Rainforest to Gold Rush Discovery Calgary I Eastbound
Rocky Mountaineer Rail & Coach Tour (9 Days / 8 Nights)
TOUR INCLUDES
- 3-day Rocky Mountaineer train trip
- 8 nights hotel accommodation
- 3 breakfasts & 3 lunches
- Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Whistler, Quesnel, and Jasper
- Icefields Parkway tour, including Ice Explorer, and Glacier Skywalk
- Banff tour
- Luggage handling and National Park Pass
ABOUT THIS TOUR
- One-way trip Rocky Mountaineer rail & motor coach tour from Vancouver.
- The tour departs from Fairmont Waterfront Station.
- Hotel pick-up available
- To book this tour, a deposit is required
TOUR RATES (2023)
GOLDLEAF: $6,399 – 7702 CAD
TOUR DATES (2023)
May | 19, 26 |
June | 2, 9, 16, 23 |
July | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
August | 4, 11, 18, 25 |
September | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
TOUR ITINERARY (2023)
Day 1 (Vancouver)
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 2 (Vancouver To Whistler)
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to the resort town of Whistler, renowned for outstanding skiing and year-round outdoor activities. Following your motorcoach transfer from downtown Vancouver, the Rocky Mountaineer takes you on a breathtaking rail journey through the stunning scenery of the Sea to Sky Corridor. Highlights of the trip include spectacular views of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains, Brandywine Falls, Mount Garibaldi and the impressive Cheakamus Canyon. On arrival at the Whistler train station, you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in Whistler. [B]
Day 3 (Whistler To Quesnel)
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer to the charming rural town of Quesnel, gateway to the North Cariboo. Enjoy breathtaking and varied scenery, from the river canyons and lush farmland of the Pemberton Valley, through the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon, to rolling hills and vast ranchlands of the Cariboo Plateau. Highlights include the shorelines of Anderson Lake and glacier-fed Seton Lake, sweeping views of the Fraser Canyon, and the crossing of Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer follows the banks of the Fraser River into Quesnel. Overnight in Quesnel. [B] [L]
Day 4 (Quesnel To Jasper)
Your journey continues eastwards today to the majestic Canadian Rockies and Jasper National Park. From Quesnel, the Rocky Mountaineer follows the Fraser River
north to the town of Prince George, then travels east through the forests of northern British Columbia, home to plentiful wildlife, including a large population of moose.
Entering the Rocky Mountain Trench you are surrounded by the steeply rising Rocky Mountains to the north and the Cariboo Mountains to the south. Continue climbing past Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, through Yellowhead Pass into the province of Alberta. Your rail journey ends today on arrival in Jasper. Overnight in Jasper.. [B] [L]
Day 5 (Jasper)
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. The resort town of Jasper and the surrounding national park offer various activities from relaxation to adventure. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 6 (Jasper To banff)
Travel from Jasper to Banff via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. 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 about its geological features. Lunch is provided at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. Arrive in Banff this afternoon. Overnight in Banff. L.
Day 7 (Banff)
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Banff has activities for all, from taking the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain, relaxing in the Banff hot springs, exploring the bustling town, to outdoor wildlife adventures. Overnight in Banff.
Day 8 (Banff To Calgary)
Today you will enjoy a full-day tour concluding in Calgary. Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the points of interest are Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Banff Gondola included. Overnight in Calgary.
Day 9 (Calgary)
Your journey ends upon check out from your Calgary hotel.