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Festive Winter Wonderland

Land Tour

Calgary → Vancouver

Spend Christmas Day in Banff, where fairy-tale landscapes and crisp mountain air create the perfect holiday atmosphere. Picture dazzling lights shimmering across snow-capped trees — this is Christmas in Canada. Immerse yourself in the magic of the season on an unforgettable 11-day tour, exploring Calgary, the majestic Rockies, and vibrant Vancouver. Experience the charm of a true winter wonderland.

Highlights

  • Step into a world of wonder as you explore the Canyon Lights display, which transforms Capilano Suspension Bridge Park into a dazzling spectacle during the festive season. Marvel at the hundreds of thousands of lights glittering throughout the rainforest and across the suspension bridge, creating a majestic winter wonderland.

  • Enjoy a New Year's Eve Dinner with your fellow guests to bring in the New Year in Vancouver.

From price

$10,195
$9,745
From price per person, twin share
Tour Provider Travel Marvel
Number Of Days
11
Start Location
Calgary, Canada
End Location
Vancouver, Canada
Age Range
Avg. 45+
Group Size
10 to 45
Tour Style
Premium
Tour Themes
No specific theme
Physical Rating
Easy to Moderate

Departure dates

From price per person, twin share
Start End Availability Price
23 Dec 2026 02 Jan 2027 Available $10,995
$9,995
22 Dec 2027 01 Jan 2028 Available $10,195
$9,745

Itinerary details

Day 1 - Arrive Calgary

Welcome to Calgary where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception.

Day 2 - Calgary, Banff

Departing Calgary, begin your journey through the Rocky Mountains to Banff National Park. In Banff, you’ll be shown around on a tour. Then the rest of the day is yours to explore.  

Day 3 - 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 Banff will be magical today. Enjoy free time in this beautiful town to revel in the festive cheer that surrounds you. After some time exploring the wonders of Christmas in town, re-join your fellow guests for a festive celebration dinner, packed with Christmas cheer.

Day 4 - Banff

Spend today at leisure to discover beautiful Banff. Perhaps enjoy one of our Enhance Your Journey experiences on offer.  

Enhance Your Journey – Johnston Canyon Icewalk 

Walk along a series of steel paths built into the walls of Banff’s Johnston Canyon. Walk by waterfalls and icefalls, and wander over deep gorges and through natural caves. This tour must be pre-booked. 

Enhance Your Journey – Dogsledding Tour 

Try your hand as a dog musher on an exhilarating sled ride. Spend time on a spectacular mountain trail and get to know your team of huskies. This tour must be pre-booked. 

Enhance Your Journey – Discover Banff and its Wildlife Tour

Tour with a local guide, exploring the area’s most scenic viewpoints, natural wonders, and historic landmarks. Visit highlights such as Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, Lake Minnewanka, and Tunnel Mountain Drive while learning about Banff’s fascinating history, geology, and wildlife.

Day 5 - Banff, Lake Louise

Travel to Lake Louise, which is also known as the ‘Jewel of the Rockies’, where snowy peaks surround the icy lake, transforming this iconic landscape into a winter wonderland. Perhaps enjoy an Enhance Your Journey experience with a horse-drawn sleigh ride along a frozen lakeside trail. 

Enhance Your Journey – Sleigh Ride

Enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride along a frozen lakeside trail. This activity must be pre-booked.

Day 6 - Lake Louise, Jasper

This morning after breakfast, journey along the spectacular Icefields Parkway to Jasper. Considered to be the world’s most famous highway, this route ascends through beautiful alpine scenery before arriving in the resort town of Jasper.   

Day 7 - Jasper

Enjoy a day at leisure in Jasper, and perhaps choose one of our select experiences. 

Enhance Your Journey – Snowsh Tour 

Strap on your snowshs and join your experienced guide as you travel through some of the most inspiring winter scenery in the Rockies.   

Enhance Your Journey – Maligne Canyon Icewalk 

Explore frozen waterfalls, ice caves and incredible ice formations in the Maligne Valley. 

Enhance Your Journey – Winter Wildlife Tour 

In winter, everything seems all the more beautiful. Set off into the frozen wilderness of Jasper National Park with a guide, and observe the region’s diverse wildlife in their natural habitat. 

Day 8 - Jasper, VIA Rail

This morning following breakfast, it’s time to board your overnight VIA Rail journey. Throughout your journey on board, you’ll enjoy unobstructed access to the glass-domed observation deck, which provides breathtaking, panoramic views of the passing winter wonderland.

Day 9 - VIA Rail, Vancouver

Arrive in Vancouver and enjoy time exploring the city on a sightseeing tour, which takes you to the Waterfront, Gastown, Granville Island and Stanley Park. Enjoy a New Year's Eve dinner with your fellow guests to bring in the New Year in Vancouver.

Day 10 - Vancouver

Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore beautiful Vancouver. Perhaps choose one of our Enhance Your Journey experiences on offer.

Insider Experience – Canyon Lights Display

Step into a world of wonder as you explore the Canyon Lights display, which transforms Capilano Suspension Bridge Park into a dazzling spectacle during the festive season. Marvel at the hundreds of thousands of lights glittering throughout the rainforest and across the suspension bridge, creating a majestic winter wonderland. 

Enhance Your Journey –  Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing 

Take in the sights of Vancouver at your own pace during a self-guided hop-on, hop-off bus tour.  

Enhance Your Journey – Grouse Mountain Admission     

Enjoy views of lush greenery, the spectacular city of Vancouver and the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Visit the bear refuge and take a scenic walk.  

Enhance Your Journey – Capilano Suspension Bridge Admission 

Wander across the Capilano Suspension Bridge, some 70 metres above the Capilano River.  

Enhance Your Journey – Flyover Canada Experience 

View Canada’s most incredible sights on a truly breathtaking virtual flight simulator experience.  

Day 11 - Depart Vancouver

After breakfast, your tour comes to an end. Transfer to Vancouver airport for your onward flight.

Frequently Asked Questions

This premium 11-day tour offers a magical holiday experience, allowing you to spend Christmas Day in the fairy-tale landscapes of Banff and ring in the New Year with a special dinner in Vancouver. You will experience a true winter wonderland, from the dazzling Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park to a scenic overnight VIA Rail journey with glass-domed observation decks.
This tour is designed for travelers who appreciate a premium experience and the magic of the festive season. Those who love winter landscapes, mountain scenery, and celebratory holiday atmospheres will enjoy this journey through the Canadian Rockies and Vancouver the most.
The pros include a comprehensive itinerary covering Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, and Vancouver, along with unique highlights like the VIA Rail journey and festive celebrations. A potential con is that several of the most exciting activities, such as dogsledding, snowshoeing, and icewalks, are 'Enhance Your Journey' options that must be pre-booked separately.
This tour is a wonderful option for couples and families looking to celebrate the holidays together in a winter wonderland. While not specifically mentioned, the group nature of the tour and shared festive dinners also make it a welcoming environment for solo travelers to meet new people.
This tour is excellent for first-time visitors to Western Canada, as it covers iconic landmarks like Banff National Park, Lake Louise, and Vancouver's Stanley Park, providing a curated introduction to the region's most famous sights.
The physicality rating for this tour is 'Easy to Moderate,' suggesting it is accessible for many. However, some optional activities involve walking on steel paths, snowshoeing, or crossing a suspension bridge, so those with significant mobility concerns may wish to contact us for more specific details.
This tour is primarily focused on sightseeing and the cultural experience of a Canadian winter holiday. While it offers adventurous optional activities like dogsledding and ice-walking, the core itinerary emphasizes the breathtaking natural beauty of the Rockies and the urban highlights of Vancouver.
The pace of the tour is balanced, blending scheduled sightseeing and travel with several dedicated days of leisure in Banff, Jasper, and Vancouver, allowing you to explore at your own speed.
The itinerary feels relaxed, as it provides multiple days at leisure in key locations and includes a scenic overnight train journey, ensuring you have time to soak in the atmosphere without feeling rushed.
Yes, key highlights are included, such as tours of Banff, the Icefields Parkway, and a Vancouver sightseeing tour visiting the Waterfront, Gastown, Granville Island, and Stanley Park.
The provided text does not specify the language services or how language barriers are handled, but the tour includes guided tours in Banff and Vancouver to assist guests.
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