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Canada's Rockies
11 DAY TOUR FROM £2125
Experience one of the world's most memorable train journeys travelling from Banff National Park to Vancouver through the imposing Rocky Mountains.
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Tour Pace
Leisurely Lively
Tour experience
Scenic City
Highlights
- Lake Louise
- Banff National Park
- Icefields Parkway
- Columbia Icefield
- Jasper National Park
- Jasper
- Banff
Sightseeing Highlights
- Lake Louise Join an interpretive walk along the lake.
- Banff National Park Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Icefields Parkway Drive along this magnificent highway.
- Columbia Icefield Enjoy a unique Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier.
- Jasper National Park Join a narrated walk along Maligne Canyon.
- Jasper Learn about the Rocky Mountain wildlife during an informative lecture.
- Banff See the sights of this famed resort town.
Dining Highlights
- Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Calgary (WD)
- 7 full breakfasts (FB) and 2 Continental breakfasts on the Rocky Mountaineer (CB)
- 2 lunches on the Rocky Mountaineer (L)
- 2 three-course dinners in hotels (D)
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Banff (FD)
- 14 included meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
- Return scheduled flights.
- The services of one of Trafalgar's professional Tour Directors on tour.
- Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from Calgary International Airport to your hotel in Calgary and on Day 10 from your hotel to Vancouver International Airport.
- Travel on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned coaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.
- Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service from Vancouver to Jasper including: Assigned seating with extended legroom in standard car - Large picture windows - Live onboard commentary - 2 Continental breakfasts and 2 lunches served at your seat - Complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages - Tourist Class hotel in Kamloops - All transfers in Kamloops.
- Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes.
- A stylish travel wallet.
Rocky Mountaineer Train GoldLeaf Upgrade: Assigned seating in upper level glass-Dome Car - Open-air viewing deck at rear of car - Live onboard commentary - 2 full breakfasts and 2 lunches served in the lower level Dining Car - Complimentary snacks, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages - First Class hotel in Kamloops - All tips to train personnel included.
Luxury Private Car UK Transfers
- Exclusive door to door airport transfers
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Day 1 (Door to Door)
Arrive Calgary
Enjoy your luxury private car door to door transfer to your departure airport before your scheduled flight to Calgary, where a transfer is provided to your first hotel. Your Tour Director is at your hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer any questions. Please join us at 6pm for a Welcome Drink at the hotel.
Hotel: International Hotel Suites Calgary (FC)
Day 2
Calgary - Icefields Parkway - Columbia Icefield - Jasper
We travel along the world famous Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most spectacular mountain drives. Marvel at the unsurpassed scenery including sub-alpine forests, meadows, massive glaciers and remarkable lakes. Keep an eye out for grizzly and black bear, moose, elk and other wildlife. At the Columbia Icefield, we board an Ice Explorer for the trip of a lifetime as we drive onto the massive Athabasca Glacier. En route to Jasper, perhaps enjoy an optional float trip down the Athabasca River.We then drive to the quaint township of Jasper, where we spend the next two nights. After dinner, we enjoy a fun and informative lecture on the area's abundant wildlife. (FB, D)
Hotel: The Sawridge Inn (SFC)
Day 3
Jasper sightseeing and at leisure
We start the day with a narrated walk along Maligne Canyon, one of the most beautiful gorges in the Canadian Rockies. Marvel at the spectacular rock formations and waterfalls and learn about one of Canada's longest underground river systems. The rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps enjoy an optional cruise on Maligne Lake or a guided nature walk. Activities abound and your Tour Director will provide you with suggestions. (FB)
Hotel: The Sawridge Inn (SFC)
Day 4
Jasper - Banff
Snow-capped peaks, hanging glaciers, pounding waterfalls and surging rivers dominate the landscape as we head to Banff National Park and explore three of North America's most beautiful lakes. First we cross the Continental Divide and enter Yoho National Park where we view the Natural Bridge, the Spiral Tunnels and Emerald Lake. Next is Moraine Lake in the dramatic Valley of the Ten Peaks. We then head to Lake Louise, one of the most breathtaking settings in the world. Here we enjoy a narrated promenade along the lakeshore and learn about the geography and history of the area. We end the day in the quintessential alpine village of Banff for a relaxing three night stay. (FB, D)
Hotel: Banff Park Lodge (FC)
Day 5
Banff sightseeing and at leisure
Today we enjoy an orientation tour of the Banff area viewing Bow Falls, the classic viewpoint of Surprise Corner along Tunnel Mountain Drive and the wind-shaped hoodoos overlooking Bow Valley. The rest of the day is at leisure. Optional activities in Banff include a helicopter flight over Mount Assiniboine, a ride aboard the Banff Gondola, or a relaxing float trip down the Bow River. This evening, perhaps join an optional fun and entertaining musical dinner show. (FB, L)
Hotel: Banff Park Lodge (FC)
Day 6
Banff at leisure
Today is at leisure for you to pursue your own interests. A variety of optional activities will be available from your Tour Director who will be happy to assist you in planning your day. This evening join us for a Farewell Dinner. (FB, FD)
Hotel: Banff Park Lodge (FC)
Day 7
Banff - Rocky Mountaineer - Kamloops
Bid farewell to your Tour Director as you board the Rocky Mountaineer train in RedLeaf Service (GoldLeaf Service upgrade available) for a two-day independent daytime rail journey from Banff to Vancouver. We travel through the Spiral Tunnels, past the glaciers of Kicking Horse Pass, under Mount McDonald and along the South Thompson River to Kamloops, where you are transferred to your overnight hotel. Please note that RedLeaf customers will require a separate overnight bag for tonight. (CB, L)
Hotel: Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer
Day 8
Kamloops - Rocky Mountaineer - Vancouver
We continue our stunning rail journey through the Thompson and Fraser Canyons, arriving in Vancouver for a leisurely two-night independent conclusion to your tour, exclusive to Milestones customers. A complimentary transfer is provided from the train station to your hotel and you are then free this evening to begin making your own explorations and discoveries of one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. (CB, L)
Hotel: Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel (SFC)
Day 9
Vancouver at leisure
A full day at leisure today. Perhaps take time to ride the gondola to the summit of Grouse Mountain or experience the world's highest suspension bridge, Capilano. Visit Stanley Park, historic Gastown or bustling Chinatown before enjoying a diverse selection of dining options and some fabulous evening entertainment. (FB)
Hotel: Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel (SFC)
Day 10
Depart Vancouver
There is perhaps time for some last minute shopping before your complimentary transfer to Vancouver International Airport your return scheduled flight back to the UK. (FB)
Day 11 (Door to Door)
Arrive UK
On arrival at your UK airport, your driver will greet you and escort you to your waiting luxury private car for your door to door transfer to your home.
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Banff Park Lodge (FC)
Situated within Banff National Park, the Lodge is complete with such recreational facilities as a plunge pool and on- site shopping facilities.
Lake Louise Inn (FC)
A modern mountain resort, nestled in a picturesque setting near the Pipestone River. Amenities include a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, steam room and gift shop.
International Hotel Suites Calgary (FC)
An ideally located all-suite executive hotel situated in downtown Calgary with guest rooms complete with kitchen facilities, dining table and lounge area.
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel (SFC)
Located just steps from world-class shopping on Robson Street and close to Stanley Park, the Aquarium. Dine at the hotel's award-winning Show Case Restaurant.
Sawridge Inn (SFC)
The Sawridge is a modern 3 story hotel built around a lush atrium of greenery with a 3 storey fireplace. The hotel also has an indoor pool, jacuzzi, Finnish sauna, hot tubs, award-winning dining in Walters Dining Room and the Sunrise Cafe, which features continental fare as well as family dining.
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Maligne Lake Boat Cruise
Maligne Lake is Jasper's oldest attraction and one of the most photographed lakes in the world. It is the largest lake in the Canadian Rockies and was known to the Stoney Indians as Chaba Imne-Great Beaver Lake. Our one and a half hour boat cruise will take you past glacier studded mountain peaks to world-famous Spirit Island. Unsurpassed for the scenery it affords, this cruise is also known for its interpretive quality. Bring your cameras and binoculars, this is a true photographer's delight! (This excursion operates early June through September and is subject to weather conditions.)
Adult: $72.00 CAD / Child: $55.00 CAD
Jasper Rafting
Enjoy a unique perspective of Jasper National Park on the Athabasca River. This safe, comfortable ride along 16 kilometers (10 miles) of river passes through small sets of rapids and calm stretches for a ride that any first-time rafter will enjoy. Your journey through this route will be narrated by a licensed National Park guide who will point out the natural and human history of Jasper and the famous route that was used by the fur traders many years ago.
Adult: $50.00 CAD / Child: $16.00 CAD
Mount Edith Cavell Guided Walk
Join your guide on the "Path of the Glaciers" with Mount Edith Cavell's snow-capped peak towering a mile overhead. See the emerald green of the "Lake of Forgiveness". This is a soft adventure which requires good walking shoes, three hours total. (Seasonal) *Please note: Edith Cavell Road may be unavailable on some departures in the spring. When Edith Cavell Road is closed, an alternative optional excursion may be offered. Please check with your Tour Director for more details.
Adult: $64.00 CAD / Child: $32.00 CAD
Miette Hot Springs & Wildlife Spotting
Travel southeast from Jasper through to the Fiddle Valley, an area known for elk, sheep, deer, moose, bears, wolves and mountain goats. Your guide will safely transport you through the area while providing commentary relevant to the ecology and heritage of this region. Upon reaching the Miette Hot Springs, you will have time to soak in the therapeutic mineral waters of the hot pools, have a bite to eat in the café (food and drink is extra) and/or join the guide for a leisurely walk to the hot spring source. On the return, continue to look for wildlife or sit back and enjoy the Jasper scenery. Round-trip: 3.5 4 hours. (Operates in late April through the beginning of October)
Adult: $73.00 CAD / Child: $36.00 CAD
Banff Float Trip - One hour
Grab your camera and join us for a marvelously scenic raft ride down Banff's Bow River. Our friendly, experienced oarsmen will guide us gently downstream along the scenic curves and beneath the majestic Rockies for about an hour. Don't worry, we won't get wet! In the past, we've spotted elk, deer and even an occasional bear along the banks. The tranquility of the river makes this one of the best opportunities for an intimate experience with nature at her most magnificent.
Adult: $40.00 CAD / Child: $40.00 CAD
Banff Helicopter 30 Minute Flight -Mt. Assiniboine
This sensational flight will transport you to "The Matterhorn" of the Canadian Rockies, which rises majestically to 3,611 meters (11,870 feet) along the Great Divide. The surrounding glaciers and icefalls will astound you and capture your imagination. This is a photographer's dream come true. An experience you will never forget! (Flight subject to weather conditions) *Please note: The Mt. Assiniboine Helicopter Flight may be unavailable due to weather conditions. When it is unavailable, an alternative helicopter flight excursion may be offered. Please check with your Tour Director for more details.
Adult: $245.00 CAD / Child: $245.00 CAD
Oh Canada, Eh?!
A short drive takes us from Banff to the popular dinner theatre show Oh Canada, Eh?!, Classic Canadian stereotypes in songs and jokes entertain us before, during and after our bountiful family-style dinner. Our wait staff are also the entertainers, dressed in period and stereotypical costumes of Canada.
Adult: $76.00 CAD / Child: $43.00 CAD
Banff Gondola
Take the thrilling gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain - all the way to an elevation of 2,281 m (7,486 ft) above sea level. This offers the best view, 360 degrees of the most memorable mountain scenery in the Canadian Rockies!
Adult: $29.00 CAD / Child: $17.00 CAD
Two River Junction Revue & Dinner - RedLeaf
Enjoy a rousing musical revue, "Tales from the Rails" where you follow legendary railway bandit Billy Miner as he finds himself in a bind - right here in Kamloops - after a botched train robbery. This entertaining production will have guests singing along to old favorites and enjoying a good laugh. For dinner, you will be served a delicious three-course meal.
Adult: $79.00 CAD / Child: $58.00 (CAD)
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Calgary Stampede
Join our special Calgary Stampede departure and
spend two nights at the International Hotel Suites
Calgary (FC) with tickets to the famous Calgary
Stampede events.
Day 1 Arrive Calgary (2)
Arrive in Calgary and experience the unique Western atmosphere.
Day 2 Calgary Stampede
We spend the day at the Stampede for the famous rodeos. Tonight we enjoy the Stampede's amazing Chuckwagon Races followed by an evening show musical extravaganza with fireworks. (FB)
Days 3-13
Operate as per days 2-11 on the 11-day itinerary.
Departs Jul 11 Sun
Arrives UK Jul 22 Thu
Tour price from £2525
Single room supplement £680
Triple room reduction £115
Package ID: DC5R, DC5G
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Dates and prices
Prices based on per person sharing a twin or double room. For single room supplements and triple room reductions please call for details.
