Holiday Overview
A stunning Rockies and Whistler Canada ski holiday including Rocky Mountaineer.
Fly into Calgary and then we'll transfer you to Banff for the start of your ski holidays. You will spend 5 nights skiing in Banff and Lake Louise - some of the best skiing anywhere.
From Banff we will transfer you onto the world famous Rocky Mountaineer train for a 2 day journey through the majestic Rockies.
You will then spend 2 days in Vancouver exploring one of world's best cities to live in.
We will take you from coastal Vancouver along the scenic Sea to Sky highway up into the mountains to Whistler, where you will spend the next 6 nights skiing some of the best slopes in the world.
Rockies and Whistler Ski Explorer includes:
- Return Flights from the UK
- All Transfers
- Accommodation in Banff, Vancouver and Whistler
- All lift passes
- 2 days on Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf service
Day 1 - Calgary to Banff
Arrive Calgary and transfer to Banff (included)
Day 2 - - 5 Banff
From your base in Banff Town you can ski Sunshine Village, Lake Louise and Banff Mount Norquay which are all on the same Tri Area lift pass (included), plus you can use the shuttle busses for free to visit each resort on the lift pass. Not only is Lake Louise one of the largest ski resorts in Canada, it also has views out over Lake Louise itself and The Rockies that are simply, breath-taking – we’d argue the best mountain scenery in the world. Slightly closer to Banff you’ll find Sunshine Village which is renowned for incredible snow, so much snow they don’t need any snow cannons and it stays open until May. Finally the local mountain of Norquay is a great one to warm up, with it’s own incredible views across Banff Town and valley. In the evening the town of Banff is bursting with restaurants and bars making this one of the best ski destinations in Canada.
Featured accommodation
Brewsters Mountain Lodge, Banff
Enhance your experience
Fox Hotel & Suites
The Fairmont Banff Springs
Day 6 - Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops
Travel on board the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff in the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. As you journey west and south you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo mountains. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), Pyramid Falls, the climb over Yellowhead Pass and the journey along the North Thompson River as you approach Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. Breakfast and Lunch included.
Day 7 - Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver
Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening, where you will be transferred to your Vancouver hotel.(Transfer included) Breakfast and Lunch included
Featured accommodation
Coast Coal Hotel Vancouver
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Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 8 - Explore Vancouver
Explore Vancouver at your leisure – the winter is a great time to be in the city, although close to ski resorts snow in Vancouver is unusual, as is particularly low temperatures, so walking or cycling is a great way to get around. Stanley Park is a must, including the aquarium if you have time, as is wandering around the main downtown area, and up to Granville Island. If you time your trip right then you could even watch the Vancouver Canucks play ice hockey, their local NHL team.
Featured accommodation
Coast Coal Hotel Vancouver
Enhance your experience
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
Day 9 - Transfer from Vancouver to Whistler
Transfer up into the mountains and to Whistler along the Sea to Sky Highway, possibly the most spectacular ski resort transfer in the world. You’ll look out across the straights and sounds splitting the mainland from Vancouver Island with its rainforest covered mountains rising from the ocean below.
Featured accommodation
Listel Hotel Whistler
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Delta Whistler Village Suites
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Day 10 - -14 Ski Whistler
Whistler Blackcomb is consistently named the best ski resort in USA & Canada by a plethora of ski publications, and with well in excess of 200 runs and nigh on endless snowfall it’s not hard to see why. It’s not all about knee deep powder, the majority of the mountain (over 70%) is actually aimed at a skier who wants to fly down perfect corduroy runs or head off the groomed slopes into easy to access bowls all within the ski boundary. Ski to the bottom of the slopes and into the village and you have more bars and restaurants you can wave a ski pole at, with the best après ski in any resort you’ll find on this continent. Whistler, is quite simply, is perfection for skiers.
Featured accommodation
Listel Hotel Whistler
Enhance your experience
Delta Whistler Village Suites
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Day 15 - Return to UK
Transfer from Whistler to Vancouver anfd your flight back to the UK
Brewsters Mountain Lodge Banff
Brewster's Mountain Lodge is one of Banff's premier hotels providing warm, mountain comfort and located downtown Banff close to dining, pubs and shops.
Fox Hotel & Suites, Banff
The Fox Hotel & Suites has a great location on Banff Avenue allowing you to be walking distance to downtown. The Banff Park Museum is 1.5 km away and the mineral springs of the Cave and Basin National Historic Site are within a 10-minute drive.
The Fairmont Banff Springs
The Fairmont Banff Springs hotel in Alberta, Canada is one of the world's leading luxury hotels set in its own extensive grounds. This resort, built in 1888, is styled after a Scottish Baronial castle and is a National Historic Site. Located in Banff National Park, the Banff Springs hotel boasts stunning views, exceptional regional cuisine and impeccable service offering an unforgettable retreat.
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver
The Fairmont Waterfront luxury hotel showcases the best of Vancouver. Conveniently located, the hotel connects by covered walkway to the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, the cruise ship terminal at Canada Place, and the Sky train. Situated on scenic Burrard Inlet, it has a central to sightseeing and shopping in Vancouver.
Listel Hotel Whistler
Just steps from the mountains, and at the heart of Whistler Village, the Listel Hotel Whistler offers the perfect base for your alpine adventure.
Delta Whistler Village Suites
Stunning views of Whistler and the Blackcomb Mountains and a fantastic location make the Delta Whistler Village suites the ideal place to stay when visiting this beautiful, year-round resort . Surrounded by Whistler’s trendiest shops as well as popular restaurants and activities, this all-suite hotel is short distance from ski lifts.
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, Whistler's landmark ski-in ski-out hotel and golf resort, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler defines mountain luxury. Naturally spectacular, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler resort hotel delivers an ideal setting for families, meetings and weddings alike.
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Whistler winter ziplining
Banff Town Winter Seats
Banff Town Winter
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Lake Louise skiing
Vancouver
Banff Winter
Whistler Summit
Lake Louise
Lake Louise
Whistler skiing
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