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Canadian Rockies by Rail
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Leave the road behind and explore the spectacular Canadian Rockies on the Rocky Mountaineer Train. Explore Vancouver and Victoria in British Columbia, then board the train and head east, past vast coastal forests, rushing rivers and the Monashee Mountains to the resort towns of Banff and Jasper. Luxuriate at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the elegant Chateau Lake Louise. Travel to lovely Bow Falls and the impressive Hoodoos, land of sleeping giants.
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| Call (510) 582-0540 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6220088 | | Collette Vacations | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Vancouver | Vancouver, British Columbia - Tour Begins: Join Collette as you explore the beautiful Canadian Rockies by train. Your exciting tour begins in the beautiful city of Vancouver. | | Day 2 | Vancouver | Vancouver: Enjoy breakfast at Capilano Suspension Bridge and experience breathtaking views as well as "walking on the tree tops"!! Experience the splendor of Vancouver with a sightseeing tour that begins at beautiful Stanley Park, an "urban" rainforest which juts out into the sea. You will also visit Chinatown, one of North America's largest, and the waterfront area. Your tour will end in Gastown, Vancouver's turn-of-the-century pedestrian mall filled with pubs, restaurants, art galleries, specialty stores, and the world-famous steam-powered clock, perhaps the most photographed subject in all of Vancouver. Today breakfast and dinner are included. | | Day 3 | Vancouver | Vancouver - Victoria - Vancouver: Early this morning you will take a scenic ferry to Vancouver Island where you will visit the lovely Butchart Gardens, created on the site of a worked-out quarry. These gardens are among the world's most beautiful and are a veritable explosion of color and fragrances. Next, take a short sightseeing tour of the "City of Gardens", Victoria, and have some leisure time to explore this lovely seaside city. This evening you will journey back to the mainland via a short ferry ride. | | Day 4 | Kamloops | Vancouver - Rocky Mountaineer® Train - Kamloops: Board your train for the scenic journey of a lifetime. The Rocky Mountaineer® Train will take you on a spectacular voyage from Vancouver to Jasper. Spend two days viewing coastal forests, roaring river canyons and lofty mountain peaks. Today, your route takes you along the verdant fields of Fraser Valley and the scenic Fraser River. You will also view the beauty of the Thompson River and the shimmering, fish-filled waters of Kamloops Lake before arriving in Kamloops for an overnight stay. Today breakfast and lunch are included. | | Day 5 | Jasper | Kamloops - Jasper, Alberta: Continue east aboard your train, passing the striking mountain peaks of the Monashee Mountains and viewing Pyramid Falls cascading down Mt. Cheadle. In addition, you will see the glaciers of the Albreda Icefields and view Mt. Robson (weather permitting), the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. The area is home to moose, mountain goats, bear and caribou. Early this evening you arrive in Jasper, the northern gateway to the Icefields Parkway. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. | | Day 6 | Jasper | Jasper: Begin your day with a trip to the extraordinary Maligne Canyon. Later, travel to the sparkling waters of Maligne Lake, the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies, where an optional cruise, highlighting the beauty of Spirit Island, will be offered. Return to Jasper where the remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this lovely town. Today breakfast is included. | | Day 7 | Lake Louise | Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise: A wonderful day of sightseeing is in store for you while en route to Lake Louise. The highlight is a journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway: behold majestic waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped mountain ranges. A stop will be made to marvel at the beauty and power of Athabasca Falls which has carved fanciful features into stone. Then you will continue on to the Columbia Icefields, where a special ride is in store for you (weather permitting) across this mass of glacial ice which is over 1,000 feet thick and represents the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle. As you continue down the parkway, you will most likely see bears, furry marmots and stately elk. Stop at the serene Peyto Lake and arrive in Lake Louise, where you will enjoy a stay at the world-famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Today breakfast and dinner are included. | | Day 8 | Banff | Lake Louise - Banff: En route to Banff, view the spectacular Moraine Lake and the awesome Valley of the Ten Peaks. The jagged Ten Peaks are distinctively saw-toothed and stand out even in this stunning Alpine region. Arrive at the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, known as the "Castle in the Mountains." The afternoon is at leisure for exploring or strolling through the many well-known shops of Banff. Today breakfast and dinner are included. | | Day 9 | Calgary | Banff - Calgary: Begin the day with a scenic drive around Banff featuring Bow Falls and the impressive Hoodoos, also known as the "Land of the Sleeping Giants." Then it's off to the cosmopolitan city of Calgary for your final stop on this wonderful adventure. Tonight you will have the opportunity** to have reserved seating for a great view of the various Stampede performances including the Chuckwagon races and musical entertainment. Today breakfast is included. | | Day 10 | Calgary | Calgary: This morning, it's off to the Calgary Stampede which has been entertaining people since 1912. You will travel to the Stampede grounds where you can visit the Midway, an authentic Indian Village, various exhibits and entertainment. Later, enjoy a dinner at a popular local restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner are included. | | Day 11 | Calgary | Calgary - Depart for Home: Today you will depart for home with a lifetime of memories. Today breakfast is included. |
| | | Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside, Vancouver, BC | | Kamloops, BC | | Sawridge Hotel, Jasper, AB | | The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, AB | | The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, AB | | Westin Hotel, Calgary, AB |
| | Total meals - 15 | Breakfasts - 8 | | Lunches - 2 | Dinners - 5 |
| Base Rates Per Person
Air rates are based from the following airport: Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport-Seattle *Tour and air prices are lead-in rates from a specific gateway based on twin occupancy and are subject to change. Rates do not include inter-air flights. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. For tours that feature a cruise, port taxes are not included in the prices above. |
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