WESTERN CANADA and ROCKY MOUNTAINEER (89302010)

Guides
Services of a professional Tour Director.

Hotels


Calgary
Sandman Hotel Downtown Calgary (F);

Banff
Bow View Lodge (ST);

Jasper
Lobstick Lodge (F);

Kamloops
Comfort Inn or similar (ST);

Vancouver
Quality Hotel Vancouver False Creek (MF);

Victoria
Royal Scot Suite (F)

Meals
On Rocky Mountaineer: 2 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L). The option to prepurchase breakfast daily is available on this vacation and will include 8 full and 2 continental breakfasts. Please refer to the Dates & Prices box for pricing details.

Transportation
2-day, all-daylight rail journey on board the Rocky Mountaineer® in RedLeaf Service; GoldLeaf Service upgrades are available; ferry crossing to/from Vancouver Island; private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

Day 1:
Tue. CALGARY. Enjoy time at leisure to relax or to do some exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.

Day 2:
Wed. CALGARY–BANFF. The discovery of oil converted this all-Western cattle ranching town into a thriving, sophisticated city. See many of the city’s attractions this morning on your sightseeing tour, including downtown, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park. Next, drive west through the foothills of the Rockies and into BANFF NATIONAL PARK. Upon arrival, take the optional gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain for panoramic views of Banff’s spectacular scenery. Then, enjoy a visit to sparkling Bow Falls.

Day 3:
Thu. BANFF. Full day at leisure. Banff is one of Canada’s favorite resorts, with summer activities that include hiking, boating, and fishing. Your Tour Director will suggest an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies.

Day 4:
Day 4, Fri. BANFF–LAKE LOUISE–JASPER NATIONAL PARK. First stop is Lake Louise, its cold waters reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Precipitous gorges, snowcapped mountain ranges, and exquisite lakes come into view as the motorcoach scales two mountain passes. Another highlight on today’s agenda is a stop at the COLUMBIA ICEFIELD to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 1,200 feet (365 meters) thick. Late this afternoon, join our optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River. Upon arrival in Jasper, an orientation tour showcasing Jasper’s unspoiled beauty. Your accommodation for the next two nights will be in JASPER NATIONAL PARK.

Day 5:
Day 5, Sat. JASPER. Join the optional trip to Maligne Lake and Spirit Island for a narrated cruise. On the return journey, you’ll be mesmerized by the dramatic Maligne Canyon. With much of the afternoon and evening free, you might consider hiking or exploring Jasper’s local town charm with its occasional wandering wildlife!

Day 6:
Sun. JASPER–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–KAMLOOPS. An exciting morning as you board the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all-daylight, classic rail journey from the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Coast. En route, pass by Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, and follow the route of the “Overlanders,” 19th-century homesteaders who attempted to settle this rugged region. Follow the Thompson River and enjoy vistas of the Monashee Mountains. Overnight in Kamloops. Tonight, join our optional dinner outing to a popular theatre performance. (B,L)

Note: It will be necessary for all RedLeaf travelers to pack an overnight bag for the train journey. Suitcases for GoldLeaf travelers will be delivered in Kamloops, but suitcases for RedLeaf travelers will be checked and unavailable for the overnight in Kamloops. No porterage service is available in Kamloops.

Continental breakfast and a cold lunch are included on board the Rocky Mountaineer in RedLeaf (hot meals in GoldLeaf); snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are also provided free of charge.

Day 7:
Mon. KAMLOOPS–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–VANCOUVER. Reboard the train and head through the ranchlands along the South Thompson River. Continue through the stark beauty of Fraser Canyon and the turbulence of mighty Hell’s Gate. Then, pass through the fertile fields of the Fraser Valley, surrounded by the snowcapped Coast Mountains. Arrive in Vancouver at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in early evening and transfer to your hotel. (B,L)

Day 8:
Tue. VANCOUVER–FERRY CROSSING–VICTORIA. Morning sightseeing focuses on Vancouver’s Chinatown, Gastown, the beautiful beaches and harbor, and lovely Stanley Park. Afterward, set sail across the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands, an area known for its Mediterranean-like climate. Afternoon sightseeing in Victoria includes world-famous BUTCHART GARDENS, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park with its unusual collection of totem poles.

Day 9:
Wed. VICTORIA. Be sure to discover some of the attractions this splendid city has to offer, including the Royal British Columbia Museum, afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel, a whale-watching cruise on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and fine shopping along Government Street. Why not join us for our evening optional excursion that includes a harbor cruise followed by dinner at one of Victoria’s waterfront restaurants?

Day 10:
Thu. VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING–VANCOUVER. Morning departure for Vancouver. Transfers to Vancouver International Airport are included. Please schedule flights after 1:30 pm.

YOU CAN BOOK THIS TOUR ONLINE. Click here to check rates and availability online, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Or, to speak to one of our live, experienced travel consultants, Call us now at 1-800-942-3301.
Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/3/2010 - 8/12/2010	$2,239
8/10/2010 - 8/19/2010	$2,239
8/17/2010 - 8/26/2010	$2,239
8/24/2010 - 9/2/2010	$2,239
8/31/2010 - 9/9/2010	$2,239
9/7/2010 - 9/16/2010	$2,239
9/14/2010 - 9/23/2010	$2,239
9/28/2010 - 10/7/2010	$1,899
10/5/2010 - 10/14/2010	$1,899
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City Highlights
In Calgary and Vancouver; orientation tour in Jasper; Columbia Icefield (Ice Explorer ride); Stanley Park and Butchart Gardens. Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

Scenic Highlights
Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park, Thompson River, Monashee Mountains, and Fraser Canyon.

Price Details US
Pricing is based on RedLeaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer. Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service for a supplement of $750. GoldLeaf Service offers luxury reminiscent of a bygone era including gourmet meals, extra attendants, and an elegant dome car offering spectacular views. Please book early, as upgrade space is limited.Breakfast Supplement per person: $138Single Room Supplement: $650Triple Room Reduction per person: $81

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