Wine Tasting by Rail is currently not offered. A variety of other Rocky Mountaineer Train Trips are available.

Located in southern British Columbia, Canada - the Okanagan Valley is one of the warmest regions in all of Canada and boasts over 100 wineries. The area's unique sub-climates and soil conditions provide the perfect environment for a diverse range of remarkable wine grapes. With endless international awards, the wineries located in the rolling hills of the valley produce some of the best wines in the world. Your tour will include visits to some of the premier wineries in this region, such as Mission Hill, Sumac Ridge, and Burrowing Owl.

Award-Winning Wines Paired with Award-Winning Rail
Take the opportunity to slow down and enjoy wines from award-winning vineyards on a relaxing and inviting tour combining the Rocky Mountaineer train with wine tastings, deluxe accommodations, sightseeing, wine-paired meals and visits to some of the best wineries in the world. During your tour of the Okanagan you will also be guided by our Rocky Mountaineer Concierge, who will ensure you have the experience of a lifetime.

In addition to the wine experience in the Okanagan, you will have ample free time to relax on the beach, enjoy a little shopping, or take advantage of one of many golf courses nearby. After the Okanagan, your journey takes you to Banff for a breathtaking helicopter tour, or a round of golf on a world-class course in the shadows of the Canadian Rockies. To ensure you're enjoying your vacation and not feeling rushed, you'll also receive comfortable limousine service from Banff to Calgary. See if the Joneses could keep up with that.

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• 2 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer, GoldLeaf Themed Experience
• 2 day Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf or RedLeaf Service
• 3 nights hotel accommodation at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
• 4 nights deluxe hotel accommodation in the Thompson Okanagan region
• 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners (including several food and wine paired meals)
• Concierge accompaniment in the Thompson Okanagan region
• Private motorcoach transfers in the Thompson Okanagan region
• Guided winery tours and tastings
• Choice of activities in Banff, Alberta
• Banff to Calgary Tour, including Banff Gondola
• Summit Helicopter Flightseeing
• Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops, and Banff
• Luggage handling
• National Parks Pass

• Rocky Mountaineer® Video
• Photo Gallery
• Onboard Experience

Day 1 Vancouver Arrival
Arrive and spend time exploring scenic Vancouver on your own. Overnight at the luxurious and historic downtown hotel, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

Day 2 Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard the internationally renowned Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia's interior. On today's journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the semi-arid desert of the interior. Highlights include the rushing waters at Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon, the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and Cisco Crossing, the longest single span bridge on the Canadian National Railway line. Upon arrival at your overnight destination of Kamloops, BC, you will be met by your Themed Experience Concierge and transferred by private motorcoach to the South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre, charming accommodations overlooking the South Thompson River. Dinner at your hotel is included this evening. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L, D.

Day 3 North Okanagan
After breakfast at your hotel, begin your day exploring North Okanagan's wine country by private motorcoach. You will start at one of the oldest wineries in the Okanagan, Gray Monk Estate Winery, where you will enjoy a tour of the stunning facilities, a wine tasting, and a wine paired lunch. Then explore one of the most unique wineries in the world, Summerhill Pyramid Winery. At Summerhill, you will enjoy a tour of the facilities, which include a one-of-a-kind pyramid used to age barrels and fi nished wines. There will also be a tasting of the winery's premium varieties. From Summerhill, travel to the iconic Mission Hill Family Estate winery to partake in an introduction to the importance of viticulture in winemaking. Visit the underground Bordeaux-style barrel cellars, and end your visit with a private wine tasting complemented by a special food pairing. After Mission Hill, you will be able to relax in your private motorcoach as you travel from the North Okanagan to the South Okanagan region, giving you a preview of where you will be touring tomorrow. Arrive at Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa, your accommodation for two nights. This evening you will be treated to an exclusive wine paired dinner at the resort. Overnight in Osoyoos. B, L, D.

Day 4 South Okanagan
After breakfast at your resort, enjoy a day touring the South Okanagan, with a stop at Sumac Ridge Estate Winery. Start with a historical tour of the vineyard and facilities, and meet winemaker Mark Wendenburg for an intimate tasting of sparkling wine in the Riddling Cave, where he will describe the secrets of how sparkling wine is made in the traditional "Method Classique." Travel to the Naramata Bench region of BC and visit Hillside Estate Winery, known for its beautiful timber frame architecture. After tasting the winery's award-winning wines, you will be treated to a delicious wine paired lunch in the restaurant, which offers stunning views of the vineyards and Okanagan Lake. Following lunch, travel to Tinhorn Creek Winery, a lovely property nestled in Oliver, BC, the Wine Capital of Canada. Enjoy a tour of the facilities and a wine tasting. To top off a spectacular tour of these Southern Okanagan wineries, enjoy a lovely food and wine paired dinner at Nk'Mip Cellars winery. Overnight in Osoyoos. B, L, D.

Day 5 Free Day in Osoyoos
Today is at your leisure to appreciate the many facets of the Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa (not included): tour the Nk'Mip Cellars winery; walk through the Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre, which celebrates the desert habitat plus thousands of years of First Nations culture; play 9 holes of golf at the Sonora Dunes Golf Course; or relax in the Sonora Desert Spa. Or simply enjoy the desert weather while sitting poolside. In the afternoon, travel by private motorcoach and take in one last view of the breathtaking Okanagan scenery, as you travel north to Kamloops. Tonight's accommodation, the South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre, will host a specially created wine paired dinner. Overnight at South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre. B, D.

Day 6 Kamloops to Banff
You will be transferred by private motorcoach to the Kamloops Station, where you say goodbye to your Themed Experience Concierge and board the Rocky Mountaineer to Banff, Alberta. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast, plus a lunch. You will see a spectacular array of scenery as you travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today's highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the dramatic climb over Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, of course, the stunning glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends in the resort town of Banff early this evening. Your accommodation for the next two nights is at one of Canada's most famous hotels, The Fairmont Springs. Overnight in Banff. B, L.

Day 7 Free Day in Banff
A free day to experience the delights of this resort town nestled in the Rocky Mountains. Enjoy one of two complimentary activity choices - a day golfing at the foot of the Rocky Mountains at the Banff Springs Golf Club, or a sightseeing tour of Banff and a Glacier Helicopter Tour. This 25-minute helicopter flightseeing tour takes you above the six glaciers of Mount Resolute, Mount Cline and the Whitegoat Peaks. You will also view a 270-metre (900-foot) waterfall, see some spectacular aqua-green highalpine leaks and cross over a 2,700-meter (9,000-foot) mountain pass. A visit to a local ranch and BBQ lunch is also included. Overnight in Banff. B, D.

Day 8 Banff to Calgary with Summit Helicopter Tour
Today you will enjoy a full-day tour concluding in Calgary. Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the points of interest are Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Banff Gondola included. Continue on to Kananaskis for the highlight of today's adventure, a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. Your vacation ends in Calgary.

A proce reduction of $119 will apply for the Summit Helicopter Tour in the event of inclement weather or if a guest chooses not to fly.