Winter in the Canadian Rockies

9 Nights/ 10 Days

Our most popular winter Vacation! Enjoy three nights at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Detailed Itinerary - Eastbound

Day 1 Vancouver Arrival
Arrive in Vancouver for your overnight stay.

Day 2 Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops in British Columbia's interior. En route you will pass through the fertile Fraser Valley and the 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. This is one of the canyon's true natural treasures. Upon leaving the Fraser Canyon, the train will follow the Thompson River to the city of Kamloops. Dinner is included at your Kamloops hotel. Overnight in Kamloops.

Day 3 Kamloops to Banff
Continue your journey eastward onboard the Rocky Mountaineer to the Canadian Rockies and the mountain resort of Banff. First, you will travel through vast ranchlands to Shuswap Lake before passing Craigellachie, where the "last spike" was driven completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. Beyond Craigellachie is Rogers Pass with tunnels, glistening glaciers, and snow capped mountains. Before crossing over the Continental Divide into Banff National Park, you will travel through the unique Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park, a remarkable engineering achievement. As we travel through the five mountain regions...the magic of the Canadian winter abounds! Overnight in Banff.

Day 4 Banff to Jasper
Today you will travel from Banff to Jasper along the scenic Icefields Parkway. A stop will be made for lunch (included) en route. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 5 Exploring Jasper National Park
Enjoy a day at leisure exploring Jasper National Park. Possible activities include ice walking in Maligne Canyon, downhill skiing at Marmot Basin, snowshoeing or sleigh riding at Jasper Park Lodge. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 6 Jasper to Lake Louise
This morning you will be transferred to Lake Louise for the start of your three-night stay at the Chateau Lake Louise. A stop will be made for lunch (included) en route.

Day 7-8 Exploring Lake Louise
Enjoy two free days at the Chateau Lake Louise and participate in some of the winter activities offered at the resort. Optional activities include sleigh rides, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and stargazing. Overnight at the Chateau Lake Louise.

Day 9 Lake Louise to Calgary
This morning vist the highlights of Banff townsite on a sightseeing tour. Among the points of interest are visits to the Cave and Basin Centre, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. After a stop for lunch (not included) there will be time to visit the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies before your afternoon transfer to the "Stampede City" of Calgary. This evening 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 Depart Calgary
Your tour ends with check out from your Calgary hotel.

*This package rail vacation is also available in reverse.

2005 Package Tour Start

2005 Eastbound Departures Saturday, Sunday Dec 18, 26 2005 Westbound Departures Tuesday, Wednesday Dec 14, 22

Package Prices 2005

RedLeaf Service Prices are one way, per person - USD$ Popular Hotels Double Single Dec 14 $1,419 $1,929 Dec 18, 22 and 26 $1,749 $2,669 Upgrade to GoldLeaf Add $440 Superior Hotels Double Single Dec 14 $1,569 $2,319 Dec 18, 22 and 26 $1,899 $2,969 Upgrade to GoldLeaf Add $440 GoldLeaf Service DELUXE Hotels Double Single Dec 14 $2,359 $3,459 Dec 18, 22 and 26 $2,799 $4,299 Upgrade to GoldLeaf Included Prices do not include G.S.T.