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Best Of The West By Rail

7 nights, 8 days
Vancounver / Calgary   from £909pp
Departure dates: Eastbound
May 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29
June 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
July 6, 9, 13, 20, 23, 27
Aug 3, 6, 10, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31
Sep 3, 7, 10, 14
Departure dates: Westbound
May 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 27, 30, 31
June 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27
July 1, 8, 11, 15, 22, 25, 29
Aug 5, 8, 12, 19, 22, 26, 29
Sep 2, 5, 9, 12, 16
Best Of The West By Rail

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  • 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.

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.

2010 Prices
Prices based on standard accomodation. Deluxe rates available, call for details. Based on eastbound departures, call for westbound prices.
RedLeaf
Twin
Single
Child (0-11)
01 May - 25 May £909 £1,209 £519
28 May - 29 May £969 £1,329 £519
01 Jun - 04 Jun £1,089 £1,469 £609
08 Jun - 25 Jun £1,109 £1,459 £619
29 Jun - 09 Jul £1,129 £1,519 £619
13 Jul - 16 Jul £1,159 £1,559 £619
20 Jul - 17 Sep £1,129 £1,519 £619

RAIL SEAT UPGRADE - Upgrade your rail seat to the luxury of the GoldLeaf Train:

April - £349pp

May - Oct £489pp


To book or for more information call one of our sales consultants on

020 7616 9198 or 0141 223 7515