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Canadian Rockies & Rocky Mountaineer

Canadian Rockies & Rocky Mountaineer, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Venture into the spectacular Canadian Rockies aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, uncovering the wonders of Jasper and Banff national parks, Maligne Lake and the Athabasca Glacier.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vancouver

    Arrive in Vancouver

    Check in independently at a centrally located hotel, with the day free before a welcome dinner with the Tour Manager and group this evening.

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver City Tour

    A guided sightseeing tour of Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park and Granville Island, with the afternoon free to explore independently.

    Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 3overnight: Kamloops

    Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops

    Board Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service for a scenic daylight journey along the Thompson River and Hell's Gate to Kamloops, with breakfast and lunch served at your seat.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  4. Day 4overnight: Jasper

    Arriving in the Rockies' largest park, Jasper

    Rocky Mountaineer continues through the Clearwater region, passing Pyramid Falls and Mount Robson, arriving in Jasper.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  5. Day 5overnight: Jasper

    Maligne Lake and Spirit Island

    A cruise on glacier-fed Maligne Lake out to the photogenic Spirit Island, with the afternoon free in Jasper.

    Meals: Breakfast

  6. Day 6overnight: Banff

    To Banff via the sprawling Columbia Icefield

    A stop at the Columbia Icefield for an Ice Explorer tour of Athabasca Glacier, then a photo stop at Lake Louise before arriving in Banff.

    Meals: Breakfast

  7. Day 7overnight: Banff

    Banff

    A ride on the Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain, with the rest of the day free before a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  8. Day 8

    Traveling home

    A group transfer to Calgary International Airport accommodates flights departing after 1:30pm.

    Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 7 nights' 3-Star hotel accommodation
  • SilverLeaf class rail travel on Rocky Mountaineer
  • All rail, cruise and coach travel throughout your tour
  • Breakfast each day, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
  • All guided tours and excursions

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
  • Flights and airport transfer to Vancouver

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