Canadian Rockies VIA Rail

Day 1 Vancouver, BC July 30 - August 7, 2020 Join us for a remarkable journey traveling by train and by motorcoach through the stunning landscapes, Departs Wichita, OKC & Tulsa charming towns and beautiful lakes of the Canadian Rockies. Your adventure begins with a flight to Vancouver. Mingle with your fellow travelers during a cocktail reception this evening. Highlights: • PASSPORT REQUIRED Day 2 CB, D VIA Rail • Round-trip Airfare A city tour of Vancouver begins this morning at beautiful Stanley Park, Canada’s renowned urban rainforest. Then, continue to Chinatown, the waterfront, and Gastown, a turn-of-the-century center comprised of pubs, • VIA Rail’s The Canadian art galleries, boutiques and the world-famous steam-powered clock, perhaps the most photographed subject • Canadian Rockies in all of Vancouver. Stroll picturesque Granville Island and its fascinating markets. Later, board VIA Rail’s The • Maligne Lake Canadian for a once-in-a-lifetime overnight train journey to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Experience train • Maligne Canyon travel like days of old as you are rocked to sleep tonight in your private accommodations. • Athabasca Falls Day 3 CB, D Jasper, AB • Athabasca Glacier Your eastbound train whisks you past the peaks of the Monashee Mountains and the stunning sight of Pyramid • Peyto Lake Falls cascading down Mt. Cheadle. Relax in the dome car as you experience 360-degree views of the glis- • Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise tening glaciers of the Albreda Icefields and on a clear day, view Mt. Robson – the highest peak of the Rockies. • Moraine Lake Moose, mountain goats, bear and caribou call this wonderland home. This afternoon, arrive in Jasper, nestled • Valley of the Ten Peaks in the heart of the Canadian Rockies at the gateway to the incredible Icefields Parkway. • 2 Nights in Jasper, AB Day 4 CB Jasper, AB • 2 Nights in Banff, AB This morning we travel to Maligne Lake, the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies, and take in the views • Drive through “Land of the Sleeping Giants” of the picture-perfect sparkling waters. While at Maligne Lake you may choose to embark on an optional cruise • Visit to Local Ranch highlighting the beauty of Spirit Island (Additional Fees Apply). Later, visit the dramatic Maligne Canyon, one of the area’s most spectacular landmarks. Return to your hotel with time to independently explore this lovely town. • Admissions Listed & 12 Meals Day 5 B, D Lake Louise, AB $5999 Double $7599 Single Set off for a wonderful day of sightseeing en route to Lake Louise. Journey along the unforgettable Icefields $500 Deposit Per Person | Rates Per Person Parkway. Waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped peaks paint the breathtaking canvas – keep your camera handy! Stop at the Athabasca Falls and marvel at its sheer beauty and power. Then, it’s your choice: stop at the Athabasca Glacier and choose a fun ride across this mass of glacial ice which is over 1,000 feet thick. Or, choose take a walk on the Glacier Skywalk to experience the breathtaking $100 Discount views of the Sunwapta Valley and witness the dramatic landscape from the glass-floored platform. Continuing If booked before February 28th! down the parkway, be on the lookout for bears, furry marmots and stately elk. Visit Peyto Lake, a turquoise glacier-fed lake that evokes pure serenity, before arriving in Lake Louise. Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening emerald lake, we’ll enjoy an overnight stay at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel. This evening, choose your dinner spot from a “menu” of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise’s great restaurants. Day 6 B, D Banff, AB View the spectacular Moraine Lake and the awe-inspiring Valley of the Ten Peaks as we travel to Banff. The jagged Ten Peaks are distinctively saw-toothed, standing out amidst stunning alpine scenery. Arrive at the grand Fairmont Banff Springs, known as the “Castle in the Rockies,” for a luxurious 2-night stay. Dinner is included tonight. Day 7 B Banff, AB Set off for a scenic drive through Banff featuring the powerful Bow Falls and Hoodoos – known as the “Land Tour Activity Level: of the Sleeping Giants.” Next, meet a local ammolite specialist to learn about this rare gemstone found only See page 3 for details in Alberta. During leisure time, perhaps you will take a stroll through Banff’s delightful downtown. Deposit Penalties Start at 120 Days Day 8 B, L Calgary, AB Leave the wonders of the Rockies for the prairies on our way to the Kananaskis Valley. Experience a day on Note: Optional Cancellation Insurance Avail- a local ranch where you can play a game of horseshoes, take a line dance lesson and enjoy a wagon ride in able Through Collette for $399. Coverage search of buffalo. Meet the family that lives there to gain insight into their daily life on the ranch. Then, delight details are available by calling the office. in a traditional Albertan barbecue with beautiful views of the mountains in the background. Later, enjoy the prairie scenery before you reach the vibrant city of Calgary. Tonight, join in a farewell toast celebrating the Final Payment Due 100 days before departure end of a remarkable trip. Day 9 Home Board your flight home from Calgary after a spectacular journey to the Canadian Rockies.