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Day
1 - Arrive Calgary
Arrive today in Calgary, an attractive and dynamic city. A complimentary
transfer is provided to the Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director
will be available this afternoon at your hotel to answer any
questions and help you plan your day in Calgary.
Hotel:
Calgary Marriott
Day
2 - Calgary – Lake Louise
We depart Calgary this morning on our way to the Canadian Rockies.
We'll see Moraine Lake, nestled into the Valley of the Ten Peaks
and visit Yoho National Park. Here we'll enjoy views of Emerald
Lake and the Spiral Tunnels. Later, we arrive at beautiful Lake
Louise where we enjoy a welcome drink with our Tour Director
and fellow traveling companions, followed by dinner at the hotel
this evening.
(Full Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel:
Lake Louise Inn
Day
3
- Lake Louise – Icefields Parkway – Jasper (2 nights)
This morning we drive north along the spine of the Rockies on
the world famous Icefields Parkway. See the azure waters of
many remarkable mountain lakes such as Peyto and Bow. Then ride
the Ice Explorer as you take a trip of a lifetime onto the massive
Athabasca Glacier. Later we arrive in Jasper for our two night
stay. Enjoy dinner tonight at our hotel. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel:
Chateau Jasper (2 nights)
Day
4 - Jasper National Park at leisure
Enjoy a full day at leisure in scenic Jasper National Park.
Your Tour Director will be able to advise you how best to spend
your time and assist you with any optional excursions, such
as a cruise on beautiful Maligne Lake. (Full Breakfast)
Day
5 - Jasper – Columbia Icefield – Banff (2 nights)
Snow capped peaks, hanging glaciers, pounding waterfalls, and
surging rivers dominate as we head south to ride the Lake Louise
Gondola. High up on the mountainside we have a bird’s eye view
of this stunning alpine scenery. We end the day in the mountain
town of Banff for our two night stay. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel:
Banff Park Lodge (2 nights)
Day
6 - Banff sightseeing & at leisure
Our morning sightseeing tour shows us the main sights, including
Bow Falls and Tunnel Mountain. Then your afternoon is at leisure
– perhaps to take an optional scenic float trip on the historic
Bow River. Or you'll also have a chance to take an optional
helicopter flight by Mount Assiniboine. (Full Breakfast)
Day
7
- Banff – Rocky Mountaineer Rail – Kamloops
This morning we board the Rocky Mountaineer Train for a two-day
independent scenic journey from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific
Ocean and Vancouver. Our journey will take us over the Continental
Divide, through the famous Spiral Tunnels and past the glaciers
of Kicking Horse Pass. During the day lunch is included on board
the train. Traveling through Rogers Pass and the South Thompson
River, we arrive in Kamloops for the night. On arrival we are
transferred to the hotel with your evening at leisure.
(Continental Breakfast / Lunch)
Hotel:
Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer
Day
8 - Kamloops – Rocky Mountaineer Rail – Depart Vancouver
We board the train this morning and enjoy breakfast on board
as we continue our journey west through Fraser Canyon and the
Fraser River Valley in the heart of British Columbia. Our tour
ends as the train arrives in Vancouver this afternoon at approximately
5.30pm. A complimentary transfer is provided from the Rocky
Mountaineer Train Station to Vancouver International Airport
and to the Trafalgar hotel in Vancouver for passengers extending
their stay. (Continental Breakfast / Lunch)
Please note:
The train's arrival in Vancouver can be subject to delays, we
therefore suggest you allow plenty of time for onward travel
arrangements. We recommend and overnight in Vancouver before
flying onward.
Extra nights
in Vancouver can be pre-booked
Map
& Picture Highlights
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Map
& Picture Highlights
Included:
Canadian
Rockies Visit Yoho National Park, Emerald Lake and Moraine Lake.
Lake Louise Enjoy scenic views from on top the gondola.
Icefields Parkway Take in the amazing vistas and ride the Ice
Explorer.
Jasper National Park Spend two nights in this Mountain paradise.
Banff National Park See Bow Falls and Tunnel Mountain.
Rocky Mountaineer Train Two day, independent rail journey between
Banff and Vancouver.
Dining Highlights
A welcome drink hosted by your Tour Director.
5 full breakfasts
2 continental breakfasts on the train
2 lunches on the train
3 three-course dinners
12 included meals in total based on RedLeaf service on the train
(see day by day itinerary)
Rocky Mountaineer
RedLeaf Service (DCRDA) includes: Independent Rocky Mountaineer
RedLeaf Service from Banff to Vancouver including: Assigned
seating in the RedLeaf Car, onboard commentary, delicious breakfasts
and lunches served at your seat, complimentary snacks and beverages,
moderate hotel in Kamloops and a commemorative pin.
The services of one of our professional Tour Directors on the
motorcoach tour portion only.
Travel on our luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining
seats and restroom facilities.
Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from Calgary International
Airport to our hotel in Calgary and on Day 8 from the Rocky
Mountaineer Train Station in Vancouver to Vancouver International
Airport and the hotel in Vancouver.
Round trip transfers between the train station and the hotel
in Kamloops (passengers carry their own overnight bag while
their main baggage is transferred to Vancouver). In Kamloops
your hotel will be a moderate 2 or 3 star.
You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase
per person) and local taxes.
A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and
helpful information.
Airport Transfers
Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service Upgrade
Why not upgrade to GoldLeaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer?
GoldLeaf clients enjoy reserved, first-class seating in the
train's specially designed Dome Car, allowing for unparalleled
views. Each Dome Car is looked after by a team of Rocky Mountaineer
attendants who are available to answer questions and provide
commentary along the way. Freshly prepared gourmet breakfasts
and lunches are served in the private GoldLeaf Dining Car and
delicious snacks and alcoholic beverages are available at no
charge throughout the day.
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