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Independent Tours | Rocky Mountaineer Tours | Via Rail Canada | Service Options
Rail & Sail |
13 nights, 14 days
Vancounver / Vancounver
from £ 1705 pp |
| 2011 Wednesday & Sunday Departures: |
| Sep |
7 |
| 2012 Wednesday & Sunday Departures: |
| May |
16, 20, 30 |
| June |
13, 27 |
| July |
11 |
| Aug |
8, 22 |
| Sep |
5, 19 |
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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 |
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.
Spectacularly located between the
coast mountains and the waters of the Pacific, Vancouver
offers a world of entertainment, culture and adventure. enjoy
the day to explore on your own. overnight in Vancouver. |
| Day 3 |
Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver to
Kamloops. .
Enjoy a private transfer to the train station and
embark on an unforgettable journey, onboard the Rocky
mountaineer, through the majestic landscape of western
canada. overnight in Kamloops. Breakfast and lunch. |
| Day 4 |
Rocky Mountaineer Kamloops to Banff
National Park.
Today, relish the spectacle of snowcapped
peaks, vividly-coloured 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 5 |
Banff National Park.
Canada’s oldest national park offers a
world of activities and recreation in a mountain setting resplendent with
awe-inspiring beauty. Spend the day at leisure. overnight in Banff. |
| Day 6 |
Banff to Jasper.
leave Banff and travel north along the famous
Icefi elds Parkway into the untamed wilderness of Jasper National Park. At
the columbia Icefield, take the opportunity to tour onto the surface of the
Athabasca Glacier onboard an Ice explorer (ride included). overnight in
Jasper.to venture by Ice explorer (ride included) onto the massive Athabasca
Glacier. overnight in Jasper. |
| Day 7 |
Jasper National Park.
Enjoy some time in the resort town of
Jasper, which still boasts an intriguing frontier identity. Guided excursions
are also locally available. overnight in Jasper. |
| Day 8 |
VIA Rail - The Skeena Train Jasper to Prince
George.
Today, embark on a memorable rail journey across British
columbia’s northern region to the watersof the Pacific ocean. The northern
arm of the Fraser River leads to Prince George. overnight in Prince George.
lunch and dinner included. |
| Day 9 |
VIA Rail - The Skeena Train Prince George to Prince
Rupert.
continuing west, the train follows the turbulent currents of the
Skeena River and meanders through spectacular canyons and open valleys
in the presence of ever-present mountain ridges. overnight in Prince Rupert.
continental breakfast, lunch and dinner included. |
| Day 10 |
Inside Passage cruise - Prince Rupert to Port Hardy.
Welcome
to the glorious Inside Passage, a paradise for photographers and wildlife
enthusiasts. Sail to Vancouver Island through a maze of enchanting islands,
relishing the ever-changing vistas of deep fjords. overnight in Port Hardy. |
| Day 11 |
Port Hardy to Victoria.
Today, travel the Island Highway through
the forest clad mountains of the interior. During your sightseeing transfer,
you will make stops in campbell River, at the murals in chemainus and
in Duncan. Upon arrival in Victoria the remainder of the day is at leisure.
overnight in Victoria. |
| Day 12 |
Victoria.
The elegant city of Victoria is the capital of British
columbia and the setting for a full day of independent sightseeing.
overnight in Victoria. |
| Day 13 |
Victoria to Vancouver.
You have ample time to explore the Inner
Harbour or to stroll along Victoria’s enticing shopping streets. overnight in
Vancouver. |
| Day 14 |
Vancouver - end of Tour.
Individual transfer to Vancouver
International Airport in time to check in for your return flight. |
What's included
- 12 nights accommodation (including Rocky Mountaineer)
- Victoria oneway trip from Vancouver (7 hours)
- Scheduled transfer from Victoria to Port Hardy
- BC Ferries - Port Hardy to Prince Rupert ? VIA Rail - Prince Rupert to Prince George (tourist class)
- VIA Rail - Prince George to Jasper (tourist class)
- Jasper-Banff Scenic tour including Ice Explorer
- Discover Banff Tour with Gondola (3 hours)
- Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Kamloops (including overnight in Kamloops)
- Rocky Mountaineer from Kamloops to Vancouver
- 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches
- Provincial taxes and federal GST, less accommodation rebate
- Transfers to and from
- Kamloops train station.
Not included:
- Flights
- Transfers to and from airport and / or train stations unless otherwise stated
- National park entrance fees
- Meals, attractions unless otherwise stated.
- Gratuities.
Prices
Rail Seat upgrade available for Rocky Mountaineer- call for details. Prices based on Standard accommodation. Deluxe rates available, call for details.
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.
Departures 16 May - 30 May will feature Economy Class on Via Rail
Departures 13 Jun - 19 Sep will feature Touring class on Via Rail
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| 16 May 12 - 20 May 12 (Standard) | £1705 | £1569 | £2245 | £845 | | 30 May 12 (Standard) | £1909 | £1745 | £2545 | £1009 | | 13 Jun 12 (Standard) | £2219 | £2039 | £2879 | £1235 | | 27 Jun 12 - 19 Sep 12 (Standard) | £2255 | £2059 | £2945 | £1235 | | 16 May - 20 May 12 (Superior) | £1839 | £1679 | £2535 | £845 | | 30 May 12 (Superior) | £2015 | £1835 | £2725 | £1009 | | 13 Jun 12 - 19 Sep 12 (Superior) | £2395 | £2175 | £3219 | £1235 | | 16 May 12 - 20 May 12 (Deluxe) | £2175 | - | £3155 | £845 | | 30 May 12 (Deluxe) | £2505 | - | £3675 | £1009 | | 13 Jun 12 (Deluxe) | £2765 | - | £3945 | £1235 | | 27 Jun 12 - 19 Sep 12 (Deluxe) | £2809 | - | £4035 | £1235 |
Gold Leaf Upgrade:
| Adult and Child from £599 |
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Silver Leaf Upgrade:
| Adult and Child from £329 |
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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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