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WESTERN EXPLORER - 7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS
2009 DEPARTURES from only £876pp

Tour Operates on Following Dates
FROM VANCOUVER
Mon, Wed, Sat		 FROM CALGARY
Tues, Thurs, Sat
Apr 15-Apr 25 Apr 14-Apr 23 £876 £1388
Apr 29-May 27 Apr 28-May 26 £1152 £1930
May 30-Sep 28 May 28- Sep 26 £1394 £2305
Sep 30-Oct 12 Sep 29-Oct 10 £1147 £1871
Flight Costs from the UK are additional . Departures available from various UK Airports . Tours may also be extended to include additional nights pre and post tour - contact us for details
Highlights of your tour...
  • 2 days onboard the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer® in your choice of RedLeaf Service or GoldLeaf Service
  • Choice of activity in Jasper
  • Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Jasper to Lake Louise
  • Guided lakeshore stroll at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
  • Yoho Park Tour, Lake Louise to Banff
  • Banff to Calgary Tour, including ranch visit
  • FREE Summit Helicopter Flightseeing
  • FREE Exclusive Attractions Pass
  • National Park Pass
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Westbound (also available Eastbound)
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.

Day 1 - Calgary Arrival
Arrive in Calgary and spend the rest of the day sightseeing in the “Stampede City” independently. Overnight in Calgary.
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Day 2 - Calgary to Banff
Depart Calgary this morning for a full-day tour concluding in Banff. Journey to Kananaskis where you will enjoy the highlight of today, a 15-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. Enjoy lunch at a local ranch and spend time exploring Kananaskis at your leisure before continuing on to Banff for a sightseeing tour including Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Your tour ends on arrival in Banff late this afternoon. Overnight in Banff.

Day 3 - Banff to Lake Louise
A half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. The tour ends in Lake Louise, where you will be treated to a one-hour guided lakeshore stroll. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy this magnificent location. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Day 4 - Lake Louise to Jasper
Jasper tour option, select one of the following Jasper tours to be included during your stay: Maligne Valley Tour, Wildlife Safari, Athabasca River Float Trip, “Mile 5” Rafting Trip or a one-hour horseback ride. All tours include pick-up and drop-off at your hotel. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 5 - Jasper Sightseeing
Jasper tour option, select one of the following Jasper tours to be included during your stay: Maligne Valley Tour, Wildlife Safari, Athabasca River Float Trip, “Mile 5” Rafting Trip or a one-hour horseback ride. All tours include pick-up and dropoff at your hotel. Overnight in Jasper.

Onboard Rocky Mountainer Day 6 - Jasper to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. As you journey west and south you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo mountains. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, Pyramid Falls, the climb over Yellowhead Pass and the journey along the North Thompson River as you approach Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.

Onboard Rocky Mountainer Day 7 - Kamloops to Vancouver
Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 8 - Vancouver Departure
Your holiday ends with check-out from your Vancouver hotel.

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