FALL COLORS IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES: Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Whistler & the Pacific Coast

Journey through the magnificent Canadian Rockies by road and rail, discovering the alpine beauty of Whistler, then sailing south along the Pacific Coast aboard Holland America’s elegant Nieuw Amsterdam.

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Discover the Canadian Rockies in their most dazzling season, when autumn sets the mountains ablaze with golden forests, crimson foliage and brilliant blue skies. Explore the three crown jewels of the Rockies—Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper—where turquoise, glacier-fed lakes shimmer beneath towering peaks and ancient glaciers. Travel the spectacular Icefields Parkway, cruise serene Maligne Lake and ride Via Rail Canada’s legendary Canadian through a breathtaking landscape of forests, valleys and mountains. Continue to the alpine beauty of Whistler, where the Peak 2 Peak Gondola offers sweeping views of glaciers, forests and snow-capped peaks. Then trade the mountains for the sea aboard Holland America’s elegant Nieuw Amsterdam, sailing south along the Pacific Coast to San Diego, with a memorable stop in San Francisco.

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The UNCOMMON FALL COLORS IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES JOURNEY

  • Autumn in the Rockies: Experience Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper transformed by brilliant fall colors, turquoise lakes, towering peaks and magnificent glaciers.

  • The Canadian by Rail: Ride Via Rail’s legendary Canadian through the heart of the Canadian Rockies aboard its iconic dome cars, surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery.

  • Mountains to the Pacific: From Whistler’s spectacular Peak 2 Peak Gondola to a leisurely five-night voyage aboard Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam, experience an unforgettable journey from alpine peaks to the Pacific Coast.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Fully escorted throughout by a professional tour manager, ensuring personalized attention and a seamless, worry-free journey from start to finish.

  • Experience the Canadian Rockies in spectacular fall color, when golden forests and crimson foliage frame soaring mountain peaks.

  • Explore the three crown jewels of the Canadian Rockies—Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper—with sightseeing throughout.

  • Enjoy a relaxing two-night stay in Banff, including dinner at the acclaimed Sky Bistro atop Sulphur Mountain.

  • Travel the legendary Icefields Parkway past turquoise lakes, towering peaks and magnificent glaciers.

  • Cruise the tranquil waters of Maligne Lake in the heart of spectacular Jasper National Park.

  • Ride Via Rail Canada’s celebrated Canadian through the Canadian Rockies aboard its iconic dome cars during a scenic daylight journey.

  • Enjoy an overnight stay in the charming mountain village of Sun Peaks, surrounded by breathtaking British Columbia scenery.

  • Spend two nights in Whistler, one of North America’s premier mountain resort towns, with time to explore its picturesque village.

  • Ride Whistler’s spectacular Peak 2 Peak Gondola for sweeping views of glaciers, forests, alpine valleys and snow-capped peaks.

  • Enjoy a five-night Pacific coastal voyage aboard Holland America’s elegant Nieuw Amsterdam from Vancouver to San Diego.

  • Sail beneath San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge and past Alcatraz, with time ashore to explore the city.

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