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Rockies Rail Extravaganza

Ride the rails on the famous Rocky Mountaineer through the stunning scenery of British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies on this once in a lifetime tour.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vancouver

    UK - Vancouver

    On arrival into Vancouver airport make your way to your downtown hotel. The rest of the day is free.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Whistler

    Vancouver to Whistler, Rocky Mountaineer

    Today Rocky Mountaineer takes you on a breathtaking rail journey through the stunning scenery of the Sea to Sky Corridor. Highlights include spectacular views of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains, Brandywine Falls, Mount Garibaldi and the impressive Cheakamus Canyon. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

  3. Day 3overnight: Quesnel

    Whistler to Quesnel, Rocky Mountaineer

    Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer to the charming rural town of Quesnel, gateway to the North Cariboo. Enjoy breathtaking and varied scenery, from the river canyons and lush farmland of the Pemberton Valley, through the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon, to rolling hills and vast ranch lands of the Cariboo Plateau.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Jasper

    Quesnel to Jasper, Rocky Mountaineer

    This morning, re-board the Rocky Mountaineer Train for your continuing journey to Jasper, following the famous Fraser River past the historic settlements of McBride and Tete Jaune Cache, over the Yellowhead Pass, and past Mount Robson (3,954 metres), the Rockies' highest peak. Arrive in the peaceful alpine town of Jasper by late afternoon.

  5. Day 5overnight: Jasper

    Jasper - Freedom of Choice

    Personalise your day by choosing one of: Option 1 - a nature tour to Maligne Lake with a 90-minute interpretative boat cruise to Spirit Island (or a 75-minute guided shoreline walk); or Option 2 - a Wildlife Discovery Tour with friendly local driver guides.

  6. Day 6overnight: Lake Louise

    Jasper to Lake Louise

    Your sightseeing tour today will encompass the ultimate glacier exploration as you travel along the spectacular Icefields Parkway, including an Ice Explorer ride and the Glacier Skywalk (both included).

  7. Day 7overnight: Lake Louise

    Lake Louise - Mountain Lakes and Waterfalls Tour

    Visit the most treasured spots in the Canadian Rockies on this excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks. Highlights include Moraine Lake, Valley of the Ten Peaks, Spiral Tunnels, Takakkaw Falls, and a hot lunch at Emerald Lake Lodge. Moraine Lake does not open until mid-May and Takakkaw Falls does not open until mid-June; alternate stops will be organized during that time.

  8. Day 8overnight: Banff

    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.

  9. Day 9overnight: Banff

    Banff - Freedom of Choice

    Personalise your day by choosing one of: Option 1 - Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour plus the Banff Gondola; or Option 2 - Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch, riding on horseback or in a covered wagon through the Rocky Mountain terrain.

  10. Day 10railovernight: Kamloops

    Banff to Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer

    All aboard Rocky Mountaineer for the scenic rail journey to Kamloops, crossing the Continental Divide through the Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park and continuing through Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park, passing Craigellachie where the last spike completing the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven in 1885.

  11. Day 11overnight: Vancouver

    Kamloops to Vancouver, Rocky Mountaineer

    Re-board the Rocky Mountaineer and follow the Thompson River through Ashcroft, one of Canada's driest towns, and Rainbow Canyon, before continuing through the Fraser Canyon to Hell's Gate and the Fraser Valley, arriving in Vancouver late afternoon.

  12. Day 12overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver free day

    Canada's third-largest metropolitan centre, Vancouver has a thriving multicultural ambiance. Explore neighbourhoods like the beachside West End area, Gastown's hip streets and uber-hip Yaletown.

  13. Day 13

    Vancouver Departure - Arrive UK

    Make your way to the airport in plenty of time to check in for your homeward flight.

  14. Day 14

    Vancouver Departure - Arrive UK

    Make your way to the airport in plenty of time to check in for your homeward flight.

Included

  • Return flights from the UK to Canada
  • 12 nights accommodation
  • Rocky Mountaineer Rainforest to Goldrush Vancouver - Jasper in GoldLeaf service
  • Rocky Mountaineer First Passage to the West Banff - Vancouver in SilverLeaf service
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Transfers between hotels and train stations
  • Full day tour between Jasper and Lake Louise with picnic lunch, Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier + Glacier Skywalk
  • Mountain Lakes and Waterfalls Full Day Tour
  • Choice of excursions in Jasper and Banff
  • Scheduled coach transfer between Lake Louise and Banff hotels

Not included

  • Meals, sightseeing and attractions not shown as included
  • Gratuities

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