Essential Canadian Rockies from Calgary

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VACATION FEATURES:

Accommodations
- 4 nights hotel accommodation

Meals
- 2 Breakfasts onboard Rocky Mountaineer
- 2 Lunches onboard Rocky Mountaineer

Sightseeing Excursions and Tours
- Icefield Parkway & Glacier Experience from Banff to Jasper
- 2 Day Rail Journey from Jasper to Vancouver (Redleaf Service)

Admissions
- Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure

Transfers
- Transfer from Calgary to Banff
- Jasper Hotel to Train Station Transfer
- Vancouver Taxi Transfer

Documentation
- Itinerary, brochures, maps and vouchers
- National Park entrance fees
- Hotel luggage handling

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 - Calgary to Banff

Departing Calgary, travel westward through rolling foothills to the dramatic ranges of the Canadian Rockies. Upon arrival in Banff you will be transferred to your chosen downtown hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore the Banff townsite and surrounding areas.

DAY 2 - Banff to Jasper

Venture northward along one of the most scenic highways in the world. The Icefield Parkway is highlighted by frequent wildlife sightings, glacier-fed lakes, waterfalls and broad-reaching valleys that meet majestic peaks. At the Columbia Icefield, an opportunity to tour the Athabasca Glacier on board one of Brewster's environmentally-sensitive Ice Explorers awaits. From the Icefield Centre, continue your journey along the Parkway, past Athabasca Falls, and on to Jasper.

DAY 3 - Jasper to Kamloops

This morning, transfer to the 'Rocky Mountaineer' train station to begin your two day rail adventure into Vancouver. Breakfast and lunch are included on your trip. Some of today's highlights include Pyramid Falls, the Albreda Icefield and Mount Robson. Upon arrival in Kamloops, you will be transferred to your hotel.

DAY 4 - Kamloops to Vancouver

Return to the Kamloops train station this morning (included) to continue your rail journey to Vancouver. Travel through the Pacific Coastal Mountains and into the fields of the Fraser River Valley. Arrival into Vancouver is planned for late this afternoon. Transfer to your selected hotel (taxi transfer included).

DAY 5 Vancouver

A morning check out will complete your vacation.


Essential Canadian Rockies is also available from Vancouver, British Columbia.