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CANADIAN ROCKIES ADVENTURE WITH ROCKY MOUNTAINEER

Vancouver ➡ Kamloops ➡ Jasper ➡ Banff ➡ Calgary

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Travel across the Rockies for 2 days through stunning Alpine scenery from Vancouver to Jasper on the Rocky Mountaineer ALBERTA

JASPER

KAMLOOPS BANFF CALGARY VANCOUVER 1

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Transfer from Jasper to Banff

North Pacific Ocean

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Your journey begins with 1 night in Vancouver Shuttle from Banff to Calgary Your journey ends in Calgary

KEY 1

Nights stay

Vancouver DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER

Welcome to Vancouver! Use your included admission to the Vancouver Lookout to witness spectacular panoramas of the entire city. DAY 2 - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER FROM VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS

This morning, board the famous navy and gold carriages of the Rocky Mountaineer. Settle into the luxurious confines of SilverLeaf Class or speak to one of our Rail Experts about upgrading. As you relax, enjoy the dramatic passing scenery as your train makes its way through western Canada. Enjoy sumptuous meals on board before spending the night in Kamloops. DAY 3 - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER FROM KAMLOOPS TO JASPER

Re-board the train this morning and settle in for another day of simply stunning scenery to Jasper. Snake through the Canadian Rockies into Alberta, keeping your eyes peeled for Mount Robson, the mountain range’s highest peak, the mighty Pyramid Falls, and the mountainous Yellowhead Pass on the brink of Jasper’s fabulous National Park.

7 DAYS FROM $4,249 AUD

per person

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Jasper in

SilverLeaf class • 6 nights hotel stay • Admission to the Vancouver Lookout • Jasper National Park Sightseeing Tour • Sightseeing tour of the Icefields Parkway • Mountains, lakes and waterfalls tour • Tour transfer from Jasper to Banff and shuttle transfer from Banff to Calgary

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Vancouver - Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Vancouver Downtown Kamloops - 3* accommodation will be selected Jasper - Chateau Jasper Banff - Elk & Avenue Hotel Calgary - Holiday Inn Express and Suites

Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.

DAY 4 - JASPER

Spend the day discovering the delights of Jasper on an ‘Explore Jasper’ tour in and around Jasper National Park, including the vast depths of Maligne Canyon, the crystalline Medicine Lake and the panoramas of Athabasca Lookout. DAY 5 - JASPER TO BANFF

Transfer from Jasper to Banff today, checking in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Immerse yourself in more of the Rockies’ magic with an Icefields Parkway and Rockies Discovery Tour.. Enjoy a trip to the Glacier Skywalk and gain a different vantage point some 918 ft above the Sunwapta Valley. Enjoy lunch at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre en route. DAY 6 - BANFF

Continue your sightseeing adventures with a Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls Tour from Banff, which will have you heading deep into the mountains in search of the best scenery around. Be amazed by the clear waters of Lake Louise, Victoria Glacier and Moraine Lake, and marvel at the crashing Takkakaw Falls, reaching heights of almost 1,000 ft. Enjoy an included lunch and make your way across the Great Divide to Yoho National Park before making your way back to Banff for an evening at leisure. DAY 7 - DEPART CALGARY

Check out of your hotel in Banff this morning and take the shuttle transfer to the Calgary Airport to continue on with your travels.

GRAND CIRCLE OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES

Vancouver ➡ Kamloops ➡ Banff ➡ Lake Louise ➡ Jasper ➡ Vancouver

Lake Louise

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff in

SilverLeaf class • One-way VIA Rail® from Jasper to Vancouver on the Canadian® • 7 nights hotel accommodations; 1 night onboard

VIA Rail • Tour transfer from Banff to Lake Louise • Tour transfer from Lake Louise to Jasper • Sightseeing tour of Banff National Park and

Lake Louise • Admission to the Banff Gondola • Sightseeing tour of the Icefields Parkway

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Vancouver - Hampton Inn Downtown Vancouver Kamloops - 3 star hotel Banff - Buffalo Mountain Lake Louise - Fairmont Lake Louise Jasper - Chateau Jasper

Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.

DAY 1 - VANCOUVER

Welcome to Vancouver! Spend the day exploring this nature lover’s paradise with its serene coast and a majestic mountain backdrop. DAY 2 ROCKY MOUNTAINEER FROM VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS

This morning, board the famous Rocky Mountaineer itself. Settle into the luxurious accommodations and relax onboard soaking in the spectacular scenery. Travel through British Columbia with views of the Cascade Mountains and along the spectacular Fraser Canyon and River.

DAY 3 - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER FROM KAMLOOPS TO BANFF

Enjoy another day of striking scenery today as you make your way to Banff, Alberta. Travel through the heart of the Canadian Rockies and wind through the snow-capped peaks. DAY 4 - BANFF

Today you will explore the mountain town of Banff and journey to the top of Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola. From the summit, you’ll have a birds-eye view of Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies! DAY 5 - BANFF TO LAKE LOUISE

This morning, depart Banff on a scenic tour throughout Banff and Yoho National Parks full of emerald lakes and breathtaking waterfalls. End your tour in Lake Louise, one of the most photographed landscapes in the Canadian Rockies where you will spend the evening. DAY 6 - LAKE LOUISE TO JASPER

Today, travel along the world-famous Icefields Parkway as you head to Jasper. You’ll make a stop along the way to visit the natural wonder of Columbia Icefield, one of the largest expanses of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle. There you board the Ice Explorer and venture out to Athabasca Glacier where you’ll have one of the best vantage points.

Dining Car onboard VIA Rail

DAY 7 - OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL®

Enjoy a relaxing day at your leisure in Jasper before heading to the VIA Rail station to board the Canadian westbound to Vancouver. Settle in and enjoy a comfortable and relaxing overnight journey on the train. DAY 8 - VANCOUVER

Arrive in Vancouver early this evening and check in at your hotel for a final overnight stay. DAY 9 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN VANCOUVER

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