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Skeena Path to the Rockies from Vancouver
7 Days/6 Nights
Take an unforgettable rail journey from the north coast of British Columbia, through the wilderness along the Skeena River and across the Continental Divide into the majestic Rocky Mountains. As you venture further into the mountain ranges, you'll see the natural transition from the lush coastal vegetation to emerald green lakes and ice-blue glaciers. TOUR SPTR6
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| May 12 - May 26, 2010 Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays |
| Moderate | $2115 | $1598 | $1470 | $1406 | | Deluxe | $2822 | $1970 | $1819 | $1691 | | May 28 - May 31, 2010 Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays | | Moderate | $2398 | $1740 | $1564 | $1477 | | Deluxe | $3313 | $2221 | $2009 | $1834 | | June 2 - June 25, 2010 Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays | | Moderate | $2956 | $2227 | $2029 | $1924 | | Deluxe | $3729 | $2635 | $2422 | $2247 | | June 28 - August 30, 2010 Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays | | Moderate | $2956 | $2227 | $2029 | $1924 | | Deluxe | $3777 | $2659 | $2439 | $2259 | | September 1 - September 27, 2010 Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays | | Moderate | $2956 | $2227 | $2029 | $1924 | | Deluxe | $3729 | $2635 | $2422 | $2247 | | September 17 - 27, 2010 Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays | | Moderate | $2535 | $1808 | $1610 | $1511 | | Deluxe | $3313 | $2221 | $2009 | $1834 |
Prices are per person listed in Canadian/US dollars. Subject to applicable taxes. Package prices and itinerary are not finalized until confirmed by a Vacations Canada travel planner. Contact your travel professional or a Vacations Canada travel planner to customize or build your own vacation package. View Terms and Conditions.
VACATION FEATURES:
Accommodations
- 6 nights hotel accommodation
Meals
- 2 Breakfasts onboard VIA Rail
- 2 Lunches onboard VIA Rail
- 1 Dinner onboard VIA Rail
Sightseeing Excursions and Tours
- VIA Rail from Prince Rupert to Jasper
- Icefield Parkway & Glacier Experience from Jasper to Banff
- Discover Banff
Admissions
- Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience
- Banff Gondola Ride
Transfers
- Vancouver Downtown to Vancouver Airport Transfer
- Flight from Vancouver to Prince Rupert
- Prince Rupert Taxi Transfer to the VIA Station
- Prince George Taxi Transfers to and from VIA Station
- Jasper Train Station to Hotel Transfer
- Banff to Calgary Transfer
Documentation
- Icefield Photograph
- Brewster Sightseeing Excursion discount coupon
- Itinerary, brochures, maps and vouchers
- National Park entrance fees
- Hotel luggage handling
ITINERARY:
DAY 1 - Arrival in Vancouver
Upon arrival into Vancouver transfer on your own to your overnight accommodation. The rest of the evening is at your leisure. Perhaps take some time to head to North Vancouver to visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge or take a walk down to the seawall and explore the beautiful beaches.
DAY 2 - Vancouver to Prince Rupert
This morning you will be transferred to the South Terminal of the Vancouver Airport to board your flight for Prince Rupert. When you arrive into the Prince Rupert, you will board a bus for the ferry ride to downtown and then take a taxi on your own to your hotel (transfer, ferry and taxi are not included).
DAY 3 - VIA Rail from Prince Rupert to Prince George
Transfer by taxi this morning to the railway station (transfer included). Here you will board VIA Rail with Touring Class service which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard. Arrive in Prince George in the evening and transfer to your hotel (taxi transfer included). Note: For departures starting in May and end of September, "Totem Class" onboard the Skeena is not available. Passengers will travel in "Economy" that does not offer included meals.
DAY 4 - VIA Rail from Prince George to Jasper
After re-board VIA Rail train where breakfast and lunch are included onboard (seasonal). Arrive in the early afternoon, and transfer by taxi to you hotel (transfers included).
DAY 5 - Jasper to Banff Sightseeing
Today you will drive to Banff via Canada's most spectacular mountain highway - the Icefields Parkway. A ride on a Brewster Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier. After a brief stop at Lake Louise, you will continue on to beautiful Banff for an early evening arrival. Begin a two-night stay in Banff.
DAY 6 - Discovering Banff
This morning join a Discover Banff Excursion. Visit attractions such as the thundering Bow Falls and the beautiful hoodoos. Your final stop is at the Banff Gondola for a 360 degree look at Banff and the Bow Valley.
DAY 7 - Departing Banff
Transfer by Brewster scheduled airporter service to Calgary International Airport to end your Skeena & Rockies vacation.
"Tour was fabulous, scenery fabulous, excellent food, enjoyed the flexibility and punctuality of tour, great coaches. Will definitely recommend Brewster for Rockies travel!" L. Washington
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