Lakes Mountains and Valleys
 East Bound

A delightful trip of the highlights of the Canadian Rockies!
Vancouver - Jasper -  Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise - Banff 

DAY 1 and 2  'VIA Rail' to Jasper
Your vacation begins with an evening departure from Vancouver on VIA Rail's Silver & Blue service, bound for Jasper. (Transfer to the train station is on your own). On Day 2, arrive in Jasper to begin a two night stay. The evening is yours to explore the sights and shops of this stunning alpine resort town.  

DAY 3  Jasper  Depart on a tour of Jasper with the Maligne Lake Coach & Cruise Guided Excursion (seasonal*).

DAY 4  Lake Louise  Journey the amazing Icefields Parkway bound for Lake Louise. Enroute you'll stop at the Columbia Icefield and enjoy an Ice Explorer ride (included, seasonal*) on the Athabasca Glacier.

DAY 5  Banff   Enjoy a free morning in Lake Louise. This afternoon, you will join an excursion to Emerald Lake and Yoho Valley (seaonal*) before arriving in Banff for a two night stay.

DAY 6  Banff   Take time to discover Banff on a morning excursion to the Cave & Basin National Historic Site. The final stop will be at Banff Gondola for a ride up to the top of Sulphur Mountain. The rest of the day is yours to explore this famous mountain resort.

DAY 7  Calgary   The choice is yours ... an afternoon or evening transfer to Calgary International Airport or downtown Calgary to conclude your Lakes & Mountains vacation.

We can add additional nights/sightseeing in Vancouver and the Rocky Mountains

This vacation is available in reverse, departing from Calgary. Additional nights are available in Calgary and/or Vancouver. *When day tours or attractions are not operational in the off-season, the price will be adjusted or there will an alternative excursion/attraction made available.

VACATION FEATURES: 6 nights accommodation, 'VIA Rail's' Silver & Blue class (meals onboard), Luxury Motorcoach with driver/guide, 'Discovery Banff' Excursion, Mountain Lakes & Waterfalls Guided Excursion from Lake Louise (seasonal*), Jasper to Lake Louise Excursion, Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience (seasonal*), Discovery Jasper and Maligne Lake Cruise (seasonal*), Icefield Photograph, Cave and Basin Historic Site Admission, Banff Gondola Admission, Jasper train station transfer, hotel luggage handling, National Park fees and gratuities on included meals.

   
Fabulous meals and scenery

   
Vermillion Lakes near Banff

Banff Springs Hotel

We include:   Via Rail Trans-Canada train journey including private bedroom (all meals are included aboard the train but not on motor coach tours or in hotels), tourist-class or superior hotels across Canada, motor coach tours as per itinerary,  GST tax is additional.  Checked baggage is not available on the train, smaller overnight bag is recommended.