Rocky Mountaineer

 

VANCOUVER - JASPER - LAKE LOUISE - BANFF - CALGARY

Take your time and relish the majestic beauty of the Canadian Rockies. This slower paced tour includes a relaxing two-night stay in each resort and two full days to be spent at your leisure. (10 Days/9 Nights)

Package Includes

  • 2 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
  • 9 nights hotel accommodation
  • Jasper Tour
  • Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, between Jasper and Lake Louise
  • Guided lakeshore stroll at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
  • Yoho Park Tour, between Lake Louise and Banff
  • Tour between Banff and Calgary, including Banff Gondola
  • Summit Helicopter Flightseeing
  • Exclusive Attractions Pass
  • Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Jasper
  • Luggage handling and National Parks Pass
  • 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches
Tour Operates on Following Dates
FROM VANCOUVER
Mon, Thus
FROM CALGARY
Sun, Thurs
Apr 22 Apr 18 £1229 £1799
Apr 29 - May 24 Apr 25 - May 23 £1579 £2569
May 27 - Sep 16 May 27 - Sep 26 £1949 £3149
Sep 30 - Oct 12 Sep 30 - Oct 04 £1539 £2429

Day 1 - Vancouver

Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 2 - Vancouver to Kamloops

Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Overnight in Kamloops.

Day 3 - Kamloops to Jasper

Your rail adventure continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 4 - Jasper

Today you will enjoy a short scenic tour including the many natural attractions, rugged peaks, and perhaps even catch a glimpse of some of the many creatures that call this mountain park home. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 5 - Jasper to Lake Louise

Travel along one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier. Time will be available for lunch (not included). A brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Lake Louise. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Day 6 - Lake Louise

Relax and explore the delights of one of the scenic icons of Canada’s West. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Day 7 - Lake Louise to Banff

This morning enjoy a one-hour guided lakeshore stroll around stunning Lake Louise. After lunch, a half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Banff. Overnight in Banff.

Day 8 - Banff

Spend the entire day exploring Banff National Park on your own. Optional activities include soaking in the mineral pools at Upper Hot Springs, a nature walk, visiting Banff’s historic museums or cruising on Lake Minnewanka. Overnight in Banff.

Day 9 - Banff to Calgary with Summit Helicopter

Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the points of interest are Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. A trip on the Banff Gondola is included. Continue on to Kananaskis for a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. Overnight in Calgary.

A price reduction will apply for the Summit Helicopter Tour in the event of inclement weather or if a guest chooses not to fly.

Day 10 - Calgary

Your Canadian Rockies at Leisure tour ends with check-out from your Calgary hotel.