Vancouver & Canadian Rockies Getaway by Rail

Enjoy a half day (6hr) private city tour of Vancouver as well as the North Shore in the company of a knowledgeable, Driver-Guide. Throughout the tour you will have the chance to visit B.C. Place, G.M. Place, Science World (Olympic Sites), Gastown - Historical area of Vancouver, Canada Place, Alaska Cruise ship terminal and home of the new convention centre as well as visiting Grouse Mountain Skyride in an enclosed gondola (admission included) and Cross Lion's Gate Bridge. At the end of the tour, you will be brought back to your hotel. (Hotel pick up is also included).

Enjoy a full day (10 hrs) shared tour to Whistler. After being picked up at your hotel, you will head out of the city via Stanley Park and the Lion’s Gate Bridge. Capture the natural splendor of Whistler and its legendary spirit of adventure during this tour. Long regarded as one of the top resorts in North America, whistler boasts spectacular mountains, glaciers, terrific shopping and restaurants and some of the most remarkable skiing, golfing, hiking and mountain-biking on the continent. Traveling to this natural mecca, you`ll enjoy a route as amazing as the destination. The Sea-to-Sky highway boasts breathtaking views and scenic stops that include the wonderful 335m Shannon Falls.

The remainder of your day today is spent at leisure.

A coach transfer from the hotel will bring you to the train station today.

Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like environment of the
BC Interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of
Kamloops Lake into Kamloops.

A coach will be waiting at the train station to transfer you to your hotel.

The remainder of your day is at leisure.

A coach will be waiting at the train station to transfer you to your hotel.

Your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will be surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains, climbing ever nearer to the high peaks of the Continental Divide. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park.

Your rail journey ends this evening on arrival in the resort town of Jasper. A coach will be waiting at the train station to transfer you to your hotel.

Spend the remainder of today at leisure.

With a pickup from the hotel, travel by coach to Lake Louise via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Your driver/guide will explain how glaciers are formed and point out some interesting geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Lake Louise this afternoon.

Spend the remainder of today at leisure.

This morning you are free to explore beautiful Lake Louise on your own.

After lunch, a half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Banff.

Please note: While departure from your hotel will be approximately 2:00 p.m., scheduled checkout time is normally 12:00 p.m. Your luggage will be stored upon checkout and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel before the tour departs.

Spend the remainder of today at leisure.

Today you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the highlights are visits to Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola (admission included), Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Continue on to Kananaskis for the highlight of today’s adventure, a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies.

The rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure in Banff. Overnight in Banff.

Meet the coach at the hotel and take a transfer to the train station this morning.

Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain town of Banff to Kamloops, in the heart of the British Columbia Interior. Your journey takes you through a spectacular array of scenery as you travel between the glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the Interior. Today’s highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven.

Upon arrival to Kamloops, join a coach transfer to your hotel. The remainder of your day is at leisure.

You'll be transfered from your hotel to the train station.

Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the Interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon.

Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening, where you will be transfered to your hotel.

Enjoy a private transfer in a luxury vehicle with professional driver.