DAY 1 - Arriving in Vancouver
An overnight stay in Vancouver begins your tour. (Transfer to hotel not included.)
DAY 2 - Exploring Vancouver
Today is free to tour Vancouver all day by trolley where you can hop on and hop off at 23 different popular sightseeing areas (such as Stanley Park, English Bay, Chinatown and Gastown( and attractions. Admissions included to the Vancouver Aquarium and Vancouver Art Gallery. The day is yours to shop and explore.
DAY 3 and 4 - 'Rocky Mountaineer' to Kamloops and Banff
Your day begins with an early morning taxi transfer (included) to Vancouver's Pacific Central Station to board Rocky Mountaineer daylight train. Travel though the Pacific Coastal Mountains, Hell's Gate and onto Kamloops for the evening. (Breakfast and lunch onboard). Transfer (included) to your hotel in Kamloops for dinner (included) and an overnight stay. The next morning, transfer (included) back to the Kamloops train station where you will reboard Rocky Mountaineer and continue on your journey to the Canadian Rockies (breakfast and lunch onboard). Travel through the South Thompson River area, Kicking Horse Pass and Spiral Tunnels before arriving into Banff. Transfer (included) to your hotel upon arrival.
DAY 5 - Exploring Banff
Explore Banff on your own today, including admission to the Banff Gondola, that will bring you to the summit of Sulphur Mountain, and the Upper Hot Springs.
DAY 6 - Dining in Banff
Today, enjoy a winter sleigh ride. Let a team of horses be your guide as you take a traditional sleigh ride over the frozen Bow River and other areas of the Banff townsite. This evening, a "Dine Around" downtown Banff takes you to the Banff Wine Store for a sample and bottle to take with you, Tony Roma's for appetizer & entree and the Maple Leaf Grill for dessert
DAY 7 - Departing Calgary
Conclude your tour with a scheduled transfer service (included) from Banff to the Calgary International Airport or major hotels in downtown Calgary.
This vacation is available in reverse, starting from Calgary.
*When day tours or attractions are not operational in the off-season, the price will be adjusted or there will an alternative excursion/attraction made available.
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Vacation Features
6 nights hotel accommodation, 'Rocky Mountaineer' RedLeaf service (2 lunches and 2 continental breakfasts onboard), transfers between hotels and train stations in Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff, Vancouver Trolley Tour, Vancouver Aquarium admission, The Lookout admission, Banff Gondola Admission (seasonal*), Upper Hot Springs admission, Banff "Dine Around" dinner, sleigh ride in Banff, scheduled transfer service between Banff and Calgary, documentation, hotel porterage and National Park fees.
2008 Tour Dates
2008 Festival Start |
December 18, 2007 & December 25, 2007 |
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