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Western Explorer – Rocky Mountaineer
09 Nights / 10 Days
Day 01: Vancouver
On arrival to Vancouver International Airport, transfer to hotel. In the afternoon visit FlyOver Canada, Vancouver’s newest attraction offering a spectacular Virtual Flight over Canada. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Vancouver.
Day 02: Vancouver
After breakfast proceed on Vancouver city tour with Capilano Suspension Bridge Tour. This tour has it all. See Canada Place, Robson Street, Sports venues, library, theatres, Chinatown and historic Gastown. Make stop in gorgeous Stanley Park onto Cleveland Dam and the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Cross the 450 feet long bridge over a spectacular canyon to the Treetops Adventure. The new Cliffhanger attraction is worth the trip alone. Overnight at hotel in Vancouver.
Day 03: Vancouver
After breakfast proceed on a full day tour to Victoria. After a 90 minute ferry ride through the Gulf Islands, visit The Butchart Gardens where over 50 acres of magnificent gardens await you. Stroll through theme gardens linked by spacious lawns, streams and lily ponds. Next enjoy a scenic ocean drive with vistas of Juan de Fuca Strait and the Olympic Mountains to Victoria. Upon arrival in Victoria, you will have ample time to explore the world famous Fairmont Empress Hotel, British Import Ships, Parliament Buildings and other attractions around Inner Harbor. Late evening return back to Vancouver. Overnight at hotel in Vancouver.
Day 04: Vancouver/Kamloops
Early morning checkout and transfer to station to travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon, the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Overnight at hotel in Kamloops.
Day 05: Kamloops/Jasper
Morning your rail adventure continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 meters (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. On arrival, transfer from train station to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Jasper.
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Day 06: Jasper
After breakfast proceed on Discover Jasper Tour. Jasper nestled within Jasper National Park is the largest and most northerly of the mountain parks. Its beauty and history is set amid some of the most rugged peaks in the Rockies. Explore the natural attractions of Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake. At Maligne Canyon stroll along the 50 meter walls while learning about its unique underground water system. Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Jasper.
Day 07: Jasper/Lake Louise
After breakfast checkout and transfer to Lake Louise via the Icefields Parkway. This is home for black and grizzly bears, elk, moose, mountain goats and sheep. Visit the Columbia Icefields and enjoy the Ice Explorer Ride onto the surface of the Athabasca Glacier and experience the magnificent Glacier Skywalk. From the Icefields Centre, continue along the Parkway to the Crowfoot glacier, Peyto Lake and Bow Lake en route to Lake Louise. Upon arrival you will be dropped off at the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Lake Louise.
Day 08: Lake Louise/Banff
After breakfast morning at leisure. Afternoon checkout and transfer by coach to Banff. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to explore famous Banff Avenue. Overnight at hotel in Banff.
Day 09: Banff
After breakfast proceed on Discover Banff Tour. The resort town of Banff is set amongst the towering mountains of Rundle, Tunnel, Cascade and Norquay. A gentle ride on the Banff gondola takes you to the summit of Sulphur Mountain.
Day 10: Banff/Calgary
After breakfast checkout and transfer to Calgary. On the way stop at Kananaskis for the most powerful experience in the Rockies, a 12 minute Summit Helicopter Tour offering stunning views and remarkable landscape of the Rockies. Later continue your journey to Calgary Airport to connect flight to onward destination.
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Western Explorer – Rocky Mountaineer 09 Nights / 10 Days Departure: Apr : 16, 23, 26, 30 May : 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 Jun : 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 Jul : 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 Aug : 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 24, 27, 30 Sep : 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 Oct : 1, 4, 8, 11 Validity: April 01 – May 31, 2016
Rates Per Person in CAD (Canadian Dollars) Room Type – Single Twin Triple Child (3-11 yrs) Value 5170 4115 3885 2545 Moderate 6060 4640 4420 2645 Deluxe 7580 5460 5155 2685 Validity: June 01 – October 31, 2016 Rates Per Person in CAD (Canadian Dollars) Room Type – Single Twin Triple Child (3-11 yrs) Value 5845 4455 4110 2545 Moderate 6655 4935 4615 2645 Deluxe 8545 5945 5490 2685 Supplement Adult / Child Upgrade to Gold Leaf Service on Rocky Mountaineer 545 Hotel Options:
City Value Moderate Deluxe Vancouver Empire Landmark Sheraton Wall Centre Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Kamloops Provided by RMR Provided by RMR Provided by RMR Jasper Lobstick Lodge Chateau Jasper Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Lake Louise Deer Lodge Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Banff Banff Ptarmigan Inn Rimrock Resort Hotel Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Recommended Optional Tours:
City Tour Duration Vancouver Vancouver Scenic Float Plane Tour 30 minutes Vancouver Grouse Mountain & Capilano Suspension Bridge 6 ½ hours Tour Jasper Maligne Lake Cruise 1 ½ hrs Jasper Whitewater Rafting Tour 2 ½ hrs Jasper Athabasca River Raft Float Tour 2 ½ hrs Lake Louise Lake Louise Gondola At leisure Lake Louise Mountains, Lakes & Waterfalls 4 hours Banff Minnewanka Boat Ride 1 ½ hrs -
Tour price includes:
- 9 Nights accommodation at choice of above mentioned hotels.
- 7 breakfast at restaurant in the hotel
- 2 breakfast on board Rocky Mountaineer Train
- Arrival transfers on private basis
- Two days Rocky Mountaineer Rail Tour from Vancouver/Kamloops/Jasper with 2 lunch included on board – Silver Service
- Train station transfers on private basis
- Inter-city transfers Jasper/Lake Louise/Banff on Seat-in-coach basis
- Sightseeing tours on Seat-in-coach basis with local English speaking driver/guide
- Departure transfers on Seat-in-coach basis
- Entrance fees to visit attractions as per itinerary
- Hotel taxes
Tour price does not include:
- Airfares, Visa charges, Travel Insurance
- Lunches, Dinners, mineral water, tips, porterage
- Additional sightseeings / transfers
- Upgrade to higher category rooms
- O.I. applicable service tax
Please Note:
- Early check in and late check out are subject to availability of rooms and not guaranteed
- If the hotel hikes the rates or taxes, the same has to be paid directly
- Transfers to & from “FlyOver Canada, Vancouver” attraction, on own arrangement
- Please book departure flight from Calgary post 1700 hrs only or preferable next day
- Rates are subject to change and rooms are subject to availability
- Standard check in time is 1400 hrs and check out time is 1000 hrs only
