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Mountains, Lakes & Glaciers Tour

7 Day / 6 Night Coach/Rail Tour from Vancouver to Calgary (or Vice Versa). Including 1 Night on board VIA Rail, 2 Nights Jasper, 1 Night Lake Louise & 2 Nights Banff.


Day 1 Vancouver to Jasper (Rail)

This evening (7.30pm), check in at the Pacific Central Station and board VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’ for the famous train journey to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Travel back in time to the days of classic rail travel. The original stainless steel ‘streamliner’ railcars (made famous by the ‘Canadian’ in the 1950’s) are totally refurbished with air conditioning, a café car, lounge car, and access for all on board to the dome car.

Exclusive to Sleeper Touring Class:

By day, sit back in comfortable armchairs and enjoy the stretch out comfort of your very own accommodation. At night attendants will transform your quarters into cozy bunks or bedroom. Guests have access to the Park Car, always at the tail end of the train whose tapered shape gives the car its distinctive look. Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee or in the evening before dinner complimentary hors d’oeuvres. In the Dome you’ll feel the true essence of travelling by train - where scene after memorable scene sweeps by. This evening retire to your Sleeping Car where a comfortable bed awaits you. Some of the amenities include thick towels, plump pillows, cozy down duvets and a shower kit.

Day 2 Canadian Rockies by daylight onboard Via Rail, arrive Jasper late afternoon. (Rail)

By the time you awake this morning the train will have just departed Kamloops to begin a day of travelling towards the Canadian Rockies and Jasper. Enjoy breakfast (included) while surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains. Around lunch time the ‘Canadian’ begins its passage into the Canadian Rockies with views of snow-capped peaks, Pyramid Falls and the expansive glaciers of the Albreda Icefields. Pass by Mount Robson, which at 3954 metres is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Arrive in Jasper at 4.00pm and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the afternoon is yours to explore this unique mountain community.
(breakfast & lunch included today onboard Via Rail)

Day 3 Jasper - Evening wildlife tour

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.

Day 4 Jasper to Lake Louise (Coach)

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 km’s and reaches a depth of 320 metres. Time allows for an (included) Ice Explorer ride 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 bear, 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 Lake Louise to Banff (Coach)

Depart Lake Louise mid-morning for a short drive via the scenic Bow Valley to Banff, arriving midday.

Day 6 Morning sightseeing tour of Banff

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 and Tunnel Mountain Drive - which overlooks the splendour of Bow Valley, . Enjoy the afternoon on your own to explore this charming resort.

Day 7 Banff to Calgary (Coach)

This morning is free to explore Banff, before your scheduled coach to Calgary departs midday. Following the Trans Canada Highway, depart the Rocky Mountains to the Great Central Plains that roll to the east for 2000 kilometres and extend as far south as Mexico. This is ‘cattle ranching country’ and the breadbasket of Canada. Arrive Calgary airport at 2.30pm or downtown Calgary at 3.00pm.

Features:

• Hotel accommodation including provincial taxes for 5 nights

• Sleeping berth on board Via Rail Sleeper Touring service for 1 night

• 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

• Banff gondola ride

• Scheduled coach transfer between Banff hotel and Calgary

• 1 breakfast, 1 lunch onboard VIA Rail (Vancouver departures)

• 1 dinner, 1 breakfast onboard VIA Rail (Jasper departures)

• National Park fees

• 452 page Canada Guide

• Rand McNally Canada Map

Hotel Information

Moderate Grade

* Via Rail (Semi Private Sleeper Berth)

* Jasper - Lobstick Lodge (Standard Room)

* Lake Louise - Lake Louise Inn (Superior Queen Room)

* Banff - Spruce Grove Inn (Standard Room)

Superior Grade

* Via Rail (Private Sleeper Berth)

* Jasper - Sawridge Inn (Standard Room)

* Lake Louise - Deer Lodge (Heritage Room)

* Banff - Banff Caribou Lodge (Standard Room)

Fairmont Deluxe Grade

* Via Rail (Private Sleeper Berth)

* Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (Fairmont Room)

* Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Fairmont Room)

* Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (Fairmont Room)

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