Day 1 - Vancouver Arrival
Take some time and enjoy this beautiful city. Visit Gastown, Chinatown or walk through 1000 acre Stanley Park.
Moderate: Overnight Hampton Inn (or similar)
Superior: Overnight Sheraton Wall Centre (or similar)
Deluxe: Overnight Sutton Place Hotel – Sutton room (or similar)
Day 2 - Rocky Mountaineer® - Vancouver to Kamloops
From the moment you board the Rocky Mountaineer® this morning until the train arrives in Kamloops this evening you will be treated to a menu of scenic delights. The peaks of the Coastal and Cascade mountains provide a dramatic backdrop as you journey through the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley enter the winding river canyons of the Fraser and Thompson rivers. Watch for the swirling rapids of Hell’s Gate, and keep an eye out for rafters making their way down the river. The afternoon will take you along the shores of beautiful Kamloops Lake and mark you ascent up into the dry interior region on British Columbia and your overnight destination, Kamloops.
Moderate: RedLeaf Service®
Superior: GoldLeaf Service®
Deluxe: GoldLeaf Service®
Overnight in Kamloops (Hotel to be advised)
Day 3 - Rocky Mountaineer® - Kamloops to Banff
As you enjoy your breakfast, get ready for another remarkable array of scenery as the train makes its way across British Columbia and into the province of Alberta. The day includes a myriad of beautiful ranch lands, rocky lakeshores, high mountain passes and rugged river valleys. Highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the Kicking Horse Pass, the world famous Spiral Tunnels and of course the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your unforgettable rail journey ends in the resort town of Banff this evening.
Moderate: Overnight Banff Caribou Lodge (or similar)
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel – Fairmont room (or similar)
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel – Deluxe room (or similar)
Day 4 - Banff to Lake Louise with Helicopter tour
Get ready for an exciting day of adventure and spectacular scenery. A half-day tour from Banff to Lake Louise will give you a great overview of the history that envelops this area. The highlight of the day will be a 25-minute helicopter flight above the glaciers of Mount Resolute and the Whitegoat Peaks, viewing of a 900 ft waterfall, aqua-green alpine lakes and a 9,000 ft mountain pass. Back on the ground you’ll visit a local ranch with time to enjoy the walking trails and lunch. Later in the afternoon you will arrive at world famous Lake Louise, “the Gem of the Rockies” for an overnight stay in the fabulous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Moderate: Overnight Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise – Fairmont room (or similar)
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise – Fairmont Lakeside room (or similar)
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise – Deluxe Lakeside room (or similar)
Day 5 - Lake Louise to Calgary
A full day of sightseeing unfolds as you join a morning sightseeing tour to view the highlights of Banff. Take the gondola to the top of 7500 ft Sulphur Mountain, take a picture of the Bow Falls, and take some time to enjoy the shops and museums of Banff. This afternoon you will travel to through the foothills of the Rockies to dynamic city of Calgary
Moderate: Overnight International Hotel (or similar)
Superior: Overnight Fairmont Palliser Hotel – Fairmont room (or similar)
Deluxe: Overnight Fairmont Palliser Hotel – Junior Suite (or similar)
Day 6 - Calgary Departure
Your vacation comes to an end when you check-out of your Calgary hotel.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 5 nights accommodation, room tax and mandatory service charges
- Rocky Mountaineer ® 2-day rail tour including 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and snacks (GoldLeaf Service® includes dinner at Kamloops hotel)
- Exclusive Attractions Pass
- Banff to Lake Louise Tour including Glacier Helicopter and McKenzie's’ Ranch visit with lunch
- Banff Tour including Banff Gondola
- Transfer to Calgary
- Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops & Banff
- National Park Pass
- Luggage handling
- Personalized documentation package
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Transfer from Vancouver Airport
- Transfer to Calgary Airport
- Meals not listed as included
- Activities not listed as included
- Optional tours
- Gratuities
- Trip Cancellation Insurance (Insurance can be purchased from your Vacation Specialist at Exclusively Canada.