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Mountain Peaks and Glaciers

Peaks by the hundreds, glaciers, icefields, and rushing rivers; the awe-inspiring Canadian Rockies is a destination not to be missed. A two-day 'Rocky Mountaineer' rail excursion, a luxury motorcoach through the Canadian Rockies - you'll encounter amazing scenery and topnotch service. Your vacation highlight is the Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience - travel by an all-terrain Ice Explorer onto the top of a glacier.


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  • 5 nights hotel accommodation
  • Rocky Mountaineer ‘RedLeaf’ service, Vancouver – Kamloops – Jasper (breakfast and lunch daily)
  • Banff and Icefields Parkway Sightseeing Excursions
  • Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience
  • Banff Gondola Admission
  • Lake Minnewanka Cruise (seasonal)
  • National Park fees
  • Luggage handling

Mountain Peaks and Glaciers Route Map

Day 1 Vancouver
Arrive into Vancouver to prepare for your next day rail excursion. Take in an evening walk along the ocean harbour or dine in Chinatown.

Day 2
Board the ‘Rocky Mountaineer’ and journey through fertile fields of the Fraser Valley, towering peaks of the Coast Mountains and into Canada’s semi-arid desert. Breakfast and lunch are enjoyed onboard, while the evening is spent in hotel accommodation in Kamloops.

Day 3 Kamloops to Jasper
From here on, the name of this vacation describes it all. Journey along the Thompson River and past the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Mt. Robson. Arrive in Jasper National Park and the town of Jasper in the afternoon. This cozy railway town is set perfectly amongst massive jagged peaks.

Day 4 Jasper to Banff
Travel along one of the most breathtaking roadways in the world - the Icefields Parkway. En route, many glaciers are visible such as the Crowfoot Glacier, Athabasca Glacier and Victoria Glacier – this is the road to over 150 visible glaciers. After taking in the Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience, continue southward into Banff National Park where the resort town of Banff is located.

Day 5 Banff
Explore the local highlights on a morning sightseeing excursion of Banff, including a ride on the Banff Gondola for spectacular mountain views. This afternoon, an interpretive cruise on Lake Minnewanka will introduce Banff National Park’s largest lake. Make sure to bring a camera, as wildlife sightings are common.

Day 6 Banff to Calgary
A short journey through rolling foothills takes you to the city of Calgary to complete your vacation.

This vacations is also available from Calgary.

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