Home Via Rail Canada & Cruises

Rocky Mountaineer Vacations

Testimonials

Member of BBB

Canadian Rail Tours

              Partners Link          Site Map

 

Canadian Rockies Holiday

8 Day(s)/ 7 Night(s) 

Westbound

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 the Cave and Basin Centre, Banff Gondola, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. The rest of the day is at 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, and your afternoon is at 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., 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 full day 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 in addition to being one of the most accessible ones in North America. It is here that you will ride an Ice Explorer to the middle of 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. Day 5 Jasper Sightseeing Spend either the morning or afternoon touring Jasper by motorcoach. Attractions include Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, Maligne Canyon and Athabasca viewpoint. The remainder of the day is free to explore more of Jasper National Park independently. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 5 Jasper Sightseeing
Spend either the morning or afternoon touring Jasper by motorcoach. Attractions include Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, Maligne Canyon and Athabasca viewpoint. The remainder of the day is free 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, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), Pyramid Falls, the climb over Yellowhead Pass and the journey along the North Thompson River. Overnight in Kamloops.

Day 7 Kamloops to Calgary
Your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will see a spectacular range of scenery as you travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today’s highlights include Craigellachie where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels, and of course the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. After a brief stop in Banff hors d’oeuvres will be served as you continue on to the Stampede City of Calgary. Overnight in Calgary.

Day 8 Calgary Departure
Your vacation ends with check-out from your Calgary hotel.


Return to Vacation Package

EXTEND YOUR STAY:
Visit our City Stops or our Spectacular Canada pages for a perfect extension to your vacation.

TERMS & CONDITIONS TRAVELERS INSURANCE
©2003 - 2008 Rocky Mountaineer Railtours Copyright Policy  Privacy Policy  

        If you would like more information on any of our tours, please go to our "Mail List Form".  

For Tour Package Information Contact

 SNOWBIRD TRAVEL AGENCY
NB. Canada
1-888-654-7144
info@snowbirdrail.com

Northern Explorer ] Canadian Rockies Circle Jasper, LakeLouise & Banff ] Totem Rail Explorer ] Canadian Rockies Excursion ] Canadian Rockies Holiday ] Best of the West ] Canadian Rockies Getaway ] Classic Rail Jasper via Whistler ] Northern Rockies at Leisure ] Northern Rail Journey ] Canadian Rockies and Vancouver ] Northern Coast to Coast by Rail ]