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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. Perhaps
visit QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK.
Day 2 Vancouver to Kamloops Travel
onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops in the interior of
British Columbia. En route you will pass through the fertile Fraser Valley and
the scenic Fraser Canyon. One of the canyon's true highlights is Hell's Gate,
where you will watch water torrent past the canyon's walls at its narrowest
point. Upon leaving the Fraser Canyon, the train will follow the Thompson River
to the city of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. Day 3 Kamloops to Jasper Back
onboard the Rocky Mountaineer you will follow the Thompson River through rolling
plateaus into the snowy peaks of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains. Pass by Mt.
Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 meters (12,972 ft),
before entering Jasper National Park. Arrive in JASPER
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Day 6 Free day at Lake Louise Enjoy a free day at Lake Louise. Take a stroll beside the lake or an afternoon paddle in a canoe. Overnight at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Day 7 Yoho Tour, Lake Louise to Banff Spend a free morning at Lake Louise before an afternoon tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the points of interest are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural Rock Bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to BANFF. Overnight in Banff. Day 8 Sightseeing in Banff Enjoy a three-hour motorcoach sightseeing tour of Banff townsite this morning. Among the highlights are visits to Bow Falls, Banff Gondola, the Cave and Basin Centre, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. The rest of the day is free to spend at leisure in Banff. Overnight in Banff. Day 9 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 10 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. |
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ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: MORE TIME TO ENJOY JASPER
AND BANFF Day 5 Free day in Jasper Enjoy a day at leisure in Jasper National Park. Optional activities include a round of golf at the Jasper Park Lodge, walking through Maligne Canyon, taking a cruise on Maligne Lake or enjoying a gondola ride up Whistler's Mountain. Overnight in Jasper. Day 6 Icefields Parkway Tour from Jasper to Banff Transfer to Lake Louise 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 before arriving in Banff this afternoon. Overnight in Banff. Day 7 Sightseeing in Banff Enjoy a three-hour motorcoach sightseeing tour of Banff townsite this morning. Among the highlights are visits to Bow Falls, Banff Gondola, the Cave and Basin Centre, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. The rest of the day is free to spend at leisure in Banff. Overnight in Banff. Day 8 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. Overnight in Banff. ITINERARIES ALSO OPERATE IN REVERSE DIRECTION.MEALS:
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