VANCOUVER & THE CANADIAN ROCKIES TRAIN VACATION Vancouver & the Canadian Rockies Train Vacation Canadian Rockies One-Way Itinerary 8 Days / 7 Nights Vancouver to Calgary or Calgary to Vancouver Priced at USD $2,666 per person INTRODUCTION Experience Western Canada & Vancouver on this popular Canadian Rockies train vacation. Start with your choice between a day excursion to Victoria or Whistler, then board VIA Rail's renowned Canadian train and travel overnight in a sleeper cabin to Jasper. Here you'll enjoy an Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier, then travel to Lake Louise by coach before continuing to Banff. Choose between wildlife watching, viewing grizzly bears or taking part in a cowboy cookout, then wrap up the trip in Calgary. Itinerary at a Glance DAY 1 Vancouver | Arrival DAY 2 Vancouver | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 2 Excursions Option 1. Victoria & Butchart Gardens | Coach | ferry | floatplane Option 2. Whistler with Sea to Sky Gondola | Coach | floatplane DAY 3 Vancouver to Jasper | VIA Rail DAY 4 Arrive Jasper | VIA Rail DAY 5 Jasper to Lake Louise | Sightseeing with picnic lunch Ice Explorer Ride onto the Athabasca Glacier + Glacier Skywalk DAY 6 Lake Louise to Banff | Coach DAY 7 Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Option 1. Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff Gondola Option 2. Discover the Grizzly Bears Lake & Waterfalls Option 3. Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch or Dinner Start planning your vacation in Canada by contacting our Canada specialists Call 1 800 217 0973 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8.30am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 5:30pm (Pacific Standard Time) Email [email protected] Web canadabydesign.com Suite 1200, 675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1N2, Canada 2021/06/14 Page 1 of 5 VANCOUVER & THE CANADIAN ROCKIES TRAIN VACATION DAY 8 Banff to Calgary | Coach MAP DETAILED ITINERARY The below itinerary reflects our recommendations for this specific trip. This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. Day 1 Vancouver | Arrival Upon arrival in Vancouver transfer (own cost) to your hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the sights. Day 2 Vancouver | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 2 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions Option 1. Victoria & Butchart Gardens | Coach | ferry | floatplane Experience Victoria’s signature beauty visiting the cities top attractions including the Butchart Gardens. Traveling by coach and ferry, witness the region’s stunning waterways and mountains en-route to Victoria. Then return from Victoria’s inner harbour by floatplane on a scenic 35 minute back to downtown Vancouver. Option 2. Whistler with Sea to Sky Gondola | Coach | floatplane This tour takes guests through the breathtaking views and scenic stops along the spectacular Sea-To-Sky Highway. Guests enjoy Whistler’s spectacular beauty and quaint mountainside village appeal. Take time to relax, shop, or partake in a variety of seasonal activities. End the day with an awe inspiring 35-minute floatplane flight to Vancouver with stunning aerial views of mountains lakes and glaciers. Day 3 Vancouver to Jasper | VIA Rail This afternoon, board VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’ train for the famous rail journey to the majestic Canadian Rockies. 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. Start planning your vacation in Canada by contacting our Canada specialists Call 1 800 217 0973 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8.30am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 5:30pm (Pacific Standard Time) Email [email protected] Web canadabydesign.com Suite 1200, 675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1N2, Canada 2021/06/14 Page 2 of 5 VANCOUVER & THE CANADIAN ROCKIES TRAIN VACATION Day 4 Arrive Jasper | VIA 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 5 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 at the Glacier Adventure (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 6 Lake Louise to Banff | Coach This morning is at leisure to explore Lake Louise before a mid-day transfer to Banff via the scenic Bow Valley highway, arriving mid- afternoon. Day 7 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 with with a round-trip gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain. Option 2. Discover the Grizzly Bears Lake & Waterfalls Pursue the elusive Canadian Grizzly Bear on this 10-hour excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks, perfect for animal- and naturelovers alike. Head out for a gondola ride up to 7,700 feet for a mountaintop lunch at Canada’s highest restaurant, and then take a chairlift ride up to the world’s largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat. 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 8 Banff to Calgary | Coach Today you will leave behind the fresh mountain air and colourful sights of the Rockies. We will schedule a transfer to bring you to downtown Calgary, or to the Calgary Airport to connect with your flight home. INCLUDED Package Includes: Sleeping berth onboard VIA Rail Sleeper Touring service for 1 night 2 nights accommodation in Banff 1 night accommodation in Lake Louise 1 night accommodation in Jasper 2 nights accommodation in Vancouver Vancouver | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 2 Excursions Victoria & Butchart Gardens | Coach | ferry | floatplane Whistler with Sea to Sky Gondola | Coach | floatplane Transfer between rail depot and hotel in Jasper Full day tour between Jasper and Lake Louise with picnic lunch included Start planning your vacation in Canada by contacting our Canada specialists Call 1 800 217 0973 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8.30am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 5:30pm (Pacific Standard Time) Email [email protected] Web canadabydesign.com Suite 1200, 675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1N2, Canada 2021/06/14 Page 3 of 5 VANCOUVER & THE CANADIAN ROCKIES TRAIN VACATION Ice Explorer ride on to Athabasca Glacier Glacier Skywalk Scheduled coach transfer between Lake Louise and Banff 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 Scheduled coach transfer between Banff hotel and Calgary Meals as per itinerary National Park fees Hotel & Rail Information | Moderate Grade Vancouver - Rosedale on Robson | One Bedroom Deluxe 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 Hotel & Rail Information | Superior Grade Vancouver - Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre | Traditional Room VIA Rail | Cabin Jasper - Sawridge Inn | Outside Room with Balcony Lake Louise - Lake Louise Inn | Deluxe Queen Room Banff - Banff Caribou Lodge | Superior Room Hotel & Rail Information | Deluxe Grade Vancouver - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver | Fairmont Room VIA Rail | Cabin Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge | Fairmont Room Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Fairmont Lakeview Room Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel | Fairmont Room Not Included Gratuities Activities other than specified Meals other than specified Portage fees Start planning your vacation in Canada by contacting our Canada specialists Call 1 800 217 0973 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8.30am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 5:30pm (Pacific Standard Time) Email [email protected] Web canadabydesign.com Suite 1200, 675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1N2, Canada 2021/06/14 Page 4 of 5 VANCOUVER & THE CANADIAN ROCKIES TRAIN VACATION DATES & PRICING Departs from Vancouver: Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday (Tour Code: TR190) May 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30 Jun 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 30 Jul 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 28, 31 Aug 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29 Sep 1, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26, 29 Departs from Calgary: Monday, Tuesday & Saturday (Tour Code: TR191) May 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25, 29, 31 Jun 1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29 Jul 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 24, 26, 27, 31 Aug 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 14, 16, 17, 21, 23, 24, 28, 30, 31 Sep 4, 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 18, 20, 21 DATE TWIN SINGLE TRIPLE CHILD Moderate Grade with