Explorers Circle from Vancouver

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VACATION FEATURES:

Accommodations
- 4 nights hotel accommodation
- 1 night aboard VIA Rail

Meals
- 3 Breakfast
- 3 Lunches

Sightseeing Excursions and Tours
- Overnight VIA Rail Journey from Vancouver to Jasper
- Icefield Parkway & Glacier Experience from Jasper to Banff
- Rocky Mountaineer "Redleaf" from Banff to Vancouver

Admissions
- Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure

Transfers
- Transfer from Jasper Train Station to Jasper Hotel
- Transfer from Banff Hotel to the Banff Train Station
- Taxi transfer in Vancouver

Documentation
- Brewster Sightseeing Excursion discount coupon
- Icefield Photograph
- Itinerary, brochures, maps and vouchers
- National Park entrance fees
- Hotel luggage handling

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 - VIA Rail's 'Canadian' from Vancouver to Jasper

This evening transfer on your own to Vancouver's vintage rail station, where you'll board VIA Rail's 'Sleeper Touring' class. Travel through lush farmlands of the Fraser Valley before entering the narrow gorge of the Fraser Canyon. Continue through the rolling ranch country of B.C.'s Interior Plateau as the train follows the North Thompson River to Kamloops and enters the majestic Rocky Mountains.

DAY 2 - Arriving in Jasper

Arriving in the alpine townsite of Jasper this afternoon, you will be transferred to your hotel and have the remainder of the day to relax and explore.

DAY 3 - Jasper to Banff Sightseeing

The spectacular Icefields Parkway awaits! Board your Brewster luxury motorcoach and journey along one of Canada's most scenic routes, including a stop at the Columbia Icefield Interpretive Centre, where you will board an all-terrain Ice Explorer and venture onto the living Athabasca Glacier. Continue your journey with a brief stop at Lake Louise, on to the bustling resort town of Banff.

DAY 4 and 5 - 'Rocky Mountaineer' to Kamloops and Vancouver

All aboard the "Rocky Mountaineer" for a two day rail adventure. Experience the spectacular Kicking Horse Pass views and the Spiral Tunnels as you wind your way through the mountains of the Canadian Rockies. Overnight in Kamloops. En route to Vancouver the 'Rocky Mountaineer' follows the Thompson and Fraser Rivers to Hell's Gate Canyon. Breakfast and lunch are served onboard. Upon arrival in the west coast city of Vancouver transfer via taxi to your hotel.

DAY 6 - Departing Vancouver

A morning check-out from your hotel completes your Explorers Circle vacation.