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Non-escorted
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Take
time to enjoy the best of what the Canadian Rockies have to offer with
this slower-paced tour, which includes a relaxing two-night stay in each
resort and two full days to be spent at your leisure.
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2 day Rocky Mountaineer
RedLeaf Service®
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2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
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9 nights accommodation
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Tour of Jasper
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Icefields Parkway Tour and
Snocoach ride
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Yoho Park tour and transfer
to Banff
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Banff Tour and Banff Gondola
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Transfer to Calgary
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Rail Station transfers in
Vancouver, Kamloops and Jasper
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Admission to The Lookout
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Vancouver and Calgary Tower
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Luggage Handling
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National Parks Pass
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Day
1 Vancouver Arrival
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your
own. Admission to The Lookout atop Vancouver Harbour Centre with spectacular
views of the city, mountains and ocean is included. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day
2 Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops
in the interior of British Columbia. En route you will pass through
the fertile Fraser Valley and the scenic Fraser Canyon. One of the
canyon's true highlights is Hell's Gate, where you will watch water
torrent past the canyon's walls at its narrowest point. Upon leaving
the Fraser Canyon, the train will follow the Thompson River to the
city of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops
Day
3 Kamloops to Jasper
Back onboard the Rocky Mountaineer you will follow the Thompson
River through rolling plateaus into the snowy peaks of the Monashee
and Cariboo Mountains. Pass by Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the
Canadian Rockies at 3954 meters (12,972 ft), before entering Jasper
National Park. Arrive in Jasper late afternoon. Overnight in Jasper.
Day
4 Jasper Sightseeing
Spend either the morning or afternoon touring Jasper by motorcoach.
Attractions include Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, Maligne Canyon and
Athabasca viewpoint. The remainder of the day is free to explore
more of Jasper National Park independently. Overnight in Jasper.
Day
5 Icefields Parkway Tour from Jasper to Lake Louise
Transfer to Lake Louise 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. It is here that you will
ride a Snocoach to the middle of 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 Lake Louise this
afternoon. Overnight at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Day
6 Free day at Lake Louise
Enjoy a free day at Lake Louise. Take a stroll beside the lake or
an afternoon paddle in a canoe. Overnight at the Fairmont Chateau
Lake Louise.
Day
7 Yoho Tour, Lake Louise to Banff
Spend a free morning at Lake Louise before an afternoon tour takes
you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders.
Among the points of interest are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake
and a natural Rock Bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. At
the end of the tour you will be transferred to 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. Some 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 enjoying a round of golf at the Banff Springs.
Overnight in Banff.
Day
9 Banff to Calgary
This morning a sightseeing tour shows you the highlights of Banff
townsite before an afternoon transfer to Calgary. Among the points
of interest are visits to Banff Gondola, Bow Falls, the Cave and
Basin Centre, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. A visit to The Calgary
Tower is included where you can view the city and the Rocky Mountains
in the distance. Overnight in Calgary.
Day
10 Calgary Departure
Your tour ends with check out from your Calgary hotel.
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Prices
are one way, per person, and do not include GST |
| Starts |
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Popular
Hotels |
Superior
Hotels |
Deluxe
Hotels |
| Vancouver |
Calgary |
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| Apr
16-Apr 25 |
| Apr
30-May 25 |
| May
28-Sep 28 |
| Oct
01-Oct 10 |
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| Apr
12-Apr 21 |
| Apr
26-May 24 |
| May
26-Sep 27 |
| Sep
29-Oct 06 |
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| $1,819
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$2,319 |
| $2,199
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$2,899
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| $2,619
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$3,689
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| $2,149
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$2,829
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| $2,009
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$2,709
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| $2,649
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$3,809 |
| $3,369
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$5,169
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| $2,489
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$3,469
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| $2,229
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$3,139
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| $2,999
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$4,469
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| $3,789
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$5,979
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| $2,769
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$4,029
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Meal
Plan including:
9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 9 dinners
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$485 |
Add
$782 |
Add
$820 |
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| Prices
are one way, per person, and do not include GST |
| Starts |
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Popular
Hotels |
Superior
Hotels |
Deluxe
Hotels |
| Vancouver |
Calgary |
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| Apr
16-Apr 25 |
| Apr
30-May 25 |
| May
28-Sep 28 |
| Oct
01-Oct 10 |
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| Apr
12-Apr 21 |
| Apr
26-May 24 |
| May
26-Sep 27 |
| Sep
29-Oct 06 |
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| $1,379 |
$1,879
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| $1,649 |
$2,349 |
| $2,069 |
$3,139 |
| $1,599 |
$2,279 |
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| $1,569 |
$2,269 |
| $2,099 |
$3,259 |
| $2,819 |
$4,619 |
| $1,939 |
$2,919 |
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Plan including:
9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 9 dinners
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$501 |
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$798 |
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Vancouver (Eastbound)
Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays |
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1
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3
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