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Overview
“The Most Spectacular Train Trip in the World”
The Rocky Mountaineer train, designed especially with you in mind, travels through the day and stops for the night and ensuring you don’t miss any of the phenomenal scenery and yet have a comfortable bed for the night.
A variation on the Western Explorer, Rocky Mountaineeer Vacations’ most popular tour. This holiday gives you a night in Whistler as well as then experiencing the Rainforest to GoldRush route. You will also visit Jasper, Banff and Lake Louise and enjoy a FREE Rockies helicopter sightseeing tour on this excellent Rocky Mountaineer holiday.
Please note this trip operates in both directions.
Please note the Rocky Mountaineer runs from late April till early October.
The Rocky Mountaineer on this route has 3 levels of service; all of them good but offering different experiences:
GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf
The Rocky Mountaineer has 2 levels of service; both of them good but offering different experiences:
GOLD LEAF
- Two days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer with assigned seating in a bi-level dome coach
- Full glass-dome windows with panoramic views upstairs
- Private dining room with large picture windows on the lower level
- Gourmet a la carte meals
- Complimentary snacks and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
- Large, exclusive outdoor viewing platform
- One night moderate accommodation in Kamloops or Quesnel
- Transfers and Luggage delivered to hotel room in Kamloops, Whistler or Quesnel
SILVER LEAF
- Two days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer with assigned seating in a single-level dome coach
- Oversized glass-dome windows
- Delicious hot-entree options served in the comfort of your own seat
- Complimentary snacks and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
- Outdoor viewing between coaches
- One night moderate accommodation in Kamloops or Quesnel
- Transfers and Luggage delivered to hotel room in Kamloops, Whistler or Quesnel
Offers
Book this holiday* for 2019 before March 29, 2019 and receive up to £300 per couple in added value; put towards transfers, extra hotel nights or upgrades; ask us for full details.
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Itinerary (8 Nights)
Here’s a day-by-day guide to your itinerary. Feel free to ask us to add other days or ideas and excursions by contacting us directly, so we can give you the best price.
Day 2
Depart Calgary for a full-day tour concluding in Banff. Journey to Kananaskis where you will...
Day 2
Calgary
to
Banff
Depart Calgary for a full-day tour concluding in Banff. Journey to Kananaskis where you will enjoy a 12-minute Panoramic Helicopter Tour over the amazing landscape of the Rockies. Continue on a sightseeing tour including Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos and ending in Banff. Banff Gondola included. Arrival in Banff late afternoon for an evening spent at your own leisure.
1 night in Banff.
Day 3
Banff to Lake Louise
A half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural...
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.
1 night in Lake Louise.
Day 4
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper national parks via the Icefields Parkway. Among...
Day 4
Lake Louise
to
Jasper
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper national parks via the Icefields Parkway. Among the highlights are Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Falls. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Lunch is included here. You will arrive in Jasper late afternoon.
2 nights in Jasper.
Day 5
You will enjoy a short scenic tour of this World Heritage Site and Canada’s largest...
Day 5
Jasper
You will enjoy a short scenic tour of this World Heritage Site and Canada’s largest National Park, including the many natural attractions, rugged peaks, and perhaps even catch a glimpse of some of the many creatures that call this area home. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore more of Jasper independently.
Day 6
Day 6
Jasper to Quesnel
Travel on board the Rocky Mountaineer to the quaint rural town of Quesnel, gateway to...
Day 6
Day 6
Jasper
to Quesnel
Travel on board the Rocky Mountaineer to the quaint rural town of Quesnel, gateway to the North Cariboo. Pass through the Rocky Mountain Trench, with steep Rocky and Cariboo mountains either side, and on to the rolling hills and vast forests of British Columbia’s northern interior. Highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Yellowhead Pass and Moose Lake. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer passes through the town of Prince George and follows the Fraser River into Quesnel.
1 night in Quesnel.
Day 7
Quesnel to Whistler
Your journey continues south today to the four-season resort of Whistler. Enjoy breathtaking and varied...
Day 7
Quesnel
to
Whistler
Your journey continues south today to the four-season resort of Whistler. Enjoy breathtaking and varied scenery, from the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon to the rolling hills and vast ranchlands of the Cariboo Plateau to the river canyons and lush farmland of the Pemberton Valley. Highlights include sweeping views of the Fraser Canyon, the crossing of Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world, and the shorelines of glacial-fed Seton Lake and Anderson Lake. Your rail journey ends today on arrival in the resort town of Whistler, host of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games alpine events.
1 night in Whistler.
Day 8
The morning is free to explore Whistler Village at your leisure. This afternoon return to...
Day 8
Whistler
to
Vancouver
The morning is free to explore Whistler Village at your leisure. This afternoon return to Vancouver on board the Rocky Mountaineer through the stunning scenery of this “Sea to Sky” region. Highlights of the trip include the Cheakamus Canyon, the dome peak of Mount Garibaldi, Shannon Falls and breathtaking views of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains. An afternoon meal is served onboard.
1 night in Vancouver.
