Rainforest To Gold Rush Grand Adventure

From £6,079 pp

11 nights
Rail
Rocky Mountaineer
Economy Flights
Available May - September

Travel on board the iconic Rocky Mountaineer on a journey that will take you through extreme and diverse landscapes of the Western Canada. From temperate rainforests to desert-like plains, coastal fjords to soaring mountains, see them all in style through Rocky Mountaineers signature glass dome carriages. In this adventure you will enjoy stays in the stunning mountain towns of Lake Louise, Banff and Jasper as well as the cities of Calgary and Vancouver.

What's Included

International flights from the UK based on economy class
11 nights hotel accommodation
3 days on board Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service
2 breakfasts & 3 lunches on board Rocky Mountaineer
Banff Sightseeing Tour including Banff Gondola & Lake Minnewanka cruise
Yoho National Park Tour
Icefield Parkway tour including Ice Explorer & Glacier Skywalk

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Your day-to-day plan

Day 1

Calgary

Arrive at Calgary International Airport and transfer independently to your downtown hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the city, why not head up the Calgary Tower for views over the prairies and distant Rocky Mountains?

Day 2-3

Banff

It's time to head into the mountains as you join a full day sightseeing tour to Banff. Start by travelling to Banff where you will enjoy a spectacular boat cruise on Lake Minnewanke (season dependent) and then continue with sightseeing some of the best sights around the town, including Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. After free time for lunch, take a journey up Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola for spectacular views over the town and the Bow Valley. The next day in Banff is yours to explore independently. This mountain town has plenty to see and do, from relaxing in the historic hot springs to outdoor wildlife adventures.

Day 4-5

Lake Louise

After a relaxing morning in Lake Louise, join a sightseeing tour of Yoho National Park and its many natural wonders including Emerald Lake and a stunning natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. The next day in Lake Louise is yours to explore independently. Paddle the lake by canoe, take a stroll by the lakeside or simply sit back and take it all in!

Day 6

Icefields Parkway

Travel from Lake Louise to Jasper on one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. After a photo stop at Bow Lake, you will stop at the Columbia Icefield, one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier and learn about its geological features before stepping out on to the Glacier Skywalk for unobstructed views of the Sunwapta Valley. Lunch is provided at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving in Jasper in the afternoon.

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Day 7

Jasper

Today you have a free day in Jasper to explore the surrounding national park and its majestic scenery. We recommend you book an excursion to nearby Maligne Lake and cruise to Spirit Island, an iconic vista of the Canadian Rockies with distant jagged mountains providing the perfect backdrop. On the outskirts of Jasper and easily reached by local transport are lakes such as Pyramid Lake, where you can hire a canoe, and Lake Annette, with its enticing beach. Jasper is known for the herd of Elk that graze on the outskirts of town.

Day 8

Rocky Mountaineer to Quesnel

Step on board Rocky Mountaineer for a journey of a lifetime! You will begin by travelling over the Yellowhead Pass with mountains towering over you. The pinnacle is Mount Robson, which at 3,954 metres is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. As the train journeys through the forests of British Columbia, be sure to look out for wildlife. From inside Rocky Mountaineer's signature glass dome carriages you won't miss a thing!

Day 9

Rocky Mountaineer to Whistler

Your journey on board Rocky Mountaineer continues towards the mountain town of Whistler. Enjoy breathtaking and varied scenery as you travel through the rolling hills and vast ranchlands of the Cariboo Plateau, the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon and the river canyons and lush farmland of the Pemberton Valley.

Day 10

Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver

You have the morning free to explore Whistler before you step back on board Rocky Mountaineer for the journey down to Vancouver. Travel through the stunning Sea to Sky Corridor, with views over the Coast Mountains, Brandywine Falls and Howe Sound.

Day 11

Vancouver

Enjoy a free day in Vancouver to explore this spectacular coastal city. Take a stroll round Stanley Park, head over to Granville Island to discover a world of food, art and culture or take a shuttle bus over to the North Shore and the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, hanging 70 metres over the Capilano River.

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Rainforest To Gold Rush Grand Adventure

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