 Western Canada is known for its rugged mountains, pristine glacial lakes, and grand National Parks. On this great train vacation you'll experience the thrill of riding on top of a glacier. The highlight of this package is the train ride between Jasper and Vancouver via Rocky Mountaineer "Red Leaf" Service, the only daylight train ride through this part of the magnificient Rockies.
This tour is from Calgary to Vancouver, but it is also available in reverse, departing from Vancouver. You can extend your tour by staying additional nights in Calgary, Vancouver, Victoria, or Whistler.
Package Includes: Accommodations for four nights in rooms with private bath and shower G.S.T (Goods and Services Tax) and service charges
Added Features: Two Continental breakfasts (CB) and two lunches (L) Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages while on Rocky Mountaineer Tour of Banff including a ride on Sulphur Mountain Gondola Transportation from Calgary to Jasper aboard a deluxe motorcoach and services of driver/guide Devil's Gap Coach and Cruise (May 13 - Oct 2) Columbia Icefield Tour (Apr 20 - Oct 15) Transfers in Jasper & Kamloops Rocky Mountaineer "Red Leaf" railtour from Jasper to Vancouver National Park Fees Luggage handling at hotels 500 WorldVacations WorldPerks® Bonus Miles with purchase of air and tour package
Mountain Peaks and Glaciers Itinerary:
Day 1 - Calgary/Banff Depart Calgary this morning on your deluxe motorcoach as you travel west into the Canadian Rockies. Tour the Banff area. Overnight in Banff.
Day 2 - Banff Today you have you'll enjoy a cruise on Lake Minnewanka (May 13 - Oct 2), the largest lake in the Canadian Rockies. During the supersaver season (Apr 17 - May 6 and Oct 7-16), you'll enjoy a free day in Banff. Overnight in Banff.
Day 3 - Banff/Jasper Tour the Icefields Parkway to Jasper. En route, visit Lake Louise and stop at the Columbia Icefield for a snocoach tour on the Athabasca Glacier. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 4 - Jasper/Kamloops In the morning, board the train, the Rocky Mountaineer, to begin your two-day rail journey to Vancouver. Overnight in Kamloops, British Columbia. (CB, L)
Day 5 - Kamloops/Vancouver Back onboard the Rocky Mountaineer, follow the Thompson River to Hell's Gate Canyon. Arrive in Vancouver in the early evening. (CB, L)
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