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Rockies Circle West from Vancouver
8 Days/7 Nights
A grand circle through Canada's West! Experience the pampering of VIA Rail's 'Silver & Blue' class aboard 'The Canadian', from Vancouver to Jasper. Then explore off-rail with a Brewster luxury motorcoach driver/guide as you travel through the amazing Canadian Rockies back to Vancouver. We'll show you the all the highlights, and still give you lots of time to relax. TOUR YC6
VACATION FEATURES:
Accommodations
- 6 nights hotel accommodation
- 1 night aboard VIA Rail
Meals
- 2 Breakfasts
- 3 Lunches
- 1 Dinner
Sightseeing Excursions and Tours
- Overnight VIA Rail Journey from Vancouver to Jasper
- Discover Jasper Tour
- Icefield Parkway & Glacier Experience from Jasper to Banff
- Discover Banff Tour
- 2 Day Journey from Lake Louise to Vancouver
Admissions
- Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience
- Banff Gondola Ride
Transfers
- Transfer from Jasper Train Station to Jasper Hotel
- Banff to Lake Louise
Documentation
- Brewster Sightseeing Excursion discount coupon
- Jasper Museum 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
Transfer to VIA Rail Station on your own. Your vacation begins with an evening departure from Vancouver on VIA Rail's 'Canadian' Silver & Blue service, with Dome and classic dining car.
DAY 2 - Arriving in Jasper
In the early morning you will enter the Canadian Rockies, traveling in daylight to the resort town of Jasper. Winding through the Yellowhead Pass, view Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Arrive in Jasper in mid-afternoon to begin a 2 night stay.
DAY 3 - Discovering Jasper
A morning "Discover Jasper" guided excursion takes you to Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon. Continue on your way to Maligne Lake (seasonal*) and board a 90 minute interpretive tour. The rest of the afternoon is free to shop and explore the townsite.
DAY 4 - Jasper to Banff Sightseeing
Tour the Icefields Parkway to Columbia Icefield. Enjoy an Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier. In the afternoon continue along the Icefields Parkway to the alpine town of Banff.
DAY 5 - Exploring Lake Louise and Banff
This morning, take the informative "Discover Banff" excursion with a visit to sights such as Bow Falls and the Banff Hoodoos. In the afternoon, transfer to Lake Louise for time to explore and enjoy this fabulous setting.
DAY 6 - Lake Louise to Lac Le Jeune
This morning, venture westward though the Canadian Rockies traveling over the Kicking Horse Pass and the Continental Divide to reach Revelstoke by lunchtime. After your meal stop (included), your travels continue west into the interior of British Columbia. An evening buffet at the peaceful Lac Le Jeune Resort will await your arrival (included).
DAY 7 - Lac Le Jeune to Vancouver
Today's tour will travel to Vancouver via the Coquihalla Highway. It passes through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the province. This dramatic change of environment is always exhilarating, as you go from misty coastal cedars and tall firs to bright sunlight on the high rock faces in the space of half an hour.Continue past the Coquihalla, traveling through Hope. While here, be sure to try to get some photos of the world-famous totem poles. Minter Gardens is the lunch stop for today. After lunch, there will be some time for a leisurely stroll around the world-class gardens before your departure for Vancouver.
DAY 8 - Departing Vancouver
Check-out from your hotel this morning to end your Rockies Circle West vacation.
*When day tours or attractions are not operational in the off-season, the price will be adjusted or there will an alternative excursion/attraction made available.
"Will definitely recommend to friends - thank you! Everything went like clockwork. Tours were very enjoyable." R & A Verstegen
Brisbane, Australia "We have just come back from Canada and loved every minute of it. We especially want to praise Rick who drove us from Lake Louise to Jasper he was just fantastic and his commentary and knowledge on the transfer made it special. We went on the Icefields and he was just great and waved us off and was there when we came back from the trip.
Thanks so much!
I & R Parkinson "The trip was wonderful. It was very relaxing on the train." A. Cummings
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