Canadian Rockies

9-day Tour via Motorcoach & Rail 

*** Passports are required ****

Day 1: Fly into Calgary from the local airport of your choice. Your Tour Director will be on hand from 3:00-6:00 p.m. to answer any questions. We will check into our accommodations for the night. Welcome to Calgary!

Day 2: CALGARY–BANFF NATIONAL PARK  - We check out of our hotel for a full day! The discovery of oil converted this cattle-ranching town into a thriving, sophisticated city. Sightseeing highlights downtown, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park. Next, drive west through the foothills of the Rockies into Banff National Park. Enjoy an orientation tour upon arrival. We will settle into our hotel for the next two nights. Evening is at leisure. 

Day 3: BANFF NATIONAL PARK - Enjoy the day exploring Banff, Canada’s first national park. Hike the many wilderness trails, horseback ride, golf, stroll through Banff townsite, or simply relax at the hot springs. The park is also the perfect place for wildlife watching as it is home to 53 species of mammals. The most commonly seen are deer, elk, and bighorn sheep. For a different, and thrilling, perspective take an optional helicopter ride for breathtaking aerial views of the Canadian Rockies. Or if you prefer keeping your feet on the ground, join the Panoramas & Peaks optional excursion to visit breathtaking Moraine Lake in the famed Valley of the Ten Peaks.

Day 4: BANFF NATIONAL PARK–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–JASPER NATIONAL PARK - First stop is stunning Lake Louise, the crown jewel of Banff National Park, with its turquoise waters reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Then precipitous gorges, snow capped mountain ranges, and more exquisite lakes come into view as your motorcoach scales three mountain passes. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for another trip highlight and experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 750 feet thick! Late this afternoon, go with the flow on an optional float trip down the Athabasca River. Upon arrival in Jasper National Park, take an orientation tour showcasing the area’s unspoiled beauty. We will check into our accommodations for the next two nights.

Day 5: JASPER NATIONAL PARK - A day at leisure to explore the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. This morning, consider joining the optional narrated cruise on magical Maligne Lake to Spirit Island. On the return journey, view picturesque Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon keeping an eye out for native wildlife, including grizzly bears, moose, and elk. Then perhaps do some hiking or peruse the shops in town.

Day 6: JASPER NATIONAL PARK–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–MOUNT ROBSON–KAMLOOPS - Check out of the hotel because your next boarding will be on the exciting Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all-daylight, classic rail journey from the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Coast. En route, pass Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. Follow the North Thompson River and enjoy vistas of the Monashee Mountains. Enjoy free time in Kamloops this evening. (B, L)

Day 7: KAMLOOPS–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–VANCOUVER - This morning your train adventure continues as you head through the ranchlands along the Thompson River. View the stark beauty of Fraser Canyon and the turbulence of mighty Hell’s Gate. After an evening arrival in Vancouver, transfer to your hotel for a one night stay. (B, L)

Day 8: VANCOUVER–FERRY CROSSING–VICTORIA - We start the morning sightseeing in Vancouver including beautiful Stanley Park and other city highlights. Afterward, sail through the spectacular Gulf Islands, known for their Mediterranean-like climate, to the charming city of Victoria, capital of British Columbia. Stop at world-famous Butchart Gardens with its 55-acres of floral displays, then enjoy sightseeing in Victoria that includes Bastion Square, the Parliament Buildings, and Thunderbird Park with its collection of totem poles. This evening, perhaps enjoy a walk and a fresh seafood dinner along the harbourfront while you savor the view. We will relax at the hotel for the evening for our last night of overnight stay.

Day 9: VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING–VANCOUVER - Our adventure is not over! Sail via ferry across the Strait of Georgia this morning to Vancouver, then proceed to Vancouver International airport for your flight home.  

Special Notice: $250.00 non-refundable deposit per person to reserve space. Balance is due 115 days prior to departure. Cancellation penalties begin at $250.00 per person after 115 days prior to departure. Trip cancellation insurance is available and advised.

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