7 DAYS - 6 NIGHTS / CALGARY, BANFF, KAMLOOPS, VANCOUVER, VICTORIA
VACATION FEATURES: 6 nights accommodation, 'Rocky Mountaineer' Redleaf service (2 lunches and 2 continental breakfasts onboard), Brewster luxury motorcoach with driver/guide, Scenic Cruise aboard BC Ferries through Strait of Georgia, 'Discover Banff' Excursion, Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience, Vancouver and Victoria Excursions, Butchart Gardens Admission, Icefield Photograph, transfer from Banff to Calgary, train station transfers, $2 discount coupon for the Capilano Suspension Bridge, documentation, hotel luggage handling, National Park fees and gratuities on included meals.
DAY 1 - Arriving in Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver and transfer to your hotel (not included). The day is yours to discover Vancouver. Canada's third-largest metropolitan centre, Vancouver is a busy port with a multi-cultural ambiance. The spectacular setting invites you outdoors; explore the restaurants, shopping, galleries and museums, nightlife, entertainment and more. Be sure to check out the world-famous Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver if you have time.
DAY 2 - Sightseeing Victoria
Today, enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Victoria beginning with a ninety-minute ferry ride on board B.C. Ferries (included) through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island. Upon leaving the ferry, the motorcoach will take you to Butchart Gardens (included) and then on a city sightseeing excursion. You will have some leisure time in Victoria to explore on your own. Late this afternoon, transfer back to Vancouver via B.C. Ferries.
DAY 3 - Exploring Vancouver
Explore Vancouver on a guided city tour this morning. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
DAY 4 and 5 - 'Rocky Mountaineer' to Kamloops and Banff
Your day begins with an early morning taxi transfer (included) to Vancouver's Pacific Central Station to board Rocky Mountaineer daylight train. Travel though the Pacific Coastal Mountains, Hell's Gate and onto Kamloops for the evening. (Breakfast and lunch onboard). Transfer (included) to your hotel in Kamloops for dinner (included) and an overnight stay. The next morning, transfer (included) back to the Kamloops train station where you will reboard Rocky Mountaineer and continue on your journey to the Canadian Rockies (breakfast and lunch onboard). Travel through the South Thompson River area, Kicking Horse Pass and Spiral Tunnels before arriving into Banff. Transfer (included) to your hotel upon arrival.
DAY 6 - Discovering Banff and the Columbia Icefield
This morning, a Brewster motorcoach and driver will guide you up the Icefields Parkway with a stop at the Columbia Icefield Interpretive Centre. Take time to explore the surface of Athabasca Glacier on board a specially-designed Ice Explorer (included). Return to Banff after your glacier tour.
DAY 7 - Banff to Calgary Sightseeing
Today, a Discover Banff Excursion is on your agenda. This includes some amazing highlights around Banff including the Hoodoos, Banff Gondola and the Bow Falls. This afternoon, take a transfer (included) to Calgary International Airport or your downtown hotel.
This vacation is available in reverse, departing from Calgary.
Additional nights and city stays are available in Calgary and Vancouver.
| Accommodation |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| June 26 - September 29, 2008 Monday, Thursday & Saturday |
| Deluxe |
$4422 |
$3044 |
$2785 |
| Moderate |
$3334 |
$2485 |
$2282 |
| October 2 - October 9, 2008 Monday, Thursday & Saturday |
| Deluxe |
$3214 |
$2329 |
$2198 |
| Moderate |
$2569 |
$1992 |
$1878 |
| May 19 - June 23, 2008 Monday, Thursday & Saturday |
| Deluxe |
$4370 |
$3018 |
$2768 |
| Moderate |
$3334 |
$2485 |
$2282 |
