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Essential Canadian Rockies from Vancouver
5 Days/4 Nights
Take a ride aboard the most spectacular train in the world - the Rocky Mountaineer from the beautiful Pacific Coast city of Vancouver to the quaint alpine town of Jasper. While nestled amongst the stunning Canadian Rockies, visit highlights such as the Columbia Icefield, Lake Louise and Banff. Finish with a transfer to Alberta's largest city - Calgary. TOUR ECRE4
VACATION FEATURES:
Accommodations
- 4 nights hotel accommodation
Meals
- 2 Breakfasts onboard Rocky Mountaineer
- 2 Lunches onboard Rocky Mountaineer
Sightseeing Excursions and Tours
- 2 Day Rail Journey from Vancouver to Jasper (Redleaf Service)
- Icefield Parkway & Glacier Experience from Jasper to Banff
Admissions
- Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience
Transfers
- Vancouver Taxi Transfer
- Jasper Train Station to Hotel Transfer
Documentation
- Itinerary, brochures, maps and vouchers
- National Park entrance fees
- Hotel luggage handling
ITINERARY:
DAY 1 - Arriving in Vancouver
Upon arrival in Vancouver, transfer (not included) to your selected hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore the highlights of the city. Some suggested stops are Granville Island, Stanley Park, Robson Street, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Aquarium, Art Museum and Science Centre - all are within walking distance or a short taxi ride from your hotel.
DAY 2 and 3 - 'Rocky Mountaineer' to Kamloops and Jasper
Begin your train adventure with a morning taxi transfer (included) to the Vancouver train station where the 'Rocky Mountaineer' awaits. Follow the Fraser River to the interior of British Columbia. You will stay overnight in Kamloops and return to the Kamloops train station early the next morning. Transfer is included to continue your rail journey into the mountains. Following the Thompson River, pass Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Arrive in Jasper late afternoon for an overnight stay.
DAY 4 - Jasper to Banff Sightseeing
Venture southward 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 to Lake Louise and Banff.
DAY 5 - Departing Banff
The morning is yours to explore this beautiful mountain town. This afternoon transfer to Calgary city centre or Calgary International Airport to complete your vacation.
*** This vacation is available in reverse from Calgary (ECRW4) ***
"Enjoyed entire trip immensely - wonderful"
P. LaFrance
St. Catherines, Canada 'As this was our first trip to Canada, Brewster provided us with a first class introduction. We hope to use the company again in the future and will certainly recommend yourselves to friends." I. Le Page
Les Amballes, Guernsey "Great tour - all connections and transportation went very smooth" R & A Santore
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