Rockies Panorama

Day 1 (Door to Door)

Arrive Vancouver

Enjoy your private car door to door transfer to your departure airport before your flight to Vancouver, where a transfer is provided to your first hotel. Your Tour Director is at your hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer any questions. Please join us at 6pm for a Welcome Drink at the hotel.
Hotel: Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside (SFC)

Day 2

Vancouver Sightseeing At Leisure

Be swept away by sparkling Vancouver with its sweeping views of English Bay. Set out for Stanley Park to see its towering totem poles and explore historic Chinatown and Gastown, the city's first downtown, named for "Gassy" Jack Deighton who opened the area's first saloon. This afternoon, visit an art gallery, do some shopping or just relax at a cafe. Enjoy a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant. (FB) (HD)

Day 3

Vancouver - Rocky Mountaineer - Kamloops

All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train for an unforgettable daylight rail journey through the diverse natural beauty of British Columbia. Travel through the fertile fields of the Fraser River Valley and alongside the towering peaks of the Coast Mountains before entering Fraser Canyon. End your day's journey in historic Kamloops, which means "the meeting of the waters." (CB) (L)
Hotel: Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer

Day 4

Kamploops - Rocky Mountaineer - Jasper (2)

Back onboard the train, make your way through the dramatic mountain landscape of Alberta to the delightful alpine town of Jasper. Stay tonight in the heart of Jasper National Park where you'll learn about Rocky Mountain wildlife at an interactive, after-dinner presentation by a local expert. (CB) (L) (D)
Hotel: The Sawridge Inn (SFC)

Day 5

Jasper Sightseeing At Leisure

Start the day with an optional cruise on Maligne Lake before embarking on an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon, one of the most beautiful gorges the canyon's trail past waterfalls and jagged rock formations. This afternoon, relish the superb vistas, stroll the quaint streets, or take an optional float trip or alpine excursion. (FB)
Hotel: The Sawridge Inn (SFC)

Day 6

Jasper - Columbia Icefield - Icefields Parkway - Banff (2)

Head south along the stunning Icefields Parkway, driving beneath snow-clad peaks and alongside thundering waterfalls and glistening glaciers. Keep an eye out for wildlife including elk, black bear and mountain goat. Upon arrival at the Columbia Icefield, board an Ice Explorer for a journey onto the massive Athabasca Glacier. Arrive this afternoon at the quintessential alpine resort of Banff. (FB) (D)
Hotel: Banff Park Lodge (FC)

Day 7

Banff Sightseeing At Leisure

Immerse yourself in the glories of Banff, including the viewpoint of Surprise Corner, spectacular Bow Falls and the wind-shaped rock formations known as hoodoos. Then take the Banff Gondola for a bird's-eye view of six mountain ranges. Spend the rest of the day as you like; explore the shops along Banff Avenue, or perhaps arrange an optional excursion such as a scenic helicopter flight over Mount Assiniboine or a river float trip down the Bow River. (FB)
Hotel: Banff Park Lodge (FC)

Day 8

Banff - Lake Louise - Sun Peaks

Arrive on the shores of lovely Lake Louise where you'll learn about the history and geography of the area on a brief interpretive walk. Soak in the stunning landscape with its azure glacial waters, deep green forests, jagged snow-covered mountains and the mighty Victoria Glacier. Then travel through the alpine majesty of Yoho and Glacier National Parks to the temperate rainforest of Mount Revelstoke National Park. Arrive at Sun Peaks in time for dinner and a stroll through the alpine village just steps outside your lodge. (FB) (D)
Hotel: Delta Sun Peaks (FC)

Day 9

Sun Peaks - Victoria (2)

Travel back to the Pacific coast and across the Strait of Georgia by ferry to Vancouver Island and quaint Victoria, home to fashionable tea rooms and old English charm. Though the wooden fort is long gone, Bastion Square (the birthplace of the city) welcomes visitors with lovely architecture and a bustling market. Your orientation tour will also introduce you to the scenic Inner Harbour and the impressive Parliament Buildings. (FB)
Hotel: Inn at Laurel Point (SFC)

Day 10

Victoria Sunseeking

Start your day with a leisurely breakfast at the world-famous Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre preserve of gorgeous floral gardens. Learn about the history of the gardens and immerse yourself in the extravagant exhibits featuring flowers in full bloom. Spend some time exploring the gardens on your own, strolling the winding pathways, spotting butterflies and taking in their unique natural beauty. Later, travel to the seaside community of Cobble Hill. Taste bubbly fresh apple cider pressed from local apples at a family-owned ciderhouse. After a private tour of the apple orchards and distilling room, you'll be hosted for an alfresco Be My Guest Farewell Dinner featuring delectable cuisine paired with locally produced cider. (FB) (FD)
Hotel: Inn at Laurel Point (SFC)

Day 11

Victoria - Depart Vancouver

We head back to the mainland where a complimentary transfer is provided to Vancouver International Airport and your return scheduled flight back to the UK. If you are arranging your own flights please do not schedule them before 3.30pm. (FB)

Day 12 (Door to Door)

Arrive UK

On arrival at your UK airport, your driver will greet you and escort you to your waiting private car for your door to door transfer to your home.

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Overall customer rating 3.35 () 3 Reviews

• • Product :
    Absolutely superb - staff and service were excellent.

  • Service Rating :
    Although we booked through Milestones it was actually a Trafalgar tour but this wasn't made clear to us before we arrived in Vancouver.
    

  • Response :
    We would like to thank you for your feedback.
    
    Our sincerest apologies that you were unaware that you would be travelling with our sister company Trafalgar. We endeavour to highlight our sister companies like Trafalgar throughout our brochure starting from Page 7, which includes a write up on each of the sister companies we feature. The Trafalgar Logo is also on the appropriate holiday pages within the brochure and on your Travel Documents to indicate who the tour is hosted by .
    
    Thank you for taking the time to write on Feefo and scoring Milestones so highly. Your comments are valued and it is appreciation and feedback such as yours which motivates the entire team to continue striving for excellence.
    
    We look forward to welcoming you onto another Milestones holiday.
    
    Kind Regards
    Shasheen Norton-Laver
    Customer Relations

  • Left 114 days ago

• • Product :
    Some rather late arrivals at hotels

  • Service Rating :
    Excellent. Friendly,informative and good personal taxi service to and from airport
    

  • Response :
    We would like to thank you for taking the time to write about your recent tour. The Milestones Personal Travel Consultants really help to make the whole experience first class, by providing you with as much information and advice that you need to enjoy your holiday to the full. We feel that the pre and post private transfers are a very important part of the whole package and I will pass your kind comments on to the driver.
    We really hope that you choose to travel with us again soon.
    
    Kind regards,
    
    Debbie Pullum
    Customer Relations

  • Left 123 days ago

• • Product :
    the only good bit was the steward on the rockie mountaineer itself . The group was far too big and the tour director was more concerned in her commission from selling additional tours/activities than the actual group . It often took longer to get off and on the coach than to see the site we had stopped at

  • Service Rating :
    the interaction was minimal and sometimes the information was open to interpretation so I had to seek clarification rather than being given comprehensive clear info from the company
    

  • Response :
    Thank you for your comments. I am sorry to hear you found our service not up to our normal high standard. We do take pride in offering a high level of service and I am sorry you did not feel this was the case on this occasion. I have passed your comments to our Sales and Operations Manager to look into. We also always aim to improve where we can and your comments have been taken on board.
    
    With reference to a large group, our Premium Class tours offer smaller group sizes so maybe these may be of interest.
    
    Chris Fundell
    Marketing Manager

  • Left 123 days ago