CIRCLE TOUR BY TRAIN THROUGH THE CANADIAN ROCKIES | VIA RAIL | ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
Circle Tour by Train through the Canadian Rockies | VIA Rail | Rocky Mountaineer
Canadian Rockies Circle Itinerary 7 Days / 6 Nights Vancouver to Vancouver Priced at USD $4,072 per person Prices are per person and include all taxes. Child age 10 yrs & under
INTRODUCTION Two Luxury Trains! One Spectacular Destination! on this Canadian Rockies Rail Circle Tour. Spend a night in a private cabin on VIA Rail as you head into the Rocky Mountains. Wake as the peaks of the mountains come into view, and keep your eyes open for wildlife like elk, bears and bald eagles. Spend the next 4 days exploring Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff before boarding Rocky Mountaineer back to Vancouver.
Itinerary at a Glance DAY 1 Vancouver to Jasper | VIA Rail DAY 2 Arrive Jasper (Rail) DAY 3 Jasper to Lake Louise | Sightseeing with picnic lunch Ice Explorer Ride onto the Athabasca Glacier + Glacier Skywalk DAY 4 Lake Louise to Banff | Coach DAY 5 Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Option 1. Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff Gondola
Option 2. Discover the Grizzly Bears, Lakes & Waterfalls
Option 3. Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch or Dinner DAY 6 Banff to Kamloops | Rocky Mountaineer DAY 7 Kamloops to Vancouver | Rocky Mountaineer
Start planning your train vacation in Canada or Alaska by contacting our Rail specialists Call 1 800 986 4560 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8.30am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 5:30pm (Pacific Standard Time) Email [email protected] Web canadarailvacations.com Suite 1200, 675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1N2, Canada 2021/09/02 Page 1 of 6 CIRCLE TOUR BY TRAIN THROUGH THE CANADIAN ROCKIES | VIA RAIL | ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
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DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1 Vancouver to Jasper | VIA Rail This afternoon, board VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’ train for the famous rail journey to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Step back in time to the days of classic rail travel, riding in the original steel ‘streamliner’ railcars made famous by the ‘Canadian’ in the 1950s. Each car has been lovingly restored with air conditioning, a dining car, lounge car, and dome car. Pass through the rich fields of the Fraser Valley and the towering peaks of the Coastal Mountains before entering the Fraser Canyon. Follow the Thompson River through spectacular landscapes as you enjoy dinner (included), then retreat to your private quarters that have been converted into a bedroom. Day 2 Arrive Jasper (Rail) Rise to the snowy peaks of the Canadian Rockies today as you arrive in Jasper and transfer to your hotel. The day is free to explore this unique alpine community. (breakfast included today onboard VIA Rail) Day 3 Jasper to Lake Louise | Sightseeing with picnic lunch Your sightseeing tour today will encompass the ultimate glacier exploration as you travel along the spectacular Icefields Parkway. From walking on ancient ice with the Ice Explorer ride (included), to standing on a glass platform almost one thousand feet in the air at the Glacier Skywalk (included), today’s experiences will leave you with a special appreciation for this treasured region of the Rockies (picnic lunch included today) Day 4 Lake Louise to Banff | Coach Depart Lake Louise mid-morning for a short drive via the scenic Bow Valley to Banff, arriving mid-day.
Start planning your train vacation in Canada or Alaska by contacting our Rail specialists Call 1 800 986 4560 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8.30am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 5:30pm (Pacific Standard Time) Email [email protected] Web canadarailvacations.com Suite 1200, 675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1N2, Canada 2021/09/02 Page 2 of 6 CIRCLE TOUR BY TRAIN THROUGH THE CANADIAN ROCKIES | VIA RAIL | ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
Day 5 Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions Option 1. Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff Gondola Explore the natural wonders near the town of Banff on this half-day, small-group tour. Admire the unparalleled beauty of natural sights including Bow Falls, the surreal Hoodoos rock formation, and beautiful Lake Minnewanka, among others. Then Maximize your views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion during this round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Option 2. Discover the Grizzly Bears, Lakes & Waterfalls Pursue the elusive Canadian Grizzly Bear on this 10 hour excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks, perfect for animal- and nature-lovers alike. Head out for a gondola ride up to 7,700 feet for a mountain-top lunch at Canada’s highest restaurant, and then take a chairlift ride up to the world’s largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat to see Boo the resident bear rescued as a cub. Option 3. Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch or Dinner Saddle up for a ride along the Bow River in Banff and a Western style cookout. Choose from riding on horseback or in a covered wagon through the beautiful Rocky Mountain terrain Day 6 Banff to Kamloops | Rocky Mountaineer All aboard Rocky Mountaineer for the scenic rail journey to Kamloops in the interior of British Columbia. As the train crosses over the continental divide you pass through the spiral tunnels in Yoho National Park, a remarkable engineering achievement. Continue on through the Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park with endless views of snow capped mountains and stunning glaciers. Pass by Craigellachie, where the last spike was driven completing the Canadian Pacific Railway Trans Canada link in 1885. (breakfast & lunch is included today) Day 7 Kamloops to Vancouver | Rocky Mountaineer Re-board the Rocky Mountaineer Train and follow the Thompson River through Ashcroft - one of Canada’s driest towns (with an average rainfall of just 18 centimetres). Pass through Rainbow Canyon with its cliffs striped with pinks, greens and greys creating a stunning effect. Continue on to the Fraser Canyon where at Hell’s Gate you will observe a water torrent past the canyon walls at its narrowest point. The last leg of the journey takes you through the lush farming region of the Fraser Valley to arrive in the Pacific port of Vancouver late afternoon. (breakfast & lunch is included today)
INCLUDED Package Includes:
Sleeping berth onboard VIA Rail Sleeper Touring service for 1 night 1 night accommodation in Kamloops provided by Rocky Mountaineer 1 night accommodation in Jasper 1 night accommodation in Lake Louise 2 nights accommodation in Banff Rocky Mountaineer Train between Banff and Vancouver Transfers between rail depot and hotel in Kamloops, Banff, Jasper Full day tour between Jasper and Lake Louise with picnic lunch included Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier
Start planning your train vacation in Canada or Alaska by contacting our Rail specialists Call 1 800 986 4560 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8.30am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 5:30pm (Pacific Standard Time) Email [email protected] Web canadarailvacations.com Suite 1200, 675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1N2, Canada 2021/09/02 Page 3 of 6 CIRCLE TOUR BY TRAIN THROUGH THE CANADIAN ROCKIES | VIA RAIL | ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
Glacier Skywalk Scheduled coach transfer between Banff and Lake Louise hotels Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff Gondola Discover Grizzly Bears, Lakes & Waterfalls Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch or Dinner
Meals as per itinerary National Park fees
Hotel & Rail Information | Moderate Grade
VIA Rail | Semi Private Sleeper Berth Jasper - Moderate Hotel | Standard Room Lake Louise - Lake Louise Inn | Deluxe Queen Room Banff - Elk+Avenue Hotel | Standard Room Kamloops - Moderate Hotel | Provided by Rocky Mountaineer Rocky Mountaineer Train | SilverLeaf Service
Hotel & Rail Information | Superior Grade
VIA Rail | Cabin Jasper - Sawridge Inn | Outside Room with Balcony Lake Louise - Lake Louise Inn | Deluxe Queen Room Banff - Banff Caribou Lodge | Superior Room Kamloops - Moderate Hotel | Provided by Rocky Mountaineer Rocky Mountaineer Train | SilverLeaf Service
Hotel & Rail Information | Deluxe Grade
VIA Rail | Cabin Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge | Deluxe Room Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Deluxe Lakeview Room Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel | Deluxe Room Kamloops - Moderate Hotel | Provided by Rocky Mountaineer Rocky Mountaineer Train | GoldLeaf Service
Hotel & Rail Information | Deluxe Plus Grade
VIA Rail | Cabin Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge | Lakefront Suite Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Junior Suite Lakeview Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel | Junior Suite Mountain View Kamloops - Moderate Hotel | Provided by Rocky Mountaineer Rocky Mountaineer Train | GoldLeaf Service
Not Included
Gratuities Activities other than specified Meals other than specified Portage fees
Start planning your train vacation in Canada or Alaska by contacting our Rail specialists Call 1 800 986 4560 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8.30am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 5:30pm (Pacific Standard Time) Email [email protected] Web canadarailvacations.com Suite 1200, 675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1N2, Canada 2021/09/02 Page 4 of 6 CIRCLE TOUR BY TRAIN THROUGH THE CANADIAN ROCKIES | VIA RAIL | ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
DATES & PRICING
Departs from Vancouver: Tuesday, Friday (Tour Code: TR49) Apr 30 May 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 Jun 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 Jul 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 Aug 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31 Sep 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 Oct 1
DATE TWIN SINGLE TRIPLE CHILD
Moderate Grade with Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service & Semi-Private Berth on-board VIA Rail 30 Apr - 14 May, 2021 $4,072 $4,638 $3,919 $3,223 18 May - 25 May, 2021 $4,196 $4,885 $4,001 $3,223 28 May - 24 Sep, 2021 $4,675 $5,555 $4,417 $3,510 28 Sep - 01 Oct, 2021 $4,255 $5,123 $4,008 $3,101 VIA Rail | Upgrade to Private Cabin |Vancouver to Jasper Apr - May $361 $361 $361 $361 Jun – Oct $481 $481 $481 $481 Rocky Mountaineer | Upgrade to GoldLeaf | Banff to
Vancouver $554 $554 $554 $554 Apr & Oct $665 $665 $665 $665 May - Jul $693 $693 $693 $693 Aug - Sep
Superior Grade with Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service & Private Cabin on-board VIA Rail
30 Apr - 14 May, 2021 $4,359 $3,639 $4,524 $5,125 18 May - 25 May, 2021 $4,539 $3,639 $4,794 $5,666 28 May - 24 Sep, 2021 $5,096 $4,066 $5,416 $6,483 28 Sep - 01 Oct, 2021 $4,687 $3,656 $4,996 $6,051 VIA Rail | Upgrade to Prestige Double Bedroom |
Vancouver to Jasper
(Only available: Vancouver Tuesday Departures) Apr - May $1,037 $3,036 Jun – Oct $849 $2,981
Rocky Mountaineer | Upgrade to GoldLeaf | Banff to
Vancouver $554 $554 Apr & Oct $554 $554 $665 $665 May - Jul $665 $665 $693 $693 Aug - Sep $693 $693
Deluxe Grade with Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service & Private Cabin on-board VIA Rail $5,939 $4,457 30 Apr - 14 May, 2021 $6,402 $7,972 $6,229 $4,457 18 May - 25 May, 2021 $6,836 $8,839 $6,885 $4,919 28 May - 24 Sep, 2021 $7,591 $9,887 $6,298 $4,339 28 Sep - 01 Oct, 2021 $6,988 $9,262 VIA Rail | Upgrade to Prestige Double Bedroom |
Vancouver to Jasper
(Only available: Vancouver Tuesday Departures) Apr - May $1,037 $3,036 $849 $2,981 Jun – Oct
Deluxe Plus Grade with Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service & Private Cabin on-board VIA Rail
Start planning your train vacation in Canada or Alaska by contacting our Rail specialists Call 1 800 986 4560 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8.30am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 5:30pm (Pacific Standard Time) Email [email protected] Web canadarailvacations.com Suite 1200, 675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1N2, Canada 2021/09/02 Page 5 of 6 CIRCLE TOUR BY TRAIN THROUGH THE CANADIAN ROCKIES | VIA RAIL | ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
DATE TWIN SINGLE TRIPLE CHILD
$4,457 30 Apr - 14 May, 2021 $6,783 $8,733 $4,457 18 May - 25 May, 2021 $7,367 $9,902 $4,919 28 May - 24 Sep, 2021 $8,122 $10,950 $4,339 28 Sep - 01 Oct, 2021 $7,520 $10,325 VIA Rail | Upgrade to Prestige Double Bedroom |
Vancouver to Jasper
(Only available: Vancouver Tuesday Departures) Apr - May $1,037 $3,036 $849 $2,981 Jun – Oct
Pricing in USD$. Prices are per person and include all taxes. Child age 10 yrs & under
Start planning your train vacation in Canada or Alaska by contacting our Rail specialists Call 1 800 986 4560 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8.30am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 5:30pm (Pacific Standard Time) Email [email protected] Web canadarailvacations.com Suite 1200, 675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1N2, Canada 2021/09/02 Page 6 of 6