Travel to the Canadian Rockies by luxury motorcoach with large viewing windows through towering peaks, emerald lakes and pristine flowering alpine meadows. Tour world-renowned Banff with knowledgeable driver/guides who will fill your imagination with tales and award-winning talks of local history and geology. Step onboard the 'Rocky Mountaineer' daylight service for a two-part vacation!

DAY 1 Vancouver
Transfer on your own to your Vancouver hotel.

DAY 2 Kamloops
This morning, transfer to the Vancouver rail station (included) and board the 'Rocky Mountaineer' to begin your train adventure eastward. Follow the Fraser River to the interior of British Columbia. Breakfast and lunch are served onboard.

DAY 3 Banff
Transfer back to the rail station this morning to continue on your journey with 'Rocky Mountaineer'. Today, you will travel through the vast ranchlands along the South Thompson River, Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Pass, Spiral Tunnels before arriving in Banff. Breakfast and lunch are once again served onboard. Upon arrival in Banff, transfer to your selected hotel (transfer included).

DAY 4 Banff
Embark on a full day excursion to Lake Louise today (seasonal*). See Johnston Canyon, Moraine Lake, Yoho Valley, Takakkaw Falls and of course the "Jewel in the Rockies" - Lake Louise. Return to Banff in the early evening. Excursion to Lake Louise only will be substituted for all other dates).

DAY 5 Calgary
Begin your day with a morning Discover Banff Excursion. This 3 hour guided excursion will include the Cave and Basin as well as a gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain. This afternoon take a Brewster transfer to downtown Calgary where you will spend the night.

DAY 6 Calgary
A morning check out concludes your Canadian Rockies Highlights vacation.

This vacation is available in reverse, departing from Calgary. *When day tours or attractions are not operational in the off-season, the price will be adjusted or there will an alternative excursion/attraction made available.

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Included:
5 nights accommodation, Rocky Mountaineer 'RedLeaf' service (2 continental breakfasts and 2 lunches onboard), Luxury Motorcoach with driver/guide, Discover Banff Excursion, Banff Gondola, Mountain Lakes & Waterfalls Excursion from Banff (seaonal*), transfer from Banff to Calgary, train station transfers, Admission to Cave & Basin National Historic Site, hotel luggage handling, National Park fees and gratuities on included meals.

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