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Independent Tours | Rocky Mountaineer Tours | Via Rail Canada
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Grand Rail Adventure |
11 nights, 12 days
Vancounver / Vancounver
from £ 1669 pp |
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Regular Itinerary:
Vancouver to Whistler Fridays |
| May |
14, 21, 28 |
| June |
4, 18 |
| July |
2, 9, 16, 30 |
| Aug |
6, 13, 27 |
| Sep |
3, 10 |
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| Reverse itinerary (10 nights/11 days):
Vancouver - Kamloops Thursdays |
| May |
6, 13, 20, 27 |
| June |
3, 17 |
| July |
1, 8, 15, 29 |
| Aug |
5, 12, 26 |
| Sep |
2, 9 |
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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 )
Regular Itinerary: Vancouver - Whistler
| Day 1 |
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 whistler.
Step aboard the Whistler
Sea to Sky climb for your rail journey to whistler. Following
your arrival in whistler, transfer independently to your hotel
and enjoy the remainder of the day in this world-famous resort
town at leisure. overnight whistler
Day 3 - whistler. The clear mountain |
| Day 3 |
Whistler. .
The clear mountain air beckons you to
explore this natural outdoor playground. Hike along endless
trails and high alpine meadows, or just relax in the enchanting
setting of the pedestrian village and enjoy the boutiques,
restaurants and cafés. overnight whistler. |
| Day 4 |
Rocky Mountaineer Whistler to Quesnel.
Today you’ll depart whistler by train and travel north through
the rugged interior of British columbia to Quesnel, a major
lumber, pulp, commercial and service centre along the north
caribou Highway. overnight Quesnel. |
| Day 5 |
Rocky Mountaineer Quesnel to Jasper.
Reboard the Rocky mountaineer train today for the continuation
of your journey to Jasper. After transferring independently to
your hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure to explore Jasper’s
frontier atmosphere. overnight Jasper. |
| Day 6 |
Jasper.
enjoy some time in the resort town of Jasper,
which still boasts an intriguing frontier identity. Venture into
Jasper National Park and hike past serene lakes and gentle
meadows beneath jagged mountain peaks; or ride the
Skytram and relish the commanding views of the town site and
surrounding mountain ridges. overnight Jasper. |
| Day 7 |
Jasper to lake louise.
Today you will join one of the
most spectacular journeys in the world with mountains, lakes,
wildlife and a one-of-a-kind experience. The Icefi elds Parkway
is one of the few places in the world where features of the ice
age still exist, and is home for bears, elk, moose, mountain
goats, and sheep. overnight lake louise. |
| Day 8 |
Lake Louise To Banff.
Explore the natural attractions of lake louise
and Yoho National Park accompanied by an experienced guide. At lake
louise, the “Jewel of the canadian Rockies” you’ll have time to stroll the
shores and photograph the famous Victoria Glacier. In the afternoon see
the incredibly blue moraine lake before crossing the Great Divide for a
stop at the Spiral Tunnels viewpoint. marvel at emerald lake and then relax
and wander around the trails at Takakkaw Falls, the highest waterfall in
canada, before returning to Banff. |
| Day 9 |
Banff.
Spend the day at leisure in picturesque Banff, in the shadow
of mount Norquay, or explore the park along its vast network of hiking and
horseback riding trails. The area’s highlights include the cave and Basin,
Bow Falls and the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. overnight Banff. |
| Day 10 |
Rocky Mountaineer Banff to Kamloops.
On board the Rocky mountaineer train (Redleaf), you will experience a spectacular
rail excursion from Banff to Kamloops. This unique daylight service allows
you to view some of the most spectacular sights in western canada. Upon
arrival in Kamloops, the evening is at your leisure. |
| Day 11 |
Rocky Mountaineer Kamloops to Vancouver.
You will set out on the last leg of your spectacular rail experience today. The
Rocky mountaineer takes you through the “cowboy country” ranch lands
and along the rushing torrents of the Fraser and Thompson Rivers. The
last stretch takes you through lush farmlands and past historic towns to
Vancouver. |
| Day 12 |
Vancouver - end of Tour.
Individual transfer to Vancouver
International Airport in time to check in for your return flight. |
What's included
- 11 nights accommodation (including Rocky Mountaineer) Whistler Mountaineer from Vancouver to Whistler.
- Rocky Mountaineer from Whistler to Quesnel (including overnight in Quesnel)
- Rocky Mountaineer from Quesnel to Jasper
- Jasper to Lake Louise Scenic Tour including Ice Explorer Mountains, Lakes & Waterfalls excursion from Lake Louise to Banff
- Discover Banff Tour with Gondola (3 hours)
- Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Kamloops (including overnight in Kamloops)
- Rocky Mountaineer from Kamloops to Vancouver
- Transfers to and from Kamloops train station.
Not included:
Flights
- Transfers to and from airport and / or train stations unless otherwise stated
- Airport improvement fee
- National park entrance fees
- Meals, attractions unless otherwise stated.
- Gratuities.
2010 Prices
Prices based on Standard accommodation. Deluxe rates available, call for details. Regular Itinerary, call for prices for Reverse itinerary.
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| 14May - 21 May | £1669 | £2059 | £ | £949 | | 28 May | £1909 | £2439 | £ | £1149 | | 4 Jun | £2029 | £2549 | £ | £1169 | | 18 Jun | £2049 | £2569 | £ | £1189 | | 25 Jun - 10 Sep | £2069 | £2629 | £ | £1189 |
ROCKY MOUNTAINEER UPGRADE SUPPLEMENT
Upgrade your Rocky Moutaineer rail seat to the luxury of the GoldLeaf Train:
for £969
per person
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To book or for more information call one of our sales consultants on
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