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Iconic Rockies and Rail

Vancouver - Calgary: Iconic Canadian Rockies and VIA Rail combined

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vancouver - Rosedale on Robson

    UK - Vancouver

    Depart with Air Canada from London Heathrow to Vancouver. At Vancouver, transfer to your hotel for a 2 night stay.

  2. Day 2overnight: Vancouver - Rosedale on Robson

    Vancouver

    A full day to explore this beautiful city.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Onboard VIA Rail's Canadian (private cabin)

    Vancouver to Jasper | VIA Rail

    This afternoon, board VIA Rail's 'Canadian' train for the famous rail journey to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Step back in time to the days of classic rail travel, riding in the original steel 'streamliner' railcars made famous by the 'Canadian' in the 1950s, each restored with air conditioning, a dining car, lounge car, and dome car. Pass through the rich fields of the Fraser Valley and the towering peaks of the Coastal Mountains before entering the Fraser Canyon, then follow the Thompson River. Enjoy dinner (included), then retreat to your private quarters converted into a bedroom.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Sawridge Hotel

    Arrive Jasper | VIA Rail

    Rise to the snowy peaks of the Canadian Rockies today as you arrive in Jasper and transfer to your hotel. The day is free to explore this unique alpine community.

  5. Day 5overnight: Lake Louise Inn

    Jasper to Lake Louise | Sightseeing with picnic lunch

    Your sightseeing tour today will encompass the ultimate glacier exploration as you travel along the spectacular Icefields Parkway. From walking on ancient ice with the Ice Explorer ride (included), to standing on a glass platform almost one thousand feet in the air at the Glacier Skywalk (included).

  6. Day 6overnight: Banff Caribou Lodge

    Lake Louise to Banff

    This morning is at leisure to explore Lake Louise before a mid-day transfer to Banff via the scenic Bow Valley highway, arriving mid-afternoon.

  7. Day 7overnight: Banff Caribou Lodge

    Banff Discover Grizzly Bears, Lakes & Waterfalls Tour

    Pursue the elusive Canadian Grizzly Bear on this day excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks. Head out for a gondola ride up to 7,700 feet for a mountaintop lunch at Canada's highest restaurant, and then take a chairlift ride up to the world's largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat to see Boo the resident bear rescued as a cub.

  8. Day 8

    Banff to Calgary

    Today you will leave behind the fresh mountain air and colourful sights of the Rockies. We will schedule a transfer to bring you to Calgary Airport to connect with your Air Canada overnight flight home.

  9. Day 9

    Departure

    Arrive back in the UK.

Included

  • 6 nights hotel accommodation (room only)
  • Sleeping berth onboard VIA Rail's Canadian - private Cabin for 1 night
  • All meals onboard VIA Rail
  • Full day tour between Jasper and Lake Louise with picnic lunch included
  • Ice Explorer ride on to Athabasca Glacier
  • Glacier Skywalk
  • Scheduled coach transfer between Lake Louise and Banff hotels
  • Banff - Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff Gondola
  • Scheduled coach transfer between Banff hotel and Calgary
  • National Park fees

Not included

  • Return flights from the UK
  • Meals and sightseeing not shown as included
  • Gratuities

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