CALGARY TO VANCOUVER

Day 1 (Tour starts in Calgary)

Arrive in Calgary and spend the rest of the day sightseeing in “The Heart of the New West” independently. Overnight in Calgary.

Day 2 (Calgary to Lake Louise with Panoramic Helicopter)

Depart Calgary for a full-day tour concluding in Lake Louise. Journey to Kananaskis for a Panoramic Helicopter Tour. Continue to Banff for a sightseeing tour including Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. Admission to the Banff Gondola is included. Your tour ends in Lake Louise late this afternoon. Overnight in Lake Louise.

Day 3 (Lake Louise to Banff)

This morning explore beautiful Lake Louise on your own. After lunch, a half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders including the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. Afterwards, you will be transferred to Banff. Overnight in Banff.

Day 4 (Banff to Jasper)

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper National Parks via Lake Louise and 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.

Day 5 (Jasper Highlights tour)

Jasper National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Canadian Rockies’ largest national park. Enjoy a scenic full-day tour of some of the park’s natural attractions and rugged peaks, and a lake cruise on the historic Maligne Lake. The remainder of the day is free to explore Jasper on your own. Overnight in Jasper. [L] 

Day 6 (Jasper to Kamloops)

Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper to Kamloops. You will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo mountains. Highlights include Mount Robson, Pyramid Falls, Yellowhead Pass and the journey along the North Thompson River. Overnight in Kamloops.  [B] [L]

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 winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser 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 in Vancouver. [B] [L]

Day 8 (Tour ends in Vancouver)

Your vacation ends upon checkout from your Vancouver hotel.

[B] = Breakfast
[L] = Lunch

GoldLeaf Hotels**

– Vancouver: Four Seasons Hotel (Deluxe City-View Room) – Jasper: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (Fairmont Room) – Banff: Fairmont Banff Springs (Fairmont Room) – Lake Louise: Chateau Lake Louise (Fairmont Lakeview Room) – Calgary: Fairmont Palliser (Fairmont Room)

SilverLeaf Hotels**

– Vancouver: Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront (Cityview Room) – Jasper: The Crimson Jasper Hotel (Standard Room) – Banff: Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa (Standard Room) – Lake Louise:Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Fairmont Room) – Calgary: Delta Calgary Downtown (Guest Room)

* Further information:
– Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars
– Rates do not include tax or fuel surcharges
– Child fares may be available upon request

** All accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard and cannot be upgraded.