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Showcasing the diverse
beauty of the West, our two-day, all-daylight
Canadian Rockies train tours offer you three
spectacular rail routes to choose from. Each
with its own unique sights; all three will leave
you with memories of our Rocky Mountain rail
tours to last a lifetime.
The world-renowned Kicking
Horse, Yellowhead and Fraser Discovery routes
all feature the breathtaking scenery of the
Canadian Rockies and spectacular onboard
service. Each route includes an overnight stay
in comfortable accommodations to ensure you miss
nothing along the way.
Kicking Horse Route -
Vancouver to Banff or Calgary via Kamloops or
vice versa:
Day 1:
Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the
coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops in the
heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s
journey 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.
Transfer provided to hotel. Overnight in
Kamloops. Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 2: Kamloops to Banff
or Calgary
Transfer provided to train.
Your journey continues eastwards to the mighty
Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta.
Once again you will see a spectacular range 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. Your rail journey ends in the
resort town of Banff or Calgary this evening.
Breakfast and lunch included.
Included are:
RedLeaf
or GoldLeaf
rail service, meals as noted above, and overnight accommodation
in Kamloops.
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Upgrades to GoldLeaf Service are
available - contact us for details! |
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GoldLeaf
Dome Service features:
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;
temperature-controlled comfort;
spiral staircase and elevator to
dome level. |
Yellowhead
Route - Vancouver to Jasper via Kamloops or vice
versa:
Day 1:
Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the
coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops in the
heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s
journey 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. Transfer
provided to hotel. Overnight in
Kamloops. Breakfast and lunch included on both
programs; dinner included for GoldLeaf Service
program ONLY.
Day 2: Kamloops to Jasper
Transfer to provided to train.
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, the highest
peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres
(12,972 feet), Pyramid Falls, as well as the
climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper
National Park. Your rail journey ends on arrival
in the resort town of Jasper this evening.
Breakfast and lunch included.
Included are:
RedLeaf
or GoldLeaf
rail service, meals as noted above, and overnight accommodation in Kamloops.
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Upgrades to GoldLeaf Service are
available - contact us for details! |
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GoldLeaf
Dome Service features:
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;
temperature-controlled comfort;
spiral staircase and elevator to
dome level. |
Fraser Discovery Route -
Whistler to Jasper via Quesnel or vice versa:
Day 1:
Whistler to Quesnel
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the
mountain resort town of Whistler to the
charming rural town of Quesnel, the gateway to
the North Cariboo. Enjoy breathtaking and varied
scenery, from the river canyons and lush
farmland of the Pemberton Valley, to the
desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon and
the Cariboo Plateau with its rolling hills and
vast ranchlands. Highlights include the
shorelines of Anderson Lake and glacial fed
Seton Lake, sweeping views of the Fraser Canyon
and Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest
railway bridges in the world. Your day concludes
as the Rocky Mountaineer follows the banks of
the Fraser River into Quesnel, your overnight
destination. Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 2: Quesnel to Jasper
Your journey continues eastward today to the
majestic Canadian Rockies and Jasper National
Park. From Quesnel the Rocky Mountaineer follows
the Fraser River north to the town of Prince
George and then travels east through the forests
of Northern British Columbia, home to plentiful
wildlife including a large population of moose.
Entering the Rocky Mountain Trench you are
surrounded to the north by the steeply rising
Rocky Mountains and to the south by the Cariboo
Mountains. Continue climbing past Mount Robson,
the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at
3,954 metres (12,972 feet), and through the
Yellowhead Pass into the province of Alberta.
Your rail journey ends today on arrival in the
resort town of Jasper. Breakfast and lunch
included.
Included are:
RedLeaf or
GoldLeaf
rail service, meals are noted above, and overnight accommodation in Quesnel.
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Upgrades to GoldLeaf Service are
available - contact us for details! |
|
GoldLeaf
Dome Service features:
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;
temperature-controlled comfort;
spiral staircase and elevator to
dome level. |
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