Highlighting the Best of the West
Calgary/Banff/Lake Louise/ Vancouver/Victoria
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Cost per Person Low Season |
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Cost per Person High Season |
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Departing Every Monday/ Thursday/SaturdayCome experience the most spectacular train trip in the world! Discover the famous Rockies in a way you’ll never forget. Witness beautiful cities, blue oceans, pristine lakes and towering mountains.
Day 1: To Calgary, AB
Arrive in Calgary and spend the rest of the day sightseeing in the “Stampede City” independently. Overnight in Calgary.Day 2: Calgary to Lake Louise, AB
Depart the Stampede City this morning for a tour to Banff. Highlights include the Banff Gondola, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. After lunch in Banff, continue your tour to world famous Lake Louise. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau, Lake Louise.Day 3: Lake Louise to Banff, AB
A half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Banff. Overnight in Banff.
For the more adventurous, a 25 Minute Helicopter Flight above magnificent glaciers can be added to this day for an additional $230 Per Person instead of the Yoho tour. Must be booked at time of reservation.
Day 4: Banff to Kamloops, B.C.
Today your rail excursion departs from the mountain town of Banff to Kamloops in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. Your journey offers a spectacular range of scenery as you travel between the high peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the interior. Today’s highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, the Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass, Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, and of course the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Overnight in Kamloops. (B,L)Day 5: Kamloops to Vancouver, B.C.
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 forests surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains to the 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 journey ends in Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver. (B,L)Day 6: Vancouver, B.C. to Victoria, B.C.
Today a full day tour takes you to Victoria. Among the highlights are a BC Ferries trip through the picturesque Gulf Islands, a visit to the world-renowned Butchart Gardens, a scenic ocean drive, and a tour of Victoria’s inner harbour. Overnight in Victoria.Day 7: Victoria, B.C. to Vancouver, B.C.
This morning you will enjoy a three hour whale watching tour off the coast of Victoria. Afterwards, a motorcoach and BC Ferry takes you back to Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver.Day 8: Vancouver, B.C./Ottawa, ON
Your tour ends with check out from your Vancouver hotel. Board your return flight for Ottawa.Not Included:
• Transfers from Calgary Airport or to Vancouver AirportThis tour is operated in conjunction with Rocky Mountaineer Vacations.
• Return Airfare Ottawa/Calgary-Vancouver/Ottawa
• Return Transfer from your home in Ottawa to the Ottawa Airport
• 7 Nights Accommodation
• 2-Day Rail Adventure
• 2 Breakfasts
• 3 Lunches
• Tour to Lake Louise, including Banff tour, Banff Gondola
• Yoho Park Tour
• Transfer to Banff
• Tour to Victoria, including Butchart Gardens
• Whale Watching excursion
• Coach and ferry transfer to Vancouver
• Rail Station transfers in Banff, Kamloops and Vancouver
• Taxi transfers in Victoria and Vancouver
• Luggage handling
• All Taxes
