Journey through The Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer
LUXURY RAIL JOURNEY
A holiday of highlights awaits on this tour - embark on a breathtaking journey through the Rockies aboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Marvel at snow-capped peaks and cascading waterfalls as luxury rail cars wind through rugged landscapes. With glass-domed coaches and impeccable service, this iconic train experience offers a front-row seat to the stunning beauty of the Canadian Rockies, creating unforgettable memories.
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Your Itinerary
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Day 1-3
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Day 4-5
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Day 6
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Day 7-9
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Day 10
Day 1-3 : Banff
On arrival at Calgary airport, you will be transferred to Banff for a 3 nights stay.
You can see the foothills of the Rockies, snow-capped and glistening, as you leave Calgary and as you enter Canada’s very first national park you’ll come across Banff, an all year-round resort town set at the side of the Bow River and surrounded by the magnificent splendour of the Rocky Mountains. Visit the museums and galleries, Cave and Basin National Historic Site or stroll along Banff Avenue; enjoy the shopping, the restaurants and bars, and in winter, the après ski. Banff is also the perfect base to explore from - visit Lake Louise or Moraine Lake and in the Winter, you’ll find the best value ski accommodation in the Rockies.
Day 4-5 : Jasper
Banff to Jasper Tour With Picnic Lunch, Ice Explorer & Glacier Skywalk
Today's tour to Jasper takes us through some of the most spectacular mountain landscapes in North America. Departing Banff we pass Vermilion Lakes and the fortress formations of Castle Mountain before arriving at stunning Lake Louise and the world famous Chateau Lake Louise. After a short break we continue northwards on the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic stretches of highway in North America. Stops will be made at Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, and the Weeping Wall before arriving at the Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield where we allow time to enjoy the "Ice Explorer Ride" and the Glacier Skywalk. From here the parkway descends Tangle Ridge and follows the Athabasca River, which begins as melt water from the Athabasca Glacier. We then stop at the Athabasca Falls, where the boiling waters of the river plunge into a chasm gouged out of the valley floor.
Spend two nights in Jasper, before your rail journey adventure on day 5.
Originally a railway town, Jasper’s unpretentious small-town charm has a timeless appeal. Surrounded by towering mountains, crystalline lakes, and abundant wildlife, it’s no wonder the national park is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town is the perfect base to explore Jasper National Park. Whether you want to relax and unwind, or find the perfect place to camp out under the stars, Jasper is the place to do it. There’s a plethora of activities to enjoy, from hiking and biking to horse riding to wildlife viewing. If you want to act as the locals do, head to a restaurant that serves up local game like bison.
Day 6 : Kamloops - Rocky Mountaineer
Travel through scenic valleys, the Coast Mountains range and the Fraser Canyon with its spectacular white water rapids and dramatic landscape. You will follow the route of the Fraser River, home of British Columbia’s largest salmon run, pass by the Albreda Glacier and magnificent Pyramid Falls, and hopefully see wildlife on the way. The highlight of this route is majestic Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
Spend one night in Kamloops
Day 7-9 : Vancouver
Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening.
Enjoy a 3 nights stay with breakfast in Vancouver to explore this cosmopolitan city before taking your flight back to the UK.
Simply a city like no other, Vancouver effortlessly combines the excitement and energy of a modern city with the invigorating appeal of the great outdoors. From spring's abundance of cherry blossoms and summer's sparkling waterfront days, through to the city's fall cultural festivals and the snowy winter wonderland on the mountain peaks, Vancouver offers its visitors year-round adventures in this laidback urban metropolis right on the edge of a spectacular natural landscape. Explore diverse neighbourhoods, decadent dining, outdoor pursuits and multicultural attractions - in Vancouver, you won't have to choose between city and nature.
Day 10 : Vancouver - UK
Make your own way to the airport to check in for your homeward flight.
