Rocky Mountaineer Vacations

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Canadian Rockies Holiday 7 Nights / 8 Days Start and finish your tour in Calgary, "Stampede City" and site of the 1988 Winter Olympics. Enjoy stays in Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise and cross the Canadian Rockies twice onboard the Rocky Mountaineer®. 2 days onboard the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer® in RedLeaf Service or GoldLeaf Service 7 nights hotel accommodation Motorcoach tours of Banff, Yoho National Park, Jasper and the Icefields Parkway, including a ride on an Ice Explorer Exclusive Attractions Pass National Park Pass

Westbound Itinerary

Day   Activities   1 Arrive in Calgary 2 Transfer to Banff. Banff Tour, including Banff Gondola 3 Yoho Park Tour 4 Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer 5 Jasper Tour 6 Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops 7 Rocky Mountaineer to Calgary 8 Vacation ends

2008 Vacation Start Dates   Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays   Apr 29 May 1 3 6 8 10 13 15 17 20 22 24 27 29 31 Jun 3 5 7 10 12 14 17 19 21 24 26 28 Jul 1 3 5 8 10 12 15 17 19 22 24 26 29 31 Aug 2 5 7 9 12 14 16 19 21 23 26 28 30 Sep 2 4 6 9 11 13 16 18 20 23 25 27 30 Oct 2 4 7 9

Day 1 Calgary Arrival
Arrive in Calgary and spend the rest of the day sightseeing in the “Stampede City” independently. Overnight in Calgary.

Day 2 Calgary to Banff
Depart Calgary this morning for a tour to Banff. Highlights include Lake Minnewanka, the Banff Gondola, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore Banff on your own. Overnight in Banff.

Day 3 Banff to Lake Louise*
A half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. The tour ends in Lake Louise, where you will be treated to a one-hour guided lakeshore stroll. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy this magnificent location. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Please note: While arrival at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 12:00 p.m. (noon), scheduled check-in time is not until 4:00 p.m. In the event that your room is not ready, your luggage will be stored and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel.

Day 4 Lake Louise to Jasper
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper national parks via the Icefields Parkway. Among the highlights are Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Falls. The Columbia Icefield is 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 to learn more about its geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Arrive in Jasper late this afternoon. Overnight in Jasper.

Please note: Expected Ice Explorer dates of operation 15 Apr-15 Oct. When Ice Explorer is not operating, it will be replaced with lunch at Simpson’s Num-Ti-Jah Lodge.

Day 5 Jasper Sightseeing
Spend either the morning or the afternoon touring Jasper by motorcoach. Attractions include Pyramid and Patricia lakes, Maligne Canyon and the Athabasca viewpoint. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore more of Jasper National Park independently. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 6 Jasper to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. As you journey west and south you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo mountains. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, Pyramid Falls, the climb over Yellowhead Pass and the journey along the North Thompson River as you approach Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.

Day 7 Kamloops to Calgary
Your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will see a spectacular array of scenery as you travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today’s highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, of course, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. After a brief stop in Banff, hors d’oeuvres will be served as you continue on to the “Stampede City” of Calgary. Overnight in Calgary.

Day 8 Calgary Departure
Your vacation ends with check-out from your Calgary hotel.

*Guests may add a Glacier Helicopter Tour with ranch lunch to replace the Yoho Park Tour and guided lakeshore stroll on Day 3. A $219 per person supplement will apply.

Starts Calgary
29 Apr-24 May	$2,949	$3,649	$3,549	$4,799	$3,979	$5,639
27 May-27 Sep	$3,389	$4,359	$4,149	$5,849	$4,599	$6,719
30 Sep-09 Oct	$2,929	$3,589	$3,399	$4,469	$3,799	$5,279
Child (2 - 11 years)	$2,359	$2,359	$2,569	$2,569	$2,179	$2,179
Meal Plan:	Add $545		Add $888		Add $888
Self-Drive Option: Days 1-6   Add $133 per single (no charge for double, triple or child)

Prices are per person and do not include GST.

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Starts Calgary
29 Apr-24 May	$2,059	$2,759	$2,659	$3,909	$3,089	$4,749
27 May-27 Sep	$2,499	$3,469	$3,259	$4,959	$3,709	$5,829
30 Sep-09 Oct	$2,039	$2,699	$2,509	$3,579	$2,909	$4,389
Child (2 - 11 years)	$1,469	$1,469	$1,679	$1,679	$1,289	$1,289
Meal Plan:	Add $565		Add $908		Add $908
Self-Drive Option: Days 1-6   Add $133 per single (no charge for double, triple or child)

Prices are per person and do not include GST.

 

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