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Canadian Rockies by Rail: Pre Cruise Extension

Canadian Rockies by Rail: Pre Cruise Extension, a rail journey with Scott Dunn

From the soaring peaks of the Canadian Rockies to the vibrant streets of Vancouver, this 6 day journey captures the very best of Western Canada. Beginning in the gem of the Rockies, the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs, you'll travel in style aboard the legendary Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf service, trading mountain grandeur for Pacific coastline.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver

    Vancouver, Canada's Premier Pacific City

    A private tour, just you and your expert guide, beginning at Stanley Park, a 1,000-acre urban wilderness with First Nations totem poles, then Granville Island, historic Gastown, Chinatown and Robson Street, the harbour and English Bay, concluding in the restaurants and bars of Yaletown.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Rocky Mountaineer (Kamloops)

    Vancouver to Banff aboard the Rocky Mountaineer

    A private transfer delivers you to the Rocky Mountaineer station for two days of rail travel in GoldLeaf service, travelling exclusively by daylight. Day one carries you through the BC interior to Kamloops, with sweeping views of river valleys and ranchlands.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Rocky Mountaineer

    Railway Through the Rockies

    The full drama of the Rockies: Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Pass and the legendary Spiral Tunnels, with freshly prepared breakfasts and lunches served daily and an exclusive outdoor observation deck, before arrival into Banff.

  4. Day 4overnight: Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff

    Banff, the Gem of the Rockies

    Transfer to the Fairmont Banff Springs, modelled on a 19th-century Scottish Baronial castle, with a Mountain View Room, eight restaurants, a world-class spa, a fitness centre and an 18-hole golf course.

  5. Day 5overnight: Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff

    A Tour of Banff National Park

    A five-hour private guided exploration of Banff National Park: Two Jack Lake, Bow Falls, the Hoodoos along Tunnel Mountain Drive, the panorama from Mt. Norquay, and the Cave and Basin National Historic Site.

  6. Day 6

    Farewell to the Rockies

    After a leisurely breakfast, a private transfer takes you onwards to Calgary Airport for your flight home.

Included

  • Your dedicated Travel Consultant who will take care of arrangements
  • Private international airport transfers in destination and your own private, English-speaking local guides
  • Unique experiences, hand-picked by our Journeys team
  • Entrance to must-see local sites
  • Dedicated 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance

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