Glenfield Travel presents…
Canadian Rockies by Train September 25 – October 5, 2015
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11 Days ● 15 Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners
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Single £4,379; Triple £3,699 Regular rates (without Book Now & Save): Double £3,859
Single £4,479; Triple £3,799 Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Heathrow, Hotel Transfers Upgrade your in-flight experience with Elite Airfare Additional rate of: Business Class £3,290 † Refer to the reservation form to choose your upgrade option
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Highlights… British Columbia, Vancouver, Victoria, VIA Rail, Jasper, Columbia Icefield, Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary Day 1: Friday, September 25,
2015 Depart UK - Vancouver,
British Columbia Our door to door UK airport transfer service takes you from your home to your UK departure airport for your flight. Join us for a remarkable journey through the stunning landscapes, charming towns and beautiful lakes of the Canadian Rockies. Your adventure opens in Vancouver. Day 2: Saturday, September 26, 2015 Vancouver - Victoria -
Vancouver This morning you depart for the ferry ride to Vancouver Island where you visit lovely Butchart Gardens, created on the site of an old quarry. The gardens are among the world's most beautiful and are a veritable explosion of colour and fragrances. Next, take a short sightseeing tour of the "City of Gardens," Victoria, and have some leisure time to explore this lovely seaside city. This
evening you journey back to the mainland via a short ferry ride. (B) Day 3: Sunday, September 27,
2015 Vancouver - VIA Rail A city tour of Vancouver begins this morning at beautiful Stanley Park, Canada’s renowned urban rainforest, and continues to Chinatown, the city’s waterfront, and Gastown, a turn-of-the-century centre comprised of pubs, art galleries, boutiques, and the world-famous steampowered clock, perhaps the most photographed subject in all of Vancouver. Stroll picturesque Granville Island and its fascinating markets. This evening, enjoy dinner overlooking the city skyline. Later, board VIA Rail’s The Canadian to begin your journey to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Relive train travel in the days of old as you are rocked to sleep tonight in your private accommodations. (B, D)
Day 4: Monday, September 28,
2015 VIA Rail - Jasper, Alberta Enjoy a lovely hot breakfast in the dining car as your eastbound train whisks you past the peaks of the Monashee Mountains and the stunning sight of Pyramid Falls cascading down Mt. Cheadle. Relax in the Dome car as you experience 360-degree views of the glistening glaciers of the Albreda Icefields and on a clear day, view Mt. Robson – the highest peak of the Rockies! Moose, mountain goats, bear and caribou call this wonderland home. This afternoon arrive in Jasper, nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies at the gateway to the incredible Icefields Parkway. This evening enjoy a “Taste of Alberta” dinner complete with several choices featuring various Alberta products and special recipes that highlight the cuisine of the province. (B, L, D) Day 5: Tuesday, September 29,
2015 Jasper This morning we travel to Maligne Lake and enjoy breakfast* against the backdrop of the picture-
perfect sparkling waters of Maligne Lake, the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Whilst there you may choose to embark on an optional cruise highlighting the beauty of Spirit Island. Later, enjoy the dramatic Maligne Canyon, one of Jasper's most spectacular landmarks. Return to your hotel with leisure time to explore this lovely town. (B) Day 6: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Jasper - Icefields
Parkway - Lake Louise Set off for a wonderful day of sightseeing en route to Lake Louise. Journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway! Waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped peaks paint the breathtaking canvas – so have your camera handy! Enjoy a stop at the Athabasca Falls and marvel at its sheer beauty and power. At the Columbia Icefield, set out on a fun ride** across a mass of glacial ice over 1,000 feet thick – the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle. Next, take a stroll on the Glacier Skywalk. Enjoy the
breathtaking views of the Sunwapta Valley and see the dramatic landscape from the glass-floored platform. Continuing down the parkway, be on the lookout for bears, furry marmots and stately elk. Enjoy a stop at Peyto Lake – a turquoise glacier-fed lake that evokes pure serenity – before arriving in Lake Louise. Enjoy a stay at the worldfamous The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. This evening it’s Diner’s Choice...your dinner is included and you’ll choose the perfect spot from a “menu” of The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise’s great restaurants. (B, D) Day 7: Thursday, October 1,
2015 Lake Louise - Banff En route to Banff, view the spectacular Moraine Lake and the awe-inspiring Valley of the Ten Peaks. The jagged Ten Peaks are distinctively saw-toothed, standing out amidst stunning Alpine scenery. Arrive at the grand The Fairmont Banff Springs, known as the “Castle in the Rockies,” for a luxurious two-night stay. This evening experience another Diner’s Choice...tonight you’ll choose the perfect spot from one of The
Fairmont Banff Springs’ great restaurants. (B, D) Day 8: Friday, October 2, 2015
Banff Set off for a scenic drive through Banff featuring the powerful Bow Falls and Hoodoos – known as the “Land of the Sleeping Giants.” Next, meet a local ammolite specialist to learn about this rare gemstone found only in Alberta. During an afternoon at leisure, perhaps you will take a stroll through Banff’s delightful downtown. (B) Day 9: Saturday, October 3,
2015 Banff - Calgary Leave the wonders of the Rockies for the prairies of Alberta en route to the Kananaskis Valley. Visit a local ranch where you can play a game of horseshoes, take a line dance lesson and enjoy a wagon ride** in search of buffalo. Then, delight in a traditional Albertan barbeque with beautiful views of the mountains in the background. Later, enjoy the views of the prairies before you reach the vibrant city of Calgary. (B, L)
Day 10: Sunday, October 4,
2015 Calgary - Depart for UK Your tour ends today in Calgary. (B) Day 11: Monday, October 5, 2015 Travel Day Arrive home
Itinerary at a glance Days 1, 2 Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, British Columbia Day 3 VIA Rail Canada, Toronto, Ontario Days 4, 5 Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre, Jasper, Alberta Days 7, 8 The Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, Alberta Day 9 Westin Calgary, Calgary, Alberta Day 10 Travel day Days 11 Arrive home On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Experience It! Experience Canada - VIA Rail Listen to the peaceful sounds of a bygone era while natural beauty dances to life before your eyes in a scenic wonderland; it’s a veritable journey back in time as you travel from Vancouver to Jasper. Relax and discover the delight of overnight training aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian. Heralded in 1955 as “the first and only all-stainless steel ‘dome’ streamliner in Canada,” The Canadian has been exceeding passenger expectations ever since. Enjoy first-class meals and awe-inspiring Canadian Rockies vistas during the day. Spend the night in the comfort of your own bed inside a private sleeping room that includes a private washroom. From the moment you board VIA Rail’s The Canadian, you’ll embrace the nostalgia of a golden era; rail lines trace history while whisking travellers through scenery far removed from the highway. Please Note: An ESTA visa is required for all UK passport holders travelling to or via the USA, at your own expense. Please refer to the following website to purchase your visa: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/ To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.
*Breakfast at Maligne Lake is only offered from June 1 to September 30 - a hotel breakfast will be supplied as an alternative. **Some attractions may not be available during the "off-season" months due to weather and is reflected in the tour price. Glacier Experience is weather permitting throughout the travel season. Order of sightseeing is subject to change. The number of single accommodations is limited on this tour.
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An overnight bag is necessary for your train experience aboard VIA Rail. Maximum elevation: 7,000 feet. This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets.
Please be advised many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until check-in at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline's terms and conditions. (ABTA W050X, ATOL 4832)
†Please Note: Book Now rates valid until Mar 25, 2015, valid on air inclusive packages only.
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