| Day 1 |
Calgary to Banff (Coach) |
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Leave the Stampede City of Calgary on the express service to Banff where you will have ample opportunity to take in the sights. |
| Day 2 |
Morning Sightseeing Tour of Banff (Coach) |
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This morning, tour through the town of Banff and its environs. Among the highlights are visits to the Hoodoos (shaped by centuries of wind), Surprise Corner, Sulphur Mountain (gondola ride included), and Tunnel Mountain Drive - which overlooks the splendour of Bow Valley and the Cave and Basin where Banff's history began. Enjoy the afternoon on your own to explore this charming resort. |
| Day 3 |
Banff to Lake Louise (Coach) |
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Depart Banff early afternoon for a short drive via the scenic Bow Valley to Lake Louise. |
| Day 4 |
Lake Louise to Jasper (Coach) |
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Travel by coach today via one of the most scenic highways in North America - the Icefields Parkway. Visit the Columbia Icefield that covers an area of nearly 325 sq kms and reaches a depth of 320 metres. Time allows for an Ice Explorer ride (included) on the Athabasca Glacier. Along the way stops will be made at Lake Louise, Bow & Peyto Lakes, the Crowfoot Glacier and the Athabasca Falls. This highway is renowned for sightings of bears, elk, moose & mountain sheep, so keep your camera handy. Please note: mountain lakes in this region will be frozen through to mid June. |
| Day 5 |
Jasper - Evening Wildlife Tour (Coach) |
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Today is free to explore Jasper before departing this evening to experience the environs of Jasper and for some amazing close-up photo opportunities of wildlife. Destinations can include the Maligne Valley, the Pyramid Bench (with its beaver ponds) and many other unique wildlife or natural splendours. During the winter months descend to the frozen canyon floor where guides take you down beneath the frozen surface of the Maligne River - don't worry, the water levels have dropped with the freeze, leaving a magical world of ice formations and shelves. |
| Day 6 |
Jasper to Quesnel (Rail) |
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Today, embark on a memorable rail journey across British Columbia's Caribou Region to the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Pass the cloud-veiled peak of Mount Robson and watch the horizons widen as the train descends from the Rockies onto the rugged interior plateau. The northern arm of the Fraser River leads to Quesnel. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your overnight accommodation.
(breakfast and lunch is included today) |
| Day 7 |
Quesnel to Whistler (Rail) |
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Reboard the Rocky Mountaineer train bound for Whistler. Today's rail journey takes you along the historic Caribou Goldrush Trail. Highlights along the way include towering views of the Fraser Canyon, Anderson & Seton Lakes. Upon arrival into Whistler you will be transferred to your overnight accommodation.
(breakfast & lunch is included today) |
| Day 8 |
Whistler to Vancouver (Rail) |
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This morning is at leisure to explore Whistler, before departing on the Whistler Mountaineer train service through the scenic Howe Sound to Vancouver. Highlights along the way include Cheakamus Canyon and the Stawamus Chief Rock where climbers from all over the globe migrate to climb the granite cliffs.
- Hotel accommodation including provincial taxes for 7 nights (See below for information on accommodation in each grade)
- Whistler Mountaineer Train between Vancouver - Whistler (Coast Classic)
- Rocky Mountaineer Train Whistler to Jasper
- Transfers between rail depot and hotel in Jasper
- Evening Jasper wildlife tour
- Full day tour between Jasper and Lake Louise, pick-up/drop-off at hotels
- Ice Explorer ride on to Athabasca Glacier
- Scheduled coach transfer between Lake Louise and Banff hotels
- Sightseeing Tour of Banff
- Scheduled coach transfer between Banff hotel and Calgary
- 2 breakfast, 2 lunches
- National Park Fees
- 452 page Canada Guide
- Rand McNally Canada Map
- Hotel Information
Moderate Grade
* Whistler - Listel Whistler
(Standard Room)
* Quesnel - Moderate Hotel
(Standard Room)
* Jasper - Lobstick Lodge
(Standard Room)
* Lake Louise - Deer Lodge
(Heritage Room)
* Banff - Banff Ptarmigan Inn
(Standard Room)
Superior Grade
* Whistler - Hilton Whistler Resort
(Hilton Room)
* Quesnel - Moderate Hotel
(Standard Room)
* Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
(Deluxe Room)
* Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
(Deluxe Mountain View Room)
* Banff - Rimrock Resort
(Deluxe Room)
Fairmont Deluxe Grade
* Whistler - Fairmont Chateau Whistler
(Fairmont Room)
* Quesnel - Moderate Hotel
(Standard Room)
* Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
(Junior Suite Lake View)
* Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
(Deluxe Lake View Room)
* Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
(Deluxe View Room
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