8 Days Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer Tour Package
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Priced From: $2,099 pp dbl. occ.
Dates: Apr-Oct / Apr-2010
AAA MCV Exclusive Collection
Clean mountain air, breathtaking scenery, and unique cities and towns await you in the beautiful Canadian Rockies. Begin in the vibrant city of Vancouver where you’ll see Chinatown, the colorful totem poles at Stanley Pa
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Depart from Home
Join AAA Member Choice Vacations as you explore the beautiful Canadian Rockies by train. Your exciting tour begins in the beautiful city of Vancouver.
Day 2: Vancouver
Experience the splendor of Vancouver with a sightseeing tour that begins at Stanley Park. You will also visit Chinatown and the waterfront area. Your tour will end in Gastown, Vancouver’s turn-of-the-century pedestrian mall filled with pubs, restaurants, art galleries, specialty stores, and the world-famous steam-powered clock. Tonight travel to the North Shore where you will enjoy a unique dinner at Capilano Suspension Bridge.
Day 3: Vancouver - Rocky Mountaineer® Train - Kamloops
Board your train for the scenic journey of a lifetime. The Rocky Mountaineer® Train will give you a vibrant voyage between Vancouver and Jasper. Spend two days viewing coastal forests, roaring river canyons and lofty mountain peaks. Today, your route takes you along the fields of Fraser Valley and the historic Fraser River. You will also view the beauty of the Thompson River and the shimmering waters of Kamloops Lake before arriving in Kamloops for an overnight stay.
Day 4: Kamloops - Jasper, Alberta
Continue east aboard your train, passing the striking mountain peaks of the Monashee Mountains and viewing Pyramid Falls cascading down Mt. Cheadle. In addition, you will see the glaciers of the Albreda Icefields and view Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies (weather permitting). Early this evening you arrive in Jasper, the northern gateway to the Icefields Parkway.
Day 5: Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Banff
Begin your day with a trip to the extraordinary Maligne Canyon, home to scenic Maligne Lake. The shimmering waters are both gorgeous and peaceful. Next, a wonderful day of sightseeing is in store for you while en route to Banff. The highlight is a journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway: behold majestic waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped mountain ranges. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefields, where a special ride is planned in a snocoach (weather permitting) across this mass of glacial ice which is over 1,000 feet thick. As you continue down the parkway, you will most likely see bears, furry marmots and stately elk. Stop at the serene Peyto Lake before arriving in Banff, where you will enjoy a two-night stay at the world-famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, the "Castle in the Mountains."
Day 6: Banff
This morning leave Banff to view the spectacular Moraine Lake and the awesome Valley of the Ten Peaks. Then, visit spectacular Lake Louise, where you have the opportunity to view Victoria Glacier and the emerald waters of Lake Louise. Enjoy some free time to walk along this beautiful lake and enjoy the majestic mountains. Return to Banff this afternoon and enjoy free time to explore or stroll through its many well-known shops.
Day 7: Banff - Calgary
Begin the day discovering Banff on your own. Later, join your group and travel to lovely Bow Falls and the impressive Hoodoos, land of sleeping giants. Then it's off to the cosmopolitan city of Calgary for your final stop on this wonderful adventure. Tonight, be sure not to miss a very special farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant.
Day 8: Depart for Home
Today you will depart for home with a lifetime of memories.
Tour Highlights
British Columbia, Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper, Columbia Icefields, Banff, Calgary
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