Seattle • Vancouver • Canadian Rockies 2015
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2015
BRITISH COLUMBIA
VA N C O U V E R ISLAND
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Winner of Eight World Travel Awards
Our routes COASTAL PASSAGE SEATTLE » VANCOUVER » CANADIAN ROCKIES
Our newest route seamlessly connects the cosmopolitan city of Seattle, WA, USA with Vancouver, BC, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, and Calgary, AB. Begin or end your trip in Seattle, and consider combining your Rocky Mountaineer journey with an Alaska Cruise departing from one of the world’s most desired cruise ports.
HAS IT BEEN 25 YEARS ALREADY? They say time flies when you’re having fun. What they don’t say, however, is that time also flies when you’re being awe-inspired, wowed, and truly overwhelmed by a sequence of unparalleled life experiences. All told, with so many incredible memories made, and friendships forged, it’s no surprise the last quarter-century has flown by at Rocky Mountaineer. Since 1990, we have had the extreme good fortune (pinch us, please) to carry guests from the world over into the heart of the famed Canadian Rockies. Past our gorgeous lakes and lush landscapes not to mention, up, over, and around those staggering mountain peaks that make the Canadian Rockies, the Rockies. Through our charming rural towns, and into the lively, cosmopolitan cities that dot the Western Canadian terrain. And, for the first time ever, we now venture across the border into the United States as well. With the arrival of 2015, we take a moment to look back, celebrate, and revel in the many glorious reasons there are to hop aboard the Rocky Mountaineer. And, to look forward at all the greatness that lies ahead. Thank you for 25 Years of Life Changing Experiences. We look forward to 25 more. And 25 more. And 25 more after that too.
A L B E R TA Jasper
Quesnel
Lake Louise
Banff
Calgary
Kamloops
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CA N A DA USA
WA S H I N G T O N
Seattle
FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST
RAINFOREST TO GOLD RUSH
VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » CALGARY
WHISTLER » QUESNEL » JASPER
This is our most popular route and the only passenger rail service on the historic Canadian Pacific track—famous for uniting the country and connecting British Columbia to Canada over 125 years ago. Begin or end your trip in Vancouver, BC, or in beautiful Lake Louise, Banff, or Calgary, Alberta.
Enjoy diverse and extreme landscapes like BC’s coastal rainforest, the largest temperate rainforest in the world, as well as the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon and the pastoral ranchlands of the historic Cariboo Gold Rush region. This journey begins or ends in Whistler, BC or in the picturesque Canadian Rockies town of Jasper, Alberta.
JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS
WHISTLER SEA TO SKY CLIMB
VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » JASPER
VANCOUVER » WHISTLER
You’ll witness unparalleled natural beauty including Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies and the breathtaking Pyramid Falls. The journey begins or ends in Vancouver, BC or in Jasper, Alberta, which is in the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Travel along the Sea to Sky Corridor between Vancouver and Whistler, and enjoy dramatic scenery as you slowly make the climb from the sparkling Pacific Ocean to old-growth forests and snowcapped mountain peaks.
MOTORCOACH Travel Eastbound (EB) or Westbound (WB) onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. All travel onboard the train is only during daylight, with overnight accommodation in comfortable hotels.
25 reasons to experience the Rocky Mountaineer during our 25th anniversary.
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This is the best train journey in the world. Really.
The Society of American Travel Writers , the largest Travel Writers Association in the world, knows a thing or two about train travel. So when they awarded the Rocky Mountaineer “the Best Train Experience in the World”, who are we to question it? We take you beyond mountain ranges, waterfalls, and snow-capped glaciers and well beyond seeing bears, elk, and eagles. Our gifted storytellers take you into the history of place so you can truly live it all—in real time. And at the soul of it all? Our unwavering commitment to stellar service.
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Every journey is different, no trip is the same.
25 Years Young On the global stage, 1990 will go down in history as a very special and significant year. Against all odds, Germany is reunited and once again becomes one country. The World Wide Web is created, changing our lives forever. Nelson Mandela is released from prison, and just four short years later he becomes South Africa’s President. Jubilant English and French workers meet in the middle of the momentous Chunnel to celebrate an astonishing achievement. For Rocky Mountaineer, 1990 is also significant. After many years of dreaming big and continuous hard work, we prepared for our maiden departure from beautiful Vancouver, BC to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Little did we know that in 25 short years, we would go on to welcome nearly two million guests from all corners of the world, introducing them to indescribable scenery and an experience they will never forget. In this period, we would go on to become the largest privately owned luxury train company in the world. As proud as we are of our history, we are even more excited about the future. We get to meet and make new friends on every departure, with both our guests and our team bringing home something very special. For all of the international awards and accolades, we keep on evolving, designing, measuring and tasting, and looking for other ways to create an even better life changing experience for our new and returning guests. When you join us onboard, you’ll know exactly why Rocky Mountaineer is like no other experience on earth. Every journey is different—no trip is the same. This is why Rocky Mountaineer is not 25 years old, but rather 25 years young. Warmest regards,
Randy Powell President & Chief Creator of Life Changing Experiences
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Contents WELCOME ABOARD
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PRESIDENT’S STORY ............................... . . . . . .
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THERE’S NOTHING ORDINARY ABOUT US .. . . . . . . .
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PLANNING IN 5 SIMPLE STEPS .................. . . . . . .
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BEST SELLERS ....................................... . . . . . .
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OUR SERVICES AND YOUR CHOICES .......... . . . . . .
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GoldLeaf & GoldLeaf Deluxe Service ........ . . . . .
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CUSTOMIZE YOUR PERFECT JOURNEY ........ . . . . . .
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DESIRABLE DESTINATIONS ...................... . . . . .
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SIGHTSEEING TOURS & ACTIVITIES .......... . . . . . .
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OUR ROUTES & PACKAGES
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All travel takes place during the day, so you’ll never miss the sights. CIRCLE JOURNEYS ........................... . . . . . .
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JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS ....... . . . . . .
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Alaska Cruise .................................. . . . . . . 79 See route intro pages for specific package selections.
MISCELLANEOUS GOODNESS
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RAIL ONLY SCHEDULE & PRICES .......... . . . . . .
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WHISTLER SEA TO SKY CLIMB ............. . . . . .
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GROUPS ............................................... . . . . .
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LIFE CHANGING TRAIN FOR HEROES .......... . . . . .
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CARETAKERS PROGRAM .......................... . . . . .
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .............. . . . . .
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TERMS & CONDITIONS ........................... . . . . . .
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INSURANCE, CAR RENTALS, & KAMLOOPS/QUESNEL HOTELS .............. . . . . . .
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TRAVEL PLANNING GUIDE
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Your package options in one concise comparison table.
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We don’t do “ordinary”. Extraordinary, however, is another story. If you’re looking for your everyday point-A-topoint-B, run-of-the-mill travel experience, apologies in advance, but we’re unable to deliver. After all, there’s nothing ordinary about a Rocky Mountaineer experience. End of story. Well actually, it’s really just the beginning. In fact, many guests will tell you that it’s a bit like falling in love. What’s “ordinary” about falling in love? Nothing, that’s what. You get goosebumps and, at that very moment, the entire world seems perfect.
Mount Rundle & Two Jack Lake, Alberta » First Passage to the West
SNAPSHOT Oh, dear. The largest member of the deer family, the moose shares a common trait with trains: they both have bells. A moose’s bell is the flap of skin below its throat. 4
And, on the Rocky Mountaineer, “perfect” pretty much sums it up. Just to board our shining coaches of blue and gold is to feel something extraordinary. A lively hubbub fills the air as sparkling windows frame Western Canada’s snow-capped mountains, glacier-fed lakes, and fertile river valleys. With fivestar service and fresh, regionally inspired cuisine, this isn’t just a luxury trip—it’s a life changing experience that leaves tracks across the soul. But again, we apologize if you were looking for something a little more ordinary.
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Our recipe for success is 25 years old.
Add a pinch of this and a dash of that. Smell something delicious in the air? Chances are it’s our age-old, tried-and-true, quarter-century-old recipe for success, which comes down to four key ingredients. Or, as we like to call them, our Four Ss.
Scenery
Service & Storytelling
Savoury & Sweet
Socialization
Pass through pristine Canadian —otherwise inaccessible— wilderness. Our trains run by day, so you’ll never miss the chance to take in the view while we wind along canyons or climb pine-covered slopes. Every night you will sleep soundly in a comfortable hotel, and rejoin your Hosts and fellow travellers onboard the train in the morning.
Excuse us for a moment, but there’s something we’d like to tell you, please. Manners, kindness and friendliness come as naturally to Canadians as breathing. And Rocky Mountaineer Hosts are world-class professionals who consistently exceed expectations. Listen in awe to their stories as they will take you to places only we can. Thank you.
Sure, we could use words like “delectable” to describe the deliciousness of regionally inspired delicacies like Alberta beef short ribs and wild BC sockeye salmon. But when it gets down to the cuisine of our award-winning chefs, we prefer to sum it up with “yum”.
Bond with kindred spirits from around the world. When you’re part of such an amazing adventure, friendship happens. Swap stories, spot wildlife, and laugh, laugh, laugh.
See what it’s all about—view our video online Search: Rocky Mountaineer Experience Video 2013
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Trip planning can be summed up in one word: Simple.
Planning in 5 Simple Steps When it comes to planning your Rocky Mountaineer getaway, there are a few considerations for you to keep in mind. We’ve drafted this list of four—oh, make that five—factors to help facilitate the process for you.
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Determine how long you would like to tour Western Canada and the West Coast of the USA. Don’t be surprised if “forever” comes to mind. Start with a look at our Best Sellers (page 9).
Best Sellers Look for this throughout the brochure.
Decide which rail route(s) you wish to experience. Good luck with this, as each is spectacular in its own way (page 26).
Choose your preferred service level from GoldLeaf Deluxe, GoldLeaf, SilverLeaf, and RedLeaf Service (page 11).
Pick from a list of exciting activities, sightseeing tours, and destinations (pages 20–25).
Enhance your journey with an Alaska Cruise (page 78), Whistler Sea to Sky Climb (page 86), extra hotel nights, room upgrades, car rentals, sightseeing tours, and activities.
Can’t decide on all the great options? Use the Trip Planning Guide on page 96 to help narrow down your choices. 6
Our
Mount Robson, British Columbia » Journey through the Clouds & Rainforest to Gold Rush
Planning Hints: » Where to start or end your trip? Vancouver, Calgary, and Seattle have international airports serving inbound flights from around the world. If you’re starting your rail trip in Jasper, Banff, or Lake Louise, you can enjoy sightseeing tours beginning in Calgary. » Upgrade, anyone? You can upgrade the onboard service on the rail portion of your trip without spending extra on hotels. See Seat Only Upgrade in the prices area on each package page. » Sleep like Royalty Our GoldLeaf Deluxe Service offers the finest accommodation experience. If you choose to travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Deluxe Service, you’ll enjoy upgraded hotel accommodations, with superior views and/or larger hotel rooms throughout your tour. All accommodations in Kamloops and Quesnel are of moderate standard and cannot be upgraded. » Look for the code We’ve provided a Tour Code on each package page for easy reference (e.g. JBHC) when researching and booking your journey. » Consider a cruise Over 40% of our guests take an Alaska Cruise with their Rocky Mountaineer holiday. We have packages available with Holland America Line, offering a selection of departure points. See pages 78–81 for more information. » East? West? The itineraries shown in this brochure are Eastbound (EB—from Seattle or Vancouver to the Canadian Rockies). But fear not. Most of our packages are also available Westbound (WB—from the Canadian Rockies to Vancouver or Seattle). Read more about your directional travel options in each route’s content section, beginning on page 29. » Meal Plans We don’t want you foraging for food when you are off the train. Purchase a prepaid meal plan, and all breakfasts and dinners on your package tour will be taken care of. These meals taste much better than pinecones and berries.
The Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, Alberta
Can we help you? When we say we’re here to help, we really mean it. Our professional Vacation Consultants can help co-create your perfect holiday. Customize your trip with additional room nights, hotel and rail upgrades, a meal plan, sightseeing and activities, car rentals, additional days onboard the train and more. 7
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These are the best of the best sellers.
Mount Rundle, Alberta » First Passage to the West
Golden Circle via Whistler
Best Seller
Canadian Rockies Getaway
Best Seller
Coastal Passage Classic Rail Circle
Jasper Columbia Icefield
Best Seller
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Lake Louise Banff
Vancouver
Kamloops CANADA
USA
Seattle
VANCOUVER » WHISTLER » QUESNEL » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » KAMLOOPS » VANCOUVER
from $ TOUR CODE: WRJC (CT)
4,671 per person
11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS
Experience the ultimate rail journey through the Canadian Rockies. Overnight in Whistler before journeying to Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff, where there will be plenty of time to shop, explore, and max out your camera’s memory card. See page 31. 8
VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » KAMLOOPS » VANCOUVER
from $ TOUR CODE: GJHC (CT)
SEATTLE » VANCOUVER » WHISTLER » QUESNEL » JASPER » KAMLOOPS » VANCOUVER
4,084 per person 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS
Keep a lookout for a jaw-dropping range of wildlife on a Circle Journey that includes two of our rail routes, a visit to Yoho National Park, and a gondola ride with beautiful views of Banff and six mountain ranges. See page 33.
from $ TOUR CODE: CPHC (CT)
7,420 per person 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS
This epic journey is made up of four exciting rail routes and includes an overnight stay in Whistler—Canada’s premier resort town and home of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. No wonder it’s one of our best-selling packages. See page 44.
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Best Sellers Look for this throughout the brochure.
When it comes to the cream of the crop, these packages are tops.
There’s no denying that any of our incredible array of travel packages will impress even the most discerning traveller. But there’s also no denying that among our incredible array of travel packages, there exists the crème de la crème, so to speak. We’ve lassoed these much-loved favourites here for you to read about, and dream about, until your departure day.
Coastal Passage Canadian Rockies Highlights
Best Seller
First Passage to the West Discovery Drive
Best Seller
Western Explorer
Best Seller
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Seattle
SEATTLE » VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » BANFF » LAKE LOUISE » CALGARY
from $ TOUR CODE: HPGE
VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » BANFF » LAKE LOUISE » CALGARY
4,332 per person 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
Travel along the Pacific Coast between Seattle and Vancouver, then explore the Canadian Rockies with overnight stays in stunning Lake Louise, Banff, and Calgary, and a scenic Summit Helicopter tour. See page 45.
from $ TOUR CODE: DBEE
VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » CALGARY
2,367 per person 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
This is a captivating journey by rail and car that includes overnight accommodations in the charming resort towns of Banff, Lake Louise—a.k.a. Canada’s Diamond in the Wilderness—and the bold city of Calgary. See page 55.
from $ TOUR CODE: XJGE
3,074 per person 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
Discover why this has been one of our most popular holidays for more than a decade. Care for a hint? All the must-see sights of the Canadian Rockies are included in this eight-day itinerary. See page 67.
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Pretty in pink, indeed. Gourmet onboard meals include fresh BC salmon, which incidentally is pink due to its rich diet of krill and shrimp.
World-class travel means world-class service. Four luxurious options, five-star service. We roll out the red carpet for our guests. After all, at every service level, when it comes to making you feel comfortable, your Hosts will go above and beyond. Sure, they will serve up delicious meals and refreshments, but they’re also available to answer any questions you may have or to assist you in any way. Oh! And we also take tremendous pride in the fact that they possess impeccable knowledge of Canadian trivia. Go ahead, just try to stump them. So they will weave together a tapestry of history that’s sure to leave you spellbound. WM 2010
Regardless of which service level you decide is right for you—be it GoldLeaf Deluxe, GoldLeaf, SilverLeaf, or RedLeaf Service—you can rest assured that you will indeed be able to rest assured.
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Still not sure? The Rocky Mountaineer Service Comparison Chart will help you narrow down your choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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It’s a bi-level glass-domed golden adventure.
Our most popular service So, why should you choose our award-winning GoldLeaf Service? Well, the reasons are vast, but we’ll try to keep it simple. As if absorbing Canada’s soul-stirring landscape from a bi-level glass-domed coach wasn’t enough, you’ll also enjoy gourmet meals created by Executive Chefs. But these aren’t just any Executive Chefs—these are Executive Chefs who have trained around the world at five-star restaurants. So, we’ll stop there. For now.
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See what it’s all about—view our Class of Service video online Search: Rocky Mountaineer Class of Service
Want a few more golden reasons? A GoldLeaf Service journey means you will enjoy:
• Fully domed windows that give you unparalleled panoramic views from your seat in the upper-level of our custom-designed bi-level dome coach
• A refreshing welcome aboard toast • Hot gourmet breakfasts and lunches from an à la carte menu, served in the lower-level dining room of your dome coach
• An exclusive outdoor vestibule in the lower-level of your dome coach
• Complimentary beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), including beer and wine with lunch
• Captivating stories and historical trivia told by Rocky Mountaineer Hosts Bi-level glass-domed coach with full-length windows and exclusive lower-level dining room
• Complimentary baggage delivery to your overnight hotel accommodation in Kamloops or Quesnel
• Complimentary transfers to and from the train during your package tour
Putting the Luxe(urious) in GoldLeaf Deluxe* As if your friends back home won’t already be envious enough? Select GoldLeaf Deluxe Service and you will spend your evenings at luxurious hotels in the world’s most enviable locations, including Canada’s iconic hotels and, in some cases, even a chateau. It’s like dipping GoldLeaf Service in an extra layer of gold. * See charming moderate hotels in Kamloops and Quesnel on page 95.
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In addition to your camera, you can bring your appetite.
Crispy Wonton Inukshuk
Billy Miner’s Wild Salmon
Farm-fresh local vegetables layered with wonton crisps. Finished with balsamic vinegar reduction, garlic, and herb coulis.
Wild BC salmon pan-seared and lightly roasted, served with fennel slaw, smoked sea salt, old-fashioned mustard vinaigrette, and roasted potato salad.
Gold Rush Scramble Eggs scrambled with smoked salmon, topped with kelp caviar and lemon chive crème fraîche.
Wild Mushroom-Crusted Chicken Breast Encrusted with wild BC mushrooms, pan-seared and served with garlic mashed potatoes and a blueberry relish.
Enjoy lip-smacking, mouth-watering, tummy-filling goodness. We don’t believe the food we serve is very good. In fact, it’s not even close to good. It’s downright incredible. When you indulge in GoldLeaf Service, you indulge in cuisine prepared with the finest, freshest locally sourced ingredients. With a sophisticated and diverse menu prepared by a team of celebrated chefs, the only thing you’ll be left wanting is a larger belt. So, perhaps throw one in your luggage before you leave home. Swirl, Sniff, Sip. Enjoy a delicious selection of local BC wines and beer with your meal. 14
Meet Jean Pierre Guerin, Executive Chef Food fit for a president and a princess. An award-winning chef who works in Vancouver, BC and abroad, Jean Pierre Guerin has created meals for the likes of former President Bill Clinton, Meryl Streep, and Princess Diana. He honed his culinary skills at five-star hotels and fine dining establishments in France, Canada, the Caribbean, and Hong Kong. Left to Right: Jean Pierre Guerin, Frédéric Couton
Meet Frédéric Couton, Executive Chef Internationally revered? That’s an understatement. Born in France, Frédéric Couton has trained at Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris and Geneva. He has been honoured with numerous culinary awards from around the world, and has won many international awards in culinary competitions.
Last Spike’d Beef Short Ribs See what it’s all about—view our Culinary video online Search: Rocky Mountaineer Eat Play Love
Alberta beef short ribs slowly braised in Okanagan Valley Merlot. Served with whipped garlic mashed potatoes and local seasonal vegetables.
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Every trip has a silver lining.
Our newest class of service The next best thing to a time machine, SilverLeaf Service offers a memorable way to experience our historic First Passage to the West route. Or, select SilverLeaf Service when you
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embark on our Coastal Passage route and Journey through the Clouds route as you, well, journey through the clouds. See what it’s all about—view our Class of Service video online Search: Rocky Mountaineer Class of Service
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Want a few more silver touches? A SilverLeaf Service journey means you will enjoy:
• A single-level domed coach with panoramic views through oversized windows
• Nearly 167% more viewing capacity than offered on our RedLeaf Service—but who’s counting?
• A refreshing welcome aboard toast • Hot gourmet breakfasts and lunches served at your seat • Complimentary beverages (non-alcoholic), and a glass of beer or wine with lunch
• Interactive and captivating stories and historical trivia told by Rocky Mountaineer Hosts Single-level glass-domed coach with oversized dome windows
• Overnight hotel accommodation in Kamloops • Complimentary baggage delivery to your overnight hotel accommodation in Kamloops
• Complimentary transfers to and from the train during your package tour
Hotels with SilverLeaf packages* Comfortable accommodations along the way include on-site restaurants, or dining options within easy walking distance. * See charming moderate hotels in Kamloops on page 95.
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A Rocky Mountaineer classic If delicious meals, roomy reclining seats, and relaxing as you sit back to enjoy lively—unforgettable—storytelling sounds like something you could get pretty used to, RedLeaf Service might just have your name written all over it. Our single-level coach boasts large picture windows, so you won’t miss a thing. Single-level coach with large picture windows
A few more red perks A RedLeaf Service journey means you will enjoy:
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Spine-tingling scenery from spacious, reclining seats A single-level coach with large picture windows A refreshing welcome aboard toast Exceptional chilled meals served at your seat Complimentary beverages (non-alcoholic), and a glass of beer or wine with lunch
• Interactive and captivating stories and historical trivia told by your Rocky Mountaineer Host
• Overnight hotel accommodation in Kamloops or Quesnel (so don’t forget to pack your overnight bag)
• Complimentary transfers to and from the train during your package tour
Hotels with RedLeaf packages* Comfortable accommodations along the way include on-site restaurants, or dining options within easy walking distance. * See charming moderate hotels in Kamloops and Quesnel on page 95.
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Whatever you choose, you can expect the royal treatment.
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COACH STYLE »
BI-LEVEL DOME (360º DOME UPPER, DINING LOWER)
SINGLE-LEVEL DOME
SINGLE-LEVEL COACH
Window Style »
Fully domed windows with panoramic views upstairs, private dining room on the lower-level with large picture windows
Oversized domed windows
Large picture windows
Included Meals Served Onboard »
Gourmet à la carte meals
Delicious hot entrée options
Fresh chilled meals
Meal Service Style »
Served in the lower-level dining room
Served at your seat
Served at your seat
Number of Hosts »
Three to four, plus full culinary team
Two to three
One
Alcoholic Beverages »
Complimentary throughout journey
Complimentary wine or beer at lunch
Complimentary wine or beer at lunch
Non-Alcoholic Beverages »
Included
Included
Included
Outdoor Viewing Area »
Large open-air vestibule
Outdoor viewing between coaches
Outdoor viewing between coaches
Luggage in Kamloops/Quesnel »
Delivered to your hotel
Delivered to your hotel
Overnight bag required
Full Storytelling »
Included
Included
Included
Hotels* SERVICE LEVEL » Style of Hotels & Room Selection »
GOLDLEAF DELUXE SERVICE
GOLDLEAF SERVICE
SILVERLEAF SERVICE
REDLEAF SERVICE
Upgraded deluxe hotel accommodations with superior views and/or larger hotel rooms throughout your journey
Luxurious hotels with premium room categories
Comfortable accommodations with restaurants on the property or within walking distance
Comfortable accommodations with restaurants on the property or within walking distance
*All accommodations in Kamloops and Quesnel, while charming, are of moderate standard and cannot be upgraded.
Compare our Classes of Service Search: Rocky Mountaineer Class of Service
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It’s all about you.
So go ahead, and customize, customize, customize. At Rocky Mountaineer, our Vacation Consultants are not only ready to help co-create your life changing journey, they are eager to do so. Whether it’s extending your trip with additional hotel nights in the Canadian Rockies— and who could blame you for wanting to do that?—or adding a sightseeing tour or two—after all, there are a lot of sights to see—our one-stop consultations ensure your journey is exactly what you are looking for. And completely worry-free, to boot. So, while it goes without saying, we’ll say it anyway. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Oh, decisions, decisions. ADD EXTRA HOTEL NIGHTS.
BOOK A RENTAL CAR.
Stay a while longer in any of these iconic destinations.
Discover the Canadian Rockies on your own from
Or talk to us about upgrading your room category.*
behind the wheel. Rocky Mountaineer car rentals
• Banff • Jasper • Seattle • Whistler
• Calgary • Lake Louise • Vancouver
include GyPSy Guide audio commentary, so you’ll never lose your way. In fact, the GyPSy Guide delivers entertaining commentary, stories, history, directions, driving times, information on hidden viewpoints, the best attractions and sightseeing, and where to capture
ADD A SIGHTSEEING TOUR OR ACTIVITY. Consider creating a few more memories when you tack on a tour like one of these:
• Helicopter flightseeing • City tours with local guides • Day trip to Whistler on the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb journey
• Whale-watching • Adventure tours
photos and spot wildlife. PURCHASE A MEAL PLAN. Meals onboard the train are already included. By adding a meal plan all your breakfasts and dinners on your package tour will be taken care of. BOOK A TRANSFER. Book private or motorcoach transfers from the airport and in-between destinations such as Banff and Calgary.
*All accommodations in Kamloops and Quesnel, while charming, are of moderate standard and cannot be upgraded.
Cheakamus Canyon, British Columbia » Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
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Eagles have eyesight four to eight times stronger than people. So do Rocky Mountaineer Hosts when it comes to spotting empty cups, or guests ready for dessert.
Ottertail, Alberta » First Passage to the West
Add an extra layer of ‘wow’ with an Alaska Cruise out of Seattle or Vancouver. A great complement to any Rocky Mountaineer journey is a cruise to Alaska out of Vancouver or Seattle. When cruising from Seattle, Rocky Mountaineer’s Coastal Passage route seamlessly takes you across the border from the United States to Vancouver, Canada, where you continue on to any of the Canadian Rockies routes.
ALASKA CRUISE
COASTAL PASSAGE
For guests who want to experience the larger-thanlife majesty of Alaska’s tidal waters, adding a cruise to the beginning or end of any rail trip is easy. Our cruise packages depart from both Vancouver, BC and Seattle, Washington. See pages 78–81 for more information on rail and cruise combinations.
The Rocky Mountaineer Coastal Passage route is a luxurious rail experience for guests starting or ending their Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in Seattle, WA, USA. Travel in one of our domed coaches—GoldLeaf Service or SilverLeaf Service—and be spoiled with a gourmet meal, complimentary beverages, and entertaining storytelling and service from our world-renowned onboard Hosts. See page 39 for Coastal Passage packages. seattle ~ vancouver ~ canadian rockies
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Our destinations are rivaled by only one thing. The journey to get there.
Banff, Alberta
Banff, Alberta
Mineral hot springs, a legendary backdrop, and
a castle have made Banff a tourist hot spot. As Canada’s first UNESCOprotected park, Banff stands as a world template for conservation and offers visitors the quintessential Canadian experience—jaw-dropping views and plenty of wildlife. Calgary, Alberta
Rolling green foothills and golden fields surround
this Prairie city. As the host of the 1988 Olympic Winter Games, Calgary is spearheading Canada’s economic boom while keeping it real with cowboy culture and plenty of down-home hospitality. Jasper, Alberta
Solitude and serenity are hallmarks of
Jasper—an untrammelled ecosystem of moose, elk, caribou, and bears. This outdoorsy haven offers plenty of adrenalin-charged activities among mountains, icefields, and delicate ecosystems. Kamloops, British Columbia
The name Kamloops comes
from the Secwepemc word Tk’emlúps meaning “the meeting of the rivers”, as this is where the South Thompson and North Thompson rivers join. A semi-arid ecosystem welcomes travellers to Kamloops—Canada’s only desert region, with over 2,000 hours of sunshine each year. Kamloops is a charming overnight stop on the First Passage to the West and Journey through the Clouds routes.
Lake Louise, Alberta
The turquoise-tinged water of Lake Louise
nestled amidst an amphitheatre of craggy mountains has precipitated enough clichés to drown a poet. Be prepared for random lyrical outbursts and undying love pledges from total strangers. Maligne Canyon, Jasper, Alberta 22
Destinations that range from quaint to cosmopolitan. In life, they say it’s all about the journey. But there are times when, the destination counts for a whole lot. Our array of impressive destinations includes quaint towns like Quesnel and cosmopolitan hot spots like the cities of Vancouver, Calgary, and
Seattle. And of course the vast selection of natural havens—such as Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff— in between. While each is unique in its own way, they all share one thing in common. They’re simply unforgettable.
Lake Louise, Alberta
Quesnel, British Columbia
Dating back to the Cariboo Gold Rush
Whistler, British Columbia
Named for the whistling marmots
of the 1850s and 1860s, Quesnel, a.k.a. Gold Pan City, is the beautiful
that populate the area, this world-renowned resort town co-hosted
central playground of the North Cariboo. Rich in history, with a treasure
the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Hiking, mountain
trove of heritage buildings and Canadian nostalgia, Quesnel is the perfect
biking, whitewater rafting, golfing, and shopping all await visitors in this
combination of rural charm and quiet city sophistication.
pedestrian-friendly alpine-inspired village.
Quesnel is an overnight stop on the Rainforest to Gold Rush route.
Seattle, Washington, USA
A thriving port that has long served as
Vancouver, British Columbia
a gateway to the north, Seattle stands as the largest city in the Pacific Northwest. Coffee is the black gold of this city, which makes up for its wet weather with an abundance of exciting attractions and cozy cafés. Vancouver, British Columbia
Cosmopolitan Vancouver
beckons with its eclectic fusion of culture and cuisine. Glass towers and generous green spaces have made Vancouver one of Canada’s best-loved and most famous cities. Enjoy spectacular views, waterfront dining, and superb shopping in this grown-up wonderland.
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Sightseeing tours & activities. For 25 years, we’ve been offering guests the best of Western Canada and beyond. So we know a thing or two about the most incredible sights to see and tours to experience. Why not comb through the following options (see pages 26–75) and select a vacation package? Or we can customize a package just for you.
Summit Helicopter Tour
Alaska Cruise
Begin or end your holiday with a luxury
cruise to Alaska. See full itinerary details on pages 78–81.
Jasper Highlights Tour
Jasper National Park is a World
Heritage site and Canada’s largest National Park. On this halfday tour you will visit two of the beautiful lakes in the region—
Banff Gondola
Ascend in only eight minutes to the summit
of Sulphur Mountain in a modern, fully enclosed four-passenger gondola cabin. At the summit, a 2,281-metre elevation, get a
Patricia Lake and Pyramid Lake—and Maligne Canyon, one of the most spectacular gorges in the Canadian Rockies, with sheer limestone walls that plunge to depths of over 50 metres.
bird’s-eye view of six mountain ranges. Highly recommended is the easy 1-kilometre self-guided interpretive walkway along the
Motorcoach Icefields Parkway Tour (between Jasper and
summit ridge: perfect for spotting wildlife, including bighorn
Lake Louise)
sheep, and bird-watching.
the world, the Icefields Parkway, to Athabasca Falls, a powerful,
Travel along one of the most scenic highways in
picturesque waterfall. Continue to the Columbia Icefield where Banff to Calgary Tour (Highlights of Banff Tour) and Summit Helicopter Tour
The full-day tour begins
with a tour of Banff. Visit the rushing wide waterfall at Bow Falls, and the area around Lake Minnewanka, rich in animal life. On this tour you will also view the Hoodoos and take a trip on the Banff
you will ride on an Ice Explorer vehicle to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier. On this 5-kilometre trip, your driver/guide will explain how glaciers are formed and point out some interesting geological features. Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at scenic Bow Lake before arriving in Lake Louise.
Gondola, to the top of Sulphur Mountain for a fabulous view of six mountain ranges. Continue on to Kananaskis for a 12-minute
Self-Drive with GyPSy Guide
Summit Helicopter Tour before arriving in Calgary.
Rockies at your own pace in a rental car on one of our
Explore the Canadian
Rocky Mountaineer and Drive holidays, and let the GyPSy Guide be your tour guide. The GyPSy Guide delivers entertaining commentary, stories, history, directions, driving times, information on hidden viewpoints, activity suggestions, the best attractions and sightseeing, and where to capture photos and spot wildlife.
Summit Helicopter Tour
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See the Rocky Mountains from
SNAPSHOT
a unique perspective. This 12-minute helicopter tour will take
Highly customizable rail packages help keep holiday planners headache-free. Not unlike the impressively thick skulls of bighorn sheep during their epic battles.
you 2,300 metres above sea level. Appreciate the sheer size of the glaciers, mountain vistas, lakes, and waterfalls in Kananaskis Country.
Ice Explorer
Banff Gondola
Spirit Island, Maligne Lake, Alberta
Tour of Vancouver’s North Shore
On this six-hour sightseeing
tour, you will visit some of Vancouver’s top tourist attractions. Travel across the Lions Gate Bridge from downtown Vancouver into the Coast Mountains. Your first stop will be the Capilano Suspension Bridge, a suspended footbridge stretching 137 metres across and 70 metres above the Capilano River. Then walk 30 metres above the rainforest floor at Treetops Adventure. Next, visit Grouse Mountain. Take the Skyride gondola to the top of the mountain and visit the wildlife refuge, where you can see grizzly bears close-up.
Yoho National Park Tour (between Lake Louise and Banff) Your first stop on this half-day tour will be the Spiral Tunnels, an engineering marvel that was built by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1909. Visit the aptly named Emerald Lake, with its vivid emeraldcoloured waters. This is the largest lake in Yoho National Park and one of the most spectacular in the region. The last stop is a natural rock bridge formation that spans the flow of the Kicking Horse River.
Whistler Sea to Sky Climb Day Trip
For a different experience,
extend your Rocky Mountaineer rail journey with a trip on the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb route between Vancouver and Whistler. Just relax and take in the breathtaking views. Overnight in Whistler or return the same day.
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Routes and Packages and Add-ons
It all starts—and middles and ends—here. So, you think planning such a luxurious journey will be overwhelming? Well, you’re in for a happy surprise. We’ve lassoed all our route and package options into one convenient space. You can browse through our most popular holiday packages—ranging from four to 18 days—that all feature award-winning rail and combination experiences. Cruises, helicopter tours, sightseeing, and much more are just a page or two away. And remember, we can help you create a package that fits your timing and interests, and lets you explore the Canadian Rockies to your heart’s content. If at any stage in your planning you feel the need to reach out for guidance, we are here to chat.
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CIRCLE JOURNEYS
Vancouver » Kamloops » Lake Louise » Banff » Jasper » Quesnel » Whistler » Vancouver
COASTAL PASSAGE
Seattle » Vancouver » Canadian Rockies
FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST
Vancouver » Kamloops » Lake Louise » Banff » Calgary
JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS
Vancouver » Kamloops » Jasper
RAINFOREST TO GOLD RUSH
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Whistler » Quesnel » Jasper
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ALASKA CRUISE
Vancouver / Seattle » Alaska
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WHISTLER SEA TO SKY CLIMB
Vancouver » Whistler
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SNAPSHOT The icon of the five-cent piece, the beaver enjoys a wholesome diet of bark, roots, and aquatic plants. Rocky Mountaineer guests, on the other hand, enjoy staples like BC salmon, Alberta beef, and farm-fresh produce.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
A L B E R TA
Jasper
Quesnel
Lake Louise
Banff
Calgary
Kamloops VA N C O U V E R ISLAND
Whistler Vancouver
CA N A DA USA
WA S H I N G T O N Seattle
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SNAPSHOT Grizzly bears can be found in a variety of habitats including meadows, forests, and the arctic tundra. Keep an eye out for these huge omnivores along your routes.
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Circle Journey Experience 2 or 3 of our famous rail routes in one journey
Our most popular vacation packages
Beside Shuswap Lake, British Columbia » First Passage to the West
Want it all?
Quesnel
Jasper
Of course you do. And, better still, you can have it. Circle Journeys give you the most rail days,
Lake Louise
and you can experience two or three of our famous rail routes on one awesome vacation. Get spectacular. Journey to Jasper’s epic icefields and wildlife-packed plateaus. And don’t forget world-famous Whistler Village—home of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. If you want it all, all is exactly what you’ll get.
Calgary
Banff
ready to gasp at the blue-green waters of Lake Louise in Banff National Park—seriously, it’s that Whistler
Kamloops
Vancouver
Seattle
PACKAGES GRAND RAIL CIRCLE
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GOLDEN CIRCLE VIA WHISTLER CLASSIC RAIL CIRCLE
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12 days / 11 nights
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11 days / 10 nights
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9 days / 8 nights
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CANADIAN ROCKIES GETAWAY
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TASTE OF THE ROCKIES CIRCLE
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12 days / 11 nights
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9 days / 8 nights
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CIRCLE JOURNEYS & ALASKA CRUISE
COASTAL PASSAGE CANADIAN ROCKIES GETAWAY COASTAL PASSAGE CLASSIC RAIL CIRCLE
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Grand Rail Circle VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » BANFF » LAKE LOUISE » JASPER » QUESNEL » WHISTLER » VANCOUVER TOUR CODE: JBKC (CT)
An epic trip made up of three successive rail routes fuses the sights of the Canadian Rockies with two fun-filled nights in Whistler—Canada’s premier resort town.
from
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 DAYS
$
per person
DAY 7: LAKE LOUISE TO JASPER
DAY 1: VANCOUVER
Columbia Icefield
1
Lake Louise 2
Whistler
DAY 2: VANCOUVER SIGHTSEEING
Calgary
Banff
Your sightseeing tour of the North Shore includes admission to the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain. Overnight in Vancouver.
Kamloops
Vancouver
CANADA
RAINFOREST TO GOLD RUSH
DAY 8: JASPER TO QUESNEL
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Quesnel. DAY 9: QUESNEL TO WHISTLER
FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST
USA
Victoria
Tour Banff and Jasper National Parks via the Icefields Parkway by motorcoach. Highlights are Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Athabasca Falls, and a ride on an Ice Explorer. Overnight in Jasper.
Arrive and spend time exploring scenic Vancouver on your own. Included is admission to the Vancouver Lookout. Overnight in Vancouver.
Jasper
Quesnel
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Whistler.
DAY 3: VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Kamloops.
Seattle
See page 71 for full rail itinerary. DAY 10: WHISTLER
A free morning to explore on your own. At noon, experience a tour and lunch at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. Overnight in Whistler.
DAY 4: KAMLOOPS TO BANFF First Passage to the West
Rainforest to Gold Rush
Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
Motorcoach
# of nights
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Banff. See page 51 for full rail itinerary.
JOURNEY INCLUDES:
DAY 5: BANFF SIGHTSEEING
• 5 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
• Banff Tour, including Banff Gondola
• 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and an afternoon snack
• Yoho National Park Tour, Banff to Lake Louise
• Additional lunch and Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre Tour
• Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Lake Louise to Jasper
• 11 nights hotel accommodation
• Rail station transfers and luggage handling
• Vancouver Lookout
• National Parks Pass
• Tour of Vancouver’s North Shore
5,051
WHISTLER SEA TO SKY CLIMB
Enjoy a half-day tour of Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola (admission included), Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Overnight in Banff.
DAY 11: WHISTLER TO VANCOUVER
Spend time exploring Whistler on your own. This afternoon, travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Vancouver.
DAY 6: BANFF TO LAKE LOUISE
See page 86 for full rail itinerary.
A half-day motorcoach tour into Yoho National Park. See the Spiral Tunnels and Emerald Lake. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
DAY 12: VANCOUVER
Your Grand Rail Circle journey ends with checkout from your Vancouver hotel. Breakfast
DAY 1 VANCOUVER
DAY 2 VANCOUVER
DAY 3 KAMLOOPS
DAY 4 BANFF
DAY 5 BANFF
DAY 6 LAKE LOUISE
DAY 7 JASPER
DAY 8 QUESNEL
DAY 9 WHISTLER
DAY 10 WHISTLER
Lunch
Snack
DAY 11 VANCOUVER
DAY 12 TOUR ENDS
Prices and Dates DELUXE
FROM VANCOUVER
DEPARTURES
Package Pricing
$9,180–9,832
$7,876–8,474
$5,051–5,431
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$1,825
—
MAY
6
13 20 27
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$1,437
$1,437
$877
JUN JUL AUG SEP
3
10 17 24
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Vancouver
Four Seasons Hotel Premier City-View Room Deluxe City-View Room
Holiday Inn Downtown
Banff
Fairmont Banff Springs Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Banff Ptarmigan Inn
Lake Louise
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Deluxe Lakeview Room Fairmont Lakeview Room
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Room
Jasper
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Lobstick Lodge
Whistler
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Deluxe Slopeside Room Fairmont Room
Delta Whistler Village Suites
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD, and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads and children are available on request. Please note all accommodations in Kamloops and Quesnel are of moderate standard. Guests on the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb will travel in Whistler Service. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
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FROM VANCOUVER:
1
8
5
12 19 26
15 22 29
2
9
Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service and enjoy unparalleled panoramic views from our custom-designed bi-level GoldLeaf dome coach.
Golden Circle via Whistler VANCOUVER » WHISTLER » QUESNEL » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » KAMLOOPS » VANCOUVER
Best Seller
Experience the ultimate rail journey through the Canadian Rockies. Overnight in Whistler before journeying to Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff, where there will be plenty of time to shop, explore, and max out your camera’s memory card.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2
$
Columbia Icefield
Banff
1
2
WHISTLER SEA TO SKY CLIMB
Calgary
DAY 2: VANCOUVER TO WHISTLER
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre for a delicious lunch and tour. The remainder of the day is yours. Overnight in Whistler.
Kamloops
1
Vancouver 1 1
CANADA USA
Victoria
See page 86 for full rail itinerary.
Seattle
RAINFOREST TO GOLD RUSH
DAY 3: WHISTLER TO QUESNEL First Passage to the West
Rainforest to Gold Rush
Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
Motorcoach
# of nights
JOURNEY INCLUDES:
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Jasper.
• Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Jasper to Lake Louise
• 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches
See page 71 for full rail itinerary.
• 10 nights hotel accommodation • Vancouver Lookout
This morning you will enjoy a scenic tour of Jasper National Park. The remainder of the day is free. Overnight in Jasper.
• Rail station transfers and luggage handling • National Parks Pass
DAY 7: LAKE LOUISE TO BANFF
Enjoy the morning at leisure. After lunch, a motorcoach tour takes you into Yoho National Park. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, and a natural rock bridge. The tour ends in Banff, where you will stay overnight. DAY 8: BANFF
Spend the entire day exploring Banff National Park on your own. Overnight in Banff. FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST
DAY 9: BANFF TO KAMLOOPS
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Kamloops. DAY 10: KAMLOOPS TO VANCOUVER
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Vancouver.
DAY 5: JASPER HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
• Yoho National Park Tour, Lake Louise to Banff
• Additional lunch and Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre Tour
Icefield, where you will ride on an Ice Explorer. Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Quesnel. DAY 4: QUESNEL TO JASPER
• 5 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
DAY 6: JASPER TO LAKE LOUISE
See page 51 for full rail itinerary. DAY 11: VANCOUVER
Your Golden Circle via Whistler journey ends with checkout from your Vancouver hotel.
Travel along the Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise by motorcoach. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia
• Jasper Highlights Tour
4,671
per person
Arrive and spend time exploring scenic Vancouver on your own. Included is admission to the Vancouver Lookout. Overnight in Vancouver.
Jasper
1 Lake Louise
Whistler
from
8 9 10 11 DAYS DAY 1: VANCOUVER
Quesnel 1
TOUR CODE: WRJC (CT)
Breakfast
Lunch
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
DAY 7
DAY 8
DAY 9
DAY 10
DAY 11
VANCOUVER
WHISTLER
QUESNEL
JASPER
JASPER
LAKE LOUISE
BANFF
BANFF
KAMLOOPS
VANCOUVER
TOUR ENDS
Prices and Dates DELUXE
DEPARTURES
FROM VANCOUVER
FROM VANCOUVER:
Package Pricing
$8,691–9,506
$7,550–8,202
$4,671–5,051
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$1,825
—
MAY
16 23 30
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$1,379
$1,379
$861
JUN JUL AUG SEP
6
13 20 27
4
11 18 25
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Vancouver Whistler
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Gallery Room Fairmont Room Fairmont Chateau Whistler Deluxe Slopeside Room Fairmont Room
Hampton Inn
1
8
5
12 19
15 22 29
Delta Whistler Village Suites
Jasper
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Sawridge Inn
Lake Louise
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Deluxe Lakeview Room Fairmont Lakeview Room
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Room
Banff
Fairmont Banff Springs Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Brewster’s Mountain Lodge
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD, and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads and children are available on request. Please note all accommodations in Kamloops and Quesnel are of moderate standard. Guests on the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb will travel in Whistler Service. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service and enjoy unparalleled panoramic views from our custom-designed bi-level GoldLeaf dome coach.
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Classic Rail Circle VANCOUVER » WHISTLER » QUESNEL » JASPER » KAMLOOPS » VANCOUVER
TOUR CODE: CRHC (CT)
Three train routes carry guests off on a sightseeing sojourn from alpine-inspired Whistler to the wildlife-rich stomping grounds of Jasper.
from
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DAYS
$
per person
DAY 6: JASPER HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
DAY 1: VANCOUVER
Arrive and spend time exploring scenic Vancouver on your own. Included is admission to the Vancouver Lookout. Overnight in Vancouver.
Jasper
Quesnel 1
Lake Louise Banff
Your sightseeing tour of the North Shore includes admission to the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain. Overnight in Vancouver.
1
Vancouver 2 1
CANADA
WHISTLER SEA TO SKY CLIMB
USA
Victoria
DAY 3: VANCOUVER TO WHISTLER
Seattle
Journey through the Clouds
Rainforest to Gold Rush
Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
Today you will enjoy a scenic tour of Jasper National Park. The remainder of the day is free. Overnight in Jasper. JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS
DAY 2: VANCOUVER SIGHTSEEING
Calgary
1 Kamloops Whistler
4,182
# of nights
JOURNEY INCLUDES:
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre for a delicious lunch and tour. The remainder of the day is yours. Overnight in Whistler.
DAY 7: JASPER TO KAMLOOPS
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Kamloops. DAY 8: KAMLOOPS TO VANCOUVER
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Vancouver.
See page 63 for full rail itinerary. DAY 9: VANCOUVER
Your Classic Rail Circle journey ends with checkout from your Vancouver hotel. Breakfast
Lunch
See page 86 for full rail itinerary.
• 5 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
RAINFOREST TO GOLD RUSH
• Jasper Highlights Tour
DAY 4: WHISTLER TO QUESNEL
• Rail station transfers and luggage handling
• 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches • Additional lunch and Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre Tour
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Quesnel.
• National Parks Pass
DAY 5: QUESNEL TO JASPER
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Jasper.
• 8 nights hotel accommodation
See page 71 for full rail itinerary.
• Vancouver Lookout • Tour of Vancouver’s North Shore
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
DAY 7
DAY 8
DAY 9
VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER
WHISTLER
QUESNEL
JASPER
JASPER
KAMLOOPS
VANCOUVER
TOUR ENDS
Prices and Dates DELUXE
DEPARTURES
FROM VANCOUVER $7,496–7,876
$6,681–7,007
$4,182–4,345
—
$1,825
—
MAY
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$998
$998
$518
JUN JUL AUG SEP
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Vancouver Whistler Jasper
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Signature Harbour View Room Fairmont Room Fairmont Chateau Whistler Deluxe Slopeside Room Fairmont Room Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Holiday Inn Downtown
15 22 29 5
12 19 26
3
10 17 24 31
7
14 21 28
4
11 18
Delta Whistler Village Suites Lobstick Lodge
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD, and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads and children are available on request. Please note all accommodations in Kamloops and Quesnel are of moderate standard. Guests on the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb will travel in Whistler Service. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
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FROM VANCOUVER:
Package Pricing Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service and enjoy unparalleled panoramic views from our custom-designed bi-level GoldLeaf dome coach.
Canadian Rockies Getaway VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » KAMLOOPS » VANCOUVER
Best Seller
Keep a lookout for a jaw-dropping range of wildlife on a Circle Journey that includes two of our rail routes, a visit to Yoho National Park, and a gondola ride with beautiful views of Banff and six mountain ranges.
TOUR CODE: GJHC (CT) from
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DAYS Quesnel
1
$
per person
Jasper Columbia Icefield
1 Lake Louise Banff
1 1 Kamloops
2
DAY 1: VANCOUVER
DAY 6: BANFF SIGHTSEEING
Arrive and spend time exploring scenic Vancouver on your own. Included is admission to the Vancouver Lookout. Overnight in Vancouver.
Enjoy a half-day tour of Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola (admission included), Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Overnight in Banff.
JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS
Calgary
FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST
DAY 2: VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Kamloops.
DAY 7: BANFF TO KAMLOOPS
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Kamloops.
DAY 3: KAMLOOPS TO JASPER
Vancouver 1
1
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Jasper.
CANADA USA
Victoria
See page 63 for full rail itinerary.
Seattle
Journey through the Clouds
Motorcoach
Travel along the Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise by motorcoach. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield, where you will ride on an Ice Explorer. Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
# of nights
JOURNEY INCLUDES: • 4 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
• Banff Tour, including Banff Gondola
• 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches
• Rail station transfers and luggage handling
• 8 nights hotel accommodation • Vancouver Lookout
DAY 8: KAMLOOPS TO VANCOUVER
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Vancouver. See page 51 for full rail itinerary.
DAY 4: JASPER TO LAKE LOUISE
First Passage to the West
4,084
DAY 9: VANCOUVER
Your Canadian Rockies Getaway journey ends with checkout from your Vancouver hotel. Breakfast
Lunch
DAY 5: LAKE LOUISE TO BANFF
Enjoy the morning at leisure. After lunch, a motorcoach tour takes you into Yoho National Park. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, and a natural rock bridge. The tour ends in Banff, where you will stay overnight.
• National Parks Pass
• Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Jasper to Lake Louise • Yoho National Park Tour, Lake Louise to Banff
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
DAY 7
DAY 8
DAY 9
VANCOUVER
KAMLOOPS
JASPER
LAKE LOUISE
BANFF
BANFF
KAMLOOPS
VANCOUVER
TOUR ENDS
Prices and Dates DELUXE
DEPARTURES
FROM VANCOUVER
FROM VANCOUVER:
Package Pricing
$7,333–8,365
$6,518–7,387
$4,997–5,540
$4,084–4,627
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$1,825
$913
—
APR
27 30
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$912
$1,005
$680
$680
MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP
4
7
1
4
8
11 15 18 22 25 29
2
6
9
13 16 20 23 27 30
3
6
10 13 17 20 24 27 31
3
7
10 14 17 21 28
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Vancouver
Four Seasons Hotel Premier City-View Room Deluxe City-View Room
Hampton Inn
Jasper
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Marmot Lodge
Lake Louise
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Deluxe Lakeview Room Fairmont Lakeview Room
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Room
Banff
Rimrock Resort Premium Room
Fairmont Banff Springs Fairmont Room
Banff Caribou Lodge
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD, and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads and children are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
11 14 18 21 25 28
Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service and enjoy unparalleled panoramic views from our custom-designed bi-level GoldLeaf dome coach.
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Stoney Creek Bridge, the highest bridge that Rocky Mountaineer crosses, boasts a span of 146 metres.
Stoney Creek Bridge, British Columbia Âť First Passage to the West
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Taste of the Rockies Circle VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » BANFF » JASPER » KAMLOOPS » VANCOUVER
TOUR CODE: GBFC (CT)
Journey through the awe-inspiring Canadian Rockies on two of our most popular rail routes and unleash your inner explorer on an exciting Icefields Parkway adventure.
from
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DAYS
$
per person
DAY 1: VANCOUVER Quesnel
1
Columbia Icefield Lake Louise
Banff
Vancouver 1
1
1
JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS
Arrive and spend time exploring scenic Vancouver on your own. Included is admission to the Vancouver Lookout. Overnight in Vancouver.
Jasper
1 1 Kamloops
DAY 5: JASPER TO KAMLOOPS
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Kamloops. DAY 6: KAMLOOPS TO VANCOUVER
FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST
Calgary
DAY 2: VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Kamloops.
See page 63 for full rail itinerary.
Your Taste of the Rockies Circle journey ends with checkout from your Vancouver hotel.
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Banff.
USA
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Vancouver.
DAY 7: VANCOUVER
DAY 3: KAMLOOPS TO BANFF
CANADA
Victoria
3,650
See page 51 for full rail itinerary. Seattle
Breakfast
Lunch
DAY 4: BANFF TO JASPER
First Passage to the West
Journey through the Clouds
Motorcoach
Travel along the Icefield Parkway and enjoy a motorcoach sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper National Parks. Among the highlights are Bow Lake, Athabasca Falls, and the Columbia Icefields, where you will ride on an Ice Explorer. Overnight in Jasper.
# of nights
JOURNEY INCLUDES: • 4 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
• Rail station transfers and luggage handling
• 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches
• National Parks Pass
• 6 nights hotel accommodation • Vancouver Lookout • Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Banff to Jasper
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
DAY 7
VANCOUVER
KAMLOOPS
BANFF
JASPER
KAMLOOPS
VANCOUVER
TOUR ENDS
Prices and Dates DELUXE
DEPARTURES
FROM VANCOUVER
FROM VANCOUVER:
Package Pricing
$6,518–6,844
$5,975–6,246
$4,562–4,725
$3,650–3,813
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$1,825
$913
—
MAY
3
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$688
$688
$403
$403
JUN JUL AUG SEP
7
14 21 28
5
12 19 26
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Signature Harbour View Room Fairmont Room
Hampton Inn
Banff
Fairmont Banff Springs Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Banff Caribou Lodge
Jasper
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Marmot Lodge
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD, and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads and children are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
10 17 24 31
2
9
6
13 20
16 23 30
Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service and enjoy unparalleled panoramic views from our custom-designed bi-level GoldLeaf dome coach.
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VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » BANFF » LAKE LOUISE » JASPER » QUESNEL » WHISTLER » VANCOUVER » ALASKA CRUISE from
7,202
$
per person
Grand Rail Circle with Cruise from Vancouver / 17 days with POST-TOUR CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA LINE’S ms NOORDAM
TOUR CODE: ZRPP
DEPARTURES
This spectacular adventure includes three scenic and relaxing rail journeys and touring through the Rockies before you embark on a leisurely seven-day Alaska Cruise.
MAY
7
14 21 28
JUN
4
11
18 25
JUL
2
9
16 23 30
AUG
6
13 20 27
SEP
3
10
Glacier Bay
Skagway Juneau
Sitka
A L A S K A
First Passage to the West
Rainforest to Gold Rush
Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
ms Noordam
Motorcoach
# of nights
Ketchikan B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A
FROM VANCOUVER
A L B E R T A
Jasper
Quesnel 1
ms Noordam Package Pricing
$12,467–13,675
$10,830–11,874
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$1,825
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$1,161
$1,161
$714
Cruise Stateroom
1
$7,202–7,862
Verandah
Columbia Icefield
Lake Louise 1 Whistler
Ocean-View
Vancouver
JOURNEY ENDS WITH CRUISE. For more information on this package, see page 30 for Grand Rail Circle (itinerary may vary) & pages 78–81 for Alaska Cruise details. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD and include Canadian tax (GST) and port taxes/fees. See page 94. Prices for singles, triples and children are available upon request. Please note all accommodations in Kamloops and Quesnel are of moderate standard. Guests on the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb will travel in Whistler Service. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
1
1 1
2
1
Kamloops
Calgary
Banff
CANADA USA
Victoria Seattle
VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » KAMLOOPS » VANCOUVER » ALASKA CRUISE from
7,042
$
per person
Canadian Rockies Getaway with Cruise from Vancouver / 17 days with POST-TOUR CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA LINE’S ms NOORDAM
TOUR CODE: ZJPP
DEPARTURES APR
A journey through the Canadian Rockies including Yoho National Park and the Columbia Icefield, followed by two nights in Vancouver with a North Shore tour and a leisurely Alaska Cruise.
Glacier Bay
MAY
7
14 21 28
JUN
4
11
Juneau
18 25
JUL
2
9
AUG
6
13 20 27
SEP
3
10
16 23 30
A L A S K A
ms Noordam
Motorcoach
Ketchikan A L B E R T A
Jasper 1 Lake Louise Columbia
Quesnel
$12,137–13,730
$10,490–11,808
$7,964–8,788
$7,042–7,865
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$1,825
$913
—
$1,022
$1,116 Verandah
$750
Kamloops
$750 Ocean-View
JOURNEY ENDS WITH CRUISE. For more information on this package, see page 33 for Canadian Rockies Getaway (itinerary may vary) & pages 78–81 for Alaska Cruise details. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD and include Canadian tax (GST) and port taxes/fees. See page 94. Prices for singles, triples and children are available upon request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
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Journey through # of nights the Clouds
B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A
ms Noordam Package Pricing
Cruise Stateroom
First Passage to the West
Sitka
FROM VANCOUVER
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
Skagway
30
Vancouver 2
Icefield
1 1
1
Victoria Seattle
1
2
Banff CANADA USA
Calgary
ALASKA CRUISE » VANCOUVER » WHISTLER » QUESNEL » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » KAMLOOPS » VANCOUVER from
7,037
$
per person
Golden Circle via Whistler with Cruise from Vancouver / 18 days with PRE-TOUR CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA LINE’S ms NOORDAM
TOUR CODE: ZRQR
DEPARTURES
Begin your journey with a luxurious Alaska Cruise and top it off with three stunning Rocky Mountaineer rail routes.
MAY
9
16 23 30
JUN
6
13 20 27
JUL
4
11
18 25 15 22 29
AUG
1
8
SEP
5
12
Glacier Bay
Skagway
First Passage to the West
Rainforest to Gold Rush
Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
ms Noordam
Motorcoach
# of nights
Juneau Sitka
A L A S K A
Ketchikan B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A
A L B E R T A
FROM VANCOUVER
Jasper
Quesnel 1
ms Noordam Package Pricing
$12,455–14,059
$10,710–12,082
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$1,825
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$1,430
$1,430
$861
Cruise Stateroom
2
$7,037–7,807
Verandah
Columbia Icefield
Lake Louise 1 Whistler 1
Ocean-View
Kamloops
Vancouver 1 1
JOURNEY BEGINS WITH CRUISE. For more information on this package, see page 31 for Golden Circle via Whistler & pages 78–81 for Alaska Cruise details. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD and include Canadian tax (GST) and port taxes/fees. See page 94. Prices for singles, triples and children are available upon request. Please note all accommodations in Kamloops and Quesnel are of standard. Guests on the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb will travel in Whistler Service. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
2
1
Calgary
Banff
CANADA USA
Victoria Seattle
ALASKA CRUISE » VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » BANFF » JASPER » KAMLOOPS » VANCOUVER from
6,131
$
per person
Taste of the Rockies Circle with Cruise from Vancouver / 15 days with PRE-TOUR CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA LINE’S ms NOORDAM
TOUR CODE: ZANR
DEPARTURES
Experience a luxurious cruise on the ms Noordam before taking off on a soul-stirring adventure through the Canadian Rockies on two of our most popular rail routes.
MAY
9
16 23 30
JUN
6
13 20 27
JUL
4
11
18 25 15 22 29
AUG
1
8
SEP
5
12
Glacier Bay
Juneau
First Passage to the West
Journey through # of nights the Clouds
ms Noordam
Motorcoach
Sitka
A L A S K A
Ketchikan B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A
FROM VANCOUVER
A L B E R T A
Jasper
Quesnel
ms Noordam Package Pricing
$10,620–11,731
$9,363–10,299
$7,050–7,656
$6,131–6,737
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$1,825
$913
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$837
$837
$473
$473
Cruise Stateroom
Skagway
Verandah
Ocean-View
JOURNEY BEGINS WITH CRUISE. For more information on this package, see page 35 for Taste of the Rockies Circle (itinerary may vary) & pages 78–81 for Alaska Cruise details. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD and include Canadian tax (GST) and port taxes/fees. See page 94. Prices for singles, triples and children are available upon request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
Kamloops
Vancouver 2
1 Columbia Icefield
1 1
1
Lake Louise
1
Calgary
Banff CANADA USA
Victoria Seattle
37
Reason
16
#
Mmm. The ocean air is yours for the inhaling.
Top Ten Iconic Train Excursions
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Coastal Passage Seattle » Vancouver » Canadian Rockies
Bellingham Bay, Washington » Coastal Passage
Our Newest Route!
Quesnel
Jasper
This all-daylight journey links the cosmopolitan city of Seattle, one of the world’s most
Lake Louise
desired cruise ports, to beautiful Vancouver and the jaw-dropping landscapes of the Banff
Canadian Rockies. Choose from our award-winning GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service, both with panoramic views from our famed glass domes. Dine on outstanding gourmet meals created by our award-winning chefs and made from the finest and freshest ingredients, all while entertaining onboard Hosts speak to the history, stories, and ecology of the
Whistler
Calgary
Kamloops
Vancouver
regions passing by. Seattle
Travel this route Eastbound (EB) from Seattle to the Canadian Rockies or Westbound (WB) from the Canadian Rockies to Seattle. All itineraries are shown Eastbound. To assist when booking, please use the Tour Codes found in the top right corner. 39
Coastal Passage Seattle » Vancouver » Canadian Rockies
White Rock, British Columbia » Coastal Passage
Your Coastal Passage journey up-close. SEATTLE TO VANCOUVER (EASTBOUND) » Board at Seattle’s King Street Station for your rail journey to
Vancouver. Enjoy dinner and take in spectacular evening views of the Pacific Northwest as you travel between USA and Canada. Highlights include the Chittenden Locks linking Puget Sound to Lakes Union and Washington, the fishing fleet (and Boeing jets) of Everett, views of the Cascade Mountains and numerous photo opportunities as the train hugs the coastline. Disembark at the Pacific Central Station in Vancouver. Overnight in hotel accommodation.
Seattle, Washington
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Skagit Bay, Washington » Coastal Passage
VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS
KAMLOOPS TO THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
» Board at the Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver Station and travel
» Depart on your rail journey into the Canadian Rockies
through the fertile fields of the Fraser Valley. Farmland gives
onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Guests can disembark in
way to the towering peaks of the Coast Mountains before the
Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, or Calgary, Alberta, and continue
rumble of raging waters hail the arrival of Hell’s Gate. Piney
their journey with touring by motorcoach or by taking another
forests turn into the abstract beauty of dusty desert hills as
Rocky Mountaineer rail route.
you pull in to spend the night at Kamloops—BC’s gateway to the Interior. Overnight in hotel accommodation.
PACKAGES ....................................................................
12 days / 11 nights
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COASTAL PASSAGE WESTERN EXPLORER
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11 days / 10 nights
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COASTAL PASSAGE CLASSIC RAIL CIRCLE
...................................................................................9
days / 8 nights
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days / 7 nights
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(7) days / 5 (6) nights
46
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COASTAL PASSAGE CANADIAN ROCKIES GETAWAY
COASTAL PASSAGE CANADIAN ROCKIES HIGHLIGHTS COASTAL PASSAGE CLASSIC VACATION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
COASTAL PASSAGE RAIL PACKAGES & ALASKA CRUISE
Where you begin and end is your call. Choose to start or finish in Seattle, Vancouver, Lake Louise, Banff, or Calgary.
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Coastal Passage Canadian Rockies Getaway SEATTLE » VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » KAMLOOPS » VANCOUVER TOUR CODE: GPKC (CT)
Grab a latte from the famous Pike Place Market in Seattle—Starbucks’ birthplace—and explore Vancouver’s must-see attractions, all before departing on an unforgettable journey through the Canadian Rockies.
from
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 DAYS
per person
before arriving at the Columbia Icefield, where you will ride on an Ice Explorer. Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
DAY 1: SEATTLE Quesnel
1
Arrive and spend time exploring Seattle’s waterfront, Pike Place Market, and the Space Needle on your own. Overnight in Seattle.
Jasper Columbia Icefield
COASTAL PASSAGE
1 Lake Louise Banff
1 1 Kamloops Vancouver 3
2
DAY 8: LAKE LOUISE TO BANFF
DAY 2: SEATTLE TO VANCOUVER
Enjoy the morning at leisure. After lunch, a motorcoach tour takes you into Yoho National Park. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, and a natural rock bridge. The tour ends in Banff, where you will stay overnight.
Enjoy the morning in Seattle. Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer for dinner. Overnight in Vancouver.
Calgary
See page 39 for full rail itinerary. DAY 3: VANCOUVER SIGHTSEEING
1
Your sightseeing tour of the North Shore includes admission to the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain. Overnight in Vancouver.
CANADA USA
Victoria
1 Seattle
DAY 9: BANFF SIGHTSEEING
Your morning is free. Enjoy a halfday tour of Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola (admission included), Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. Overnight in Banff.
DAY 4: VANCOUVER First Passage to the West
Journey through the Clouds
Coastal Passage
Motorcoach
# of nights
JOURNEY INCLUDES: • 5 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
• Yoho National Park Tour, Lake Louise to Banff
• 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 1 dinner
• Banff Tour, including Banff Gondola
• 11 nights hotel accommodation
• Rail station transfers and luggage handling
• Vancouver Lookout • Tour of Vancouver’s North Shore
Spend the entire day exploring Vancouver on your own. Included is admission to the Vancouver Lookout. Overnight in Vancouver.
FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST
DAY 10: BANFF TO KAMLOOPS
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Kamloops.
JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS
DAY 5: VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS
DAY 11: KAMLOOPS TO VANCOUVER
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Kamloops.
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Vancouver.
DAY 6: KAMLOOPS TO JASPER
See page 51 for full rail itinerary.
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Jasper.
• National Parks Pass
DAY 12: VANCOUVER
Your Coastal Passage Canadian Rockies Getaway journey ends with checkout from your Vancouver hotel.
See page 63 for full rail itinerary.
• Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Jasper to Lake Louise
DAY 7: JASPER TO LAKE LOUISE THIS JOURNEY STARTS IN SEATTLE AND ENDS IN VANCOUVER.
6,722
$
Vancouver departure also available.
Travel along the Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise by motorcoach. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
DAY 7
DAY 8
DAY 9
DAY 10
DAY 11
DAY 12
SEATTLE
VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER
KAMLOOPS
JASPER
LAKE LOUISE
BANFF
BANFF
KAMLOOPS
VANCOUVER
TOUR ENDS
Prices and Dates FROM SEATTLE
DELUXE
DEPARTURES
Package Pricing
$10,029–10,680
$8,782–9,325
$6,722–7,102
Seat Only Upgrade from SilverLeaf
—
$1,130
—
MAY
$933
JUN JUL AUG SEP
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$1,247
$1,340
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Seattle
Fairmont Olympic Hotel Deluxe Room
The Paramount Hotel Traditional Room
Vancouver
Four Seasons Hotel Premier City-View Room Deluxe City-View Room
Hampton Inn
Jasper
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Marmot Lodge
Lake Louise
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Deluxe Lakeview Room Fairmont Lakeview Room
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Room
Banff
Rimrock Resort Premium Room
Fairmont Banff Springs Fairmont Room
Banff Caribou Lodge
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD, and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads, and children are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
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FROM SEATTLE: 22 29 5
12 19 26
3
10 17 24 31
7
14 21 28
4
11 18
Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service and enjoy unparalleled panoramic views from our custom-designed bi-level GoldLeaf dome coach.
Coastal Passage Western Explorer SEATTLE » VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » CALGARY
TOUR CODE: XPJE (EB)
Join the hustle and bustle of Seattle and Vancouver, with plenty of time to shop and explore, before experiencing the ultimate rail journey to the Canadian Rockies. Get your camera ready!
from
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 DAYS
per person
DAY 1: SEATTLE Quesnel
Arrive and spend time exploring Seattle’s waterfront, Pike Place Market, and the Space Needle on your own. Overnight in Seattle.
2 Jasper Columbia Icefield
COASTAL PASSAGE
1 Lake Louise Banff
1
1
Enjoy the morning in Seattle. Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer for dinner. Overnight in Vancouver.
Summit Helicopter Tour
Kamloops Vancouver 3
DAY 2: SEATTLE TO VANCOUVER
1 Calgary
USA
Victoria
1 Seattle Coastal Passage
Motorcoach
# of nights
JOURNEY INCLUDES:
DAY 9: LAKE LOUISE TO BANFF
Enjoy the morning at leisure. After lunch, a motorcoach tour takes you into Yoho National Park. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, and a natural rock bridge. The tour ends in Banff, where you will stay overnight.
• Yoho National Park Tour, Lake Louise to Banff
• 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner
• Banff Tour, including Banff Gondola
• 10 nights hotel accommodation
• Summit Helicopter Flightseeing
• Vancouver Lookout
• Calgary Tower
• Tour of Vancouver’s North Shore
• Rail station transfers and luggage handling
• Jasper Highlights Tour
DAY 10: BANFF TO CALGARY WITH SUMMIT HELICOPTER TOUR
See page 63 for full rail itinerary.
Enjoy a full-day tour concluding in Calgary. Begin the morning with a motorcoach sightseeing tour of Banff, including Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. Banff Gondola is included. Continue on to Kananaskis for a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour. Enjoy admission to the Calgary Tower. Spend the night in Calgary.
DAY 7: JASPER HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
DAY 11: CALGARY
DAY 5: VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Kamloops. DAY 6: KAMLOOPS TO JASPER
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Jasper.
• National Parks Pass
• Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Jasper to Lake Louise
Spend the entire day exploring Vancouver on your own. Included is admission to the Vancouver Lookout. Overnight in Vancouver. JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS
• 3 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
Travel along the Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise by motorcoach. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield, where you will ride on an Ice Explorer. Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
DAY 3: VANCOUVER SIGHTSEEING
DAY 4: VANCOUVER Journey through the Clouds
DAY 8: JASPER TO LAKE LOUISE
See page 39 for full rail itinerary.
Your sightseeing tour of the North Shore includes admission to the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain. Overnight in Vancouver.
CANADA
4,928
$
Westbound itinerary also available.
Today you will enjoy a scenic tour of Jasper National Park.The remainder of the day is free for you to explore more of Jasper at your leisure. Overnight in Jasper.
Your Coastal Passage Western Explorer journey ends with checkout from your Calgary Hotel. Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
DAY 7
DAY 8
DAY 9
DAY 10
DAY 11
SEATTLE
VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER
KAMLOOPS
JASPER
JASPER
LAKE LOUISE
BANFF
CALGARY
TOUR ENDS
Prices and Dates DELUXE
DEPARTURES
FROM SEATTLE
FROM SEATTLE:
Package Pricing
$7,861–8,728
$6,559–7,264
$4,928–5,367
Seat Only Upgrade from SilverLeaf
—
$674
—
MAY
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$1,563
$1,456
$940
JUN JUL AUG SEP
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Seattle Vancouver
Fairmont Olympic Hotel Deluxe Room Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Signature Harbour View Room
Four Seasons Hotel Deluxe City-View Room
The Paramount Hotel Traditional Room
Jasper
Marmot Lodge
Lake Louise
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Deluxe Lakeview Room Fairmont Lakeview Room
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Room
Banff
Fairmont Banff Springs Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Banff Caribou Lodge
Calgary
Junior Suite
Fairmont Room
5
12 19 26
3
10 17 24 31
7
14 21 28
4
11 18
Holliday Inn Downtown
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Fairmont Palliser
22 29
International Hotel Calgary
Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service and enjoy unparalleled panoramic views from our custom-designed bi-level GoldLeaf dome coach.
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD, and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads, and children are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
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Coastal Passage Classic Rail Circle SEATTLE » VANCOUVER » WHISTLER » QUESNEL » JASPER » KAMLOOPS » VANCOUVER
Best Seller
This epic journey is made up of four exciting rail routes and includes an overnight stay in Whistler—Canada’s premier resort town and home of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. No wonder it’s one of our best-selling packages.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DAYS Quesnel
2
Jasper
DAY 1: SEATTLE
DAY 6: JASPER HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
Arrive and spend time exploring Seattle’s waterfront, Pike Place Market, and the Space Needle on your own. Overnight in Seattle.
Today you will enjoy a scenic tour of Jasper National Park. The remainder of the day is free. Overnight in Jasper.
COASTAL PASSAGE
DAY 2: SEATTLE TO VANCOUVER
Calgary
Enjoy the morning in Seattle. Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer for dinner. Overnight in Vancouver.
Kamloops
See page 39 for full rail itinerary. WHISTLER SEA TO SKY CLIMB
CANADA USA
DAY 3: VANCOUVER TO WHISTLER
Victoria
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre for a delicious lunch and tour. The remainder of the day is yours. Overnight in Whistler.
1 Seattle
Journey through the Clouds
Rainforest to Gold Rush
Coastal Passage
Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
7,420
$
per person
Banff
Vancouver
from
Vancouver departure also available.
Lake Louise
Whistler
TOUR CODE: CPHC (CT)
# of nights
See page 86 for full rail itinerary.
JOURNEY INCLUDES:
JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS
DAY 7: JASPER TO KAMLOOPS
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Kamloops. DAY 8: KAMLOOPS TO VANCOUVER
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Vancouver. See page 63 for full rail itinerary. DAY 9: VANCOUVER
Your Coastal Passage Classic Rail Circle journey ends with checkout from your Vancouver hotel. Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
RAINFOREST TO GOLD RUSH
• 6 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
• Vancouver Lookout
• 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 1 dinner
• Rail station transfers and luggage handling
DAY 4: WHISTLER TO QUESNEL
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Quesnel.
• Jasper Highlights Tour
• Additional lunch and Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre Tour
DAY 5: QUESNEL TO JASPER
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Jasper.
• National Parks Pass
See page 71 for full rail itinerary.
• 8 nights hotel accommodation
THIS JOURNEY STARTS IN SEATTLE AND ENDS IN VANCOUVER.
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
DAY 7
DAY 8
DAY 9
SEATTLE
VANCOUVER
WHISTLER
QUESNEL
JASPER
JASPER
KAMLOOPS
VANCOUVER
TOUR ENDS
Prices and Dates DELUXE
FROM SEATTLE
DEPARTURES
Package Pricing
$8,124–8,503
$7,420–7,745
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$963
$963
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Fairmont Olympic Hotel Deluxe Room
Seattle Vancouver Whistler Jasper
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Signature Harbour View Room Fairmont Room
MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP
22 29 5
12 19 26
3
10 17 24 31
7
14 21 28
4
11 18
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Deluxe Slopeside Room Fairmont Room Deluxe Room
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Fairmont Room
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD, and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads, and children are available on request. Please note all accommodations in Kamloops and Quesnel are of moderate standard. Guests on the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb will travel in Whistler Service. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
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FROM SEATTLE:
Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service and enjoy unparalleled panoramic views from our custom-designed bi-level GoldLeaf dome coach.
Coastal Passage Canadian Rockies Highlights SEATTLE » VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » BANFF » LAKE LOUISE » CALGARY
Best Seller
Travel along the Pacific Coast between Seattle and Vancouver, then explore the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy overnight stays in stunning Lake Louise, Banff, and Calgary, plus a scenic Summit Helicopter tour.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DAYS
Arrive and spend time exploring Seattle’s waterfront, Pike Place Market, and the Space Needle on your own. Overnight in Seattle. 1 Lake Louise 1
COASTAL PASSAGE
DAY 2: SEATTLE TO VANCOUVER
1 Calgary
Banff
1
Enjoy the morning in Seattle. Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer for dinner. Overnight in Vancouver.
Summit Helicopter Tour
Vancouver 2
See page 39 for full rail itinerary. DAY 3: VANCOUVER SIGHTSEEING
CANADA
Your sightseeing tour of the North Shore includes admission to the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain. Overnight in Vancouver.
USA
Victoria
1 Seattle
First Passage to the West
Coastal Passage
4,332
$
per person
DAY 1: SEATTLE
Kamloops
from
Westbound itinerary also available.
Jasper
Quesnel
TOUR CODE: HPGE (EB)
DAY 7: LAKE LOUISE TO CALGARY WITH SUMMIT HELICOPTER TOUR
Begin the morning with a motorcoach sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the points of interest are Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. A trip on the Banff Gondola is included. Continue on to Kananaskis for a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies, before your transfer to Calgary. Enjoy admission to the Calgary Tower. Overnight in Calgary. DAY 8: CALGARY
Your Coastal Passage Canadian Rockies Highlights journey ends with checkout from your Calgary hotel.
FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST Motorcoach
# of nights
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
DAY 4: VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Kamloops.
JOURNEY INCLUDES: • 3 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
• Lake Louise to Calgary Tour, including Banff Gondola
• 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner
• Summit Helicopter Flightseeing
• 7 nights hotel accommodation
• Calgary Tower
DAY 6: BANFF TO LAKE LOUISE
• Vancouver Lookout
• Rail station transfers and luggage handling
Enjoy a half-day motorcoach tour into Yoho National Park. See the Spiral Tunnels and Emerald Lake. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
• Tour of Vancouver’s North Shore • Yoho National Park Tour, Banff to Lake Louise
DAY 5: KAMLOOPS TO BANFF
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Banff. See page 51 for full rail itinerary.
• National Parks Pass
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
DAY 7
DAY 8
SEATTLE
VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER
KAMLOOPS
BANFF
LAKE LOUISE
CALGARY
TOUR ENDS
Prices and Dates DELUXE
DEPARTURES
FROM SEATTLE
FROM SEATTLE:
Package Pricing
$6,391–6,831
$5,470–5,903
$4,332–4,657
Seat Only Upgrade from SilverLeaf
—
$674
—
MAY
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$924
$924
$627
JUN JUL AUG SEP
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Seattle Vancouver Banff Lake Louise Calgary
Fairmont Olympic Hotel Deluxe Room Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Signature Harbour View Room Premium Room
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Fairmont Room
Rimrock Resort
Standard Room
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Deluxe Lakeview Room Fairmont Lakeview Room Junior Suite
Fairmont Palliser
Fairmont Room
The Paramount Hotel Traditional Room
22 29 5
12 19 26
3
10 17 24 31
7
14 21 28
4
11 18
Holiday Inn Downtown Banff Ptarmigan Inn Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Room International Hotel Calgary
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD, and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads, and children are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service and enjoy unparalleled panoramic views from our custom-designed bi-level GoldLeaf dome coach.
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Coastal Passage Classic Vacation SEATTLE » VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » LAKE LOUISE, BANFF, OR CALGARY Climb Seattle’s Space Needle before embarking on a two-day rail journey through scenic Canadian landscapes. Enjoy overnight stays in Vancouver, plus one night in your choice of Lake Louise, Banff, or Calgary. from $
Westbound itinerary also available.
3,236
per person
DAY 1: SEATTLE
Arrive and spend time exploring Seattle’s waterfront, Pike Place Market, and the Space Needle on your own. Overnight in Seattle.
Jasper
Quesnel
?
Lake Louise ?
Kamloops
Banff
1
COASTAL PASSAGE
? Calgary
DAY 2: SEATTLE TO VANCOUVER
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Vancouver. See page 39 for full rail itinerary.
Vancouver 2/3
DAY 3: VANCOUVER
Spend the entire day exploring Vancouver on your own. Included is admission to the Vancouver Lookout. Overnight in Vancouver.
CANADA USA
Victoria
1 Seattle
EXTRA DAY: VANCOUVER ? First Passage to the West
Coastal Passage
# of nights
JOURNEY INCLUDES:
One night in destination of your choice
FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST
DAY 4: VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Kamloops. DAY 5: KAMLOOPS TO LAKE LOUISE, BANFF OR CALGARY
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Lake Louise, Banff or Calgary. See page 51 for full rail itinerary. DAY 6: LAKE LOUISE, BANFF OR CALGARY
Your Classic Coastal Passage Vacation ends with checkout from your hotel. Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
FOR LAKE LOUISE DEPARTURES/ARRIVALS ONLY
Spend the entire day exploring Vancouver on your own. Overnight in Vancouver.
• 3 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner • 5 nights hotel accommodation (1 extra night for Lake Louise—eastbound itinerary) • Vancouver Lookout • Rail station transfers and luggage handling • National Parks Pass
Seattle, Washington » Coastal Passage
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from
3,567
$
per person
To / From Lake Louise
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 DAYS
TOUR CODES: CPFE (EB); CPDW (WB)
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
DAY 7
SEATTLE
VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER
KAMLOOPS
LAKE LOUISE
TOUR ENDS
DEPARTURES FROM SEATTLE TO LAKE LOUISE: 22
AUG SEP
28 4
11 18
FROM LAKE LOUISE TO SEATTLE:
DELUXE
SEATTLE TO LAKE LOUISE Package Pricing
MAY
$5,194–5,410
$4,594–4,815
$3,567–3,787
Seat Only Upgrade from SilverLeaf
—
$674
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$757
$757
$617
MAY
20 27
SEP
2
9
16
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Fairmont Olympic Hotel Deluxe Room
Seattle
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Gallery Room
Vancouver
The Paramount Hotel Traditional Room
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Fairmont Room
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Deluxe Lakeview Room Fairmont Lakeview Room
Lake Louise
Georgian Court Hotel Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Room
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD, and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads, and children are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
To / From Banff
from $
3,236 1 2 3 4 5 6 DAYS
TOUR CODES: CPEY (EB); CPEO (WB)
per person
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
SEATTLE
VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER
KAMLOOPS
BANFF
TOUR ENDS
DEPARTURES FROM SEATTLE TO BANFF: MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP
DELUXE
SEATTLE TO BANFF Package Pricing
$4,702–4,918
$4,211–4,432
$3,236–3,401
Seat Only Upgrade from SilverLeaf
—
$674
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$551
$551
$417
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Seattle
Fairmont Olympic Hotel Deluxe Room
The Paramount Hotel Traditional Room
Vancouver
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Gallery Room Fairmont Room
Georgian Court Hotel
Banff
Rimrock Resort
Premium Room
Standard Room
22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 4
11 18
FROM BANFF TO SEATTLE: MAY
19 26
JUN JUL AUG SEP
2
9 16 23 30
7 14 21 28 4
11 18 25
1
8 15
Banff Caribou Lodge
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD, and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads, and children are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
To / From Calgary
from $
3,236 1 2 3 4 5 6 DAYS
TOUR CODES: CPEE (EB); CPEW (WB)
per person
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
SEATTLE
VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER
KAMLOOPS
CALGARY
TOUR ENDS
DEPARTURES FROM SEATTLE TO CALGARY:
DELUXE
SEATTLE TO CALGARY Package Pricing
$4,594–4,756
$4,157–4,324
$3,236–3,347
Seat Only Upgrade from SilverLeaf
—
$674
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$594
$594
$364
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Seattle Vancouver Calgary
Fairmont Olympic Hotel Deluxe Room Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Signature Harbour View Room Fairmont Room Junior Suite
Fairmont Palliser
Fairmont Room
The Paramount Hotel Traditional Room
MAY
22
JUN JUL AUG SEP
12 3
24
7
21
4
FROM CALGARY TO SEATTLE: MAY
26
JUN JUL AUG SEP
16 7
28
11 25 8
Holiday Inn Downtown International Hotel Calgary
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD, and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads, and children are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
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ALASKA CRUISE » SEATTLE » VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » KAMLOOPS » VANCOUVER from $
8,701
per person
Coastal Passage Canadian Rockies Getaway with Cruise from Seattle / 18 days with PRE-TOUR CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA LINE’S ms WESTERDAM
TOUR CODE: OPQE
Glacier Bay
DEPARTURES
After travelling by sea on the luxurious ms Westerdam, your adventure through the breathtaking Canadian Rockies awaits you on this circle journey. Enjoy tours and overnight stays in Vancouver, Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff before returning by rail to Vancouver.
MAY
16 23 30
JUN JUL AUG SEP
6
13 20 27
4
11 18 25
1
8
5
12
Skagway
First Passage to the West
Juneau
Journey through Coastal the Clouds Passage
ms Westerdam Motorcoach
15 22 29
A L A S K A
Ketchikan B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A
FROM SEATTLE
A L B E R T A
Jasper 1 Lake Louise Columbia
Quesnel
ms Westerdam Package Pricing
$13,013–14,667
$11,281–12,678
$8,701–9,660
Seat Only Upgrade from SilverLeaf
—
$1,130
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$1,133
Cruise Stateroom
# of nights
Sitka
$1,227 Verandah
Kamloops
$819 Ocean-View
Icefield
Vancouver 3 1
JOURNEY BEGINS WITH CRUISE. For more information on this package, see page 42 for Coastal Passage Canadian Rockies Getaway & pages 78–81 for Alaska Cruise details. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD and include Canadian tax (GST) and port taxes/ fees. See page 94. Prices for singles, triples and children are available upon request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
1
2
1 1
Calgary
Banff CANADA USA
Victoria
Seattle
ALASKA CRUISE » SEATTLE » VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » CALGARY from $
6,975
per person
Coastal Passage Western Explorer with Cruise from Seattle / 17 days with PRE-TOUR CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA LINE’S ms WESTERDAM
TOUR CODE: OPPY
Glacier Bay
DEPARTURES
Embark on an eight day Alaska journey on the ms Westerdam, then take off on what has been our most popular rail journey for over a decade.
MAY
16 23 30
JUN JUL AUG SEP
6
13 20 27
4
11 18 25
1
8
5
12
ms Westerdam
A L A S K A
ms Westerdam Package Pricing
$10,915–12,678
$9,131–10,626
Seat Only Upgrade from SilverLeaf
—
$674
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$1,403
$1,295
$779
Ketchikan A L B E R T A
Jasper 2 Lake Louise Columbia 1 Calgary Icefield
$6,975–7,995
Ocean-View
JOURNEY BEGINS WITH CRUISE. For more information on this package, see page 43 for Coastal Passage Western Explorer & pages 78–81 for Alaska Cruise details. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD and include Canadian tax (GST) and port taxes/fees. See page 94. Prices for singles, triples and children are available upon request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
Peace Arch Border crossing between Canada & USA
Motorcoach
15 22 29
Quesnel
Verandah
# of nights
Sitka
B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A
Cruise Stateroom
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Journey through Coastal the Clouds Passage
Juneau
FROM SEATTLE
» Coastal Passage
Skagway
Kamloops
1
Vancouver 3
1
Banff CANADA USA
Victoria
Seattle
1 Summit Helicopter Tour
ALASKA CRUISE » SEATTLE » VANCOUVER » WHISTLER » QUESNEL » JASPER » KAMLOOPS » VANCOUVER from
9,909
$
per person
Coastal Passage Classic Rail Circle with Cruise from Seattle / 15 days with PRE-TOUR CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA LINE’S ms WESTERDAM
TOUR CODE: OPNE
Glacier Bay
DEPARTURES
Enjoy a scenic Alaska Cruise on the ms Westerdam before setting out on an eight day journey through the Rockies on four Rocky Mountaineer rail routes, returning to Vancouver at the end of your trip.
MAY
16 23 30
JUN JUL AUG SEP
6
13 20 27
4
11 18 25
1
8
5
12
Skagway
Journey through Rainforest to the Clouds Gold Rush
Juneau Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
ms Westerdam # of nights
Sitka
15 22 29
A L A S K A
Ketchikan B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A
FROM SEATTLE ms Westerdam Package Pricing
$11,088–12,481
$9,909–11,023
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$850
$850
Cruise Stateroom
Coastal Passage
A L B E R T A
Jasper
Quesnel 1
2
Lake Louise Banff
Verandah
1
Whistler 1
JOURNEY BEGINS WITH CRUISE. For more information on this package, see page 44 for Coastal Passage Classic Rail Circle & pages 78–81 for Alaska Cruise details. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD and include Canadian tax (GST) and port taxes/fees. See page 94. Prices for singles, triples and children are available upon request. Please note all accommodations in Kamloops and Quesnel are of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
Calgary
Kamloops
Vancouver 1 1
CANADA USA
Victoria
Seattle
ALASKA CRUISE » SEATTLE » VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » BANFF » LAKE LOUISE » CALGARY from
6,372
$
per person
Coastal Passage Canadian Rockies Highlights with Cruise from Seattle / 14 days with PRE-TOUR CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA LINE’S ms WESTERDAM
TOUR CODE: OPME
Glacier Bay
DEPARTURES
After an eight day Alaska Cruise at sea, jump onboard the Rocky Mountaineer for a fun-filled trip through the Rockies, including sightseeing tours, a Helicopter Flightseeing tour, and more.
MAY
16 23 30
JUN JUL AUG SEP
6
13 20 27
4
11 18 25
1
8
5
12
Skagway
First Passage to the West
Coastal Passage
ms Westerdam
Motorcoach
# of nights
Juneau Sitka
15 22 29
A L A S K A
Ketchikan B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A
FROM SEATTLE
A L B E R T A Jasper
ms Westerdam Package Pricing
$9,382–10,830
$8,033–9,266
$6,372–7,283
Seat Only Upgrade from SilverLeaf
—
$674
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$811
$811
$514
Cruise Stateroom
Verandah
Ocean-View
JOURNEY BEGINS WITH CRUISE. For more information on this package, see page 45 for Coastal Passage Canadian Rockies Highlights & pages 78–81 for Alaska Cruise details. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD and include Canadian tax (GST) and port taxes/fees. See page 94. Prices for singles, triples and children are available upon request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
Lake Louise Kamloops
Banff
1
Vancouver
2
CANADA
Victoria
1 1
Calgary 1
Summit Helicopter Tour
USA
Seattle
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Reason
17
#
You don’t need a time machine to explore history.
Morant’s Curve, Alberta » First Passage to the West
Hell’s Gate, British Columbia
One of the World’s Ultimate Experiences
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Circle Rail Packages First Passage to the West Vancouver » Kamloops » Lake Louise » Banff » Calgary
If a landscape could say “cheese”, this one would have had plenty of practice. Morant’s Curve is named after Nicholas Morant, who made this location famous by using it for many of the promotional shots for the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Our most popular route. For a good reason. They say time waits for no one. And yet, here you can turn back the dial and retrace
Quesnel
Jasper
the steps of gritty explorers (without the saddle sores, of course) as you travel in pure luxury. First Passage to the West carries history buffs on a breathtaking
Lake Louise
route past pivotal spots in Canadian history, including the Spiral Tunnels as well Banff
as the celebrated Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Rugged mountains and raging rivers showcase the grand, often terrifying power of nature, and stand testimony to the marvels of engineering and human will.
Travel this route Eastbound (EB) or Westbound (WB). All itineraries are shown Eastbound. To assist when booking, please use the Tour Codes found in the top right corner.
Whistler
Calgary
Kamloops
Vancouver
Seattle
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First Passage to the West Vancouver » Kamloops » Lake Louise » Banff » Calgary
Bow River, Alberta » First Passage to the West
Time machine not necessary. Departing from the port city of Vancouver, embark on a journey past flower-studded fields and powerful raging rivers. Have your camera in the ready position. Witness rich Aboriginal heritage and remnants of a pioneering past on the only passenger train that retraces Canada’s most historic route. Check your smartphone calendar often. You’ll swear time has gone back a few hundred years.
Craigellachie, British Columbia
The moment the country was united by rail.
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Near Continental Divide » First Passage to the West
Your First Passage to the West journey up-close. VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS
KAMLOOPS TO LAKE LOUISE, BANFF, OR CALGARY
» After boarding at the Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver Station,
» Your journey continues east along the South Thompson River
travel through the fertile fields of the Fraser Valley. Farmland
past Craigellachie, the site of the Last Spike, which completed
gives way to the towering peaks of the Coast Mountains
the historic Canadian Pacific Railway, uniting Canada from
before the rumble of raging waters hail the arrival of
east to west. Continue onwards to Rogers Pass with its
Hell’s Gate. Piney forests turn into the abstract beauty
glaciers and rail tunnels. Brace yourself for a dramatic climb
of dusty desert hills as you pull in to spend the night in
through the engineering marvel of the Spiral Tunnels. And
Kamloops—BC’s gateway to the Interior. Overnight in
end your journey in the resort town of Lake Louise, the
hotel accommodation.
village of Banff, or stampede on to Calgary. Overnight in hotel accommodation.
PACKAGES CANADIAN ROCKIES ADVENTURES
.......................................................................................
8 days / 7 nights
54
FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST DISCOVERY DRIVE
......................................................................
6 days / 5 nights
55
CLASSIC FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST VACATION
.....................................................................
4 days / 3 nights
56
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12 days / 11 nights
58
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15 days / 14 nights
59
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TRANS-CANADA RAIL ADVENTURE COAST TO COAST BY RAIL
FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST & ALASKA CRUISE
Where you begin and end is your call. Choose to start or finish in Vancouver, Lake Louise, Banff, or Calgary. 53
Canadian Rockies Adventures VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » BANFF » LAKE LOUISE » CALGARY TOUR CODE: LBGE (EB) TOUR CODE: LBGW (WB)
Embark on a well-paced journey to Canada’s most-talked-about destinations, Banff and Lake Louise, on this eight-day trip through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.
from
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 DAYS
DAY 1: VANCOUVER
Lake Louise 2 Banff 2 1 Calgary
1
FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST
Spend the entire day exploring Banff National Park on your own. Overnight in Banff. DAY 5: BANFF TO LAKE LOUISE
DAY 8: CALGARY
DAY 3: KAMLOOPS TO BANFF
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Banff.
USA
See page 51 for full rail itinerary. Seattle
DAY 4: BANFF
First Passage to the West
Motorcoach
# of nights
JOURNEY INCLUDES: • 2 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
• Lake Louise to Calgary Tour, including Banff Gondola
• 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
• Summit Helicopter Flightseeing
• 7 nights hotel accommodation
• Calgary Tower
• Vancouver Lookout
• Rail station transfers and luggage handling
• Yoho National Park Tour, Banff to Lake Louise
DAY 7: LAKE LOUISE TO CALGARY WITH SUMMIT HELICOPTER TOUR
Begin the morning with a motorcoach sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the points of interest are Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. A trip on the Banff Gondola is included. Continue on to Kananaskis for a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies, before your transfer to Calgary. Enjoy admission to the Calgary Tower. Overnight in Calgary.
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Kamloops.
CANADA
Victoria
Visit Jasper National Park, explore the Columbia Icefield, and journey to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
DAY 2: VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS
Summit Helicopter Tour
Vancouver 1
DAY 6: ICEFIELDS AND GLACIERS EXPERIENCE TOUR
Arrive and spend time exploring scenic Vancouver on your own. Included is admission to the Vancouver Lookout. Overnight in Vancouver.
Columbia Icefield
Kamloops
3,291
per person
Jasper
Quesnel
$
Westbound itinerary also available.
A half-day motorcoach tour into Yoho National Park. See the Spiral Tunnels and Emerald Lake. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Your Canadian Rockies Adventures journey ends with checkout from your Calgary hotel.
Breakfast
Lunch
• National Parks Pass
• Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
DAY 7
DAY 8
VANCOUVER
KAMLOOPS
BANFF
BANFF
LAKE LOUISE
LAKE LOUISE
CALGARY
TOUR ENDS
Prices and Dates DEPARTURES
DELUXE
FROM VANCOUVER OR CALGARY
FROM VANCOUVER:
Package Pricing
$5,812–6,681
$4,834–5,594
$3,747–4,291
$3,291–3,834
APR
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$913
$456
—
MAY
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$1,105
$1,105
$769
$769
JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Signature Harbour View Room Fairmont Room
Hampton Inn
Banff
Fairmont Banff Springs Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Banff Caribou Lodge
Lake Louise
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Deluxe Lakeview Room Fairmont Lakeview Room
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Room
Calgary
Fairmont Palliser Junior Suite Fairmont Room
International Hotel Calgary
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD, and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads, and children are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
20 27 30 3 4 7 10 11 14 17 18 21 24 25 28 31 4 7 11 14 18 21 25 28 2 5 9 12 16 19 23 26 30 2 6 9 13 16 20 23 27 30 31 3 6 7 10 13 14 17 20 21 24 28 1
FROM CALGARY: APR MAY
18 25 28 1
JUN JUL AUG SEP
2 5 9 12 16 19 23 26 30 3 7 10 14 17 21 24 28 31 4 7 11 14 18 21 25 28 29 1 29
54
2 5 8 9 12 15 16 19 22 23
26 29
4 5 8 11 12 15 18 19 22 26
First Passage to the West Discovery Drive VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » BANFF » LAKE LOUISE » CALGARY
Best Seller
This is a captivating journey by rail and car that includes overnight accommodations in the charming resort towns of Banff, Lake Louise—a.k.a. Canada’s Diamond in the Wilderness—and the bold city of Calgary.
1 2 3 4 5
6 DAYS
1 Lake Louise 1
Travel through beautiful Kananaskis Country and the ranching regions of Alberta before arriving in Calgary. Enjoy admission to the Calgary Tower. Overnight in Calgary.
FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST
1 Calgary
Banff
Vancouver 1
DAY 2: VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Kamloops. DAY 3: KAMLOOPS TO BANFF
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Banff.
CANADA USA
Victoria
2,367
DAY 5: LAKE LOUISE TO CALGARY
Arrive and spend time exploring scenic Vancouver on your own. Included is admission to the Vancouver Lookout. Overnight in Vancouver.
Columbia Icefield
1
$
per person
Jasper
Kamloops
from
Westbound itinerary also available.
DAY 1: VANCOUVER Quesnel
TOUR CODE: DBEE (EB) TOUR CODE: DBEW (WB)
DAY 6: CALGARY
Drop off your rental car in downtown Calgary or at the Calgary International Airport, where your First Passage to the West Discovery Drive journey ends. Breakfast
See page 51 for full rail itinerary.
Lunch
DAY 4: BANFF TO LAKE LOUISE
Seattle
First Passage to the West
Drive
After exploring Banff, enjoy the short drive to Lake Louise and Yoho National Park to see the Spiral Tunnels and Emerald Lake. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
# of nights
JOURNEY INCLUDES: • 2 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
• Vancouver Lookout
• 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
• Rail station transfers and luggage handling
• Calgary Tower
• 5 nights hotel accommodation
GyPSy Guide Audio Commentary Included in your Rocky Mountaineer & Drive journey.
• 3 days full-size car rental
Be totally independent and drive where and when you want to with GyPSy Guide audio commentary between Banff and Calgary. The system is simple to use and plays through your car stereo— just turn it on and start driving. It’s like having your own tour guide in the car.
• GyPSy Guide—audio tour commentary Full-size car rentals provided by
Banff to Calgary includes GyPSy Guide audio commentary
Avis car rental includes unlimited kilometres and one-way drop charge
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
VANCOUVER
KAMLOOPS
BANFF
LAKE LOUISE
CALGARY
TOUR ENDS
Prices and Dates DEPARTURES
DELUXE
FROM VANCOUVER OR CALGARY Package Pricing Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
FROM VANCOUVER: $4,236–4,888
$3,639–4,182
$2,824–3,204
$2,367–2,748
—
$913
$456
—
$718
$633
$490
$490
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Signature Harbour View Room
Sheraton Wall Centre Traditional Room
Georgian Court Hotel
Banff
Fairmont Banff Springs Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Banff Caribou Lodge
Lake Louise
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Deluxe Lakeview Room Fairmont Lakeview Room
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Room
Calgary
Fairmont Palliser Junior Suite
Delta Bow Valley
International Hotel Calgary
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD, and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads, and children are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
APR MAY
20 27 30 3 4 7 10 11 14 17 18 21 24 25 28 31
JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT
4 7 11 14 18 21 25 28 2 5 9 12 16 19 23 26 30 2 6 9 13 16 20 23 27 30 31 3 6 7 10 13 14 17 20 21 24 28 1
FROM CALGARY: APR MAY
20 27 30 3 4 7 10 11 14 17 18 21 24 25 28 31
JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT
4 7 11 14 18 21 25 28 2 5 9 12 16 19 23 26 30 2 6 9 13 16 20 23 27 30 31 3 6 7 10 13 14 17 20 21 24 28 1
55
Classic First Passage to the West Vacation VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » LAKE LOUISE, BANFF, OR CALGARY Survey the Canadian landscape for two days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Enjoy one night of accommodation in Vancouver plus one night in your choice of Lake Louise, Banff or Calgary. from
1 2 3 4 DAYS
DAY 1: VANCOUVER
Arrive and spend time exploring scenic Vancouver on your own. Included is admission to the Vancouver Lookout. Overnight in Vancouver.
Jasper
Quesnel
?
Lake Louise ?
Kamloops
Banff
1 Vancouver 1
? Calgary
1,716
per person
DAY 4: LAKE LOUISE, BANFF OR CALGARY
Your Classic First Passage to the West Vacation ends with checkout from your hotel. Breakfast
Lunch
FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST
DAY 2: VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Kamloops. DAY 3: KAMLOOPS TO LAKE LOUISE, BANFF OR CALGARY
CANADA
Victoria
$
Westbound itinerary also available.
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Lake Louise, Banff or Calgary.
USA
Seattle
See page 51 for full rail itinerary. ? First Passage to the West
# of nights
One night in destination of your choice
JOURNEY INCLUDES: • 2 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches • 3 nights hotel accommodation • Vancouver Lookout • Rail station transfers and luggage handling • National Parks Pass
Kicking Horse Pass, British Columbia » First Passage to the West
56
To / From Lake Louise
from
1,879
$
TOUR CODES: CLCE (EB); CLCW (WB)
per person
DEPARTURES
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
VANCOUVER
KAMLOOPS
LAKE LOUISE
TOUR ENDS
FROM VANCOUVER TO LAKE LOUISE:
DELUXE
VANCOUVER TO LAKE LOUISE Package Pricing
$3,258–3,530
$2,932–3,204
$2,335–2,552
$1,879–2,096
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$913
$456
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$346
$346
$317
$317
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Gallery Room
Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Fairmont Room
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Deluxe Lakeview Room Fairmont Lakeview Room
Lake Louise
Georgian Court Hotel Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Room
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD, and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads, and children are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
20 27 30
MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT
4
7
4
11 18 25
1,716
2
9
6
13 20 27 31
16 23 30
3
7
10 14 17 21 24 28
1
FROM LAKE LOUISE TO VANCOUVER: APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT
22 29 2
6
6
13 20 27
9
13 16 20 23 27 30
4
11 18 25
1
8
15 22 29
2
5
9
12 16 19 23 26 30
3
TOUR CODES: CBCE (EB); CBCW (WB)
per person
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
VANCOUVER
KAMLOOPS
BANFF
TOUR ENDS
DEPARTURES FROM VANCOUVER TO BANFF: APR
DELUXE
VANCOUVER TO BANFF Package Pricing
$3,041–3,313
$2,824–3,041
$2,172–2,281
$1,716–1,824
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$913
$456
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$289
$289
$210
$210
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Vancouver
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Gallery Room Fairmont Room
Banff
Rimrock Resort Premium Room Standard Room
Georgian Court Hotel Banff Caribou Lodge
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD, and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads, and children are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT
20 27 30 3
4
7 10 11 14 17 18 21 24 25 28 31
4
7
11 14 18 21 25 28
2
5
9 12 16 19 23 26 30
2
6
9 13 16 20 23 27 30 31
3
6
7 10 13 14 17 20 21 24 28
1
FROM BANFF TO VANCOUVER: APR
22 29
MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT
2
5
6
2
6
9 13 16 20 23 27 30
4
7
11 14 18 21 25 28
1
4
8
11 15 18 22 25 29
1
2
5
8
9 12 13 16 19 20 23 26 27 30
9 12 15 16 19 22 23 26 30
3
To / From Calgary
from
1,911
11 14 18 21 25 28
To / From Banff
from $
APR
$
TOUR CODES: CCCE (EB); CCCW (WB)
per person
DEPARTURES
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
VANCOUVER
KAMLOOPS
CALGARY
TOUR ENDS
FROM VANCOUVER TO CALGARY:
DELUXE
VANCOUVER TO CALGARY Package Pricing
$3,258–3,421
$2,987–3,095
$2,389–2,444
$1,911–1,965
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$956
$478
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$331
$331
$187
$187
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Vancouver Calgary
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Signature Harbour View Room Fairmont Room Junior Suite
Fairmont Palliser Fairmont Room
MAY
24
JUN JUL AUG SEP
14 5
26
9
23
6
FROM CALGARY TO VANCOUVER: MAY
26
JUN JUL AUG SEP
16 7
28
11 25 8
Holiday Inn Downtown International Hotel Calgary
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD, and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads, and children are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
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Trans-Canada Rail Adventure
Westbound itinerary (1 extra night) dates and prices are also available.
VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » BANFF » LAKE LOUISE » JASPER » TORONTO
TOUR CODE: TBKE (EB) TOUR CODE: TBLW (WB)
A fusion of Canadian scenery and culture is yours to discover on this cross-country tour. Be carried away from the port city of Vancouver to the cultural oasis of Toronto, nestled on the waters of Lake Ontario.
from
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 DAYS
$
per person
Jasper
Edmonton
1
B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A
Columbia Icefield
Lake Louise
Saskatoon A L B E R T A
1
Banff
1
5,273
2
S A S K A T C H E W A N
M A N I T O B A
Calgary
3
Regina
Kamloops
Winnipeg
Vancouver CANADA
1
USA
Victoria Seattle
JOURNEY INCLUDES:
ER
VANCOUV
• 2 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
• Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Lake Louise to Jasper
• 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 3 dinners
• Niagara Falls Tour
• 8 nights hotel accommodation DAY 1: VANCOUVER
DAY 5: BANFF TO LAKE LOUISE
Arrive and spend time exploring scenic Vancouver on your own. Included is admission to the Vancouver Lookout. Overnight in Vancouver.
A half-day motorcoach tour into Yoho National Park. See the Spiral Tunnels and Emerald Lake. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST
DAY 2: VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Kamloops. DAY 3: KAMLOOPS TO BANFF
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Banff. See page 51 for full rail itinerary. DAY 4: BANFF SIGHTSEEING
Enjoy a half-day tour of Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola (admission included), Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. Overnight in Banff.
DAY 6: LAKE LOUISE TO JASPER
Tour Banff and Jasper National Parks via the Icefields Parkway by motorcoach. Highlights are Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Athabasca Falls, and a ride on an Ice Explorer. Overnight in Jasper. DAY 7: VIA RAIL FROM JASPER TO TORONTO
This evening, begin your four-day VIA Rail journey across the Prairie provinces and Ontario. Overnight on VIA Rail.
• 3 nights cabin accommodation onboard VIA Rail • Vancouver Lookout • Banff Tour, including Banff Gondola
• VIA Rail from Jasper to Toronto • Rail station transfers on the Rocky Mountaineer and luggage handling in the Rockies (except day 7) • National Parks Pass
• Yoho National Park Tour, Banff to Lake Louise
Arrive in Toronto on VIA Rail this morning. Overnight in Toronto.
Imax Theatre or Journey Behind the Falls is substituted when the Niagara Falls boat tour is not operating.
DAY 11: NIAGARA FALLS TOUR
DAY 12: TORONTO
DAY 10: TORONTO
Enjoy a full-day motorcoach tour to Niagara Falls. Included is a boat tour to the base of Horseshoe Falls. Return to Toronto early this evening to stay overnight.
Your Trans-Canada Rail Adventure journey ends with checkout from your Toronto hotel. Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
DAYS 8 –9: ONBOARD VIA RAIL
Continue your rail journey across Canada to Toronto. Overnight on VIA Rail.
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
DAY 7
DAY 8
DAY 9
DAY 10
DAY 11
DAY 12
VANCOUVER
KAMLOOPS
BANFF
BANFF
LAKE LOUISE
JASPER
VIA RAIL
VIA RAIL
VIA RAIL
TORONTO
TORONTO
TOUR ENDS
Prices and Dates DELUXE
DEPARTURES
FROM VANCOUVER
FROM VANCOUVER: Package Pricing
$8,534–10,076
$7,054–8,314
$5,737–6,840
$5,273–6,383
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$913
$456
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$1,207
$1,221
$801
$801
Prices are one-way per person based on double occupancy in AUD, and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads, and children are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. GST on cabin accommodations onboard VIA Rail is not rebatable. Rail transfers on VIA Rail are not included. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
58
APR
30
MAY JUN JUL
3
7
10 14 17 21 24 28 31
4
7
11 14 18 21 25 28
2
5
9
12 16 19 23 26 30
2
6
9
13 16 20 23 27 30
3
6
10 13 17 20 24
AUG SEP OCT
1
Coast to Coast by Rail
Westbound itinerary (1 extra night) dates and prices are also available.
VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » BANFF » LAKE LOUISE » JASPER » TORONTO » MONTRÉAL » HALIFAX
TOUR CODE: TBNE (EB) TOUR CODE: TBOW (WB)
It doesn’t get any more Canadian than this. Blaze a trail of discovery from the Pacific to the Atlantic Coast that includes the greatest highlights to be found across 10 million square kilometres.
from
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 DAYS
$
per person
ONBOARD VIA Rail
Rocky Mountaineer First Passage to the West
N E W FWhile O Uonboard N D L VIA A N D Rail, & L A B R A D O R
VIA Rail
guests of Rocky Mountaineer are accommodated in cabins. This ensures maximum privacy and comfort.
O N T A R I O
6,838
Motorcoach # of nights in hotel accommodation # of nights in VIA Rail cabins
Q U É B E C
N E W B R U N S W I C K
Quebec City Ottawa
2
1
N O V A S C O T I A
Montréal 1
Toronto
Halifax
2
Niagara Falls DAYS 1-11: See Trans-Canada Rail
JOURNEY INCLUDES:
Adventure itinerary.
All inclusions of Trans-Canada Rail Adventure (previous page) PLUS: • 1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner in addition
DAY 12: VIA RAIL FROM TORONTO TO MONTRÉAL
• Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montréal
Travel by VIA Rail in Business Class from Toronto to Montréal.
• 2 additional nights hotel accommodation
• 1 additional night cabin accommodation onboard VIA Rail between Montréal and Halifax • VIA Rail from Toronto to Montréal
DAY 13: MONTRÉAL SIGHTSEEING
After checking out from your hotel, enjoy a half-day guided tour of
HOTELS FEATURED IN THESE TWO PACKAGES DELUXE
Fairmont Pacific Rim Deluxe Room
Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Fairmont Room
Georgian Court Hotel
Banff
Fairmont Banff Springs Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Banff Ptarmigan Inn
Lake Louise
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Deluxe Lakeview Room Fairmont Lakeview Room
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Room
Jasper
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Whistlers Inn
Toronto
Fairmont Royal York Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Sheraton Centre Toronto
Montréal
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Fairmont Gold Room Fairmont Room
Delta Montréal
Halifax
Delta Barrington Mode Deluxe Room Mode Room
Delta Halifax
DAY 12
DAY 13
DAY 14
DAY 15
MONTRÉAL
VIA RAIL
HALIFAX
TOUR ENDS
Montréal. Scheduled stops include Old Montréal, Notre-Dame Basilica, Olympic Park, Mount Royal, and McGill University. After your sightseeing tour, board the VIA Rail train for your overnight journey to Halifax. Dinner is served onboard. Overnight on VIA Rail. DAY 14: VIA RAIL TO HALIFAX ARRIVAL
Enjoy the scenic landscapes before arriving in Halifax this afternoon. Meals are served onboard. Spend the rest of the day exploring this eastern seaboard city. Overnight in Halifax. DAY 15: HALIFAX
Your Coast to Coast by Rail journey ends with checkout from your Halifax hotel. Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Prices and Dates DELUXE
DEPARTURES
FROM VANCOUVER Package Pricing
$10,713–12,259
$8,725–9,995
$7,303–8,409
$6,838–7,945
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$913
$456
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$1,475
$1,475
$1,016
$1,016
Prices are one-way per person based on double occupancy in AUD, and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads, and children are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. GST on cabin accommodations onboard VIA Rail is not rebatable. Rail transfers on VIA Rail are not included. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
FROM VANCOUVER: MAY
3
JUN JUL AUG
7
14 21 28
5
12 19 26
2
9
SEP
6
13 20
10 17 24 31
16 23 30
59
ALASKA CRUISE » VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » BANFF » LAKE LOUISE » CALGARY from
6,021
$
per person
Canadian Rockies Adventures with Cruise from Vancouver / 16 days with PRE-TOUR CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA LINE’S ms NOORDAM
TOUR CODE: ZBOE
Glacier Bay
DEPARTURES
An Alaska Cruise on the ms Noordam is combined with a breathtaking tour through the Canadian Rockies and overnight stays in Vancouver, Banff, gorgeous Lake Louise, and Calgary.
MAY
9
16 23 30
JUN JUL AUG SEP
6
13 20 27
4
11 18 25
1
8
5
12
Skagway Juneau
Sitka
First Passage to the West
# of nights
ms Noordam
Motorcoach
15 22 29
A L A S K A
Ketchikan B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A
FROM VANCOUVER
A L B E R T A Jasper
ms Noordam Package Pricing
$10,216–11,808
$8,458–9,831
$6,482–7,360
$6,021–6,899
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$913
$456
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$1,254
$1,254
$839
Cruise Stateroom
Verandah
Columbia Icefield
Lake Louise 2 Calgary Kamloops 2 1 1 Banff
$839 Ocean-View
Vancouver 2
JOURNEY BEGINS WITH CRUISE. For more information on this package, see page 54 for Canadian Rockies Adventures & pages 78–81 for Alaska Cruise details. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD and include Canadian tax (GST) and port taxes/fees. See page 94. Prices for singles, triples and children are available upon request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
CANADA
Summit Helicopter Tour
USA
Victoria Seattle
ALASKA CRUISE » VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » BANFF » LAKE LOUISE » CALGARY from $
5,156
per person
First Passage to the West Discovery Drive with Cruise from Vancouver / 14 days with PRE-TOUR CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA LINE’S ms NOORDAM
TOUR CODE: ZBMR
Glacier Bay
DEPARTURES
Discover the Canadian Rockies at your own pace with this cruise, rail, and driving tour. Your journey begins with a leisurely Alaska Cruise, followed by two nights and touring in Vancouver, a rail journey, and time to explore in a rental car between Banff and Calgary.
MAY
9
16 23 30
JUN JUL AUG SEP
6
13 20 27
4
11 18 25
1
8
5
12
ms Noordam
Drive
15 22 29
A L A S K A
ms Noordam Package Pricing
$8,749–10,015
$7,381–8,482
$5,614–6,329
$5,156–5,872
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$913
$456
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$867
$756
$583
$583 Ocean-View
JOURNEY BEGINS WITH CRUISE. For more information on this package, see page 55 for First Passage to the West Discovery Drive & pages 78–81 for Alaska Cruise details. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD and include Canadian tax (GST) and port taxes/fees. See page 94. Prices for singles, triples and children are available upon request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
60
# of nights
Sitka
Ketchikan B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A
Verandah
First Passage to the West
Juneau
FROM VANCOUVER
Cruise Stateroom
Skagway
A L B E R T A
Columbia Icefield
Lake Louise 1 Banff Kamloops 1 1 1 Calgary Vancouver 2 Victoria Seattle
CANADA USA
ALASKA CRUISE » VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » CALGARY from
4,651
$
per person
Classic First Passage to the West Vacation—Calgary with Cruise from Vancouver / 12 days with PRE-TOUR CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA LINE’S ms NOORDAM
TOUR CODE: ZCKE
Glacier Bay
DEPARTURES
After your Alaska Cruise adventure on the ms Noordam, visit Vancouver’s sparkling Pacific coastline before taking off on a rail journey through the Canadian Rockies where you’ll enjoy a night in the Stampede City—also known as Calgary.
MAY
16
JUN JUL AUG
18
6 1
Skagway
First Passage to the West
# of nights
Juneau 27
ms Noordam
Sitka
15 29
A L A S K A
Ketchikan B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A
FROM VANCOUVER
A L B E R T A Jasper
ms Noordam Package Pricing
$7,836–8,561
$6,794–7,457
$5,137–5,634
$4,651–5,148
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$956
$478
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$480
$480
$251
$251
Cruise Stateroom
Verandah
Lake Louise
Kamloops
Ocean-View
Vancouver 2
JOURNEY BEGINS WITH CRUISE. For more information on this package, see page 57 for Classic First Passage to the West & pages 78–81 for Alaska Cruise details. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD and include Canadian tax (GST) and port taxes/fees. See page 94. Prices for singles, triples and children are available upon request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
Calgary 1
Banff
1 CANADA USA
Victoria Seattle
ALASKA CRUISE » VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » BANFF from $
4,397
per person
Classic First Passage to the West Vacation—Banff with Cruise from Vancouver / 12 days with PRE-TOUR CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA LINE’S ms NOORDAM
TOUR CODE: ZBKE
Glacier Bay
DEPARTURES
Journey at sea on the ms Noordam, then enjoy Vancouver sightseeing, including a trip to the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain, before departing on your rail journey through the Canadian Rockies.
MAY
9
16 23 30
JUN JUL AUG SEP
6
13 20 27
4
11 18 25
1
8
5
12
Skagway
First Passage to the West
# of nights
Juneau ms Noordam Sitka
15 22 29
A L A S K A
Ketchikan B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A
FROM VANCOUVER
A L B E R T A Jasper
ms Noordam Package Pricing
$7,505–8,395
$6,462–7,291
$4,861–5,413
$4,397–4,949
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$913
$456
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$438
$438
$303
$303
Cruise Stateroom
Verandah
Ocean-View
JOURNEY BEGINS WITH CRUISE. For more information on this package, see page 57 for Classic First Passage to the West & pages 78–81 for Alaska Cruise details. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD and include Canadian tax (GST) and port taxes/fees. See page 94. Prices for singles, triples and children are available upon request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
Lake Louise
Kamloops 1
Vancouver 2
Banff
1
Calgary
CANADA USA
Victoria Seattle
61
Reason
18
#
You can get your head in the clouds.
“Best Life Changing Trip”
62
Journey through the Clouds Vancouver » Kamloops » Jasper
North Thompson River, British Columbia » Journey through the Clouds
Embark on a journey of other-worldly beauty. Nature’s wonders line up one after another, and raging rivers gives way to serenity as
Quesnel
Jasper
you approach the Zen beauty of Mount Robson. Big game animals dart elusively around Jasper National Park—a real-life lesson in ecology. Just don’t forget to capture abundant
Lake Louise
footage of the glacier-fed lakes and weeping waterfalls, which won’t be the only ones Banff
weeping. Envious friends back home will be too, when they see your photos. Whistler
Calgary
Kamloops
Vancouver
Travel this route Eastbound (EB) from Vancouver to Jasper, or Westbound (WB) from Jasper to Vancouver. All itineraries are shown Eastbound. To assist when booking, please use the Tour Codes found in the top right corner.
Seattle
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Up, up, and away. If you’re like most visitors, this enigmatic landscape represents the quintessential Canadian experience. Whitewater rapids rush through green valleys and bite at the shores as you journey past glaciers and peaks. This is a rare chance to witness the boundless expanses of nature in its rawest form.
The tradition of a lady sitting on the cow catcher.
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Mount Robson, British Columbia » Journey through the Clouds
Your Journey through the Clouds adventure up-close. VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS
KAMLOOPS TO JASPER
» After boarding at the Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver
» Continue your journey through a changing landscape.
Station, travel through the fertile fields of the Fraser
Rolling hills morph into snowy peaks before Pyramid
Valley. Farmland gives way to the towering peaks of
Falls tumbles out of its hanging valley and falls
the Coast Mountains before the rumble of raging
92 metres into the North Thompson River. Finally,
waters hail the arrival of Hell’s Gate. Piney forests turn
the glittering Albreda Icefields and glorious Mount
into the abstract beauty of dusty desert hills as you
Robson mark the entry into the World Heritage Site
pull in to spend the night in Kamloops—BC’s gateway
of Jasper. And, you can finally exhale.
to the Interior. Overnight in hotel accommodation.
PACKAGES CANADIAN ROCKIES AT LEISURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 days / 9 nights
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WESTERN EXPLORER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 days / 7 nights
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JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS DISCOVERY DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 days / 7 nights
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JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS ROUTE & ALASKA CRUISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Where you begin and end is your call. Choose to start or finish in either Vancouver or Jasper.
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Canadian Rockies at Leisure VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » CALGARY TOUR CODE: LJIE (EB) TOUR CODE: LJIW(WB)
Experience all the must-see sights in the Canadian Rockies on this epic journey which includes two nights’ stay in Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff, plus sightseeing tours, an Ice Explorer ride, helicopter flightseeing, the Banff Gondola, and more!
from
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DAYS Quesnel
2 Jasper Columbia Icefield
2 Lake Louise 2
Banff
1 Vancouver 1
DAY 1: VANCOUVER
DAY 6: LAKE LOUISE
Arrive and spend time exploring scenic Vancouver on your own. Included is admission to the Vancouver Lookout. Overnight in Vancouver.
Explore Lake Louise on your own. Overnight in Lake Louise. DAY 7: LAKE LOUISE TO BANFF
JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS
DAY 2: VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Kamloops.
Summit Helicopter Tour
DAY 3: KAMLOOPS TO JASPER
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Jasper.
CANADA USA
Victoria
Spend the entire day exploring Banff National Park on your own. Overnight in Banff.
DAY 4: JASPER HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
• 2 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
• Banff to Calgary Tour, including Banff Gondola
• 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
• Summit Helicopter Flightseeing
Today you will enjoy a scenic tour of Jasper National Park including many natural attractions and rugged peaks, and perhaps you’ll even catch a glimpse of some of the creatures that call this mountain park home. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore more of Jasper at your leisure. Overnight in Jasper.
• 9 nights hotel accommodation
• Calgary Tower
DAY 5: JASPER TO LAKE LOUISE
• Vancouver Lookout
• Rail station transfers and luggage handling
Journey through the Clouds
Motorcoach
# of nights
JOURNEY INCLUDES:
• Jasper Highlights Tour
Travel along the Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise by motorcoach. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield, where you will ride on an Ice Explorer. Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
• Icefields Parkway Tour, including • National Parks Pass Ice Explorer, Jasper to Lake Louise • Yoho National Park Tour, Lake Louise to Banff
Enjoy the morning at leisure. After lunch, a motorcoach tour takes you into Yoho National Park. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, and a natural rock bridge. The tour ends in Banff, where you will stay overnight. DAY 8: BANFF
See page 63 for full rail itinerary.
Seattle
3,508
per person
1 Calgary
Kamloops
$
Westbound itinerary also available.
DAY 9: BANFF TO CALGARY WITH SUMMIT HELICOPTER TOUR
Begin the morning with a motorcoach sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the points of interest are Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. Banff Gondola is included. Continue on to Kananaskis for a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour. Enjoy admission to the Calgary Tower. Spend the night in Calgary. DAY 10: CALGARY
Your Canadian Rockies at Leisure journey ends with checkout from your Calgary Hotel. Breakfast
Lunch
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
DAY 7
DAY 8
DAY 9
DAY 10
VANCOUVER
KAMLOOPS
JASPER
JASPER
LAKE LOUISE
LAKE LOUISE
BANFF
BANFF
CALGARY
TOUR ENDS
Prices and Dates DELUXE
FROM VANCOUVER OR CALGARY
DEPARTURES
Package Pricing
$6,681–7,930
$5,431–6,464
$3,965–4,617
$3,508–4,160
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$913
$456
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$1,492
$1,309
$921
$921
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Signature Harbour View Room
Fairmont Vancouver Hotel Fairmont Room
Georgian Court Hotel
Jasper
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Marmot Lodge
Lake Louise
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Deluxe Lakeview Room Fairmont Lakeview Room
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Room
Banff
Fairmont Banff Springs Deluxe Room
Rimrock Resort
Banff Ptarmigan Inn
Calgary
Fairmont Palliser Junior Suite
Delta Bow Valley
International Hotel Calgary
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD, and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads, and children are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
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Western Explorer VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » CALGARY
Best Seller
Discover why this has been one of our most popular holidays for more than a decade. Care for a hint? All the must-see sights of the Canadian Rockies are included in this eight-day itinerary.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Quesnel
8 DAYS
1 Lake Louise 1 Vancouver 1
DAY 6: LAKE LOUISE TO BANFF
Arrive and spend time exploring scenic Vancouver on your own. Included is admission to the Vancouver Lookout. Overnight in Vancouver.
Enjoy the morning at leisure. After lunch, a motorcoach tour takes you into Yoho National Park. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, and a natural rock bridge. The tour ends in Banff, where you will stay overnight.
JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS
DAY 2: VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Kamloops.
Summit Helicopter Tour
DAY 7: BANFF TO CALGARY WITH SUMMIT HELICOPTER TOUR
DAY 3: KAMLOOPS TO JASPER
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Jasper.
CANADA USA
Victoria
See page 63 for full rail itinerary. DAY 4: JASPER HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
Seattle
• 2 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
• Banff to Calgary Tour, including Banff Gondola
• 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
• Summit Helicopter Flightseeing
Today you will enjoy a scenic tour of Jasper National Park including many natural attractions and rugged peaks, and perhaps you’ll even catch a glimpse of some of the creatures that call this mountain park home. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore more of Jasper at your leisure. Overnight in Jasper.
• 7 nights hotel accommodation
• Calgary Tower
DAY 5: JASPER TO LAKE LOUISE
• Vancouver Lookout
• Rail station transfers and luggage handling
Journey through the Clouds
Motorcoach
# of nights
JOURNEY INCLUDES:
• Jasper Highlights Tour
3,074
DAY 1: VANCOUVER
1 Calgary
Kamloops
$
per person
Columbia Icefield
1
from
Westbound itinerary also available.
2 Jasper
Banff
TOUR CODE: XJGE (EB) TOUR CODE: XJGW(WB)
Enjoy a full-day motorcoach tour concluding in Calgary. Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the points of interest are Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. Banff Gondola is included. Continue on to Kananaskis for a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour. Enjoy admission to the Calgary Tower. Spend the night in Calgary. DAY 8: CALGARY
Your Western Explorer journey ends with checkout from your Calgary Hotel. Breakfast
Lunch
Travel along the Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise by motorcoach. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield, where you will ride on an Ice Explorer. Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
• Icefields Parkway Tour, including • National Parks Pass Ice Explorer, Jasper to Lake Louise • Yoho National Park Tour, Lake Louise to Banff
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
DAY 7
DAY 8
VANCOUVER
KAMLOOPS
JASPER
JASPER
LAKE LOUISE
BANFF
CALGARY
TOUR ENDS
Prices and Dates DELUXE
FROM VANCOUVER OR CALGARY
DEPARTURES
Package Pricing
$5,703–6,681
$4,780–5,540
$3,530–4,019
$3,074–3,563
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$913
$456
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$1,105
$1,073
$651
$651
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Signature Harbour View Room
Four Seasons Hotel Deluxe City-View Room
Holiday Inn Downtown
Jasper
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Marmot Lodge
Lake Louise
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Deluxe Lakeview Room Fairmont Lakeview Room
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Room
Banff
Fairmont Banff Springs Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Banff Caribou Lodge
Calgary
Fairmont Palliser Junior Suite Fairmont Room
International Hotel Calgary
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD, and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads, and children are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
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Journey through the Clouds Discovery Drive VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » CALGARY TOUR CODE: DJGE (EB) TOUR CODE: DJGW (WB)
Flower-dotted meadows, weeping waterfalls, and wildlife-packed mountains await discovery on this jaunt through two National Parks, where casual drives morph uncannily into nature documentaries.
from
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DAYS 2
Columbia Icefield
1
Lake Louise 1
Banff
JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS
1 Calgary
DAY 2: VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Kamloops.
Kamloops Vancouver 1
DAY 6: LAKE LOUISE TO BANFF
Arrive and spend time exploring scenic Vancouver on your own. Included is admission to the Vancouver Lookout. Overnight in Vancouver.
Jasper
1
DAY 3: KAMLOOPS TO JASPER
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. On arrival in Jasper, pick up your rental car. Overnight in Jasper.
CANADA USA
Victoria
DAY 4: JASPER
Drive
Enjoy a day touring at your leisure in Jasper National Park with your rental car. Among the highlights are Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, Maligne Canyon, Miette Hot Springs, Maligne Lake, and Whistler’s Mountain. Overnight in Jasper.
# of nights
JOURNEY INCLUDES: • 2 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
• GyPSy Guide—audio tour commentary
• 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
• Vancouver Lookout
• 7 nights hotel accommodation
• Calgary Tower
• 5 days full-size car rental
• Rail station transfers and luggage handling
Full-size car rentals provided by
Today, drive the scenic one-hour journey from Lake Louise to Banff. Along the way, watch for deer and elk crossing the specially constructed wildlife bridges over the highway. Alternatively, take a more leisurely drive along the Bow Valley Parkway for views of Castle Mountain and Johnston Canyon (requires a short walk). Overnight in Banff. DAY 7: BANFF TO CALGARY
See page 63 for full rail itinerary. Seattle
Journey through the Clouds
2,965
per person
DAY 1: VANCOUVER Quesnel
$
Westbound itinerary also available.
Travel through Kananaskis Country and the ranching regions of Alberta before arriving in Calgary. Enjoy admission to the Calgary Tower. Overnight in Calgary. DAY 8: CALGARY
Drop off your rental car in downtown Calgary or at the Calgary International Airport, where your Journey through the Clouds Discovery Drive ends. Breakfast
DAY 5: JASPER TO LAKE LOUISE
Lunch
Travel south to Lake Louise via the spectacular Icefields Parkway. Allow time to visit highlights along the way, including Athabasca Falls, Bow Summit, Peyto Lake, and Crowfoot Glacier. With sightseeing stops, we recommend allowing at least eight hours for today’s drive. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Jasper to Calgary includes GyPSy Guide audio commentary
Avis car rental includes unlimited kilometres and one-way drop charge
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
DAY 7
DAY 8
VANCOUVER
KAMLOOPS
JASPER
JASPER
LAKE LOUISE
BANFF
CALGARY
TOUR ENDS
Prices and Dates DELUXE
FROM VANCOUVER OR CALGARY
DEPARTURES
Package Pricing
$5,540–6,518
$4,671–5,431
$3,422–3,910
$2,965–3,454
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$913
$456
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$1,105
$1,020
$675
$675
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Signature Harbour View Room
Sheraton Wall Centre Traditional Room
Georgian Court Hotel
Jasper
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Lobstick Lodge
Lake Louise
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Deluxe Lakeview Room Fairmont Lakeview Room
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Room
Banff
Fairmont Banff Springs Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Calgary
Fairmont Palliser Junior Suite
Delta Bow Valley
Banff Caribou Lodge International Hotel Calgary
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD, and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads, and children are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
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ALASKA CRUISE » VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » CALGARY from $
6,289
per person
Canadian Rockies at Leisure with Cruise from Vancouver / 19 days with PRE-TOUR CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA LINE’S ms NOORDAM
TOUR CODE: ZJRE
Glacier Bay
DEPARTURES
Explore Canada’s gorgeous landscapes by sea, land, and sky on this exciting journey. Includes an Alaska Cruise, sightseeing tours, an Ice Explorer ride, Helicopter Flightseeing, and a gondola ride over the beautiful mountain town of Banff.
MAY
9 16 23 30
JUN JUL AUG SEP
6 13 20 27
Skagway
Journey through the Clouds # of nights
Juneau ms Noordam
11 18 25
1
8 15 22 29
5 12 19
A L A S K A
Ketchikan B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A
FROM VANCOUVER
A L B E R T A
2
Ms Noordam Package Pricing
$11,128–13,430
$9,109–10,974
$6,750–7,902
$6,289–7,441
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$913
$456
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$1,789
Cruise Stateroom
$1,607
Motorcoach
Sitka
4
$1,108
Verandah
Kamloops
$1,108 Ocean-View
1
Columbia Icefield
2 Lake Louise Banff 2 1 Calgary Summit Helicopter Tour
Vancouver 3
JOURNEY BEGINS WITH CRUISE. For more information on this package, see page 66 for Canadian Rockies at Leisure & pages 78–81 for Alaska Cruise details. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD and include Canadian tax (GST) and port taxes/fees. See page 94. Prices for singles, triples and children are available upon request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
Jasper
CANADA USA
Victoria Seattle
ALASKA CRUISE » VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » CALGARY from $
5,966
per person
Western Explorer with Cruise from Vancouver / 17 days with PRE-TOUR CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA LINE’S ms NOORDAM
TOUR CODE: ZJPE
Glacier Bay
DEPARTURES
Embark from Vancouver onboard ms Noordam for an Alaska Cruise before your rail journey. Includes a Jasper Highlights tour, Icefields Parkway tour, Yoho Park tour and Banff tour with Banff Gondola and Summit Helicopter tour.
MAY
9 16 23 30
JUN JUL AUG SEP
6 13 20 27
Skagway
Journey through the Clouds # of nights
Juneau ms Noordam
11 18 25
1
8 15 22 29
5 12 19
A L A S K A
Ketchikan B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A
A L B E R T A
FROM VANCOUVER 2
Ms Noordam Package Pricing
$10,370–12,126
$8,568–9,996
$6,427–7,250
$5,966–6,789
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$913
$456
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$1,403
$1,295
$779
$779
Cruise Stateroom
Motorcoach
Sitka
4
Verandah
Kamloops
Ocean-View
1
Columbia Icefield
1 Lake Louise Banff 1 1 Calgary Summit Helicopter Tour
Vancouver 3
JOURNEY BEGINS WITH CRUISE. For more information on this package, see page 67 for Western Explorer & pages 78–81 for Alaska Cruise details. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD and include Canadian tax (GST) and port taxes/fees. See page 94. Prices for singles, triples and children are available upon request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
Jasper
CANADA USA
Victoria Seattle
ALASKA CRUISE » VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » CALGARY from
5,856
$
per person
Journey through the Clouds Discovery Drive with Cruise from Vancouver / 17 days with PRE-TOUR CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA LINE’S ms NOORDAM
TOUR CODE: ZJPR
Glacier Bay
DEPARTURES
Relax on an Alaska Cruise out of Vancouver onboard ms Noordam, followed by a breathtaking journey onboard the Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper, and a discovery drive in your rental car through Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, and Calgary.
MAY
9 16 23 30
JUN JUL AUG SEP
6 13 20 27
Skagway
Journey through # of nights the Clouds
Juneau ms Noordam
11 18 25
1
8 15 22 29
5 12 19
A L A S K A
Ketchikan B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A
FROM VANCOUVER
A L B E R T A
2
ms Noordam Package Pricing
$10,316–12,027
$8,513–9,886
$6,317–7,196
$5,856–6,734
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$913
$456
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners Cruise Stateroom
$1,403
$1,266 Verandah
Drive
Sitka
4
$862
Kamloops
$862 Ocean-View
JOURNEY BEGINS WITH CRUISE. For more information on this package, see page 68 for Journey through the Clouds Discovery Drive & pages 78–81 for Alaska Cruise details. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD and include Canadian tax (GST) and port taxes/fees. See page 94. Prices for singles, triples and children are available upon request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
Vancouver 3
Jasper Columbia Icefield
1 Lake Louise 1 1
1
Banff
Calgary
CANADA USA
Victoria Seattle
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Reason
19
#
In Quesnel, all that glitters is gold.
Gold drew Europeans here. And ranching enticed them to stay. Today, ranching, forestry, tourism and mining are the major industries in Western Canada.
Named by National Geographic as one of the World’s Greatest Trips
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Rainforest to Gold Rush Whistler » Quesnel » Jasper
Anderson Lake, British Columbia » Rainforest to Gold Rush
From rainforest to gold fever, and a whole lot in between.
Quesnel
Jasper
The Pacific rainforest is ripe with scattered islands, fabulous fjords, ancient cedars,
Lake Louise
and towering peaks. As for wildlife? Well, there’s no shortage of that either, and you may even catch a glimpse of the infamous sasquatch. If you listen closely, you can
Banff
almost hear the ghostly echoes of prospectors who came to find their fortunes in gold country, but who often lost their lives. Before arriving in Jasper, one of Canada’s pre-eminent National Parks, watch for the 3,954-metre Mount Robson,
Whistler
Calgary
Kamloops
Vancouver
which stands higher than any peak in the Rockies. Seattle
Travel this route Eastbound (EB) from Whistler to Jasper, or Westbound (WB) from Jasper to Whistler. All itineraries are shown Eastbound. To assist when booking, please use the Tour Codes found in the top right corner.
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Rainforest to Gold Rush Whistler » Quesnel » Jasper
Gates Lake, British Columbia » Rainforest to Gold Rush
Where history and mystery meet to shake hands. Travel through fertile river valleys lined with Sitka spruce and Pacific silver fir up to 1,500 years old. Towering trees watch over an unchanging landscape reputedly guarded by ancient spirits. (We dare you to deny you can’t feel their presence.) Enjoy an up-close view of gold country, home of the long-ago Gold Rush, when you stop overnight at Gold Pan City, more popularly known as Quesnel. The next morning, climb aboard for an incredible journey to Jasper.
Working the railway
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Red Pass, British Columbia » Rainforest to Gold Rush
Your Rainforest to Gold Rush adventure up-close. WHISTLER TO QUESNEL
QUESNEL TO JASPER
» Depart from Whistler to the historic shorelines
» The next morning, the journey continues east
of Anderson and Seton Lakes, which allowed
through the ethereal borders of northern BC, where
steamboats to open the interior of BC for
the influence of the First Nations people is felt more
colonization. Just beyond lies the semi-desert
strongly than anywhere else. The Rocky Mountain
scrub of the Fraser Canyon and the Cariboo Plateau
Trench gives way to the mountains that rise steeply
ranchlands. The day concludes as the train follows
to the north and south. Visitors will have a chance to
the Fraser River into Quesnel. Overnight in hotel
photograph Mount Robson, soaring at 3,954 metres,
accommodation.
before arriving at the heritage town of Jasper.
PACKAGES NORTHERN ROCKIES AT LEISURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 days / 10 nights
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NORTHERN EXPLORER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 days / 8 nights
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RAINFOREST TO GOLD RUSH DISCOVERY DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 days / 8 nights
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RAINFOREST TO GOLD RUSH & ALASKA CRUISE
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Where you begin and end is your call. Choose to start or finish in either Whistler or Jasper.
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Northern Rockies at Leisure VANCOUVER » WHISTLER » QUESNEL » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » CALGARY TOUR CODE: LRJE (EB) TOUR CODE: LRJW(WB)
Enjoy extreme and diverse landscapes on this northern adventure on two Rocky Mountaineer rail routes. With two nights’ stay in Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff you’ll have plenty of time to experience all the Canadian Rockies have to offer.
from
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 DAYS 2
Arrive and spend time exploring scenic Vancouver on your own. Included is admission to the Vancouver Lookout. Overnight in Vancouver.
Jasper Columbia Icefield
2 Banff
Kamloops
Whistler
Lake Louise 2
WHISTLER SEA TO SKY CLIMB
1 Calgary
DAY 2: VANCOUVER TO WHISTLER
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre for a delicious lunch and tour. The remainder of the day is yours. Overnight in Whistler.
Summit Helicopter Tour
1 1 Vancouver
CANADA USA
Victoria
See page 86 for full rail itinerary.
Seattle
RAINFOREST TO GOLD RUSH
DAY 3: VANCOUVER TO QUESNEL Rainforest to Gold Rush
JOURNEY INCLUDES:
Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
Motorcoach
• 3 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
• Yoho National Park Tour, Lake Louise to Banff
• 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches
• Banff to Calgary Tour, including Banff Gondola
• Additional lunch and Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre Tour
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Quesnel.
# of nights
DAY 4: QUESNEL TO JASPER
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Jasper. See page 71 for full rail itinerary. DAY 5: JASPER HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
• Summit Helicopter Flightseeing
• 10 nights hotel accommodation
Today you will enjoy a scenic tour of Jasper National Park including many natural attractions and rugged peaks. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore more of Jasper at your leisure. Overnight in Jasper.
• Calgary Tower
• Vancouver Lookout
• Rail station transfers and luggage handling
• Jasper Highlights Tour
• National Parks Pass
• Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Jasper to Lake Louise
3,965
per person
DAY 1: VANCOUVER
Quesnel 1
$
Westbound itinerary also available.
DAY 6: JASPER TO LAKE LOUISE
Highlights are Athabasca Falls, Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefields, and a ride on a Ice Explorer. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. DAY 7: LAKE LOUISE
Explore Lake Louise on your own. Overnight in Lake Louise. DAY 8: LAKE LOUISE TO BANFF
Enjoy the morning at leisure. After lunch, a motorcoach tour takes you into Yoho National Park. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, and a natural rock bridge. The tour ends in Banff, where you will stay overnight. DAY 9: BANFF
Spend the entire day exploring Banff National Park on your own. Overnight in Banff. DAY 10: BANFF TO CALGARY WITH SUMMIT HELICOPTER TOUR
Enjoy a full-day motorcoach tour of Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola (admission included), Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. At Kananaskis, take a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour. Overnight in Calgary. DAY 11: CALGARY
Your Northern Rockies at Leisure journey ends with checkout from your Calgary hotel.
Travel along the Icefield Parkway to Lake Louise by motorcoach.
Breakfast
Lunch
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
DAY 7
DAY 8
DAY 9
DAY 10
DAY 11
VANCOUVER
WHISTLER
QUESNEL
JASPER
JASPER
LAKE LOUISE
LAKE LOUISE
BANFF
BANFF
CALGARY
TOUR ENDS
Prices and Dates DELUXE
FROM VANCOUVER OR CALGARY
DEPARTURES
Package Pricing
$7,387–8,528
$5,975–6,953
$3,965–4,508
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$913
—
MAY
16 23 30
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$1,603
$1,490
$1,042
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Fairmont Room
Georgian Court Hotel
JUN JUL AUG SEP
6 4 1 5
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Vancouver Whistler
Fairmont Pacific Rim
Deluxe Partial Harbour View Room
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Deluxe Slopeside Room Fairmont Room
Delta Whistler Village Suites
Jasper
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Sawridge Inn
Lake Louise
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Deluxe Lakeview Room Fairmont Lakeview Room
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Room
Banff Calgary
Fairmont Banff Springs Deluxe Room Junior Suite
Fairmont Palliser
Rimrock Resort
Brewster’s Mountain Lodge
Fairmont Room
International Hotel Calgary
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads, and children are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Quesnel is of moderate standard. Guests on the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb will travel in Whistler Service. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
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FROM VANCOUVER: 13 11 8 12
20 27 18 25 15 22 29 19
FROM CALGARY: MAY
6 13 20 27
JUN JUL AUG SEP
3 1 5 2
10 17 24 8 15 22 29 12 19 26 9
Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service and enjoy unparalleled panoramic views from our custom-designed bi-level GoldLeaf dome coach.
Northern Explorer VANCOUVER » WHISTLER » QUESNEL » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » CALGARY TOUR CODE: NRHE (EB) TOUR CODE: NRHW (WB)
From the depths of the Sea to Sky region to the heights of the Gold Rush, this variation of one of our most popular tours includes the highlights of the Canadian Rockies, a Jasper Highlights tour and two nights in Jasper.
from
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DAYS 2
Arrive and spend time exploring scenic Vancouver on your own. Included is admission to the Vancouver Lookout. Overnight in Vancouver.
Jasper Columbia Icefield
1 Banff
Kamloops
Whistler
Lake Louise 1
WHISTLER SEA TO SKY CLIMB
1 Calgary
DAY 2: VANCOUVER TO WHISTLER
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre for a delicious lunch and tour. The remainder of the day is yours. Overnight in Whistler.
Summit Helicopter Tour
1 1 Vancouver
CANADA USA
Victoria
See page 86 for full rail itinerary.
Seattle
RAINFOREST TO GOLD RUSH
DAY 3: VANCOUVER TO QUESNEL Rainforest to Gold Rush
JOURNEY INCLUDES:
Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
Motorcoach
# of nights
• 3 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
• Yoho National Park Tour, Lake Louise to Banff
• 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches
• Banff to Calgary Tour, including Banff Gondola
• Additional lunch and Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre Tour
DAY 4: QUESNEL TO JASPER
See page 71 for full rail itinerary.
• Calgary Tower
• Vancouver Lookout
• Rail station transfers and luggage handling
• Jasper Highlights Tour
• National Parks Pass
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Quesnel. Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Jasper.
• Summit Helicopter Flightseeing
• 8 nights hotel accommodation
3,476
per person
DAY 1: VANCOUVER
Quesnel 1
$
Westbound itinerary also available.
• Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Jasper to Lake Louise
DAY 5: JASPER HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
Today you will enjoy a scenic tour of Jasper National Park including many natural attractions and rugged peaks, and perhaps you’ll even catch a glimpse of some of the creatures that call this mountain park home. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore more of Jasper at your leisure. Overnight in Jasper.
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
DAY 7
DAY 8
DAY 9
VANCOUVER
WHISTLER
QUESNEL
JASPER
JASPER
LAKE LOUISE
BANFF
CALGARY
TOUR ENDS
DAY 6: JASPER TO LAKE LOUISE
Travel along the Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise by motorcoach. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield, where you will ride on an Ice Explorer. Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. DAY 7: LAKE LOUISE TO BANFF
Enjoy the morning at leisure. After lunch, a motorcoach tour takes you into Yoho National Park. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, and a natural rock bridge. The tour ends in Banff, where you will stay overnight. DAY 8: BANFF TO CALGARY WITH SUMMIT HELICOPTER TOUR
Begin the morning with a motorcoach sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the points of interest are Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. Banff Gondola is included. Continue on to Kananaskis for a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour. Spend the night in Calgary. DAY 9: CALGARY
Your Northern Explorer journey ends with checkout from your Calgary hotel. Breakfast
Lunch
Prices and Dates DELUXE
FROM VANCOUVER OR CALGARY
DEPARTURES
Package Pricing
$6,355–7,224
$5,268–5,975
$3,476–3,856
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$913
—
MAY
16 23 30
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$1,216
$1,146
$763
JUN JUL AUG SEP
6 4 1 5
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Vancouver Whistler
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Signature Harbour View Room Fairmont Room Fairmont Chateau Whistler Deluxe Slopeside Room
Four Seasons Resort
Hampton Inn Delta Whistler Village Suites
Jasper
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Sawridge Inn
Lake Louise
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Deluxe Lakeview Room Fairmont Lakeview Room
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Room
Banff
Fairmont Banff Springs Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Banff Caribou Lodge
Calgary
Fairmont Palliser Junior Suite
Hôtel Le Germain Calgary
International Hotel Calgary
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads, and children are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Quesnel is of moderate standard. Guests on the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb will travel in Whistler Service. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
FROM VANCOUVER: 13 11 8 12
20 27 18 25 15 22 29 19
FROM CALGARY: MAY
8 15 22 29
JUN JUL AUG SEP
5 3 7 4
12 19 26 10 17 24 31 14 21 28 11
Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service and enjoy unparalleled panoramic views from our custom-designed bi-level GoldLeaf dome coach.
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Rainforest to Gold Rush Discovery Drive VANCOUVER » WHISTLER » QUESNEL » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » CALGARY TOUR CODE: DRHE (EB) TOUR CODE: DRHW (WB)
Experience the natural beauty of the Coastal Mountain Range, as you travel alongside glacier-blue lakes, and through desert-like ranchlands. And, of course, be prepared to be wowed by the towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies.
from
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DAYS 2
Columbia Icefield
Lake Louise 1
WHISTLER SEA TO SKY CLIMB
1 Calgary
Banff
Kamloops
Whistler
Arrive and spend time exploring scenic Vancouver on your own. Included is admission to the Vancouver Lookout. Overnight in Vancouver.
Jasper
1
DAY 2: VANCOUVER TO WHISTLER
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre for a delicious lunch and tour. The remainder of the day is yours. Overnight in Whistler.
1 1 Vancouver
CANADA USA
Victoria
See page 86 for full rail itinerary.
Seattle
RAINFOREST TO GOLD RUSH
DAY 3: WHISTLER TO QUESNEL Rainforest to Gold Rush
JOURNEY INCLUDES: • 3 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
Drive
# of nights
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Jasper.
• GyPSy Guide—audio tour commentary
• Additional lunch and Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre Tour
See page 71 for full rail itinerary.
• Vancouver Lookout
DAY 5: JASPER
• Calgary Tower
• 8 nights hotel accommodation
Enjoy a day touring at your leisure in Jasper National Park with your rental car. Among the highlights are Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, Maligne Canyon, Miette Hot Springs, Maligne Lake, and Whistler’s Mountain. Overnight in Jasper.
• Rail station transfers and luggage handling
Jasper to Calgary includes GyPSy Guide audio commentary
Full-size car rentals provided by
Onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight in Quesnel. DAY 4: QUESNEL TO JASPER
• 5 days full-size car rental
• 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches
3,367
per person
DAY 1: VANCOUVER
Quesnel 1
$
Westbound itinerary also available.
DAY 6: JASPER TO LAKE LOUISE
Travel south to Lake Louise via the spectacular Icefields Parkway. Allow time to visit highlights along the way, including Athabasca Falls, Bow Summit, Peyto Lake, and Crowfoot Glacier. With sightseeing stops, we recommend allowing at least eight hours for today’s drive. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. DAY 7: LAKE LOUISE TO BANFF
Today, drive the scenic one-hour journey from Lake Louise to Banff. Along the way, watch for deer and elk crossing the specially constructed wildlife bridges over the highway. Alternatively, take a more leisurely drive along the Bow Valley Parkway for views of Castle Mountain and Johnston Canyon (requires a short walk). Overnight in Banff. DAY 8: BANFF TO CALGARY
Travel through Kananaskis Country and the ranching regions of Alberta before arriving in Calgary. Enjoy admission to the Calgary Tower. Overnight in Calgary. DAY 9: CALGARY
Drop off your rental car in downtown Calgary or at the Calgary International Airport, where your Rainforest to Gold Rush Discovery Drive journey ends.
Avis car rental includes unlimited kilometres and one-way drop charge
Breakfast
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
DAY 7
DAY 8
DAY 9
VANCOUVER
WHISTLER
QUESNEL
JASPER
JASPER
LAKE LOUISE
BANFF
CALGARY
TOUR ENDS
Lunch
Prices and Dates DELUXE
FROM VANCOUVER OR CALGARY
DEPARTURES
Package Pricing
$6,246–7,116
$5,160–5,866
$3,367–3,802
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$913
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$1,216
$1,131
$730
Sheraton Wall Centre Traditional Room
Georgian Court Hotel
HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS PACKAGE Vancouver Whistler
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Signature Harbour View Room
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Deluxe Slopeside Room Fairmont Room
Delta Whistler Village Suites
Jasper
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Lobstick Lodge
Lake Louise
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Deluxe Lakeview Room Fairmont Lakeview Room
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Room
Banff
Fairmont Banff Springs Deluxe Room Fairmont Room
Banff Caribou Lodge
Calgary
Fairmont Palliser Junior Suite
Delta Bow Valley
International Hotel Calgary
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD and include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94). Prices for singles, triples, quads, and children are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Quesnel is of moderate standard. Guests on the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb will travel in Whistler Service. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
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FROM VANCOUVER: MAY
16 23 30
JUN JUL AUG SEP
6 4 1 5
13 11 8 12
20 27 18 25 15 22 29 19
FROM CALGARY: MAY
8 15 22 29
JUN JUL AUG SEP
5 3 7 4
12 19 26 10 17 24 31 14 21 28 11
ALASKA CRUISE » VANCOUVER » WHISTLER » QUESNEL » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » CALGARY from
6,262
$
per person
Northern Rockies at Leisure with Cruise from Vancouver / 18 days with PRE-TOUR CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA LINE’S ms NOORDAM
TOUR CODE: ZRQE
Glacier Bay
DEPARTURES
Explore the world-class resort town of Whistler and gold rush country on the Rainforest to Gold Rush route after your Alaska Cruise on the ms Noordam.
MAY
9 16 23 30
JUN JUL AUG SEP
6 4 1 5
Skagway Juneau
13 20 27 11 18 25 8 15 22 29 12
Sitka
A L A S K A
Rainforest to Gold Rush
Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
ms Noordam
Motorcoach
B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A
# of nights
A L B E R T A
Ketchikan
FROM VANCOUVER ms Noordam Package Pricing
$11,138–13,113
$9,172–10,809
$6,262–7,250
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$913
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$1,603
$1,490
$1,042
Cruise Stateroom
Verandah
Quesnel 1
22
Jasper Columbia Icefield
Lake Louise 2 Calgary 2 Banff
Kamloops
Ocean-View
JOURNEY BEGINS WITH CRUISE. For more information on this package, see page 74 for Northern Rockies at Leisure and pages 78–81 for for Alaska Cruise details. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD and include Canadian tax (GST) and port taxes/fees. See page 94. Prices for singles, triples and children are available upon request. Please note all accommodation in Quesnel is of moderate standard. Guests on the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb will travel in Whistler Service. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
Vancouver
1 Whistler 1
1
Summit Helicopter Tour
CANADA USA
Victoria Seattle
ALASKA CRUISE » VANCOUVER » WHISTLER » QUESNEL » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » CALGARY from
5,828
$
per person
Northern Explorer with Cruise from Vancouver / 16 days with PRE-TOUR CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA LINE’S ms NOORDAM
TOUR CODE: ZROE
Glacier Bay
DEPARTURES
The popular Whistler Sea to Sky Climb and Rainforest to Gold Rush routes are combined with a relaxing Alaska Cruise onboard the ms Noordam.
MAY
9 16 23 30
JUN JUL AUG SEP
6 4 1 5
Skagway Juneau
13 20 27 11 18 25 8 15 22 29 12
Sitka
A L A S K A
Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
ms Noordam
Motorcoach
B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A
A L B E R T A
Quesnel 1
$10,106–11,753
$8,466–9,840
$5,828–6,653
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$913
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners
$1,216
$1,146
$763
Cruise Stateroom
Verandah
# of nights
Ketchikan
FROM VANCOUVER ms Noordam Package Pricing
Rainforest to Gold Rush
22
Jasper Columbia Icefield
Lake Louise 1
1 Banff
Kamloops
Ocean-View Vancouver
JOURNEY BEGINS WITH CRUISE. For more information on this package, see page 75 for Rainforest to Gold Rush Discovery Drive & pages 78–81 for for Alaska Cruise details. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD and include Canadian tax (GST) and port taxes/fees. See page 94. Prices for singles, triples and children are available upon request. Please note all accommodation in Quesnel is of moderate standard. Guests on the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb will travel in Whistler Service. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
1 Whistler 1
Calgary 1
Summit Helicopter Tour
CANADA USA
Victoria Seattle
ALASKA CRUISE » VANCOUVER » WHISTLER » QUESNEL » JASPER » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » CALGARY from $
5,718
per person
Rainforest to Gold Rush Discovery Drive with Cruise from Vancouver / 16 days with PRE-TOUR CRUISE ON HOLLAND AMERICA LINE’S ms NOORDAM
TOUR CODE: ZROR
Glacier Bay
DEPARTURES
Enjoy an Alaska Cruise onboard the ms Noordam before your journey north on the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb and Rainforest to Gold Rush routes. Then explore the Rockies region on your own in a rental car.
MAY
9 16 23 30
JUN JUL AUG SEP
6 4 1 5
Skagway Juneau
13 20 27 11 18 25 8 15 22 29 12
Rainforest to Gold Rush
Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
ms Noordam
Drive
Sitka
A L A S K A
B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A
A L B E R T A
Ketchikan
FROM VANCOUVER Quesnel 1
ms Noordam Package Pricing
$9,996–11,643
$8,356–9,730
$5,718–6,543
Seat Only Upgrade from RedLeaf
—
$913
—
Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners Cruise Stateroom
$1,216
$1,131 Verandah
# of nights
Jasper Columbia Icefield
Lake Louise 1 Kamloops
$730 Ocean-View
JOURNEY BEGINS WITH CRUISE. For more information on this package, see page 76 for Rainforest to Gold Rush Discovery Drive and pages 78–81 for for Alaska Cruise details. Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD and include Canadian tax (GST) and port taxes/fees. See page 94. Prices for singles, triples and children are available upon request. Please note all accommodation in Quesnel is of moderate standard. Guests on the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb will travel in Whistler Service. Please inquire for more information on package pricing.
22
Vancouver
1 Whistler 1
1 Banff
Calgary 1
CANADA USA
Victoria Seattle
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Alaska Cruise
Combine any rail package with a cruise
Glacier Bay
Skagway Juneau
If you think your Rocky Mountaineer journey couldn’t possibly get any more relaxing than life onboard a luxurious train while taking in the sights, think again. After all, life
Sitka
onboard a luxurious ship while taking in the sights is pretty spectacular too. Remote and isolated, Alaska is a land of natural beauty. Glittering forests of ice conceal a hidden world populated by
Ketchikan
playful seals, lumbering bears, and breaching humpbacks.
EXTENDING YOUR JOURNEY TO INCLUDE A CRUISE AT THE BEGINNING OR END OF ANY RAIL JOURNEY IS EASY. CRUISE PACKAGES DEPART FROM BOTH VANCOUVER, BC, IN CANADA, AND SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, IN THE UNITED STATES.
From Vancouver, BC:
From Seattle, Washington:
• Holland America Line’s ms Noordam
• Holland America Line’s ms Westerdam
Vancouver Victoria
Seattle
78
An Alaska seaside adventure goes perfectly with your land adventure.
Reason
20
#
So, what does a cruise include? Adding an Alaska Cruise to your journey means you will enjoy: • Seven nights on an Alaska Cruise with Holland America Line • A luxurious verandah for GoldLeaf Service guests • An ocean-view for SilverLeaf and RedLeaf Service guests • A stateroom featuring two beds convertible to one queen-size bed and a sitting area* • All meals and entertainment onboard
* Other cabin categories are available upon request.
Verandah
Ocean-View
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Alaska Cruise The blue of glacial ice glistens in the sunlight. A pod of porpoises surfaces, then disappears. Snow that fell centuries ago moves from mountains to the sea. Catch your breath as ice-blue glaciers thunder and crash. Welcome to the 49th state of wonder. ms NOORDAM ITINERARY
SAT: BOARD ALASKA CRUISE IN VANCOUVER
Embark from Vancouver, BC
Board your ship for departure at the Vancouver cruise terminal.
DAY
PORT/DESTINATION
Saturday
Cruise Begins in Vancouver, BC
Sunday
Scenic Cruising Inside Passage
Monday
Tracy Arm, AK
Tuesday
ARRIVE
DEPART 5:00 pm
ms Noordam. 10:00 am 10:30 am 1:00 pm 10:00 pm
Skagway, AK
7:00 am
9:00 pm
Wednesday Glacier Bay Scenic Cruising Ketchikan, AK
Friday
Scenic Cruising Inside Passage
Saturday
Vancouver, BC
SUN: CRUISE THE INSIDE PASSAGE Sail through the dramatic Inside Passage. Overnight on the
Juneau, AK
Thursday
Overnight on the ms Noordam.
MON: TRACY ARM AND PORT OF CALL JUNEAU, ALASKA Sail the Tracy Arm fjord to see one of Alaska’s most dramatic glacier settings. This afternoon, visit Juneau. Explore the rustic shops in town or choose an excursion to Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau Icefields, or go
10:00 am
6:00 pm
whale-watching. Overnight on the ms Noordam. TUES: PORT OF CALL SKAGWAY, ALASKA
7:00 am
Stroll into the past at the Red Onion Saloon, visit the Trail of ’98 Museum or relive the “The Last Great Adventure” at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Overnight on the ms Noordam. WED: GLACIER BAY SCENIC CRUISE Get your camera ready to capture a monumental chunk of ice as it splits from a glacier and crashes into the sea with a thunderous sound. Overnight on the ms Noordam. THURS: PORT OF CALL KETCHIKAN, ALASKA Deep water fjords created by retreating glaciers have left stunning granite cliffs. Explore Creek Street, the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Historical Park, or Saxman Village. Overnight on the ms Noordam. FRI: CRUISE THE INSIDE PASSAGE Cruise the Inside Passage past Haida Gwaii (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands) and Vancouver Island. Overnight on the ms Noordam. SAT: VANCOUVER DISEMBARKATION After breakfast you will disembark the ms Noordam in Vancouver.
ms Noordam Déjeuner
80
Dîner
Souper
SAT: BOARD ALASKA CRUISE IN SEATTLE
ms WESTERDAM ITINERARY
Board your ship for departure at the Seattle cruise terminal. Cruise up
Embark from Seattle, WA DAY
PORT/DESTINATION
Saturday
Cruise Begins in Seattle, WA
Sunday
Scenic Cruising
Monday
Juneau, AK
Tuesday
Glacier Bay Scenic Cruising
ARRIVE
DEPART 4:00 pm
Puget Sound past the San Juan Islands. Overnight on the ms Westerdam. SUN: CRUISE TO ALASKA Sail up the west coast of Vancouver Island, past Haida Gwaii (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands) on your journey
1:00 pm 10:00 pm
to the Alaskan Panhandle. Overnight on the ms Westerdam. MON: PORT OF CALL JUNEAU, ALASKA
Wednesday Sitka, AK
7:00 am
3:00 pm
The massive Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefields are right at
Thursday
Ketchikan, AK
7:00 am
1:00 pm
Juneau’s back door. Explore the lush Tongass National Forest, visit the rustic
Friday
Victoria, BC
6:00 pm 11:59 pm
Saturday
Seattle, WA
7:00 am
shops in town, whale-watch, flightsee, hike, kayak, raft, or fish. Overnight on the ms Westerdam. TUES: SCENIC CRUISE OF GLACIER BAY Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve protects a unique ecosystem. Be ready with your camera as you listen for the thunderous sound of a glacier ‘calving’. Glacier Bay has more actively calving tidewater glaciers than anyplace else in the world. Overnight on the ms Westerdam. WED: PORT OF CALL SITKA, ALASKA The onion domes of St. Michael’s Cathedral are your first clue that Sitka was once a Russian settlement. Discover the echoes of its heyday at a performance by the New Archangel Dancers and be greeted by Tlingit native people. Take a stroll through old-growth forest in Sitka National Historical Park, shop the downtown district, and poke around the Sheldon Jackson Museum for a close-up look at some of the city’s most prized arts, crafts, and Russian relics. Overnight on the ms Westerdam. THURS: PORT OF CALL KETCHIKAN, ALASKA Built out over the water and climbing weathered stairways, Ketchikan clings to the shores of Tongass Narrows. Take time to explore Creek Street, the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Historical Park, and Saxman Village. Overnight on the ms Westerdam. FRI: PORT OF CALL VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA Established in 1843 by James Douglas as a fort for the Hudson’s Bay Company, Victoria’s British ancestry is apparent in the double-decker buses, horse-drawn carriages, formal gardens, and tearooms. Overnight on the ms Westerdam. SAT: SEATTLE DISEMBARKATION After breakfast you will disembark the ms Westerdam in Seattle.
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SNAPSHOT Wolves use spine-tingling howls to communicate. On the Rocky Mountaineer, good listening skills usually suffice.
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Rogers Pass, British Columbia » First Passage to the West
Have a question? Chances are the answer is here. You’ll find all sorts of bits and pieces about things like rail-only trips and group packages. As well as an extensive list of Frequently Asked Questions. Browse through the Travel Planning Guide for a handy-dandy guide to planning your trip. Learn about car rentals, insurance, and other little details that will help you make sure your ultimate adventure is happy and smooth. RAIL ONLY SCHEDULE & PRICES
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Choices, choices, choices.
• Travel in your choice of GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service • See Coastal Passage journeys on pages 39–49
Coastal Passage Departure Dates Depar t s Seat tle
Depar t s Calgar y
Depar t s Jasper
Depar t s Banf f
Eastbound Seattle to the Canadian Rockies MAY 23, 30 JUN 6, 13, 20, 27 JUL 4, 11, 18, 25 AUG 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 SEP 5, 12, 19
Westbound Calgary to Seattle MAY 27 JUN 17 JUL 8 29 AUG 12 26 SEP 9
Westbound Jasper to Seattle MAY 21 28 JUN 4 11 18 25 JUL 2 9 16 23 31 AUG 6 13 20 27 SEP 3 10 17
Westbound Banff to Seattle MAY 20 27 JUN 3 10 17 24 JUL 1 8 15 22 30 AUG 5 12 19 26 SEP 2 9 16
Jasper National Park, Alberta » Rainforest to Gold Rush
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Rail-Only Prices & Inclusions Two Day Rail-Only Departure Dates, Prices & Inclusions
First Passage to the West Departure Dates:
• 2 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches • 1 night hotel accommodation • Rail station transfers in Kamloops or Quesnel • Luggage delivery in Kamloops or Quesnel (see page 94) • Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages Vancouver to Lake Louise, Banff, or Jasper Whistler to Jasper (or reverse) Apr – Oct
$2,281
Vancouver to Calgary (or reverse) Apr – Oct
$2,444
• 2 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches • 1 night hotel accommodation • Rail station transfers in Kamloops • Luggage delivery in Kamloops (see page 94) • Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages served at your seat • A complimentary glass of wine or beer with lunch Vancouver to Lake Louise, Banff or Jasper (or reverse) Apr – Oct
$1,824
Apr – Oct
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Depar t s Lake Louise †
Eastbound Vancouver to Lake Louise† APR 21, 28 MAY 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 JUN 5, 12, 19, 26 JUL 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 AUG 7, 14, 21, 28 SEP 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 OCT 2
Westbound Lake Louise to Vancouver APR 23, 30 MAY 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 JUN 7, 14, 21, 28 JUL 5, 12, 19, 26 AUG 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 SEP 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 OCT 1, 4
Depar t s Vancouver
Depar t s Banf f †
Eastbound Vancouver to Banff † APR 21, 28 MAY 1, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26, 29 JUN 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 JUL 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31 AUG 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, SEP 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 29 OCT 2
Westbound Banff to Vancouver APR 23, 30 MAY 3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28, 31 JUN 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 JUL 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 AUG 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 SEP 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 27 OCT 1, 4
Depar t s Vancouver
Depar t s Calgar y
Eastbound Vancouver to Calgary MAY 25 JUN 15 JUL 6, 27 AUG 10, 24 SEP 7
Westbound Calgary to Vancouver MAY 27 JUN 17 JUL 8, 29 AUG 12, 26 SEP 9
† For trains that arrive or depart from Banff or Lake Louise only, transfers to/from Calgary can be arranged.
Vancouver to Calgary (or reverse) Apr – Oct
$1,965
• 2 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches • 1 night hotel accommodation • Rail station transfers in Kamloops or Quesnel • Luggage delivery to destination (see page 94) • Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages served at your seat • A complimentary glass of wine or beer with lunch Vancouver to Lake Louise, Banff, or Jasper Whistler to Jasper (or reverse)
Depar t s Vancouver
Vancouver to Calgary (or reverse) Apr – Oct
$1,487
Journey through the Clouds Departure Dates: Depar t s Vancouver
Depar t s Jasper
Eastbound Vancouver to Jasper APR 21, 28 MAY 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, JUN 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, JUL 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, AUG 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 SEP 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, OCT 2
Westbound Jasper to Vancouver APR 23, 30 MAY 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 JUN 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 JUL 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 AUG 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 SEP 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 OCT 1, 4
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Depar t s Jasper
Eastbound Whistler to Jasper MAY 18, 25 JUN 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 JUL 6, 13, 20, 27 AUG 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 SEP 7, 14, 21
Westbound Jasper to Whistler MAY 13, 20, 27 JUN 3, 10, 17, 24 JUL 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 AUG 5, 12, 19, 26 SEP 2, 9, 16
Prices are per person based on double occupancy in AUD and include Canadian tax (GST).
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Extend your journey with a trip between Vancouver and Whistler. You’ve been hearing about this magical little village for years. Isn’t it time you finally experience it for yourself? Whistler. Simply extend your Rocky Mountaineer rail journey with a trip on the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb between Vancouver and this world-famous charming alpine village. Relax as you take in the breathtaking views on this rail journey.
From the sea up to the sky. Quick question: is your camera nearby? You’ll want it to be. The beauty of the Coast Mountain Range is captivating, to say the least. You’ll see a number of memorable sights, like Brandywine
• Assigned seating in a classic rail coach with large picture windows
Falls, a spectacular 70-metre cascade framed by stately Douglas
• Chilled breakfast or an afternoon snack served at your seat
firs and lodgepole pines. Named after the 19th century Italian
• Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages
leader Giuseppe Garibaldi, Mount Garibaldi soars 2,678 metres
• Exceptional service and interpretive storytelling by your Host
above sea level and occupies an important place in the native
• Access to the Heritage Observation Car
history of the region. And Cheakamus Canyon is home to
• Rail station transfers in Vancouver and Whistler
spectacular lava columns. Better still, you can enjoy the fresh
One-way
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Child (2–11 years)
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open-air experience of our Heritage Observation Car. Deep breath in… deep breath out. That’s the Sea to Sky way.
Prices are per person in AUD. Prices include Canadian tax (GST) (see page 94).
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Whistler Sea to Sky Climb Vancouver » Whistler
Whistler Nita Lake
Brandywine Falls 0
10 km
Approximately 6 miles
Cheakamus Canyon Mount Garibaldi
Brackendale Squamish The Stawamus Chief Britannia Beach
Porteau Cove Coast Mountain Range Howe Sound
North Vancouver Vancouver
Howe Sound » Whistler Sea to Sky Climb Cheakamus Canyon » Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
Motorcoach Transfer
TOUR CODES: RWAE (NB); RWAW (SB)
Departures
Schedule
Departs daily, except
VANCOUVER TO WHISTLER 6:40 – 7:20 AM Motorcoach pickup in downtown Vancouver
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, May 15 to September 21, 2015. Also departs on September 22 and 23, 2015.
Photo Opportunities
7:30 – 8:00 AM
Train boards at North Vancouver station
8:00 AM
Train departs North Vancouver station
11:30 AM
Train arrives in Whistler Motorcoach transfer to Whistler Village
WHISTLER TO VANCOUVER 2:45 – 3:00 PM Motorcoach pickup in Whistler Village 3:00 – 3:30 PM
Train boards at Whistler station
3:30 PM
Train departs Whistler station
7:00 PM
Train arrives in North Vancouver Motorcoach transfer to downtown Vancouver
Guests can return the same day or stay overnight in Whistler (accommodation and activity options available).
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Inspiration flows in the travelling boardroom.
Specialty Lounge Car
Boardroom set-up, Specialty Lounge Car
SNAPSHOT Drop jaws with inspiring journeys that combine turn-of-the-century charm and world-class service. With Rocky Mountaineer, you and your group can embark on a journey that’s every bit as good as the destination—maybe even better.
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develop a perfect holiday that meets the needs and interests
Personalize trips by customizing a range of components, including:
of your group, whether you are travelling with 16, 20 or more
• Hotels
guests. Choose from over 45 vacation packages ranging
• Activities and sightseeing
from a day trip to itineraries that include the Canadian
• Meals and snacks
Rockies and beyond, or create a customized itinerary with an
• Tour escorts
Alaska Cruise, additional hotel nights, receptions, dinners,
• Attractions
entertainment, sightseeing tours, and activities on and off
• Specialty Lounge Cars with meeting
Rocky Mountaineer’s Group Sales Team will work with you to
the train.
and reception facilities • Welcome and farewell receptions
Wow friends, family, and co-workers with a luxurious getaway and consider a group tour on the Rocky Mountaineer for:
• Exclusive deluxe motorcoach transportation
• Milestone birthdays
Features of our Specialty Lounge Car:
• Weddings and anniversaries
• Sofas, plush armchairs, and cocktail tables
• Incentive and recognition travel
• Bar service
• Corporate retreats, association and board meetings
• Open area for a boardroom table, dance floor,
• Pre- or post-conference tours • Friends and family gatherings • Special interest group travel
• Coach buyouts and train charters
cocktail reception, or entertainment • Computer work area, LCD screens, and PA system for presentations • Catering
Enduring relationships with hotels and suppliers who share a passion for exceptional service allow Rocky Mountaineer to create itineraries of effortless elegance.
Contact the Rocky Mountaineer Group Sales Team: Email: groups@rockymountaineer.com
Toll-Free United Kingdom, Germany
Toll-Free USA & Canada: 1.866.899.9679 (Press 2)
& New Zealand: 0 800 444 492
Toll-Free Australia: 1 800 821 743
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We bring heroes onboard as our way of saying thank you.
At Rocky Mountaineer, we approach every day with one goal in mind—to be Creators of Life Changing Experiences. While our top priority is our guests from across the globe, we also care about changing the lives of our employees, our partners, and the people in the communities we travel through. In 2013, we launched a new community initiative— the Life Changing Train for Heroes. This annual program recognizes and honours individuals and organizations who have made a significant impact on the lives of others. Each year, a different group of heroes are chosen and invited to share an unforgettable life changing journey onboard the internationally acclaimed Rocky Mountaineer train through Western Canada. With the amazing scenery and vast landscapes found along our rail journeys, the Life Changing Train for Heroes provides inspiration to those who have selflessly given so much to help others and the families who supported them along the way. This initiative also raises awareness for the organizations and charities that continue to provide assistance and encouragement to our heroes.
See what it’s all about—view our videos online Search: Rocky Mountaineer Life Changing Train for Heroes
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In Our Community
Randy Powell (far right) President & CEO, releasing salmon juveniles into a stream in Abbotsford, British Columbia with Rocky Mountaineer colleagues.
Rocky Mountaineer’s success owes much to the majestic scenery, fresh air, and abundant wildlife of Western Canada. As a result, we are committed to the preservation and stewardship of the natural environment in the regions we travel through. Major initiatives: PLANT A TREE
STARTING SMART—REDUCING FUEL CONSUMPTION,
We’re doing our part to preserve the beautiful landscapes
EXHAUST EMISSIONS, AND NOISE POLLUTION
we see from our trains for generations to come. To mark
ZTR Smart Start technology has been installed in all of
the yearly anniversary of each of our employees, we plant
Rocky Mountaineer’s locomotives. This Canadian system
a tree along our routes. We have planted over 6,000 trees
automatically manages the shutdown and restart of the
since 2009.
locomotive engines, significantly reducing fuel consumption, exhaust emissions, and noise pollution.
SAVE THE SALMON In a bid to help sustain and protect the natural environment
WASTE REDUCTION
along our rail routes, we are long-term partners with the
We partner with recycling operators in various communities
Pacific Salmon Foundation, a not-for-profit organization
along our rail routes. As well, three days a week when the
dedicated to rebuilding sustainable and naturally diverse
train arrives into Vancouver, all leftover food is donated to
salmon stocks in local waters. The unprecedented
the local Food Bank.
eight-year commitment, which began in 2007, spans the equivalent of two salmon life cycles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
PHOTO CREDITS Avis, Alastair Bird Photography, Banff Gondola, Banff Lake Louise Tourism, BC Archives, Brewster Inc., James Brylowski, Kellie Burk, Claudette Carracedo Photography, Coast Mountain Photography, Cameron Davidson, Discover Banff, David Blue Photography, davidrumsey.com, Robert Earnest Photography, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, fmscreative.com, Stuart Gear, Getty Images Inc., Gordon Hall, GyPSy Tour Guide, Holland America Line, Icefield Helicopter Tours, Insight Photography, istockphoto.com, Jasper National Park, Juneau CVB, Scott Rowed, John Sherlock, Shutterstock Inc., Susan Sullivan, Travel Alberta, Tourism BC, Tourism Calgary, Tourism Halifax, Tourism Kamloops, Tourism Ontario, Tourism Toronto, Tourism Vancouver, Tourism Victoria, Tourism Whistler. CREATIVE CREDITS Rocky Mountaineer: Heather Phillips—Editor, Hubert Wat—Vice President Global Marketing, Nikki Hellyer—Director Global Marketing; One Two Three West and Ink Creative—Design and Copy; FMS Creative: Susan Sullivan—Production Director, Cole Alexander Nicks—Graphic Designer
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15. DOES THE SUMMIT HELICOPTER FLY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER? The Summit Helicopter Tour may be cancelled due to poor weather and a price reduction will apply. Guests may also choose to not participate in this activity at the time of booking.
When to travel
The west coast of Canada offers a temperate climate, with warm summers and mild winters. The Canadian Rockies and the eastern provinces feature a much more dramatic climate, with cold winters perfect for snow-based activities. July, August, and September generally have the finest weather. SNE
14. WHAT LEVEL OF SERVICE WILL I TRAVEL IN ONBOARD THE WHISTLER SEA TO SKY CLIMB? All guests on the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb will travel in Whistler Service, which is a single-level classic rail coach with meals served at your seat.
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7. AM I ABLE TO MOVE WITHIN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER? One of the advantages of train travel is the spacious room afforded to all guests. Guests are able to move through their own coaches. GoldLeaf Service, SilverLeaf Service, and RedLeaf Service guests can enjoy fresh air outside their coaches. Access to the GoldLeaf Dome coach and adjacent vestibule is limited to guests reserving this service. Guests on the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb route have access to an open-air Heritage Observation Car.
13. DOES THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER STOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHS ALONG THE ROUTE? No, the train only stops in Whistler or Kamloops or Quesnel for an overnight stay; however, the train slows to a very slow speed at particularly scenic locations.
Smoke-free policy
To ensure the preservation of our fragile environment, and for the comfort of all guests, smoking is not permitted onboard the Rocky Mountaineer or in the rail stations. This includes the vestibules between the coaches and the restroom facilities. We appreciate your understanding.
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6. WHAT IS THE PROTOCOL CONCERNING GRATUITIES FOR ROCKY MOUNTAINEER HOSTS? Gratuities are not included in prices (unless indicated) for Rocky Mountaineer Hosts, driverguides, transfers, tour escorts, hotel porterage, or Red Cap Porters. While it is neither our place nor our wish to tell you how much to tip, gratuities in Canada are often given in recognition of service excellence. If you are travelling on an organized tour, you may want to check with your tour director to confirm the amount of gratuity for your Hosts that may have been included in your tour package.
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12. WHAT WILDLIFE WILL I SEE? There are wonderful opportunities for viewing wildlife during your stay in Canada’s West, including bear, elk, deer, moose, bald eagles, osprey, salmon, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep. However, “wildlife is wild” and, as such, sightings are never guaranteed. If you do come into contact with animals, please act responsibly, maintain a safe distance and never feed any wild animal.
RedLeaf Service guests will need to pack a small overnight bag for their stay in Kamloops or Quesnel. Main luggage will be checked through to their final Rocky Mountaineer destination and will not be available in Kamloops or Quesnel. GoldLeaf Service and SilverLeaf Service guests’ luggage will be delivered to their Kamloops or Quesnel accommodation. All guests should be sure to carry any medications with them onboard the train.
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5. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MY TRIP? The Rocky Mountaineer Travel Planner provides helpful tips and details to get the most out of your vacation. Visit www.rockymountaineer.com/ travel_guide
Luggage onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
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11. WHAT IS THE “ICE EXPLORER” DESCRIBED IN THE TOUR ITINERARIES? The Ice Explorer is an ice and snow terrain vehicle specially designed to tour the icy slopes of the Athabasca Glacier in the Columbia Icefield. This 5-kilometre (3-mile) round-trip journey includes commentary on the formation of glaciers.
Rocky Mountaineer will make every effort to meet any special needs, including the requirements of our disabled guests. GoldLeaf Dome coaches have elevators for guests who have troubles using the spiral staircase. Please inform your reservations agent at the time of booking, if any assistance is required.
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4. HOW FAR DO I TRAVEL ON THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST, JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS, RAINFOREST TO GOLD RUSH ROUTES? About 450 kilometres (280 miles) each day, all in daylight. Look forward to spending two relaxing days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer.
Special needs and disability requirements
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3. CAN CHILDREN TRAVEL ON THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER WHISTLER SEA TO SKY CLIMB ROUTE? Yes, the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb is enjoyable for the whole family. Kids’ especially enjoy the open-air Heritage Observation Car.
10. WHAT MEALS DO I RECEIVE? Breakfasts and lunches are included onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. See B (Breakfast), L (Lunch), D (Dinner) on each package page, which indicates the meals included as part of your package. Additional breakfasts and dinners for your entire package are available for pre-purchase through a meal plan (see pricing on each vacation package). On the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb route, breakfast is served from Vancouver to Whistler, and an afternoon snack is served from Whistler to Vancouver.
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9. CAN I UPGRADE MY ACCOMMODATIONS IN KAMLOOPS OR QUESNEL? No, all accommodations in Kamloops and Quesnel are of moderate standard. No upgrades are available.
Brochure prices
Prices displayed are per person based on double occupancy. Prices for singles, triples, quads, and for children are available on request. Quads are not available on Holland America Line. Unless otherwise indicated, child rates apply to children aged 2–11 years inclusive, and are based on one or two children sharing with two adults in the same double room using existing beds.
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2. CAN CHILDREN TRAVEL ON THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST, JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS, RAINFOREST TO GOLD RUSH, AND COASTAL PASSAGE ROUTES? Yes, unless otherwise noted. However, the Rocky Mountaineer trip through the Rockies is a minimum of two eight-hour days onboard the train, which may be long for some children.
8. AM I ABLE TO BRING MY PET ALONG? All pets or animals (excluding qualified service animals for guests with disabilities) are prohibited from travelling onboard the Rocky Mountaineer.
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1. DOES THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER HAVE SLEEPER CARS? The train does not have sleeper cars. All guests overnight in comfortable hotel accommodation as our train is an all-daylight rail experience designed to not miss a moment of the stunning scenery along your journey.
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Terms & Conditions 1. General Terms & Conditions Please read the following information carefully, as the terms and conditions described herein constitute an agreement between you and those who provide the service. If you decide to travel with Rocky Mountaineer and make payment on a tour, you thereby agree to accept the terms and conditions of this contract. 2. Brochure Prices All prices herein are quoted in Australian (AUD) dollars and include Canadian GST and port taxes. Please refer to Section 4 for further details regarding GST. Prices and information in this brochure are for the 2015 season and are subject to change without notice. 3. Exchange Rate The exchange rate used in calculating the published prices has been determined by Rocky Mountaineer based upon current and expected currency exchange rates at time of publication. As such, the converted AUD prices appearing in this brochure should only be used as a guide, and may differ from the price at actual time of booking. Rocky Mountaineer cannot be held responsible for any changes that may occur and reserves the right to increase the price of any travel arrangement up to the date of departure. This includes, but is not limited to, exchange rate adjustments, fuel surcharges, and airfare increases. Deposits along with final payments must be in the same currency as the booking. Changes to bookings such as alterations to services, or cancellations are charged in the same currency of the original booking, and each change is subject to the current pricing as per the date of change. 4. Canadian Goods and Services Tax (GST) All prices are subject to GST, which will be charged upon confirmation of booking. Currently, the Canadian GST rate is 5%. Other sales taxes vary by province in Canada, therefore applicable taxes may vary for travel departures initiating outside of British Columbia. Guests who are not residents of Canada are eligible for a rebate of the GST paid on short-term accommodation. If they are purchasing their rail tour from outside Canada, Rocky Mountaineer may claim the rebate on their behalf. The result is a 50% reduction in the tax rate. When non-resident guests purchase their rail tour while in Canada, Rocky Mountaineer charges GST at the full rate, and any GST rebate to which a visitor to Canada may be entitled must be claimed from the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency directly by the guest. This short-term accommodation rebate is subject to change without notice and does not apply to cruise or overnight rail trips. Note: Canadian taxes are subject to change. As such, guest billings may be adjusted as required. 5. Rail-Only and Package Tour Inclusions The following costs are not included unless otherwise specified: GST, fuel surcharges, transfers, gratuities, alcoholic beverages, meals, room service or other hotel incidentals, items of a personal nature, and all other items not specified in the description of the applicable tour. If one of our packages does not meet your requirements, we will be pleased to customize your rail tour package. Ask your Vacation Consultant for details. Individual tour component pricing breakdowns are not available. 6. Self-Drive Packages and Car Rental Policies Minimum requirements for car rental: • Driver must be 25 years of age, or older, • Possess a valid driver’s licence, and • Hold a major credit card. If the driver’s licence is not in English, an International Driving Permit is strongly recommended. This is required for translation purposes to confirm the validity of the driver’s licence for the safety of renters and for the car rental company. A credit card deposit will be required at time of car rental pick-up to cover costs not included in the Rocky Mountaineer package. These costs are the responsibility of the renter and are payable when the vehicle is returned. A car rental day is based on a 24-hour period. For example, if you have a 3 day car rental and you pick up your car at 10 am, it must be returned at or before 10 am 3 days later; otherwise, you will be charged an extra day’s car rental. Please provide approximate pick-up time and location at time of reservation. Confirmation of drop-off time will be provided when the car is picked up. Rates do not include hotel parking charges, gasoline, Loss/Damage Waiver (LDW), Personal Accident Insurance (PAI), meals, attractions, passage by ferry, port taxes, child seats, drop-off charges if the vehicle is not dropped off at the location specified in the itinerary, any applicable charges for additional drivers, upgrades to a higher car class, additional rental days, any other optional charge or service charges, and GST. Pick-up or drop-off at an airport may be subject to an additional charge by the car rental company. 7. Possible Alterations Rocky Mountaineer reserves the right to modify, alter, or substitute all or any part of its services when reasonably necessary or advisable. Should this occur, Rocky Mountaineer agrees to provide the best alternative reasonably available. Every effort will be made to adhere to the specifics shown herein; however, circumstances may necessitate alteration, including the occasional accommodation change from properties listed in this brochure. Hence, all fares, schedules, itineraries, hours of arrival and departure, air schedules, and special programs are subject to change without notice at any time. Rocky Mountaineer will not under any circumstances be liable to refund the charges
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as a result of modification, alteration, or substitution of services, subject only to the limited claims in respect of cancellation by Rocky Mountaineer set out in section 13 of this Agreement. 8. Supplier’s Liabilities Rocky Mountaineer and Armstrong Group act as an agent for and make arrangements with airlines, hotels, bus lines, and other independent parties to provide you with non-rail travel services and accommodations. Although great care is taken to choose suppliers, we are unable to directly control them and therefore we are not responsible for their acts or omissions. The travel services provided by these suppliers are subject to the conditions imposed by the suppliers, and their liability may be limited by their tariffs, conditions of carriage, and international conventions and agreements. 9. Company Liability You assume all risks of your participation in rail tour operations, travel services, accommodations, and other services, facilities, products, or events provided in connection with this Agreement (all of which are collectively referred to as the “Tour”), and you waive and release all claims that you may have or acquire against Rocky Mountaineer, Armstrong Group, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agent (all of whom are collectively referred to as the “Releasees”) arising from or related, directly or indirectly, to the Tour, including claims arising from the negligence of any Releasee, and including (without restriction) claims for or arising from personal injury, death, property damage, delay, inconvenience, advertising, misrepresentation, loss of revenue or profit, loss of enjoyment, upset, distress, or frustration, whether physical, mental, or otherwise, expenses, travel, or accommodation costs, claims for punitive damages, claims for unjust enrichment, profits, waiver of tort, non-monetary loss, injunctive relief, or any other form of remedy, subject only to the limited claims in respect of loss of luggage or cancellation by Rocky Mountaineer set out in sections 12 and 13 of this Agreement. 10. Force Majeure Rocky Mountaineer and Armstrong Group will not be responsible for the performance of this agreement if prevented or delayed by acts of God, strikes or other labour relations matters, accidents, weather, traffic, airport conditions, lack of performance by third party suppliers, or other causes beyond their reasonable control from meeting its terms. Nor will they be responsible for any loss or damage relating to train cancellations or any other cancellations. Rocky Mountaineer and Armstrong Group reserve the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a tour participant should such person’s behaviour, health, or mental condition be detrimental to the operation of the tour or to other passengers. Rocky Mountaineer and Armstrong Group are not liable for any expenses arising as a result of exercising this right. 11. Passport/Visa/Health Regulations Passports: If travelling from outside Canada (including from the USA) you will require a passport for entry into Canada and appropriate Identification (ID) for all family members. All passengers travelling on our Coastal Passage route will require a valid passport and/or visa (depending on their citizenship). Airlines and Cruise Ships reserve the right to refuse boarding without adequate ID. Visas: Check with your travel professional, Immigration Canada, or United States Customs and Border Protection. Rocky Mountaineer is not responsible for guests refused entry into Canada or the United States because of inadequate documentation. For further information regarding entry requirements into Canada, please contact Immigration Canada. Single parents or grandparents travelling with children must ensure proper documentation is obtained for entry into Canada.
luggage or personal effects for any such items and in its sole discretion may confiscate, store, destroy, or surrender to an appropriate authority any item that it reasonably considers is or may become dangerous, and to refuse boarding, or remove, any passenger who declines to cooperate in such a search or to surrender such an item. Money, jewelry, negotiable papers, cameras, video and electrical equipment, electronic devices, computers and accessories, cellular telephones, medical equipment, sporting goods, wheelchairs, personal mobility devices, walkers, and strollers are checked at the owner’s risk. Rocky Mountaineer is not responsible for any loss or damage caused to or by these articles and they are subject to Rocky Mountaineer’s Maximum Liability policy. All pets or animals (excluding guide dogs) are prohibited from travelling onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Maximum Liability: Maximum Liability for loss or damage to personal checked baggage and specialty items is limited to a maximum of $500 CAD per piece of checked luggage. Rocky Mountaineer will not cover full replacement cost of misdirected or damaged luggage and contents. Liability is restricted to personal luggage consisting of wearing apparel, toilet articles or similar effects for personal use and comfort, as well as articles other than personal luggage, which may be checked and handled in accordance with Rocky Mountaineer’s luggage policy. Liability does not apply to carry-on luggage, items transported for or belonging to other persons, or items intended for sale. Rocky Mountaineer is not liable for damage resulting from over-packing or non-structural damage considered normal wear and tear, such as scratches, scuffs, nicks, missing pull straps, zipper damage, damage to wheels, manufacturers’ defects, soils, stains, or spillage. Please contact a Rocky Mountaineer representative if you have any questions about the materials you intend to transport. Except as specifically provided in this paragraph, loss or damage to luggage will be subject to the limitation of liability contained in section 9 of this Agreement. VIA Rail: Please note that a maximum baggage weight of 32 kg (70 lb) applies onboard VIA Rail. Other Tours: Certain tour products featured in this brochure have baggage restrictions due to either accommodation style or transportation requirements. Please refer to your documentation for full details. 13. Deposit, Payment, and Cancellation Policies Deposits A deposit must be received at the time of booking to confirm your reservation, and must be in the same currency as the booking. If you have booked any additional tours (in addition to those specified) with your two-day rail tour, please note that we require the applicable package deposit rate. See the deposit schedule. Payment Terms Final payment must be received no later than 60 days prior to the date of departure. American Express, MasterCard, VISA, JCB, and Diners Club are acceptable forms of payment in addition to cheques or eNett. Final payment must be in the same currency as the deposit and booking. For cheques drawn on financial institutions outside Canada, an additional 15-day period is required (75 days in total) to permit international bank clearance procedures. Cheques should be made payable to “Great Canadian Railtour Company”.
DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
Health Regulations: There are no vaccination requirements for international travellers into Canada.
Please submit payment to: Great Canadian Railtour Company Suite 101–369 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver, BC Canada V6A 4C4 Fax: 604.606.5145 Tel: 604.606.7245 Credit Card Bookings For payment by credit card, please have the following information available: • Name as on credit card • Address of the credit card owner • Type of credit card • Expiry date • Full credit card number • CVV2 number on back of card • Telephone number of the card holder To confirm the reservation, authorization can be made verbally by phone at 604.606.7245. Authorization to use a credit card number indicates compliance with our booking terms and conditions. Credit card payments must be in the same currency as the booking. Final payment must be in the same currency as the deposit and booking. Some credit card issuing banks may charge an additional fee for this type of sale. Check with your bank to see if this is applicable. Cancellation by Rocky Mountaineer Rocky Mountaineer may, in its sole discretion, cancel a tour or portion of a tour at any time, prior to departure. In that event Rocky Mountaineer will repay the deposit or charges for the tour or, where appropriate, a reasonable pro rata share thereof. In the event of cancellation of a tour in progress, Rocky Mountaineer may select and make available alternative return transportation by bus or other means from the point of cancellation to the location where the cancelled tour was scheduled to conclude, or the place of its commencement, and reasonable accommodation (if any) required in the course of that return transportation. In no circumstances will Rocky Mountaineer be liable to provide or pay for any further payment, compensation, transportation, or accommodation including (without restriction) further transportation to your home or any other location. Except as specifically provided in this paragraph, the cancellation of a tour or portion of a tour by Rocky Mountaineer will be subject to the limitation of liability contained in section 9 of this Agreement. Cancellation by Passenger If you cancel a confirmed reservation, notification from you or your travel agent must be received by telephone in Rocky Mountaineer’s office. A written notification must follow immediately by fax to 604.606.5145, by mail to the office address, or by email to reservations@ rockymountaineer.com. Note: A change in train departure date (either rail-only or as part of a package) is considered a cancellation. Charges will be calculated per person and based on the date the cancellation notice is first received. There will be no exceptions to any of the charges. Please note the cancellation policy schedule below. Cancellation charges may be subject to GST. Change Fee Policy A fee per person will be applied to each change made to the itinerary once the original booking has been confirmed. These fees will be charged in the same currency as the original booking.
DEPOSIT PER PERSON (AUD)
CANCELLATION PENALTY PER PERSON (AUD)
12. Luggage The luggage or articles accepted and transported on the Rocky Mountaineer are subject to Rocky Mountaineer’s luggage policy and conditions as set herein.
Rocky Mountaineer holiday packages & Rail-Only Two Day routes; Circle Journey, Coastal Passage, First Passage to the West, Journey through the Clouds, and Rainforest to Gold Rush (Pages 29-77) 61+
20% of package price
20% of package price
Guests travelling on the Rocky Mountaineer are limited to two checked pieces of luggage per person (in addition to the carry-on overnight luggage required for the RedLeaf Service two-day rail tour portion on the Rocky Mountaineer). Total checked luggage weight per person is not to exceed 30 kg (66 lb). Each piece of luggage must have an identification tag attached to it, which includes name, return address, and telephone number.
46–60
100% of payment due
50% of package price
0–45
100% of payment due
100% of package price
Note: RedLeaf Service guests will need to pack a small overnight bag for their stay in Kamloops or Quesnel, as their main luggage will not be available on these evenings. Overnight bag not to exceed 23 cm x 92 cm x 46 cm (9” x 36” x 18”). GoldLeaf Service and SilverLeaf Service guests’ luggage will be delivered to their Kamloops or Quesnel accommodation. All guests travelling on the Rocky Mountaineer should carry any medications or necessary belongings with them onboard the train.
Rocky Mountaineer Whistler Sea to Sky Climb Rail-Only and Packages (Page 87) 61+
100% of payment due
$27
46–60
100% of payment due
50% of package price
0–45
100% of payment due
100% of package price
Rocky Mountaineer and Alaskan Cruise Holiday Packages 76+
$810
100% of deposit
0–75
100% of payment due
100% of package price
Oversized items, e.g., sports equipment, may be subject to a surcharge.
VIA Rail
61+
100% of payment due
$27 to $238
Passengers are prohibited from carrying weapons, firearms, ammunition, incendiary devices, explosive, flammable, hazardous, illegal, or radioactive materials or other potentially dangerous items. Rocky Mountaineer has the right to search any passenger’s
0–60
100% of payment due
100% of package price
We reserve the right to pass on any additional costs charged by our suppliers. Similarly, Rocky Mountaineer reserves the right to impose or pass through fuel surcharges. No right of cancellation exists in this circumstance. Cancellation fees may be subject to GST.
Change Fee for Whistler Sea to Sky Climb Rail-Only and Packages (AUD) Booking date to 15 days prior to departure .......................................................................................... $27 per person Less than 15 days prior to departure .......... No Changes Permitted Change Fee for all other Routes Rail-Only and Packages (AUD) Booking date to 61 days prior to departure $27 per person 60-31 days prior to departure................................. $54 per person 30-15 days prior to departure ................................. $108 per person Less than 15 days prior to departure .......... No Changes Permitted A change fee will not be administered for an addition or upgrade of service. For a change in train departure date, refer to our cancellation policies. If there are any charges incurred by Rocky Mountaineer as a result of changes made, they will be applied to the booking in addition to the change fee. Refund Policy Requests for refunds must be directed in writing to your travel agent or Rocky Mountaineer, and will be in the same currency as the final payment and deposit. No refunds will be made because of airline delays, unused services, or other acts beyond the control of Rocky Mountaineer. 14. Insurance It is strongly recommended that you purchase trip cancellation insurance to protect your holiday investment; talk with your vacation consultant to find out what options you have. Should you upgrade the total cost of your Rocky Mountaineer package, make sure you upgrade your insurance coverage to ensure the total amount of your trip is covered. Specific terms, limitations, and conditions apply to all travel policies purchased. Please ensure you understand your policy before you travel. See page 95 for insurance details. 15. Last-Minute Bookings Last-minute bookings are welcome; however, at the time of request, a credit card guarantee of full payment is required. Late package bookings require a minimum of 24 to 48 hours to request and confirm availability. Upon confirmation, the full credit card payment will be processed. 16a. Travel Documents for First Passage to the West, Journey through the Clouds, Rainforest to Gold Rush, and Coastal Passage Packages To receive your travel documents prior to departure, final payment must be received in our office 60 days prior to departure. Your travel documents will be sent to you at least 30 days prior to departure. If a booking is made within 10 days of departure, travel documents will either be sent electronically or they will be available for pick-up at the train station on the day of departure for rail-only bookings or at the first-night hotel for package tours. Guests will be advised of their Kamloops or Quesnel accommodation upon check-in at the departure station. 16b. Travel Documents for Whistler Sea to Sky Climb Holiday Packages Guests will receive an itinerary at time of confirmation. Please present your itinerary to the Rocky Mountaineer representative at your transfer location at the time of pick-up or at the station.
Travel Insurance Travelling without travel insurance isn’t a risk you should take. Travel insurance may help you, starting the day you purchase your policy, and protect you from the high costs associated with medical expenses while travelling. Insurance includes 24/7 access to live representatives who can help you in emergency situations.
For more information, please call 1.800.665.7245 or 1.604.606.7245
Important Booking Information INDEPENDENT TOURS Rocky Mountaineer rail holidays are independent, giving you the freedom to explore on your own with the comfort of knowing that all arrangements have been made for you. You will be provided with: • A detailed itinerary • Directions, addresses, and start times Rocky Mountaineer Guest Experience Centre representatives are available to help you, and friendly assistance is never more than a phone call away.
GyPSy Guide Audio Commentary Included with Rocky Mountaineer car rentals. Explore the Canadian Rockies at your own pace in a rental car on one of our Rocky Mountaineer & Drive holidays and let the GyPSy Guide be your own personal tour guide.
The GyPSy Guide delivers interesting and entertaining commentary, stories, history and important facts, plus directions, driving times, information on hidden viewpoints, With nearly 5,000 activation points through Western Canada activity suggestions, the best attractions and sightseeing, and where to capture photos and spot wildlife. and the Canadian Rockies, the GyPSy Guide automatically plays through the car speaker as you approach sights and Take the stress out of navigating in a new location and return gives you plenty of time to make decisions on places to stop, home with stories of explorers, quirky tales, and photos of and which route to take. iconic places.
Car Rentals We offer competitive car rentals throughout North America in conjunction with your Rocky Mountaineer vacation. Please contact our Sales Centre for full details.
17. Rail Connections Please arrive at the departing train station a minimum of 30 minutes prior to boarding time to ensure your luggage is checked and your travel documents are in order. We strongly recommend that you not make onward travel arrangements the night of arrival at your destination. Train travel in Canada is subject to unforeseen delays, and departure and arrival times cannot be guaranteed. Rocky Mountaineer will not be responsible for missed connections. 18. Photographs and Recordings Passengers agree that they will utilize any photographs, video, film, or other visual or audio recordings made during their journey solely for personal, non-commercial purposes. Passengers grant to Rocky Mountaineer an irrevocable, perpetual worldwide licence, to utilize any such visual or audio recordings of or including the portrayal or likeness of the passenger for any purpose, including the advertising or promotion of the services of Rocky Mountaineer, without payment of compensation, and any such portrayal or likeness will be the exclusive property of Rocky Mountaineer. 19. Governing Law This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties under or arising from or in relation to it are governed exclusively by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. 20. Arbitration All disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, or in respect of any defined legal relationship associated therewith or derived therefrom, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre, pursuant to its Rules, before a sole arbitrator. The place of arbitration shall be Vancouver, British Columbia.
MOTORCOACH TOURS We are proud to offer rail holiday guests the comfort of our fleet of motorcoaches based in Banff. All sightseeing tours in the Canadian Rockies include friendly driver-guides who offer interpretive commentary along the way.
Kamloops & Quesnel Hotels Guests travelling onboard the Rocky Mountaineer will overnight in Kamloops on the Journey through the Clouds and First Passage to the West routes, and in Quesnel on the Rainforest to Gold Rush route. Guests will be advised of their overnight accommodation during check-in. See below for a list of Kamloops and Quesnel accommodations: KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA ACCOMMODATIONS: • Plaza Hotel • Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre • Riverland Inn & Suites • Hotel Five540Forty • DoubleTree by Hilton
• Sandman Signature Hotel • The Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre
Other accommodations may also be used, including those in the nearby resort of Sun Peaks on certain dates. QUESNEL, BRITISH COLUMBIA ACCOMMODATIONS: • Sandman Hotel Quesnel
• Best Western Tower Inn
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Travel Planning Guide To assist with your journey planning, please use this easy reference chart. Numbers refer to the itinerary day for each package, and the cities and towns indicate where you will visit and spend the night. The icons represent the main activity or rail route for each day. Turn to the referenced page number for full itinerary details.
Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise Pages 78–81 The best of land and sea. Make your dream Rail & Cruise journey a reality. We offer Alaska Cruises from Vancouver, BC and Seattle, WA. Cruise packages can be found at the back of each section.
Circle Journey | EXPERIENCE 2 OR 3 OF OUR FAMOUS RAIL ROUTES IN ONE VACATION | Pages 28–37 Grand Rail Circle Pg. 30 Tour Code: Circle Tour JBKC
Golden Circle via Whistler Pg. 31 Tour Code: Circle Tour WRJC
Classic Rail Circle Pg. 32 Tour Code: Circle Tour CRHC
Canadian Rockies Getaway Pg. 33 Tour Code: Circle Tour GJHC
Taste of the Rockies Circle Pg. 35 Tour Code: Circle Tour GBFC
12 days/ 11 nights from
1 Vancouver
2 Vancouver
3 Kamloops
4 Banff
5 Banff
6 Lake Louise
7 Jasper
8 Quesnel
9 Whistler
1 Vancouver
2 Whistler
3 Quesnel
4 Jasper
5 Jasper
6 Lake Louise
7 Banff
8 Banff
9 Kamloops
1 Vancouver
2 Vancouver
3 Whistler
4 Quesnel
5 Jasper
6 Jasper
7 Kamloops
8 Vancouver
9 Tour Ends
1 Vancouver
2 Kamloops
3 Jasper
4 Lake Louise
5 Banff
6 Banff
7 Kamloops
8 Vancouver
9 Tour Ends
1 Vancouver
2 Kamloops
3 Banff
4 Jasper
5 Kamloops
6 Vancouver
7 Tour Ends
10 Whistler
11 Vancouver 12 Tour Ends
$5,051 11 days/ 10 nights from
10 Vancouver 11 Tour Ends
$4,671 9 days/ 8 nights from
$4,182 9 days/ 8 nights from
$4,084 7 days/ 6 nights from
$3,650
Coastal Passage | SEATTLE – VANCOUVER – CANADIAN ROCKIES | Pages 38–49 Coastal Passage Canadian Rockies Getaway
12 days/ 11 nights from
Pg. 42 Tour Code: Circle Tour GPKC
$6,722
Coastal Passage Western Explorer
11 days/ 10 nights from
Pg. 43 Tour Code: Eastbound XPJE
$4,928
Coastal Passage Classic Rail Circle
9 days/ 8 nights from
Pg. 44 Tour Code: Circle Tour CPHC
$7,420
Coastal Passage Canadian Rockies Highlights
8 days/ 7 nights from
Pg. 45 Tour Code: Eastbound HPGE
$4,332
Coastal Passage Classic Vacation (To/From Lake Louise)
7 days/ 6 nights from
Pg. 47 Tour Codes: Eastbound CPFE / Westbound CPDW
$3,567
Coastal Passage Classic Vacation (To/From Banff)
6 days/ 5 nights from
Pg. 47 Tour Codes: Eastbound CPEY / Westbound CPEO
$3,236
Coastal Passage Classic Vacation (To/From Calgary)
6 days/ 5 nights from
Pg. 47 Tour Codes: Eastbound CPEE / Westbound CPEW
1 Seattle
2 Vancouver
3 Vancouver
4 Vancouver
5 Kamloops
6 Jasper
7 Lake Louise
8 Banff
9 Banff
10 Kamloops 11 Vancouver
1 Seattle
2 Vancouver
3 Vancouver
4 Vancouver
5 Kamloops
6 Jasper
7 Jasper
8 Lake Louise
9 Banff
10 Calgary
1 Seattle
2 Vancouver
3 Whistler
4 Quesnel
5 Jasper
6 Jasper
7 Kamloops
8 Vancouver
9 Tour Ends
1 Seattle
2 Vancouver
3 Vancouver
4 Kamloops
5 Banff
6 Lake Louise
7 Calgary
8 Tour Ends
1 Seattle
2 Vancouver
3 Vancouver
4 Vancouver
5 Kamloops 6 Lake Louise
7 Tour Ends
1 Seattle
2 Vancouver
3 Vancouver
4 Kamloops
5 Banff
6 Tour Ends
1 Seattle
2 Vancouver
3 Vancouver
4 Kamloops
5 Calgary
6 Tour Ends
$3,236
Journey through the Clouds | VANCOUVER – KAMLOOPS – JASPER | Pages 62–69 Canadian Rockies at Leisure Pg. 66 Tour Codes: Eastbound LJIE / Westbound LJIW
Western Explorer
Pg. 67 Tour Codes: Eastbound XJGE / Westbound XJGW
Journey through the Clouds Discovery Drive
Pg. 68 Tour Codes: Eastbound DJGE / Westbound DJGW
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10 days/ 9 nights from
1 Vancouver
2 Kamloops
3 Jasper
4 Jasper
5 Lake Louise 6 Lake Louise
7 Banff
8 Banff
1 Vancouver
2 Kamloops
3 Jasper
4 Jasper
5 Lake Louise
6 Banff
7 Calgary
8 Tour Ends
1 Vancouver
2 Kamloops
3 Jasper
4 Jasper
5 Lake Louise
6 Banff
7 Calgary
8 Tour Ends
$3,508 8 days/ 7 nights from
$3,074 8 days/ 7 nights from
$2,965
9 Calgary
10 Tour Ends
11 Tour Ends
12 Tour Ends
First Passage to the West | VANCOUVER – KAMLOOPS – LAKE LOUISE – BANFF – CALGARY | Pages 50–61 Canadian Rockies Adventures
8 days/ 7 nights from
Pg. 54 Tour Codes: Eastbound LBGE / Westbound LBGW
$3,291
First Passage to the West Discovery Drive
6 days/ 5 nights from
Pg. 55 Tour Codes: Eastbound DBEE / Westbound DBEW
$2,367
Classic First Passage to the West Vacation (To/From Lake Louise)
4 days/ 3 nights from
Pg. 57 Tour Codes: Eastbound CLCE / Westbound CLCW
$1,879
Classic First Passage to the West Vacation (To/From Banff)
4 days/ 3 nights from
Pg. 57 Tour Codes: Eastbound CBCE / Westbound CBCW
$1,716
Classic First Passage to the West Vacation (To/From Calgary)
4 days/ 3 nights from
Pg. 57 Tour Codes: Eastbound CCCE / Westbound CCCW
$1,911
Trans-Canada Rail Adventure
12 days/ 11 nights from
Pg. 58 Tour Codes: Eastbound TBKE / Westbound TBLW
Coast to Coast by Rail Pg. 59 Tour Codes:
Eastbound TBNE Westbound TBOW
1 Vancouver
2 Vancouver
3 Kamloops
4 Banff
1 Vancouver
2 Kamloops
3 Banff
4 Lake Louise
1 Vancouver
2 Kamloops 3 Lake Louise 4 Tour Ends
1 Vancouver
2 Kamloops
3 Banff
4 Tour Ends
1 Vancouver
2 Kamloops
3 Calgary
4 Tour Ends
1 Vancouver
2 Kamloops
3 Banff
1 Vancouver
2 Kamloops
3 Banff
13 VIA Rail
14 Halifax
15 Tour Ends
5 Lake Louise 6 Lake Louise
7 Calgary
8 Tour Ends
5 Calgary
6 Tour Ends
4 Banff
5 Lake Louise
6 Jasper
7 VIA Rail
8 VIA Rail
9 VIA Rail
10 Toronto
11 Toronto
12 Tour Ends
4 Banff
5 Lake Louise
6 Jasper
7 VIA Rail
8 VIA Rail
9 VIA Rail
10 Toronto
11 Toronto
12 Montréal
8 Banff
9 Banff
10 Calgary
11 Tour Ends
$5,273
15 days/ 14 nights from
$6,838
Rainforest to Gold Rush | WHISTLER – QUESNEL – JASPER | Pages 70–77 Northern Rockies at Leisure Pg. 74 Tour Codes: Eastbound LRJE / Westbound LRJW
Northern Explorer
Pg. 75 Tour Codes: Eastbound NRHE / Westbound NRHW
Rainforest to Gold Rush Discovery Drive
Pg. 76 Tour Codes: Eastbound DRHE / Westbound DRHW
11 days/ 10 nights from
1 Vancouver
2 Whistler
3 Quesnel
4 Jasper
5 Jasper
6 Lake Louise 7 Lake Louise
1 Vancouver
2 Whistler
3 Quesnel
4 Jasper
5 Jasper
6 Lake Louise
7 Banff
8 Calgary
9 Tour Ends
1 Vancouver
2 Whistler
3 Quesnel
4 Jasper
5 Jasper
6 Lake Louise
7 Banff
8 Calgary
9 Tour Ends
$3,965 9 days/ 8 nights from
$3,476 9 days/ 8 nights from
$3,367
Whistler Sea to Sky Climb | VANCOUVER – WHISTLER | Pages 86-87 The Whistler Sea to Sky Climb offers a unique way to discover the spectacular scenery between Vancouver and Whistler, BC—proud co-hosts of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Rail Legend: FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST: VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » LAKE LOUISE » BANFF » CALGARY JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS: VANCOUVER » KAMLOOPS » JASPER RAINFOREST TO GOLD RUSH: WHISTLER » QUESNEL » JASPER COASTAL PASSAGE: SEATTLE » VANCOUVER » CANADIAN ROCKIES WHISTLER SEA TO SKY CLIMB: VANCOUVER » WHISTLER
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