Rocky Mountaineer Western Explorer 2012

All the icons of the Canadian Rockies – Jasper, Banff and Lake Louise are included showcasing the best that Canada’s west has to offer.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrive Vancouver 

  • Transfer independently to your hotel. 

  • Day 2: Vancouver – Kamloops 

  • Board the Rocky Mountaineer and travel into the interior of British Columbia. Optional evening at the Rhythms on the Rails dinner show.   

  • Day 3: Kamloops – Jasper 

  • Enter the Canadian Rockies aboard the Rocky Mountaineer following the Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo mountains.   

  • Day 4: Jasper 

  • Jasper National Park is Canada’s largest National Park. Enjoy a scenic tour including the many natural attractions and rugged peaks. 

  • Day 5: Jasper – Lake Louise 

  • Travel along the Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise. A stop is made at the Columbia Icefield for an Ice Explorer ride. 

  • Day 6: Lake Louise – Banff 

  • Transfer today from Lake Louise to Banff, including a tour into Yoho National Park. 

  • Day 7: Banff – Calgary 

  • Morning sightseeing tour of Banff - among the points of interest are Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner, the Hoodoos and the.Banff Gondola. Continue to Kananaskis for a Summit Helicopter tour. Transfer to Calgary.  

  • Day 8: Depart Calgary 

  • The tour ends this morning with check out from your hotel.

  • Note: A similar itinerary operates in the reverse direction.

* All prices shown are for low season, per person, twin share. Click here to see full Terms & Conditions.

Pricing

8 days/7 nights From $2,264*

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Includes travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer, 7 nights' accommodation of your choice including taxes, meals as indicated, sightseeing as specified, exclusive attractions pass, rail transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Jasper, Canadian GST.

 

Independent Tour

  • 2 day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey

  • Travel by luxury motorcoach

  • Accommodation upgrade option


 

Departs Vancouver:
Mon, Thur 23 Apr - 01 Oct 12;

Departs Calgary:
Tues, Sat 21 Apr - 29 Sept 12;

 

Highlights

  • Jasper and Banff National Parks

  • Ice Explorer ride