The Canadian Rockies are a beautful outdoor show! Explore mountains, canyons and rivers between Vancouver and Jasper onboard the pampered comfort of VIA Rail's 'Canadian'. Ride a gondola to the top of an alpine mountain. Walk on a 300 year-old glacier. Visit numerous emerald green lakes and waterfalls. The scenery is spectacular - and it's waiting for you!

DAY 1 & 2 'VIA Rail' Vancouver to Jasper
Your vacation begins with an evening departure from Vancouver on VIA Rail's Silver & Blue service, bound for Jasper. (Transfer to the train station is on your own). On Day 2, arrive in Jasper to begin a two night stay. The evening is yours to explore the sights and shops of this stunning alpine resort town.

DAY 3 Jasper
Depart on a tour of Jasper with the Maligne Lake Coach & Cruise Guided Excursion (seasonal*).

DAY 4 Lake Louise
Journey the amazing Icefields Parkway bound for Lake Louise. Enroute you'll stop at the Columbia Icefield and enjoy an Ice Explorer ride (included, seasonal*) on the Athabasca Glacier.

DAY 5 Banff
Enjoy a free morning in Lake Louise. This afternoon, you will join an excursion to Emerald Lake and Yoho Valley (seaonal*) before arriving in Banff for a two night stay.

DAY 6 Banff
Take time to discover Banff on a morning excursion to the Cave & Basin National Historic Site. The final stop will be at Banff Gondola for a ride up to the top of Sulphur Mountain. The rest of the day is yours to explore this famous mountain resort.

DAY 7 Calgary
The choice is yours ... an afternoon or evening transfer to Calgary International Airport or downtown Calgary to conclude your Lakes & Mountains vacation.

This vacation is available in reverse, departing from Calgary. Additional nights are available in Calgary and/or Vancouver. *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:
6 nights accommodation, 'VIA Rail's' Silver & Blue class (meals onboard), Brewster Luxury Motorcoach with driver/guide, 'Discover Banff' Excursion, Mountain Lakes & Waterfalls Guided Excursion from Lake Louise (seasonal*), Jasper to Lake Louise Excursion, Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience (seasonal*), Discover Jasper and Maligne Lake Cruise (seasonal*), Icefield Photograph, Cave and Basin Historic Site Admission, Banff Gondola Admission, Jasper train station transfer, hotel luggage handling, National Park fees and gratuities on included meals.

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