Canadian Rockies by Rail and Trail

CANADIAN ROCKIES BY RAIL AND TRAIL

8 DAYS FROM $11,295

• Take in views of the Canadian Rockies from the glass-domed Rocky Mountaineer train. • Trek atop the powerful Athabasca Glacier with an expert guide. • Settle into iconic hotels, including the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

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DAYS 1–2 I VANCOUVER, CANADA/KAMLOOPS Explore the nature trails of Vancouver’s Stanley Park and take in views of the city’s skyline and Vancouver Harbour from the famous seawall. The next day, board the Rocky Mountaineer and enjoy breathtaking scenery en route to Kamloops. Wedgewood Hotel and Spa; Delta Hotels by Marriott Kamloops or Sandman Signature Kamloops Hotel | Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D DAYS 3–5 I JASPER NATIONAL PARK Journey into the Rockies, passing Pyramid Creek Falls and crossing the Continental Divide at Yellowhead Pass. Glide by Mount Robson, the tallest summit in the Canadian Rockies. Disembark in Jasper and continue to the lakeside lodge in Jasper National Park. Enjoy a scenic cruise on Maligne Lake, on the lookout for moose, elk, and caribou. The following day, ascend more than 7,000 feet on the Jasper SkyTram for a sweeping vista of six mountain ranges and the town of Jasper far below. Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge | Meals: 3B, 2L, 1D

DAYS 6–8 I ATHABASCA GLACIER/BANFF NATIONAL PARK/YOHO NATIONAL PARK/ CALGARY Travel along the Icefields Parkway toward Banff National Park, stopping at the Athabasca Glacier for a guided trek atop the ice. Settle into the historic hotel on the shores of Lake Louise, and explore Banff and Yoho National Parks on a series of hikes. Discover Moraine Lake and Emerald Lake, and view the Spiral Tunnels of the Canadian Pacific Railway. At the Yoho National Park Visitor Centre, learn about the Burgess Shale, one of the most important fossil deposits ever discovered. Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Meals: 3B, 2L, 1D

A National Geographic Expert, Expedition Leader, and local guides will accompany this trip.

Massimo Bassano Photographer Italian photojournalist Massimo Bassano has published his work in National Geographic Traveler, Places of a Lifetime from National Geographic Books, and on the National Geographic website— as well as in numerous European publications. He has taught photography around the world, from Italy and the Greek Isles to Morocco, Antarctica, and the Galápagos. Find the departure(s) Massimo will join on our website.

INFORMATION

Dates: This expedition is offered from July through September. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.

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