Canadian Rockies by Rail
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Book by September 30, 2009
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Leave the road behind and explore the spectacular Canadian Rockies on the Rocky Mountaineer® Train. Explore Vancouver and Victoria in British Columbia, then board the train and head east, past vast coastal forests, rushing rivers and the Monashee Mountains to the resort towns of Banff and Jasper. Luxuriate at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the elegant Chateau Lake Louise. Travel to lovely Bow Falls and the impressive Hoodoos, "Land of the Sleeping Giants."
Spend two days on the Rocky Mountaineer® Train viewing coastal forests, roaring river canyons and lofty mountain peaks. See the glaciers of the Albreda Icefields and view Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Stand on the amazing 1,000-foot thick Athabasca Glacier during an exciting Glacier Experience excursion at the Columbia Icefields. Overnight at the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, nicknamed the "Castle in the Mountains".
Book by September 30, 2009
Restrictions apply, based on availability.
Ask your agent for details today!
Leave the road behind and explore the spectacular Canadian Rockies on the Rocky Mountaineer® Train. Explore Vancouver and Victoria in British Columbia, then board the train and head east, past vast coastal forests, rushing rivers and the Monashee Mountains to the resort towns of Banff and Jasper. Luxuriate at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the elegant Chateau Lake Louise. Travel to lovely Bow Falls and the impressive Hoodoos, "Land of the Sleeping Giants."
Highlights
British Columbia, Vancouver, Victoria, Rocky Mountaineer® Train, Kamloops, Jasper, Columbia Icefields, Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary
Collette Experience
Details
- Tour Operator
- Collette Vacations
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2009
- Duration
- 10 Days
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Vancouver | Vancouver, British Columbia - Tour Begins : Join Collette as you explore the beautiful Canadian Rockies by train. Your exciting tour begins in the beautiful city of Vancouver. |
| Day 2 | Vancouver | Vancouver : Enjoy breakfast at Capilano Suspension Bridge and experience breathtaking views as well as "walking on the tree tops"!! Experience the splendor of Vancouver with a sightseeing tour that begins at beautiful Stanley Park, an "urban" rainforest which juts out into the sea. You will also visit Chinatown, one of North America's largest, and the waterfront area. Your tour will end in Gastown, Vancouver's turn-of-the-century pedestrian mall filled with pubs, restaurants, art galleries, specialty stores, and the world-famous steam-powered clock, perhaps the most photographed subject in all of Vancouver. |
| Day 3 | Vancouver | Vancouver - Victoria - Vancouver : Early this morning you will take a scenic ferry to Vancouver Island to visit the lovely Butchart Gardens, created on the site of a worked-out quarry. These gardens are among the world's most beautiful and are a veritable explosion of color and fragrances. Next, take a short sightseeing tour of the "City of Gardens," Victoria, and have some leisure time to explore this lovely seaside city. This evening you will journey back to the mainland via a short ferry ride. |
| Day 4 | Kamloops | Vancouver - Rocky Mountaineer® Train - Kamloops : Board your train for the scenic journey of a lifetime. The Rocky Mountaineer® Train will take you on a spectacular voyage from Vancouver to Jasper. Spend two days viewing coastal forests, roaring river canyons and lofty mountain peaks. Today, your route takes you along the verdant fields of Fraser Valley and the scenic Fraser River. You will also view the beauty of the Thompson River and the shimmering, fish-filled waters of Kamloops Lake before arriving in Kamloops for an overnight stay. |
| Day 5 | Jasper | Kamloops - Jasper, Alberta : Continue east aboard your train, passing the striking mountain peaks of the Monashee Mountains and viewing Pyramid Falls cascading down Mt. Cheadle. In addition, you will see the glaciers of the Albreda Icefields and view Mt. Robson (weather permitting), the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. The area is home to moose, mountain goats, bear and caribou. Early this evening you arrive in Jasper, the northern gateway to the Icefields Parkway. |
| Day 6 | Jasper | Jasper : |
| Day 7 | Lake Louise | Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise : A wonderful day of sightseeing is in store for you while en route to Lake Louise. The highlight is a journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway: behold majestic waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped mountain ranges. A stop will be made to marvel at the beauty and power of Athabasca Falls which has carved fanciful features into stone. Then you will continue on to the Columbia Icefields, where a special ride is in store for you (weather permitting) across this mass of glacial ice which is over 1,000 feet thick and represents the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle. As you continue down the parkway, you will most likely see bears, furry marmots and stately elk. |
| Day 8 | Banff | Lake Louise - Banff : En route to Banff, view the spectacular Moraine Lake and the awesome Valley of the Ten Peaks. The jagged Ten Peaks are distinctively saw-toothed and stand out even in this stunning Alpine region. Upon arrival in Banff, enjoy a visit to a local ammonite specialist and learn about this rare gemstone that is found only in Alberta. Later, arrive at the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, known as the "Castle in the Mountains." The afternoon is at leisure for exploring or strolling through the many well-known shops of Banff. |
| Day 9 | Calgary | Banff - Calgary : Begin the day with a scenic drive around Banff featuring Bow Falls and the impressive Hoodoos, also known as the "Land of the Sleeping Giants." Then it's off to the cosmopolitan city of Calgary for your final stop on this wonderful adventure. Tonight, be sure not to miss a very special farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant. |
| Day 10 | Depart for Home | Calgary - Depart for Home : Today you will depart for home with a lifetime of memories. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
Renaissance Harbourside Vancouver Westin Bay Shore Sawridge Hotel 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.
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Canadian Rockies by Rail
From $2,899.00 (USD)
