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Rockies Rail & Sail from Vancouver
12 DAYS - 11 NIGHTS / VANCOUVER, VICTORIA, CALGARY
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Three great ways to explore Canada's coast and alpine mountains. Romantic train travel, luxury motorcoach relaxation and tranquil ferry cruising offer the best way to view the wild beauty of our western landscape. The northern part of your journey takes you into pristine valleys, and the native heritage of totem poles, expressive art and peaceful landscape. This is leisure at its finest!
VACATION FEATURES:
Accommodations
- 11 nights hotel accommodation
Meals
- 2 Breakfasts
- 2 Lunches
- 1 Dinner
Sightseeing Excursions and Tours
- Vancouver City Highlights Tour
- Victoria City and Butchart Gardens Tour
- BC Ferries "Northern Expedition" from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert
- Kaien Island Circle Tour
- VIA Rail from Prince Rupert to Jasper
- Icefield Parkway & Glacier Experience from Jasper to Banff
- Discover Banff Tour
Transfers
- Taxi transfer in Victoria
- Transfer from Victoria to Port Hardy
- 2 taxi transfers in Port Hardy
- 2 taxi transfers in Prince Rupert
- 2 taxi transfers in Prince George
- Transfer from Jasper Train Station to hotel
- Transfer from Banff to Calgary
Documentation
- Icefield Photograph
- Brewster Sightseeing Excursion discount coupon
- Itinerary, brochures, maps and vouchers
- National Park entrance fees
- Hotel luggage handling
ITINERARY:
DAY 1 - Arriving in Vancouver
Upon arrival in Vancouver, you will transfer to your downtown hotel (not included).
DAY 2 - Sightseeing in Vancouver
A morning tour will introduce you to the many attractions of Vancouver with a visit to Gastown, Chinatown and Stanley Park. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the beautiful coastal city.
DAY 3 - Touring Victoria
A tour to Victoria today includes a 1.5 hour ferry ride over to Vancouver Island, admission to Butchart Gardens, Victoria city centre, Chinatown and Beacon Hill Park.
DAY 4 - Exploring Victoria
Today is yours to explore the rest of Victoria. You may wish to have high tea at the Fairmont Empress, take a whale watching tour, explore the Royal British Columbia Museum or just stroll the picturesque Inner Harbour area.
DAY 5 - Vancouver to Port Hardy Sightseeing
This morning you will board a tour to Port Hardy. Along the way you will see Duncan "City of Totem Poles", Chemainus "City of Murals" and Coombs Deli (where goats graze on the roof). Your journey is enhanced by views of the Gulf Islands, vast farm lands, fishing villages and deep sea ports.
DAY 6 - Arriving in Prince Rupert
This morning, transfer by motorcoach to the BC Ferries Terminal (included), and embark on a full day of cruising the sheltered waters of the Inside Passage. After your nineteen-and-a-half-hour journey, you will be transferred by taxi to your hotel.
DAY 7 - Exploring Prince Rupert
After a 1.5 hour cruise around Kaien Island, the rest of the day is yours to explore the quaint town of Prince Rupert, a bustling port town with cruise ship docks, ferries to Alaska, Port Hardy and the Queen Charlotte Islands as well as a starting point for VIA Rail's Skeena train.
DAY 8 and 9 - VIA Rail's 'Skeena' to Prince George and Jasper
From waterways to railways ... a morning boarding of VIA Rail's 'Skeena' begins your discovery of northern British Columbia's forested landscape. Take advantage of the Skyline Car with its 360 degree views from the dome or the casual atmosphere of the lounge car below as the train gently weaves and winds its way to Prince George. The next morning, continue on your rail journey aboard the "Skeena." You may see bald eagles, black bears or moose from the windows of the train. Arriving into Jasper this afternoon, a transfer will be waiting to shuttle you to your hotel.
DAY 10 - Jasper to Banff Sightseeing
Today you will drive to Banff via Canada's most spectacular mountain highway - the Icefields Parkway. A ride on Brewster's all-terrain Ice Explorer on the surface of the Athabasca Glacier is your highlights today (April 15 - October 15). After a brief stop at Lake Louise, you will continue on to beautiful Banff for an early evening arrival.
DAY 11 - Discovering Banff
This morning's excursion takes you through the alpine town of Banff and its environs. Visit sights such as the Hoodoos, Tunnel Mountain Drive and Bow Falls. Your final stop is at the Banff Gondola for a 360 degree look at Banff and the Bow Valley.
DAY 12 - Departing Calgary
Transfer by Brewster scheduled airporter service to Calgary International Airport.
*** This vacation is also available from Calgary ***
Pricing Per Person
May 23 - September 22, 2010 **Selected Dates
Moderate
$4586
$3176
$2795
Deluxe
$6094
$3997
$3490
$3168
Prices are per person listed in Canadian/US dollars. Subject to applicable taxes. Vacations Canada packages are entirely customizable - contact us for availability and to personalize your vacation in Canada.
Call us today at 1 800 347-0645 to book YOUR customized train vacation!
