the province, including stunning mountains and pristine wilderness, lakes and rivers punctuated by quaint hillside settlements and farms. Upon arrival in Prince George transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Prince George.

Day 6: Prince George to Jasper, Tour Ends

VIA Rail's Skeena train takes you east towards Alberta. After passing through forests known for a very high moose population, your route follows the Rocky Mountain Trench, a deep valley surrounded by stunning peaks, before crossing the continental divide and arriving in the town of Jasper. Tour ends on arrival at Jasper Train Station.

This itinerary includes Comfort Class for all departures 21 May-12 Jun.
This itinerary includes Touring Class for all departures 18 Jun-24 Sep.

A longer version of this tour is available with a 2 night stay in Prince Rupert. Ask us about adding a Bear viewing tour during your free day.