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6 Days Canadian Rockies by Rail Tour Package Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights Priced From: $1,839 pp Dbl. Occ. Dates: Apr - Oct /08

Explore beautiful Vancouver and enjoy a 2-day rail journey on the Rocky Mountaineer through the majestic Canadian Rockies. Set amid the Coast Mountains and on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver offers the best of city life and nature’s beauty. Use your Vancouver Trolley Attractions Tour to explore the city. After that you have time for independent activities. Visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge or hike on one of the three local mountains. Visit the Vancouver Aquarium or rent a bike and see the woodland, wildlife, and beaches of Stanley Park. Then board the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all-daylight, classic rail journey from the Pacific Coast to the Canadian Rockies. Travel through the fertile Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon. See spectacular sights such as Shuswap Lake, the Monashee Mountains, and Glacier National Park. Travel through the heart of the Selkirk Mountains before entering the spectacular Yoho National Park. The train winds through the Spiral Tunnels before climbing Kicking Horse Pass. Cross the Continental Divide into the Province of Alberta to Banff, “Canada’s Highest Town.” In Banff, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour and plenty of time on your own to discover Banff National Park. Ride the gondola up Sulphur Mountain for spectacular mountain views, canoe to the Vermillion Lakes, or explore the natural hot springs at the Cave & Basin. Wander around the historic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel or shop the downtown area.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Vancouver.
Day 2 Vancouver Vancouver Trolley Attractions Tour with stops at 23 attractions or points of interest, including Gastown, Robson Street, Stanley Park, Vancouver Aquarium, Granville Island, Yaletown, and Chinatown. Offers full commentary during the 2-hour circuit. It’s up to you where and when you want to get on and off the trolley to experience the highlights of this diverse city!
Day 3 Vancouver–Via Rocky Mountaineer–Kamloops Transfer to the rail station; board the Rocky Mountaineer; transfer to hotel in Kamloopsfor overnight. Note: For your convenience, baggage that will not be needed during the train journey will be checked through to Banff. Checked baggage will not be accessible during the journey. Plan to pack an overnight case with necessities for the train portion of the tour, including medications, eyeglasses, and other important items. (For those who upgrade to GoldLeaf service, your luggage will be delivered to the Kamloops hotel.)
Day 4 Kamloops–Via Rocky Mountaineer–Yoho National Park–Spiral Tunnels–Banff Transfer to rail station; reboard your train; transfer to hotel in Banff.
Day 5 Banff Guided sightseeing; visit Lake Louise, Castle Mountain, Takakkaw Falls, and Moraine Lake.
Day 6 Banff–Calgary Take a morning scheduled transfer to the Calgary International Airport or downtown.
Highlights
INCLUDED FEATURES Service On Call; 2-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey including breakfast and lunch; sightseeing and transfers as outlined in dayby- day itinerary.
INSIDE VISITS Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.
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10/08
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