Rainforest to Rockies

Days 1-3  Vancouver  
Nestled between the sparkling Pacific Ocean, snow-capped Coast Mountains and lush rainforest, this sophisticated city is sure to delight every visitor. Enjoy a tour of Vancouver with an experienced guide before crossing the Capilano Suspension Bridge, perched high above the forest floor.          

Day 4 Vancouver to Osoyoos    
Pick up your car and take the scenic drive to Osoyoos, located at the southern tip of the Okanagan Valley, Western Canada’s burgeoning wine region.      

Day 5  Osoyoos          
Take a dip in the clear waters of Osoyoos Lake, sample the region’s local wines or stargaze on Mount Kobau. Visit the unique Spotted Lake – a First Nation’s sacred site and geological spectacle.          

Day 6  Osoyoos to Nelson          
The small city of Nelson, located on the shores of Kootenay Lake, boasts elegant Victorian architecture, bustling cafés, great restaurants and an eclectic mix of shops.        

Day 7  Nelson          
The town’s street musicians, artists and galleries contrast wonderfully with the surrounding great outdoors.          
         
Day 8  Nelson to Cranbrook      
Formally a thriving railway town, Cranbrook’s history is reflected in its 19th Century heritage buildings and the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel.          

Day 9  Cranbrook to Invermere      
Continue to Invermere on the edge of Kootenay National Park, marvelling at the magnificent pyramidal peak of Mount Assiniboine. En route, be sure to stop at the rejuvenating waters of the Radium or Fairmont Hot Springs for a relaxing soak.          

Day 10  Invermere to Emerald Lake      
Journey to 3★ Emerald Lake Lodge, a lakeside hideaway on the shores of Emerald Lake, in Yoho National Park.  

Day 11  Emerald Lake      
Relax in the serenity and the pristine natural wilderness of the Canadian Rockies, where the sparkling waters reflect the surrounding mountain peaks.      

Day 12  Emerald Lake to Revelstoke      
Drive through the mountains to Revelstoke, an attractive mountain town with thriving local spirit.      

Day 13  Revelstoke to Kelowna          
Today head back into the picturesque Okanagan Valley to Kelowna, set upon the lakeshore.            

Day 14  Kelowna      
Treat your tastebuds and join a tour of the area’s exceptional wineries, the birthplace of British Columbia’s wine making. Perhaps choose to explore the rolling hills surrounding the vast and tranquil lakes.            

Days 15-16  Fly home      
Make the drive back to Vancouver in time for your flight.