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Rail Tours: Western Canada

Prince Rupert

Prince George Jasper Columbia Port Hardy Icefields

Vancouver Banff

Victoria

Rail & Sail | 14 Days/13 Nights | Non-Escorted | from £1473

A journey that will capture the imagination! Combining the Day 1 Arrival in Vancouver Day 8 Via Rai /The Skeena Train - Jasper to Prince George romance of train travel with the delights of cruising, this Arrive at Vancouver International Airport and transfer Today, embark on a memorable rail journey across British programme offers travellers a truly unique view of Canada’s independently to your centrally located hotel. Pick-up your Columbia’s Cariboo Region to the waters of the Pacific Ocean. dazzling scenery. Visit Vancouver, Canada’s most beautifully- information kit at the front desk upon check-in. The remainder Pass the cloud-veiled peak of Mount Robson and watch the located city, where you board a coach for an unforgettable ride of the day is at leisure to explore this coastal gem. horizons widen as the train descends from the Rockies onto the to the breathtaking wilderness of the . Spend Overnight: (2 nights) (S) Pacific Palisades (F) Vancouver Marriott rugged interior plateau. The northern arm of the a few days in this mountain paradise exploring the national Pinnacle Hotel, (D) Fairmont . leads to Prince George. parks of Banff and Jasper. Set out for the Pacific coast onboard Day 2 Vancouver Overnight: Days Inn or Sandman Inn, (F/D) Coast Inn of the VIA Rail’s The Skeena Train and traverse the rugged Spectacularly located between the Coast Mountains and the North or Ramada Hotel. Lunch and dinner included. landscape of the Cariboo Region. In Prince Rupert, embark on waters of the Pacific, Vancouver offers a world of Day 9 Via Rail/The Skeena Train - Prince George to Prince an enchanting cruise through the Inside Passage to Vancouver entertainment, culture and adventure. Discover Vancouver on a Rupert Island. Visit Victoria, the charming provincial capital, before morning tour taking in the sights of historic Gastown, bustling Continuing west, enjoy the rugged beauty and pioneering returning to Vancouver Chinatown, scenic Stanley Park, colourful totem poles and the character of a landscape once solely travelled by First Nation Your Tour Includes beautiful Sunken Gardens at Queen Elizabeth Park. people and fur traders. The train follows the turbulent currents • Accommodation for 13 nights Day 3 Vancouver to Kamloops of the and meanders through spectacular canyons • 4.5-hour sightseeing tour of Vancouver Embark on your journey through Western Canada this morning and open valleys in the presence of ever-present mountain • Guided (English driver-guide) coach tour between as you travel from Vancouver to Lac le Jeune. Travel to the ridges. Vancouver/Kamloops/Banff resort town of Whistler where you will make short stop before Overnight: (S) Pacific Inn or Moby Dick Inn, (F/D) Crest Motor • Full-day sightseeing transfer from Banff to Jasper, including a carrying on through the historic farming village of Pemberton. Hotel or Coast Prince Rupert. Continental breakfast, lunch and stop at Columbia Icefield and Ice Explorer ride Take a break in Lillooet for lunch and then continue on to Lac le dinner included. • Jasper / Prince George/Prince Rupert rail passage on VIA Rail Jeune Resort. Day 10 Inside Passage Cruise - Prince Rupert to Port Hardy – The Skeena Route (Totem Deluxe) Overnight: (S/F/D) Lac le Jeune Resort. Lunch and dinner Welcome to the glorious Inside Passage, a paradise for • Prince Rupert to Port Hardy Inside Passage cruise (passenger included. photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. Sail to Vancouver only) Island through a maze of enchanting islands, relishing the ever- • Port Hardy to Victoria sightseeing transfer Day 4 Kamloops to Banff Travel eastbound today towards the Canadian Rockies. After changing vistas of deep fjords, densely forested shorelines, • Victoria to Vancouver floatplane shuttle transfer (max 11kg massive ice-flows and jagged inlets. Watch bald eagles soaring luggage per person)* passing through the area, Salmon Arm and Siacomous, you will arrive in Revelstoke in time for lunch. Your overhead, sea lions slumbering on the rocks • 1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner and whales traversing the offshore waters. • 1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 2 dinners onboard VIA Rail journey continues over Kicking Horse Pass and the Continental Divide. Stop briefly in Lake Louise and then continue on to your Overnight: (S/F/D) Airport Inn or Port Hardy Inn or Thunderbird • National Park entrance fees Inn • Travel and Information kit final destination, Banff. • Provincial taxes and federal GST, less package rebate Overnight: (2 nights). (S) Banff Aspen Lodge, (F) Brewster Day 11 Port Hardy to Victoria Mountain Lodge, (D) Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Breakfast Today, travel the Island Highway through the forest clad Not Included and lunch included. mountains of the interior and along a spectacular coastline • Transfers, unless otherwise specified Day 5 dotted with charming fishing villages. Enjoy sweeping views • Airport improvement fee of the shoreline and the distant Coast Mountains. During your • Meals and attractions unless otherwise stated Canada’s oldest national park offers a world of activities and recreation in a mountain setting resplendent with awe- sightseeing transfer, you will make stops in Campbell River, *Any additional luggage must be advised at time of booking. at the murals in Chemainus and in Duncan. Upon arrival in The floatplane company will try to accommodate additional inspiring beauty. Spend the day at leisure in picturesque Banff, in the shadow of Mount Norquay, or explore the park along its Victoria the remainder of the day is at leisure. luggage on the flight or extra luggage will be sent on a Overnight: (2 nights) (S) Executive House Hotel, (F) Delta later departure. vast network of hiking and horseback riding trails. The area’s highlights include the Cave and Basin, Bow Falls and the Victoria Ocean Pointe & Spa, (D) Fairmont Empress Hotel. Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Day 12 Victoria 14 DAYS/13 NIGHTS Hol Ref: TC069 Day 6 Banff to Jasper The elegant city of Victoria is the capital of British Columbia Departures: Fridays & Sundays Leave Banff and travel north along the famous Icefields and the setting for a full day of independent sightseeing. May 16, 18, 30. Jun 1, 13, 15, 17, 27, 29. Parkway into the untamed wilderness of Jasper National Park. Visit Victoria’s historic heart and experience its quaint colonial Jul 11, 13, 25, 27. Aug 08, 10, 22, 24. Sep 5, 7,19. Every turn unveils spectacular vistas of indomitable peaks, demeanour, reflected in such gracious landmarks as the Standard Hotels (S) - Totem Deluxe Double Triple Single Child** outstretched valleys, cascading waterfalls and colourful parliament buildings, the Royal British Columbia Museum and 16 May 08 & 18 May 08 1473 1346 1973 634 meadows. At the Columbia Icefield, take the opportunity to Bastion Square. To round off the day, you may enjoy traditional 30 May 08 - 19 Sep 08 1725 1534 2416 664 tour onto the surface of the Athabasca Glacier onboard an Ice High Tea at Hotel. Superior Hotels (F) - Totem Deluxe Double Triple Single Child** Explorer (ride is included). Day 13 Victoria to Vancouver 16 May 08 & 18 May 08 1619 1452 2270 634 Overnight: (2 nights) (S) Maligne Lodge or Tonquin Inn, (F) You have ample time to explore the Inner Harbour or to stroll 30 May 08 - 15 Jun 08 1785 1588 2525 664 Jasper Inn Alpine Resort or Sawridge Inn, (D) Fairmont Jasper along Victoria’s enticing shopping streets. Experience the 27 Jun 08 -19 Sep 08 1861 1640 2664 664 Park Lodge. exhilaration of travelling by floatplane across the Strait of Deluxe Hotels (D) - Totem Deluxe Double Triple Single Child** Day 7 Jasper National Park Georgia to Vancouver. Enjoy the breathtaking bird’s-eye-view of 16 May 08. 1852 N/A 2740 634 Enjoy some time in the resort town of Jasper, which still boasts the city’s skyline as you approach for a thrilling landing on water. 18 May 08. 1964 N/A 2965 634 an intriguing frontier identity. Venture into Jasper National Park Overnight: (2 nights) (S) Pacific Palisades (F) Vancouver Marriott 30 May 08 - 15 Jun 08 2158 N/A 3268 664 and hike past serene lakes and gentle meadows beneath Pinnacle Hotel, (D) Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. 27 Jun 08 -19 Sep 08 2255 N/A 3465 664 jagged mountain peaks; or ride the Jasper tramway and relish Day 14 End Of Tour Prices in £s per person. the commanding views of the town site and surrounding Individual transfer to Vancouver International Airport in time to Just add your Transatlantic flights see pages 10/11, 188. **Child 0-11 years sharing parents room with exisiting bed arrangements mountain ridges. Guided excursions are also available locally. check-in for your return overnight flight.

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