Rocky
Mountaineer Railtours
12 Day Totem Explorer RMTMR048/06
Travel by motorcoach, ferry, and train as we take you the length of Vancouver
Island, through the fabled Inside Passage, and all the way to the Rocky
Mountains and back on this spectacular journey.
Non-Escorted
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- 2 days onboard the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer® in your
choice of RedLeaf
Service or GoldLeaf Service.
- Cruise through the Inside Passage with BC Ferries.
- VIA Rail Skeena Service from Prince Rupert to Jasper.
- Motorcoach tours of Victoria, Vancouver Island and the Icefields
Parkway.
Peak Season Prices Per Person from
Moderate hotels $3,349 CAD+tax
Superior hotels $4,039 CAD+tax
Deluxe hotels $5,369 CAD+tax (includes Gold Leaf
Service)
Lower prices off-season
Upgrade to Gold Leaf in Moderate and Deluxe is $850
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How
about an amazing
personally guided tour of Alberta??
This is a unique opportunity to see Alberta at your own pace including
incredible hikes and sightseeing, fine dining and first class resort hotels!!
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Day 1 Vancouver Arrival Arrive in Vancouver and spend time
exploring this scenic city on your own.
Admission to The Lookout atop Vancouver Harbour Centre with spectacular views of
the city, mountains and ocean is included. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 2 Vancouver to Victoria Today a full day tour takes you to
VICTORIA. Among the highlights are a BC
Ferries trip through the picturesque Gulf Islands, a visit to the world-renowned
BUTCHART
GARDENS, a scenic ocean drive, and a city tour of downtown Victoria.
Overnight in Victoria.
Day 3 Victoria to Port Hardy Your journey today takes you by motorcoach to the northern tip of Vancouver
Island and the town of Port Hardy. En route you will pass through Chemainus, a
community that's famous for its outdoor art mural displays. A stop will be made
in Coombs for lunch (not included) a unique Vancouver Island landmark where
goats can be found grazing on the roof! Continue past the communities of
Courtney and Campbell River before an evening arrival in Port Hardy. Overnight
in Port Hardy.
Day 4 Port Hardy to Prince Rupert Departing Port Hardy, you will travel the awe-inspiring Inside Passage aboard BC
Ferries. On this 15-hour journey you will travel past calm inlets, evergreen
covered islands and near majestic coastal mountains. Overnight in Prince Rupert.
Day 5 Prince Rupert A free day to explore Prince Rupert. Activities include whale
watching, bear viewing and the historic cannery. Overnight in Prince Rupert.
Day 6 Prince Rupert to Prince George Travel aboard VIA Rail's Skeena train across northern British Columbia to Prince
George. En route you will pass through small communities that are rich in native
history and culture and view spectacular lakes and forests. Overnight in Prince
George. 
VIA
RAIL BEDROOMS / DINING
CAR / DOME
CAR / PARK-LOUNGE
CAR
Day 7 Prince George to Jasper From Prince George continue eastwards on VIA Rail to the Canadian Rockies. A
highlight of today's journey will be passing by Mt. Robson, the highest peak in
the Canadian Rockies at 3954 meters (12,972 ft). Overnight in Jasper.
Day 8 Icefields Parkway Tour from Jasper to Banff
Transfer to Banff via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the
Icefields Parkway. A stop will be made at ATHABASCA
FALLS before arriving at the
Columbia Icefield. It is here that you will ride a Snocoach to the middle of ATHABASCA
GLACIER to learn more about its geological features. Your driver/guide
will explain how glaciers are formed and point out some interesting geological
features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Afterwards a brief
stop will be made at BOW
LAKE and possibly stunning
PEYTO
LAKE before arriving in
BANFF
TOWN late this afternoon.
Overnight in Banff.
Day 9 Free day in Banff
Today you will have an entire day to spend exploring BANFF
NATIONAL PARK on your
own. Some optional activities include soaking in the mineral pools at Upper Hot
Springs, enjoying a nature walk on nearby mountain trails, visiting Banff's
historic museums, cruising on LAKE
MINNEWANKA or enjoying a round of golf at the
Banff Springs. VERMILION
LAKES is
will worth a visit and those who like hikes and waterfalls should visit JOHNSTON
CANYON.
Overnight in Banff.
Day 10 Banff to Kamloops 
Depart onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff for Kamloops, the gateway to
British Columbia's interior. As the train crosses over the Continental Divide
you will pass through the Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park, a remarkable
engineering achievement. Marvel at the stunning glaciers, numerous tunnels, and
snow-capped mountains of Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park. The next
highlight of today's rail journey is historic Craigellachie, where the
"last spike" was driven completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in
1885. As the train approaches Kamloops, it follows the shoreline of Shuswap
Lake. Overnight in Kamloops.
Day 11 Kamloops to Vancouver
Continue your journey westwards from Kamloops and travel along the Thompson
River to the Fraser Canyon. At Hell's Gate watch water torrent past the canyon
walls at its narrowest point, a true highlight of the canyon. Upon leaving this
region, the train will journey through the fertile Fraser Valley to the coastal
city of VANCOUVER. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 12 Vancouver Departure
Your tour ends with check out from your Vancouver hotel or you may choose to extend your stay and
visit Vancouver and 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.
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Butchart Gardens & Queen Elizabeth Park
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Comfortable bedrooms onboard VIA Rail
Astounding Peyto Lake
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Moraine Lake, Near Lake Louise
Lake Louise from the Chateau
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ALTERNATIVE ROUTE:
TWO NIGHTS IN VICTORIA
Itinerary as above except:
Day 3 Victoria
A free day to explore VICTORIA. Activities include whale watching, floatplane
sightseeing and the Royal British Columbia Museum. Overnight in Victoria.
Day 4 Victoria to Port Hardy
Your journey today takes you by motorcoach to the northern tip of Vancouver
Island and the town of Port Hardy. En route you will pass through Chemainus, a
community that's famous for its outdoor art mural displays. A stop will be made
in Coombs for lunch (not included) a unique Vancouver Island landmark where
goats can be found grazing on the roof! Continue past the communities of
Courtney and Campbell River before an evening arrival in Port Hardy. Overnight
in Port Hardy.
Day 5 Port Hardy to Prince Rupert
Departing Port Hardy, you will travel the awe-inspiring Inside Passage aboard BC
Ferries. On this 15-hour journey you will travel past calm inlets, evergreen
covered islands and near majestic coastal mountains. Overnight in Prince Rupert.
MEALS:
Breakfast and lunch is included onboard the Rocky Mountaineer.
An additional meal plan is available for purchase including breakfast and dinner
daily.
Please contact us for pricing!
It's Time for Some WildLife!
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Please Call 1800-798-2555
- FAX
780-421-7424
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Discovery Group Charter and Tours
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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