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Independent Tours | Rocky Mountaineer Tours | Via Rail Canada
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Best Of The West By Rail |
7 nights, 8 days
Vancounver / Calgary
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£ 1109 pp |
| 2011 Departure Dates: Eastbound |
| Sep |
2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 27, 30 |
| 2012 Departure Dates: Eastbound |
| May |
1, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26, 29 |
| June |
1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 |
| July |
3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 31 |
| Aug |
3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 |
| Sep |
4, 7, 11, 14, 15, 18, 25, 29 |
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Exclusives
- Rail Seat Upgrade
Upgrade your rail seat
to the luxury of the GoldLeaf carriage and
enjoy the extra benefits of the Dome carriage
for 360 degrees views.
Plus many more
benefits ( See prices for details )
Itinerary
| Day 1 |
Vancouver Arrival.
Arrival in Vancouver. Arrive at Vancouver
International Airport and transfer independently to your
centrally-located hotel. Pick up your information kit at the
front desk upon check in. The remainder of the day is at
leisure to explore this coastal gem. overnight in Vancouver. |
| Day 2 |
Vancouver to Victoria.
The elegant city of Victoria is the capital of British columbia
and your destination for today Visit Victoria’s historic heart
and experience its quaint colonial demeanour. overnight in
Victoria. |
| Day 3 |
Victoria to Vancouver.
Spectacularly located between the coast mountains and the
waters of the Pacifi c, Vancouver offers a world of entertainment,
culture and adventure. overnight in Vancouver. |
| Day 4 |
Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver to
Kamloops.
embark on an unforgettable journey, onboard the Rocky
mountaineer, through the majestic landscape of western
canada. Travel on the pioneer trail, listen to the history and
legends of the west and enjoy the excellent Redleaf service.
overnight in Kamloops. Breakfast and lunch included. |
| Day 5 |
Rocky Mountaineer Kamloops to Banff.
Today, relish the spectacle of snow-capped peaks, vividlycoloured
lakes, glistening glaciers and alpine meadows as the
train traverses the national parks of Glacier, Yoho and Banff.
overnight in Banff. Breakfast and lunch included. |
| Day 6 |
Banff to lake louise.
Discover the beauty of Banff and Yoho National Parks and
other landmarks. enjoy hiking or simply appreciate spectacular
mountain scenery. Your fi rst stop is at Johnston canyon where
you have suffi cient time to take a short nature walk to the lower
falls. continue to moraine lake and lake louise, often known
as the “Jewel of the Rockies”. cross the Great Divide, enter
Yoho National Park and visit Takakkaw Falls, Kicking Horse
Pass, emerald lake and the Natural Rock Bridge that spans
across the Kicking Horse River. |
| Day 7 |
Lake louise to calgary.
Today you will board a coach for your transfer from lake louise to
calgary. As you travel eastward the lofty peaks of the Rockies recede in
the background as the rolling grasses of Alberta foothills stretch on to the
horizon. The plains give way to the sparkling lights and tall buildings of
today’s destination of calgary. overnight in calgary. |
| Day 8 |
End of Tour.
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What's included
- Accommodation for 7 nights (including Rocky Mountaineer)
- Victoria whale watching and marine adventure by covered boat (3 hours)
- Scheduled transfer from Victoria to Vancouver downtown
- Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops (including overnight in Kamloops)
- Rocky Mountaineer from Kamloops to Banff
- Transfers to and from Kamloops train station
- Mountains, Lakes & Waterfalls excursion from Banff to Lake Louise
- Scheduled transfer from Lake Louise to Calgary downtown
* Please note that for
eastbound departures May 1 - Jun 4 (westbound departures May 2 - Jun 10), the Mountains,
Lake & Waterfalls excursion will be replaced by a scheduled transfer between Lake Louise and Banff.
Not included:
- Flights
- Transfers to and from airport and / or train stations in Banff and Vancouver
- National park entrance fees
- Meals, attractions unless otherwise stated
- Gratuities.
Prices
Prices based on standard accomodation. Deluxe rates available, call for details. Based on eastbound departures, call for westbound prices.
Note: Rocky Mountaineer train journeys for travel in 2011 incur an additional fuel surcharge of £37pp and £9pp for the Whistler Sea to Sky Train. There is currently no fuel surcharge on 2012 train tour prices. |
| 01 May 12 - 31 May 12 | £1109 | £1509 | - | | 01 Jun 12 | £1229 | £1639 | - | | 05 Jun 12 - 22 Jun 12 | £1309 | £1739 | - | | 26 Jun 12 - 06 Jul 12 | £1339 | £1799 | - | | 10 Jul 12 - 13 Jul 12 | £1369 | £1849 | - | | 19 Jul 12 - 25 Sep 12 | £1369 | £1799 | - | | 29 Sep 12 | £1139 | £1439 | - |
RAIL SEAT UPGRADE - Upgrade your rail seat
to the luxury of the GoldLeaf Train:
April - £499pp
May - Oct £499pp
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To book or for more information call one of our sales consultants on
020 7616 9198 or 0141 223 7515
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