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Canadian Rockies Featuring Banff & Lake Louise

Canadian Rockies Featuring Banff & Lake Louise, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Embark on a scenic, daylight-only journey into the Canadian Rockies onboard Rocky Mountaineer before discovering the region's natural splendors from Lake Louise and Banff.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vancouver

    Arriving in Vancouver

    Make your own way to the hotel, with the rest of the day free; an optional 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off bus tour can be added.

  2. Day 2overnight: Vancouver

    Discovering Vancouver's many attractions

    A full free day in Vancouver, with optional add-ons such as a Vancouver City Tour, a Granville Island food tour, a Victoria/Butchart Gardens day trip or whale watching (departures after May 1st).

  3. Day 3overnight: Kamloops

    Aboard Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops

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

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  4. Day 4overnight: Lake Louise

    To Beautiful Lake Louise

    Rocky Mountaineer continues through Craigellachie and Rogers Pass to Lake Louise, with breakfast and lunch served onboard, then a transfer to the five-star Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  5. Day 5overnight: Banff

    Another side of the Rockies in Banff

    A leisurely morning in Lake Louise, then an included scenic transfer through Banff National Park to a two-night stay in Banff.

  6. Day 6overnight: Banff

    A day in Banff National Park

    A guided tour of Banff National Park including Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and Two Jack Viewpoint, plus admission to the Banff Gondola (and a Lake Minnewanka cruise for departures after May 11).

  7. Day 7

    Tour conclusion

    An included transfer to Calgary Airport accommodates flights departing after 11:00 a.m., or extend your stay in Banff or Calgary.

Included

  • 6 nights' hotel accommodation
  • Choice of SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service onboard Rocky Mountaineer
  • All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
  • Transfer to Calgary airport
  • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
  • All guided tours and excursions

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
  • Flights

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