CANADIAN ROCKIES TRAIN COMBO CIRCLE TOUR | VIA RAIL | ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
Canadian Rockies Train Combo Circle Tour | VIA Rail | Rocky Mountaineer
Canadian Rockies Circle Itinerary 6 Days / 5 Nights Vancouver to Vancouver Priced at USD $3,898 per person Prices are per person and include all taxes. Child age 10 yrs & under
INTRODUCTION This popular Canadian Rockies rail circle tour combines Rocky Mountaineer with VIA Rail for the ultimate rail tour. Traveling from Vancouver to Banff, discover wildlife, paddle a Voyageur canoe, see Lake Louise or trail ride to an authentic cowboy cookout. Then continue to Jasper and witness breathtaking scenery of the Icefield Parkway before boarding the iconic Canadian railways overnight train to end back in Vancouver.
Itinerary at a Glance DAY 1 Vancouver to Kamloops | Rocky Mountaineer DAY 2 Kamloops to Banff | Rocky Mountaineer DAY 3 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 4 Banff to Jasper | Sightseeing with picnic lunch Ice Explorer Ride onto the Athabasca Glacier + Glacier Skywalk DAY 5 Jasper to Vancouver | VIA Rail DAY 6 Arrive Vancouver | 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 1 of 6 CANADIAN ROCKIES TRAIN COMBO CIRCLE TOUR | VIA RAIL | ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
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DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1 Vancouver to Kamloops | Rocky Mountaineer All aboard Rocky Mountaineer for the scenic rail journey to Kamloops in the interior of British Columbia. Pass through the rich fields of the Fraser River Valley and the towering peaks of the Coastal Mountains before entering the Fraser Canyon. Follow the Thompson River through spectacular landscapes to historic Kamloops. (breakfast & lunch is included today) Day 2 Kamloops to Banff | Rocky Mountaineer Departing Kamloops, follow the South Thompson River to Shuswap Lake with its thousand miles of shoreline. Pass Craigellachie where the ‘last spike’ was driven, completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. Enter Rogers Pass with its tunnels, snow-sheds and glistening Glaciers. The Kicking Horse River leads you to Kicking Horse Pass, the Spiral Tunnels, then over the Continental Divide to Banff and Banff National Park. (breakfast & lunch is included today)
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 CANADIAN ROCKIES TRAIN COMBO CIRCLE TOUR | VIA RAIL | ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
Day 3 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 4 Banff to Jasper | 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 5 Jasper to Vancouver | VIA Rail This morning, board VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’ train for the journey from Jasper to Vancouver. Using the original steel railcars from the 1950s, sit back and relax in the dome car to enjoy a dramatic change in scenery as you travel the ‘Yellowhead’ route past the sprawling grandeur of Mount Robson. Watch the landscape transition from mountains to desert as you follow the Thompson River into central British Columbia. Brunch and dinner is included onboard VIA Rail, and your private quarters will once again be transformed into a bedroom for the overnight journey. Day 6 Arrive Vancouver | VIA Rail Waking to the coastal city of Vancouver today, your tour ends upon arrival. (continental breakfast included today onboard VIA Rail)
INCLUDED Package Includes:
Rocky Mountaineer Train between Vancouver and Banff with Kamloops accommodation. 2 nights accommodation in Banff 1 night accommodation in Jasper Sleeping berth onboard VIA Rail Sleeper Touring service for 1 night Transfers between rail depot and hotel in Kamloops, Banff, Jasper Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff Gondola Discover Grizzly Bears, Lakes & Waterfalls
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 CANADIAN ROCKIES TRAIN COMBO CIRCLE TOUR | VIA RAIL | ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch or Dinner
Full day tour between Jasper and Banff with picnic lunch included Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier Glacier Skywalk Meals as per itinerary National Park fees
Hotel & Rail Information | Moderate Grade
Rocky Mountaineer Train | SilverLeaf Service Banff - Elk+Avenue Hotel | Standard Room Jasper - Moderate Hotel | Standard Room VIA Rail | Semi Private Sleeper Berth
Hotel & Rail Information | Superior Grade
Rocky Mountaineer Train | SilverLeaf Service Banff - Banff Caribou Lodge | Superior Room Jasper - Sawridge Inn | Outside Room with Balcony VIA Rail | Cabin
Hotel & Rail Information | Deluxe Grade
Rocky Mountaineer Train | GoldLeaf Service Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel | Deluxe Room Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge | Deluxe Room VIA Rail | Cabin
Hotel & Rail Information | Deluxe Plus Grade
Rocky Mountaineer Train | GoldLeaf Service Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel | Junior Mountain View Suite Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge | Lakefront Suite VIA Rail | Cabin
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 CANADIAN ROCKIES TRAIN COMBO CIRCLE TOUR | VIA RAIL | ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
DATES & PRICING
Departs from Vancouver: Mondays & Tuesdays (Tour Code: TR40) May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 31 Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 Jul 5, 12, 19, 26 Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 24, 30, 31 Sep 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 Oct 4
DATE TWIN SINGLE TRIPLE CHILD
Moderate Grade with Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service & Semi-Private Berth on-board VIA Rail 03 May - 18 May, 2021 $3,898 $4,337 $3,776 $3,213 24 May - 27 Sep, 2021 $4,358 $4,970 $4,179 $3,501 04 Oct, 2021 $3,879 $4,422 $3,730 $3,091 Rocky Mountaineer | Upgrade to GoldLeaf | Vancouver to Jasper Apr & Oct $554 $554 $554 $554 May - Jul $665 $665 $665 $665 Aug - Sep $693 $693 $693 $693 VIA Rail | Upgrade to Private Cabin |Jasper to
Vancouver $361 $361 $361 $361 Apr - May $481 $481 $481 $481 Jun - Oct
Superior Grade with Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service & Private Cabin on-board VIA Rail
03 May - 18 May, 2021 $4,215 $3,629 $4,349 $4,824 24 May - 27 Sep, 2021 $4,858 $4,057 $5,099 $5,897 04 Oct, 2021 $4,414 $3,647 $4,626 $5,361 Rocky Mountaineer | Upgrade to GoldLeaf |
Vancouver to Jasper $554 $554 Apr & Oct $554 $554 $665 $665 May - Jul $665 $665 $693 $693 Aug - Sep $693 $693
VIA Rail | Upgrade to Prestige Double Bedroom | Jasper to Vancouver
(Only available: Vancouver Monday Departures) $1,037 $3,036 Apr - May $849 $2,981 Jun - Oct
Deluxe Grade with Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service & Private Cabin on-board VIA Rail $5,541 $4,448 03 May - 18 May, 2021 $5,863 $6,967 $6,326 $4,910 24 May - 27 Sep, 2021 $6,810 $8,400 $5,746 $4,330 04 Oct, 2021 $6,219 $7,797 VIA Rail | Upgrade to Prestige Double Bedroom |
Jasper to Vancouver
(Only available: Vancouver Monday 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 CANADIAN ROCKIES TRAIN COMBO CIRCLE TOUR | VIA RAIL | ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
DATE TWIN SINGLE TRIPLE CHILD
$5,745 $4,448 03 May - 18 May, 2021 $6,169 $7,578 $6,530 $4,910 24 May - 27 Sep, 2021 $7,116 $9,010 $5,950 $4,330 04 Oct, 2021 $6,524 $8,408 VIA Rail | Upgrade to Prestige Double Bedroom |
Jasper to Vancouver
(Only available: Vancouver Monday 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