Day 1 Vancouver to Kamloops | Rocky Mountaineer All aboard Rocky Mountaineer for the scenic rail journey to Kamloops in the interior of British Columbia. Pass through the rich fields of the Fraser River Valley and the towering peaks of the Coastal Mountains before entering the Fraser Canyon. Follow the Thompson River through spectacular landscapes to historic Kamloops. (breakfast & lunch is included today)
Day 2 Kamloops to Banff | Rocky Mountaineer Departing Kamloops, follow the South Thompson River to Shuswap Lake with its thousand miles of shoreline. Pass Craigellachie where the ‘last spike’ was driven, completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. Enter Rogers Pass with its tunnels, snow-sheds and glistening Glaciers. The Kicking Horse River leads you to Kicking Horse Pass, the Spiral Tunnels, then over the Continental Divide to Banff and Banff National Park. (breakfast & lunch is included today)
Day 3 Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursionsOption 1. Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff GondolaExplore the natural wonders near the town of Banff on this half-day, small-group tour. Admire the unparalleled beauty of natural sights including Bow Falls, the surreal Hoodoos rock formation, and beautiful Lake Minnewanka, among others. Then Maximize your views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion during this round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Option 2. Discover the Grizzly Bears, Lakes & WaterfallsPursue the elusive Canadian Grizzly Bear on this 10 hour excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks, perfect for animal- and nature-lovers alike. Head out for a gondola ride up to 7,700 feet for a mountain-top lunch at Canada’s highest restaurant, and then take a chairlift ride up to the world’s largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat to see Boo the resident bear rescued as a cub. Option 3. Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch or DinnerSaddle up for a ride along the Bow River in Banff and a Western style cookout. Choose from riding on horseback or in a covered wagon through the beautiful Rocky Mountain terrain
Day 4 Banff to Jasper | Sightseeing with picnic lunch Your sightseeing tour today will encompass the ultimate glacier exploration as you travel along the spectacular Icefields Parkway. From walking on ancient ice with the Ice Explorer ride (included), to standing on a glass platform almost one thousand feet in the air at the Glacier Skywalk (included), today’s experiences will leave you with a special appreciation for this treasured region of the Rockies (picnic lunch included today)
Day 5 Jasper to Vancouver | VIA RailThis morning, board VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’ train for the journey from Jasper to Vancouver. Using the original steel railcars from the 1950s, sit back and relax in the dome car to enjoy a dramatic change in scenery as you travel the ‘Yellowhead’ route past the sprawling grandeur of Mount Robson. Watch the landscape transition from mountains to desert as you follow the Thompson River into central British Columbia. Brunch and dinner is included onboard VIA Rail, and your private quarters will once again be transformed into a bedroom for the overnight journey.
Day 6 Arrive Vancouver | VIA Rail Waking to the coastal city of Vancouver today, your tour ends upon arrival. (continental breakfast included today onboard VIA Rail)
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Schedule a Call Departs from Vancouver: Monday(Tour Code: TR40)
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Moderate Grade with Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service & Semi-Private Berth on-board VIA Rail |
01 May 23 - 14 May 23 15 May 23 - 30 Sep 23 01 Oct 23 - 09 Oct 23 Rocky Mountaineer | Upgrade available to GoldLeaf VIA Rail | Upgrade available to Private Cabin | $5,768 $6,630 $5,935 | $6,309 $7,602 $6,782 | $5,643 $6,360 $5,707 | $4,829 $5,260 $4,673 |
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Superior Grade with Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service & Private Cabin on-board VIA Rail |
01 May 23 - 14 May 23 15 May 23 - 30 Sep 23 01 Oct 23 - 09 Oct 23 Rocky Mountaineer | Upgrade available to GoldLeaf VIA Rail | Upgrade available to Prestige Double Bedroom | $6,630 $7,684 $6,970 | $7,321 $8,762 $7,903 | $6,454 $7,379 $6,713 | $5,541 $6,208 $5,621 |
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Deluxe Grade with Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service & Private Cabin on-board VIA Rail |
01 May 23 - 14 May 23 15 May 23 - 30 Sep 23 01 Oct 23 - 09 Oct 23 VIA Rail | Upgrade available to Prestige Double Bedroom | $8,701 $10,074 $9,236 | $10,248 $12,297 $11,442 | $8,299 $9,447 $8,614 | $6,757 $7,454 $6,615 |
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Deluxe Plus Grade with Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service & Private Cabin on-board VIA Rail |
01 May 23 - 14 May 23 15 May 23 - 30 Sep 23 01 Oct 23 - 09 Oct 23 VIA Rail | Upgrade available to Prestige Double Bedroom | $8,849 $10,221 $9,383 | $10,542 $12,592 $11,736 | $8,397 $9,544 $8,712 | $6,757 $7,454 $6,615 |
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All prices are in USD$
Prices are per person and include all taxes. Child age 10 yrs & under