Essential Canadian Rockies from Vancouver

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

Admissions
- Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure

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.


Essential Canadian Rockies is also available from Calgary, Alberta.