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Rocky Mountaineer: First Passage to the West

Rocky Mountaineer: First Passage to the West, a rail journey with Tailor Made Rail

Fly into Calgary and then experience the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies as the first Western pioneers would have seen them with an unforgettable journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Kamloops to Vancouver.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Calgary

    London to Calgary

    Fly into Calgary and meet a transfer driver to the Hotel Arts (or similar) for an overnight stay. Calgary sits at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers; admission to the Calgary Tower is included for city views.

  2. Day 2overnight: Banff

    Calgary to Banff

    A full-day transfer to Banff by motorcoach. On arrival, a boat cruise on Lake Minnewanka, passing Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the hoodoo rock formations. Check in at the Elk + Avenue Hotel (or similar) for a 2-night stay.

  3. Day 3overnight: Banff

    Banff

    A free day to relax or book activities at leisure, from the Sulphur Mountain gondola to the Banff hot springs, exploring the town, or wildlife adventures.

  4. Day 4overnight: Lake Louise

    Banff to Lake Louise

    A free morning in Banff, then after lunch a motorcoach onward to Lake Louise via Yoho National Park, taking in the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a rock bridge over the Kicking Horse River. Check in at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (or similar) for a 2-night stay.

  5. Day 5overnight: Lake Louise

    Lake Louise

    A free day to relax or book activities at leisure - learn about local wildlife, paddle the lake by canoe, or simply relax amongst the scenery.

  6. Day 6overnight: Kamloops

    Lake Louise to Kamloops aboard the Rocky Mountaineer

    Board the Rocky Mountaineer shortly before 8am, travelling through glacier and snow-capped peaks, mountain passes and tunnels, past the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels and Kicking Horse Canyon. Breakfast and lunch are served on board. Overnight accommodation in Kamloops is assigned closer to departure and is of a moderate standard.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Vancouver

    Kamloops to Vancouver aboard the Rocky Mountaineer

    Re-board the train around 7:30am, winding through river canyons and remote forests to the Coast and Cascade Mountains and the Fraser Valley, passing the Thompson River rock sheds and Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Breakfast and lunch are served on board; arrival in Vancouver is between 6:00pm and 7:30pm Pacific Time. Check in for a 2-night stay.

  8. Day 8overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver

    A full day to explore Vancouver, the largest city in British Columbia, enveloped by mountains and water, with a mix of cuisine, culture and bohemian sophistication.

  9. Day 9

    Vancouver to London

    Another full day to continue exploring Vancouver and pick up souvenirs, before boarding an evening flight to London. The tour can also be taken in reverse starting in Vancouver, or extended in British Columbia, including an optional Alaskan cruise.

  10. Day 10

    Arrival in London

    Arrive back in London on the overnight flight from Vancouver.

Included

  • Return flights London to Calgary and Vancouver to London in Economy Class
  • Transfers from airport to hotel in Calgary and Vancouver
  • Travel by Motorcoach between Calgary, Banff and Lake Louise
  • Travel on the Rocky Mountaineer Train from Lake Louise to Vancouver in Silver Leaf Class
  • 8 nights' hotel accommodation
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email

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