Classic Canadian Rockies Tour by
Rail & Road
Enjoy
splendid scenery in the most comfortable way -
by the Rocky Mountaineer and comfortable full
size motorcoach. After
a full day to explore the Metropolitan city of
Vancouver you travel eastbound to Calgary by
train. On this 2 day journey between Vancouver
and Calgary you will trace the historic
trans-continental rail line. Your journey
continues northbound on the Icefields Parkway to
Banff and Jasper. Enroute you will visit
Columbia Icefield and have plenty of
opportunities to spot wildlife. After a full day
at leisure in the mountain town of Jasper you
will board again the Rocky Mountaineer and
travel westbound back to Vancouver.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Vancouver arrival:
Transfer from the Vancouver Airport to your
hotel in Vancouver downtown by limo transfer.
The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight in downtown Vancouver.
Day 2: Day in Vancouver:
Today enjoy a 4-hour guided sightseeing tour
of Vancouver. You will
see Canada Place, Robson Street, Public Library,
QE Theatre and GM Place, Chinatown and Gastown.
Soak in the natural splendor of Stanley Park's
Totem Poles and Prospect Point. Pass the West
End high-rises and the beaches of English Bay on
our way to vibrant Granville Island with its
public market, shops, restaurants and galleries.
Visit The Lookout to take the glass elevator to
the 360° views (admission included). Rest of day
explore Vancouver on your own.
Day 3: Vancouver to
Kamloops:
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from
Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British
Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey (depart
at 8am, arrival at 5:35pm) 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
the Coast and Cascade mountains, to the
desert-like environment of the interior.
Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s
Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes
and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your
day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels
along the shores of Kamloops Lake and into
Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.
Day 4: Kamloops to
Calgary:
Continues eastwards on the Rocky
Mountaineer to the mighty Canadian Rockies and
the province of Alberta. (Depart at 7am, arrive
at 9:20pm). Once again you will see a
spectacular array of scenery as you travel
across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over
high mountain passes and through the remarkable
tunnels that form part of the rich rail history
of the Canadian Rockies. Today’s highlights
include Craigellachie, where the last spike of
the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the
climb over Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse
Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, of course, the
glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian
Rockies. After a brief stop in Banff,
hors d’oeuvres will be served as you continue on
to the “Stampede City” of Calgary. Overnight in
Calgary.
Day 5: Calgary to
Banff:
Explore Calgary this morning. In the later
afternoon you will board the motor coach and
travel to Banff. Overnight in Banff
Day 6: Banff to Jasper:
This morning you have time to explore Banff.
Visit the Fairmont Hot Springs, take the gondola
up to Sulphur Mountain, in the heart of
the Canadian Rockies (not included). You will
have a 360o view from the upper
gondola terminal, there are other viewing decks
and the Summit Ridge interpretive boardwalk. In
the afternoon (at approx. 2:30pm) depart in a
comfortable full size motor coach and start your
travels along the Icefields Parkway (please note
that the Motorcoach will make scheduled pick up and
drop off stops along the route). Overnight in
Jasper.
Day 7: Jasper:
Today is at your leisure to explore Jasper and
Jasper National Park. Optional excursions are
offered such as guided hikes and glacier hikes,
Miette Hot Springs and wildlife tour and river
rafting tours. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 8: Jasper to Kamloops:
Your journey continues onboard the Rocky
Mountaineer from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies
to Kamloops. As you journey west and south you
will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of
the Continental Divide and by the river valleys
of the Monashee and Cariboo mountains. Today’s
highlights include Mount Robson, Pyramid Falls,
the climb over Yellowhead Pass and the journey
along the North Thompson River as you approach
Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.
Day 9: Kamloops to Vancouver:
On today’s journey you will again see dramatic
changes in scenery, from the desert-like
environment of the interior, through winding
river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast
and Cascade mountains and the lush green fields
of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include
the steep slopes and rock sheds along the
Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s
Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your journey ends on
arrival in Vancouver this evening. Overnight in
Vancouver.
Day 10: Vancouver departure:
Transfer to the airport on own for your
departure or start additional program
Services included:
9 night accommodation in moderate class hotels,
journey on the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver
to Calgary via Kamloops and from Jasper to
Vancouver via Kamloops in RedLeaf Service,
scheduled motor coach transportation from Calgary
to Banff and from Banff to Jasper, limo transfer
from Vancouver Airport to downtown Vancouver
hotel upon arrival, 4-hour guided sightseeing
tour of Vancouver, provincial accommodation and
sales taxes.
Not included: meals, national park entrance
fees, optional activities, driver
and guide gratuity and GST.
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custom-designed bi-level dome Motorcoach;
panoramic views from full-length
dome windows; assigned seating in
reclining dome-level seats that
rotate to accommodate groups of
four; full galley kitchen ; 36
dining room seats (4 per table) with
picture windows;
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spiral staircase and elevator to
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