Canadian Rockies by Train
Highlights
British Columbia, Vancouver, VIA Rail, Jasper, Columbia Icefields, Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary
Collette Experience
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- Tour Operator
- Collette Vacations
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2009
- Duration
- 9 Days
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Vancouver | Vancouver, British Columbia - Tour Begins : Join Collette Vacations for a remarkable journey through Alpine vistas, stunning landscapes, charming towns and beautiful lakes. Explore the beautiful Canadian Rockies by train. Your adventure begins in Vancouver. |
| Day 2 | Vancouver | Vancouver - VIA Rail : Enjoy a memorable breakfast at the Capilano Suspension Bridge, taking in the fascinating sight of people "walking on treetops," making their way across the swaying planks. A sightseeing tour of Vancouver begins at beautiful Stanley Park, Canada's renowned urban rainforest, and continues to Chinatown, the city's waterfront, and Gastown, a turn-of-the-century center comprised of pubs, art galleries, boutiques and the world-famous steam-powered clock, perhaps the most photographed subject in all of Vancouver. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before boarding VIA Rail's The Canadian to begin your journey to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Relive train travel in the days of old as you are rocked to sleep tonight in your private accommodations. |
| Day 3 | Jasper | VIA Rail - Jasper, Alberta : Enjoy a lovely hot breakfast in the dining car as your eastbound train whisks you past the peaks of the Monashee Mountains and the stunning sight of Pyramid Falls cascading down Mt. Cheadle. |
| Day 4 | Jasper | Jasper : |
| Day 5 | Lake Louise | Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise : Set off for a wonderful day of sightseeing en route to Lake Louise. Journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway! Waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped peaks paint the breathtaking canvas - so have your camera handy! Enjoy a stop at the Athabasca Falls and marvel at its sheer beauty and power. At the Columbia Icefields, enjoy a fun ride* across a mass of glacial ice over 1,000 feet thick - the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle. Continuing down the parkway, be on the lookout for bears, furry marmots and stately elk. Enjoy a stop at Peyto Lake - a turquoise glacier-fed lake that evokes pure serenity - before arriving in Lake Louise. |
| Day 6 | Banff | Lake Louise - Banff : En route to Banff, view the spectacular Moraine Lake and the awe-inspiring Valley of the Ten Peaks. The jagged Ten Peaks are distinctively saw-toothed, standing out amidst stunning Alpine scenery. Arrive in charming Banff and visit a local ammonite specialist to learn about this rare gemstone found only in Alberta. |
| Day 7 | Banff | Banff : Set off for a scenic drive through Banff featuring the powerful Bow Falls and impressive Hoodoos - known as the "Land of the Sleeping Giants." During an afternoon at leisure, perhaps you will take a stroll through Banff's delightful downtown. |
| Day 8 | Calgary | Banff - Calgary : Head to the cosmopolitan city of Calgary for the final stop on your scenic adventure. Tonight, join your new friends during a special farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant. |
| Day 9 | Depart for Home | Calgary - Depart for Home : |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
Westin Bay Shore, Vancouver The Canadian Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Westin Hotel Calgary
- Disclaimer
- Note
Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call your agent for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
