Western Explorer Rail Tour, 9 days / 8 nights from £1399: Book by 15th Dec!
All Aboard ‘The most spectacular train journey in the world’ for two days of rail travel through Canada’s West and the Canadian Rockies. The two day rail journey takes you into pristine valleys filled with wildlife, over trestle bridges spanning rushing rivers and through thrilling mysterious tunnels. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Calgary, Lake Louise, Banff, Jasper National Parks and the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver
Highlight: Calgary – Banff – Yoho National Park – Lake Louise – Icefield Parkway- Jasper – Kamloops – Vancouver
Itinerary :
Day 1 Calgary Arrival
Arrive in Calgary and transfer (not included) to your hotel and spend the rest of the day sightseeing in the ‘Stampede City’ independently.
Overnight: Calgary.
Day 2 Calgary to Banff
Depart from Calgary this morning for a tour of Banff. Highlights include the Lake Minnewanka, the Banff Gondola, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Banff on your own.
Overnight: 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 at Lake Louise, where you will be treated to a one hour guided Lakeshore stroll. Guests may add a Glacier Helicopter Tour with ranch lunch to replace the Yoho Park Tour and guided Lakeshore stroll, details and price on request. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure to enjoy this magnificent location.
Overnight: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
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 an Ice Explorer to the middle of Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Arrive in Jasper late this afternoon.
Overnight: (2 nights) Jasper.
Please Note: Expected Ice Explorer dates of operation 15 Apr-15 Oct. When Ice Explorer is not available, it will be replaced
Day 5 Jasper Sightseeing
Spend either the morning or afternoon touring Jasper by motorcoach. Attractions include Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, Maligne Canyon and Athabasca viewpoint. The remainder of the day is free to explore more of Jasper National Park independently.
Day 6 Jasper to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops in the heart of British Columbia. As you journey south-west 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, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), Pyramid Falls, the climb over Yellowhead Pass and the journey along the North Thompson River as you approach your overnight destination.
Overnight: Kamloops. Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 7 Kamloops to Vancouver
Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the interior, through the winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade Mountains and lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening.
Overnight: Vancouver. Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 8 End of Tour
Your tour ends with check out from your Vancouver hotel.
*This tour can be taken in reverse.
Offer Includes
* Flights with Air Canada from London Gatwick
* 7 nights accommodation on room only basis
* Airport taxes
* 2 day Rocky Mountaineer Redleaf service
* 2 breakfast & 2 lunches
* Exclusive attraction pass
* Calgary to Banff Tour including Ranch visit
* Yoho Park Tour
* Banff to Lake Louise
* Guided lakeshore stroll at Chateau Lake Louise
* Icefields Parkway Tour & Ice Explorer
* Lake Louise to Jasper
* Jasper Tour
* Free Summit Helicopter flightseeing tour
* Rail station transfers in Jasper, Kamloops & Vancouver
* Luggage handling and national park fees
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