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Rocky Mountaineer Vacations

Offering "The Most Spectacular Train Trips in the World"®

Canadian Rockies Circle - via Jasper and Banff

10 Nights / 11 Days

This vacation is the perfect opportunity to get away from it all, with three nights each in Jasper and Banff, and four days of spectacular scenery onboard the Rocky Mountaineer®.

  • 4 days onboard the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer® in your choice of RedLeaf Service or GoldLeaf Service
  • 10 nights hotel accommodation
  • Motorcoach tours of Jasper, the Icefields Parkway and Banff
  • Exclusive Attractions Pass
  • National Park Pass
 


Eastbound Itinerary

Day
 
Activities
 
1 Arrive in Vancouver
2 Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops
3 Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper
4 Jasper Tour
5 Free day in Jasper
6 Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer
7 Banff Tour, including Banff Gondola
8 Free day in Banff
9 Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops
10 Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver
11 Vacation ends
 
  2008 Vacation Start Dates
 
Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays
 
Apr 16 21 26 30
May 3 5 7 10 12 14 17 19 21 24 26 28 31
Jun 2 4 7 9 11 14 16 18 21 23 25 28 30
Jul 2 5 7 9 12 14 16 19 21 23 26 28 30
Aug 2 4 6 9 11 13 16 18 20 23 25 27 30
Sep 1 3 6 8 10 13 15 17 20 22 24 27 29
Oct 1 4 6 8

Day 1 Vancouver Arrival
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 2 Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser River valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade mountains, to the desert-like environment of the interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake and into Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.

Day 3 Kamloops to Jasper
Your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will be surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo mountains, climbing ever nearer to the high peaks of the Continental Divide. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Your rail journey ends on arrival in the resort town of Jasper this evening. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 4 Jasper Sightseeing
Spend either the morning or the afternoon touring Jasper by motorcoach. Attractions include Pyramid and Patricia lakes, Maligne Canyon and the Athabasca viewpoint. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore more of Jasper National Park independently. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 5 Free Day in Jasper
Enjoy a day at your leisure in Jasper National Park. Optional activities include a round of golf at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, a walk through Maligne Canyon, a cruise on Maligne Lake or a gondola ride up Whistler’s Mountain. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 6 Jasper to Banff
Travel to Banff via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Your driver/guide will explain how glaciers are formed and point out some interesting geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Banff this afternoon. Overnight in Banff.

Day 7 Banff Sightseeing
Enjoy a three-hour motorcoach sightseeing tour of Banff this morning. Among the highlights are visits to Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure in Banff. Overnight in Banff.

Day 8 Free Day in Banff
Today you will have an entire day to spend exploring Banff National Park on your own. Optional activities include soaking in the mineral pools at Upper Hot Springs, enjoying a nature walk on nearby mountain trails, visiting Banff’s historic museums, cruising on Lake Minnewanka or playing a round of golf at The Fairmont Banff Springs. Overnight in Banff.

Day 9 Banff to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain town of Banff to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. Your journey offers you a spectacular array of scenery as you travel between the high peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the interior. Today’s highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, the Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass, Craigellachie – where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, and, of course, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Overnight in Kamloops.

Day 10 Kamloops to 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 journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 11 Vancouver Departure
Your vacation ends with check-out from your Vancouver hotel.


Reverse itinerary is also available.

Goldleaf Service

Starts Vancouver (Circle Tour)
16 Apr-21 Apr $3,079 $3,689 $3,339 $4,189 $3,599 $4,699
26 Apr-21 May $3,969 $4,809 $4,919 $6,619 $5,299 $7,399
24 May-29 Sep $4,609 $5,849 $5,749 $8,039 $6,199 $8,979
01 Oct-08 Oct $3,969 $4,789 $4,659 $6,099 $5,049 $6,859
Child (2-11 years) $3,169 $3,169 $3,489 $3,489 $3,259 $3,259
Meal Plan:
Add $574 Add $1,131 Add $1,131
Prices are per person and do not include GST.
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RedLeaf Service

Starts Vancouver (Circle Tour)
16 Apr-21 Apr $1,989 $2,599 $2,249 $3,099 $2,509 $3,609
26 Apr-21 May $2,459 $3,299 $3,409 $5,109 $3,789 $5,889
24 May-29 Sep $3,099 $4,339 $4,239 $6,529 $4,689 $7,469
01 Oct-08 Oct $2,459 $3,279 $3,149 $4,589 $3,539 $5,349
Child (2-11 years) $1,659 $1,659 $1,979 $1,979 $1,749 $1,749
Meal Plan:
Add $614 Add $1,171 Add $1,171
Prices are per person and do not include GST.

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