Rocky Mountaineer Tours: |
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This package is GoldLeaf and includes luxury hotels
5 nights / 6 days
Eastbound: Sundays, Tuesdays (30 Jun - 25 Aug)
Westbound: Thursdays, Saturdays (03 July – 23 Aug)
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| Day 1 | Vancouver Arrival Enjoy exploring this spectacular city with free time on your own. Overnight in Vancouver. |
| Day 2 | Vancouver to Kamloops Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia's interior, while enjoying the added comforts and amenities of GoldLeaf Service. Watch panoramic views of the spectacular scenery through dome windows and enjoy gourmet meals in the GoldLeaf Dining Room. You will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of and Coast and Cascade mountains to the desert-like environment of the interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River, before the train winds along the shores of Kamloops Lake into Kamloops. Dinner is included at your Kamloops accommodation. Overnight in Kamloops. |
| Day 3 | Kamloops to Jasper Your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will be surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo mountains, climbing ever nearer to the high peaks of the Continental Divide. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Your rail journey ends on arrival in the resort town of Jasper this evening. Overnight in Jasper. |
| Day 4 | Jasper to Lake Louise. Travel to Lake Louise via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Your driver/guide will explain how glaciers are formed and point out some interesting geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Lake Louise this afternoon. Overnight in Lake Louise. |
| Day 5 | Lake Louise to Banff A half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. While in Lake Louise you will be treated to a one-hour guided lakeshore stroll. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Banff. Overnight in Banff. Please note: While departure from Lake Louise will be approximately 1:30 p.m., scheduled check-out time is normally 11:00 a.m. Your luggage will be stored upon check-out and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel before the tour departs. |
| Day 6 | Banff Departure Your vacation ends with check-out from your Banff hotel. |
What's included
- 2 day Rocky Mountaineer Goldleaf Service
- 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
- 3 nights luxury hotel accommodation in the Canadian
Rockies - 1 night luxury hotel accommodation in Vancouver
- 1 night moderate hotel accommodation in Kamloops
- Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Jasper to
Lake Louise - Guided lakeshore stroll at Chateau Lake Louise
- Yoho Park Tour, Lake Louise to Banff
- Luggage handling and National Park Pass
- Rail station transfers in Vancouver and Banff
Not included:
- Transportation from Vancouver airport
- Transportation from Banff
- Gratuities for rail, hotel and transfer staff.
- Fuel surcharges
- GST
