Reflections of the Rockies

Your journey begins today upon your arrival in Victoria. Be met at the airport and then transferred to your hotel. After you check in and relax, you will meet your fellow guests and Tour Director at a Welcome Reception later today. Stay Two Nights: Victoria, The Parkside Hotel & Spa or similar

This morning, enjoy a short orientation tour of Victoria before visiting The Butchart Gardens. Among the most famous gardens in the world, The Butchart Gardens are more than a hundred years old and have a distinctive style all of their own. Spend time wandering through the lovely Sunken Garden and relax in the beautiful settings of the Japanese Garden and the Italian Garden. Explore the plants and floral displays on show. (B)

Today is yours at leisure to explore. (B)

After breakfast, travel through the rugged Cariboo region to Sun Peaks. Stay: Sun Peaks, Nancy Greene's Cahilty Lodge (B/D)

After breakfast today, you have the whole day to relax or explore Jasper National Park. This evening, enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers. (B/D)

This morning, travel to the stunning mountain-scapes of glacier-fed Moraine Lake (weather permitting) on your way to Banff. This afternoon, arrive in Banff with time to explore this charming alpine town on a sightseeing tour. Stay Two Nights: Banff Park Lodge (B)

Enjoy today at leisure to discover more of this beautiful alpine resort at your own pace. If you're after adventure, then why not choose from a range of select experiences available to you. (B)

This morning, board the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer train and settle into your carriage with large panoramic windows for expansive views of the fabled Rocky Mountains. Your journey takes you through the Spiral Tunnels, a historic engineering feat which snakes its way through the region. Then continue on through impressive Kicking Horse Canyon before arriving in the city of Kamloops late in the afternoon. There is time to settle into your comfortable hotel, explore, relax and dine this evening. Stay: Kamloops, hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (B/L)

Re-join the Rocky Mountaineer and continue your rail adventure west towards the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, enjoy incredible front-row views of the region's natural beauty, taking in some of its many highlights, which include Fraser Canyon, the Coast Mountains and Fraser Valley.

Late this afternoon, arrive in Vancouver where you will spend the next two nights. Settle into your centrally located hotel and enjoy free time to explore. Tonight, you might like to try a local restaurant for dinner. Stay Two Nights: Vancouver, Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel (B/L)

After breakfast, your tour comes to an end. (B)