Your Itinerary
Welcome to the coastal city of Vancouver for the start of your magical winter adventure. On arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Settle into your accommodation and meet your fellow guests and friendly Travelmarvel Tour Director at a Welcome Reception this evening.
Spend this morning at your leisure in Vancouver. Perhaps stroll through this cosmopolitan city and enjoy the festive decorations or spend time Christmas shopping. Later, explore Vancouver on a sightseeing tour, which includes the city’s Waterfront, Gastown, Granville Island and Stanley Park.
Day 3 - Vancouver, Whistler
After breakfast, travel along the scenic Sea to Sky Highway and take in the views of the Coastal Mountains on your way to Whistler. The scenery along this route at this time of the year is magical, with a thick blanket of snow covering the surrounding peaks. Whistler is considered an exceptional adventure playground for outdoor enthusiasts, especially in winter.
Enjoy today at leisure to relax or explore Whistler at your own pace.
Day 5 - Whistler, Kamloops
This morning after breakfast, travel through beautiful alpine scenery to South Thompson Inn.
After breakfast, you’ll continue to the charming resort town of Jasper, which is the perfect base for exploring this stunning region of the Rockies. There’s time to relax, settle in for dinner this evening.
Following a leisurely breakfast, take some time out today to explore the fairytale setting of Jasper at your leisure. The town will still have an array of Christmas decorations on display for you to enjoy.
After breakfast, depart Jasper and journey along the spectacular Icefields Parkway, a chain of large ice fields situated parallel to the Continental Divide. Continue to the alpine town of Banff. Here there’s time to settle in and spend Christmas Eve relaxing with your fellow travellers, as you prepare to wake to a stunning white Christmas.
Day 9 - Banff, Christmas Day
Merry Christmas! There is truly nothing like waking up on Christmas morning with fresh snow underfoot and breathing in crisp mountain air. Christmas in the Rockies will be magical today. Travel to the iconic Lake Louise set in the heart of the Rockies. The lake’s azure glacier-fed waters and surrounding scenery are truly breathtaking, especially at this time of year. Tonight rejoin your fellow guests for a festive celebration dinner, packed with Christmas cheer.
After breakfast this morning, you have a full day ahead of you to either relax or enjoy exploring more of Banff. This afternoon, consider choosing one of the select experiences available to you. This evening, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner.
Day 11 - Banff, Depart Calgary
Your festive journey comes to an end today. After breakfast this morning, transfer to Calgary airport for your onward flight.