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2008 Western Explorer
7 Nights / 8 Days
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Day 1 Vancouver Arrival
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own.
Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 2 Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to
Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey you
will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser
River valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks
of the Coast and Cascade mountains, to the desert-like environment of the
interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser
Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day
concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake and
into Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.
Day 3 Kamloops to Jasper
Your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the
province of Alberta. Once again you will be surrounded by dramatic scenery as
you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and
Cariboo mountains, climbing ever nearer to the high peaks of the Continental
Divide. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet)
the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, and the climb over the
Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Your rail journey ends on arrival in
the resort town of Jasper this evening. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 4 Jasper Sightseeing
Spend either the morning or the afternoon touring Jasper by motorcoach.
Attractions include Pyramid and Patricia lakes, Maligne Canyon and the Athabasca
viewpoint. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore more of Jasper
National Park independently. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 5 Jasper to Lake Louise
Travel to Lake Louise via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the
Icefields Parkway. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the
Columbia Icefield. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the
Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Your driver/guide
will explain how glaciers are formed and point out some interesting geological
features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Afterwards, a brief
stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Lake Louise this afternoon.
Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Please note: Expected Ice
Explorer dates of operation 15 Apr-15 Oct. When Ice Explorer is not operating,
it will be replaced with lunch at Simpson’s Num-Ti-Jah Lodge.
Day 6 Lake Louise to Banff
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. While in Lake Louise you
will be treated to a one-hour guided lakeshore stroll. At the end of the tour
you will be transferred to Banff. Overnight in Banff. Please note: While
departure from The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 1:30 p.m.,
scheduled check-out time is normally 11:00 a.m. Your luggage will be stored upon
check-out and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel before the tour
departs.
Day 7 Banff to Calgary
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Banff before an afternoon transfer to
Calgary. Among the highlights are the Banff Gondola, Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka,
Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Overnight in Calgary.
Day 8 Calgary Departure
Your vacation ends with check-out from your Calgary hotel.
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Day 1 Calgary Arrival
Arrive in Calgary and spend the rest of the day sightseeing in the “Stampede
City” independently. Overnight in Calgary.
Day 2 Calgary to Banff
Depart Calgary this morning for a tour to Banff. Highlights include Lake
Minnewanka, the Banff Gondola, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. The
rest of the day is at your leisure to explore Banff on your own. 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. Please note: While
arrival at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 12:00 p.m.
(noon), scheduled check-in time is not until 4:00 p.m. In the event that your
room is not ready, your luggage will be stored and you are free to enjoy the
amenities of the hotel.
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. Time will be available for lunch (not
included). Arrive in Jasper late this afternoon. Overnight in Jasper. Please
note: Expected Ice Explorer dates of operation 15 Apr-15 Oct. When Ice Explorer
is not operating, it will be replaced with lunch at Simpson’s Num-Ti-Jah Lodge.
Day 5 Jasper Sightseeing
Spend either the morning or the afternoon touring Jasper by motorcoach.
Attractions include Pyramid and Patricia lakes, Maligne Canyon and the Athabasca
viewpoint. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore more of Jasper
National Park independently. Overnight in Jasper.
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.
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 vacation ends with check-out from your Vancouver hotel.
EXTEND YOUR STAY:
Visit our City Stops
or our Spectacular Canada
pages for a perfect extension to your vacation.
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