Day 1
Monday or Thursday or Saturday Your
vacation begins in Calgary, a booming, energetic city where you will enjoy true
Western hospitality. Transfer by taxi (not included) to one of our Calgary
hotels for the night. Check out Electric Avenue this evening.
Day 2 Our
great sightseeing adventure begins. Depart Calgary this morning on our
deluxe motor coach to
BANFF
TOWN in the Canadian Rockies. Our driver/guide will
introduce you to
BANFF
NATIONAL PARK's numerous wonders, including a ride on the
uplifting
BANFF
GONDOLA. Have the afternoon free to explore and
shop. If you want to experience Rocky Mountain Spas consider visiting
Banff Upper Hotsprings for an invigorating soaking in nature's curative waters.
Day
3 Our terrific day
includes a visit to Johnston Canyon, Moraine Lake, lake Louise, Emerald Lake and
immense Takakkaw Falls. These are all sights that visitors from around the
World come to Alberta's national parks to see. Return to Banff to
try out some Canadian cuisine this evening.
Day 4
Transfer to Banff's train station to board the Rocky Mountaineer.
Depart and travel through Kicking Horse Pass and the famous Spiral Tunnels built
by the Canadian Pacific Railroad. Continue over Roger's Pass, cross the
continental divide and begin the downhill run towards the interior of British
Columbia. Many of the scenic vistas can only be seen from this
train. Arrive in Kamloops and we transfer you to your hotel. Perhaps
enjoy the Two River Junction Dinner here this evening. 
Day 5
We transfer you to the train station for
your departure once more on the Rocky Mountaineer. Follow the Thompson and
Fraser Rivers, passing famous Hell's Gate where the waters thrash through a
narrow gorge. Pass pastures, cranberry farms and forests into the
metropolis of Vancouver. VANCOUVER
was voted number one city in North
America to visit by the American Business Association! Arrive near supper
time and transfer (not included) to one of our many downtown hotels.
Perhaps dine in one of Vancouver's two revolving restaurants this evening and
enjoy the views of cruise ships and water that seems to surround the city.
Day
6 &
Day 7
You have 2 full days of options that we can pre-book for you including the largest island in North America, mighty Vancouver
Island. Those extending their stay can go whale watching, see BUTCHART
GARDENS and
the city of VICTORIA
on Vancouver Island or travel up to WHISTLER
Resort area
(North of Vancouver).
We can pre-book 7 night ALASKA
CRUISES at
wholesale rates.
Day 8
Check out of your hotel and end of services. Vancouver has a major
international airport as well as convenient connections to Seattle by
train/motor coach and ferry.
Butchart Gardens near Victoria
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Vermillion Lakes near Banff
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