10D9N Vancouver Yellowknife Lights and Rockies Mountain Fall Colors Tour

• Day 1 : Vancouver City Tour
  Today's itinerary will take you visit the Stanley Park , the largest city park in Vancouver, then continue to Granville Island Public Market features a farmers' market, day vendors, and artists offering local Vancouver goods. Pass through : Gastown , Chinatown, Canada Palace , Canada Winter Olympic Park, then stop at Capilano Suspension Bridge and Vancouver Lookout or Flyover Canada.

  Stay at : Hilton Vancouver Airport or similar

• Day 2 : Victoria City Tour - Butchart Garden
  Board the BC Ferries from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island, enjoy the beautiful scenery along Georgia Strait. On this 95 minutes journey, don’t miss the opportunity to take photos or simply enjoy a cup of coffee at the coffee shop on board.

  Visit the world famous Butchart Gardens. The Butchart Gardens - tucked in a serene 130 acres country estate on the southeast corner of BC's Vancouver Island - is a garden earthly delights in every season. From summer’s sight and sounds to autumns cascade of color to sparkling holiday-magic at Christmas Time, thousands of visitors come here to enjoy different settings of flower shrubs and gardens.

  In Downtown Victoria, you'll discover a vibrant mix of old-world charm and contemporary energy. Here, you can meander through scenic streets lined with historic buildings, savor a variety of delicious local and international cuisines, and soak up the stunning waterfront views. It's a perfect spot to experience the heart and soul of Victoria, where every corner offers something unique and memorable.
  Stay at : Hilton Vancouver Airport or similar

• Day 3 : Flight to Yellowknife - Aurora Viewing

  Fly from Vancouver to Yellowknife (Airfare at your own expense), , a well-know city for Aurora viewing in Canada. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. Tonight, you will enjoy hot coffee, tea and snacks while viewing Aurora. The Northern Lights are the result of collisions between gaseous particles in he Earth's atmosphere with charged particles released from the sun's atmosphere. "Aurora borealis", the lights of the northern hemisphere, means "dawn of the north". In Roman myths, Aurora was the goddess of the dawn. Many cultural groups have legends about the lights. Many beliefs around the northern lights see the phenomena as a good omen.

  Tonight, our guide will take you to see the aurora from 22:00PM to 02:00AM.

  Stay at : Yellowknife

• Day 4 : Yellowknife - Aurora Viewing
  During day time, take a city tour (about 2 hours) to explore Yellowknife, the capital and the only city, as well as the largest community in the Northwest Territories: the Pilot's Monument where you can overlook the view of Yellowknife City. Continue to The Legislature, The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, The Visitor Centre.

  Next, you can take an optional tour to Cameron Falls for hiking (about 3 hours) - this moderate adventure with some elevation hiking over rocks before arriving at a lookout overlooking a 17-meter waterfall, river and canyon (includes transfers)
  After dinner, start your Aurora viewing journey (from 22:00PM to 02:00AM.).
  Stay at : Yellowknife

• Day 5 : Yellowknife - Aurora Viewing
  Free at your leisure during the daytime. The famous restaurant -- Bullocks' Bistro, a renowned local restaurant in Yellowknife, Canada, feels just like a cozy home kitchen. Its most famous offering is the fried fish dish, despite its small size, exudes a warm and inviting ambiance. As a popular eatery in town, Bullocks' Bistro attracts a steady stream of customers who adore their signature fried fish. The fish used in their dish is freshly caught and promptly fried, ensuring exceptional freshness. The unique flavor of the sauce complements the dish perfectly, and the presentation of each meal reflects thoughtful attention to detail, enhancing the overall dining experience.

  For the Fall season, the pick up time is around 22:00PM to start your Aurora viewing tour. Return to hotel around 02:00AM.
  Stay at : Yellowknife

• Day 6 : Yellowknife - Calgary
  Welcome to Calgary, also known as “Cowtown” (Airfare from Vancouver to Calgary is at your own expense).
  Stay at : Calgary
• Day 7 : BOW LAKE — COLUMBIA ICEFIELD (ICE EXPLORER/ GLACIER SKYWALK) — ATHABASCA FALLS — JASPER TOWN ( Breakfast )
  Continue your journey to Jasper National Park, the biggest National Park in Canada. Visit :
  Icefield Parkway. One of Canada's national treasures and most rewarding destinations. Stretching 232km (144mi) through the heart of Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site, this world-class journey offers access to a vast wilderness of pristine mountain lakes, ancient glaciers and broad sweeping valleys

  Bow Lake. It is the headwaters of the Bow River that runs south through the city Calgary and onto the Oldman River ultimately to Hudson Bay.

  Columbia Icefield. Visit the Canadian Rockies and tour over the Athabasca Glacier in a giant Ice Explorer. A once in a lifetime experience. Next, enjoy a breathtaking view of the glacier from The Glacier Skywalk

  Athabasca Falls. It is not one of the highest waterfalls, However, it is rather known for the shear amount and force of the water that flows through it from the Columbia Glacier.

  Jasper Town. It is the heart of Jasper National Park. 2nd biggest town in the Canadian Rockies.
  Stay at : Jasper

• Day 8 : JASPER — MALIGNE LAKE — MALIGNE CANYON — THE CROSSING — PEYTO LAKE — CROWFOOT GLACIER ( Breakfast )
  Today, continue your journey in the Jasper National Park. Visit :
  • Maligne Lake. It is the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. You can take an optional cruise to enjoy the scenery of the lake.
  • Maligne Canyon. It is carved into the Palliser Formation, a layer of limestone deposited in a shallow tropical sea by lime-secreting plankton about 365-million years ago.
  • Medicine Lake. During the summer, glacier melt waters flood the lake, sometimes overflowing it. In fall and winter the lake disappears, becoming a mudflat with scattered pools of water connected by a stream. Medicine Lake is one of the largest known sinking rivers in the Western Hemisphere. It is also maybe the largest inaccessible cave system anywhere in the world!
  • Peyto Lake. It is a glacier-fed lake in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. During the summer, significant amounts of glacial rock flour flow into the lake, These suspended rock particles give the lake a bright, turquoise color.
  • The Crossing. A starting point for tours on the Columbia Icefield. It is also the only place for basic services including public bathrooms, gas station and a restaurant.
  • Crowfoot Glacier. Named after its shape when was discovered. A must-see stop with the climate change nowadays. The "Third Toe" was melted and barely visible.

  Stay at : Banff

• Day 9 : LAKE LOUISE — MORAINE LAKE — YOHO — SPIRAL TUNNEL — EMERALD LAKE — NATURAL BRIDGE ( Breakfast )
  Start your journey to Famous Canadian Rockies from Calgary and you will visit the Lake Louise and Yoho National Park. Visit :
  • Lake Louise. This beautiful lake is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta. Famous photo-taking location.
  • Moraine Lake/Ten Peaks Valley. Its waters are the most amazing color, a vivid shade of turquoise that changes in intensity through the summer as the glacier melt. Set in the rugged Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and rock piles, creating a scene so stunning it almost seems unreal.
    *Moraine Lake open from (early June to early Oct). If closed, it will be replaced by the Vermillion Lake
  • YOHO National Park. Named for a Cree expression of awe and wonder, Yoho lies on the Western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
  • Spiral Tunnel. It is one of the most bizarre feats of engineering to get the grade of a train line to be at or below 2.2%. The current two spiral tunnels where the railroad forms two spirals, crossing beneath itself twice, almost forming a figure eight, before continuing in the proper direction down the mountain were completed in 1909.
  • Emerald Lake. Name comes from her green water color.
  • Natural Bridge. Sculpted by the erosive forces of rushing water over what had once been a waterfall, the Natural Bridge is a powerful reminder of how much influence water has in shaping the landscape.

  Stay at : Banff

• Day 10 : BANFF GONDOLA — JOHNSTON CANYON WALK — BOW FALLS — SURPRISE CORNER — HOODOOS — BANFF TOWN - Drop to CALGARY Airport ( Breakfast )
  Today you will visit the Banff National Park, Canada's first national park. Visit :
  • Banff Sulphur Mt Gondola. Enjoy a 360º view of Banff.
  • Johnston Canyon. Known for its walking trail throughout the year.
  • Bow Falls. Location of the film "The River of no return" in 1960's.
  • Surprise Corner. Good view for the Castle in the Rockies.
  • Hoodoos. Hoodoos are composed sedimentary rock covered by harder rock that is harder to erode. Once softer sediment erodes rock needle, only tower like natural obstacles are left.
  • Banff Town. The biggest town of National towns, many shops and restaurants waiting for your discovery.

  After that, transfer to Calgary Airport