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ViaRail Train traveling through the Canadian Rockies

A grand circle through Canada's mountain West! Experience the pampering of VIA Rail's 'Silver & Blue' class aboard 'The Canadian' from Vancouver to Jasper. Then explore off-rail in a luxury motorcoach as you travel through the amazing Canadian Rockies back to Vancouver. This independent vacation hits all the highlights and still gives lots of time to relax.


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from your city to and from Vancouver.

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  • 6 nights hotel accommodation
  • 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
  • 1 night onboard VIA Rail's Canadian, 'Silver & Blue' class between Vancouver - Jasper (all onboard meals)
  • Jasper to Banff Excursion
  • Jasper & Banff Sightseeing Excursions
  • Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience
  • Banff Gondola Admission
  • Jasper Train Station Transfer
  • Maligne Lake Cruise*
  • Cave and Basin National

Day 1-2 Vancouver to Jasper
Board VIA Rail's 'Cana-dian' en-route to the alpine town of Jasper. This historical train route parallels the Fraser River as you pass through coastal mountain ranges to farmlands and up again to the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy 'Silver & Blue' class and the classic dome car for panoramic viewing of this diverse landscape. Tasty meals are provided in the art-deco style dining car. Learn about prominent Cana-dians and artists as you stroll the displays onboard. A cozy restful night onboard brings morning views of the famous Rockies. Pass the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies-Mt. Robson before arriving in Jasper National Park.

Day 3 Jasper
Explore the heritage of this railway town and take a scenic cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island. Relax on your own or explore the many shops and bistros.

Day 4 Jasper to Banff
Venturing down the spectacular Icefields Parkway with your driver, marvel at the natural beauty along one of Canada's most spectacular routes. The Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience includes a journey on a glacier with an all-terrain Ice Explorer. Continuing south, watch for wildlife on your way to Banff National Park.

Day 5 Banff to Lake Louise
A morning sightseeing excursion takes you to the top of Sulphur Mountain for a 360-degree panoramic view of six mountain ranges. This afternoon, travel briefly by motorcoach to the pristine area of Lake Louise.

Day 6 Lake Louise to Lac Le Jeune
Cross the British Columbia border into remarkable and diverse landscapes: soaring mountains, deep canyons, roaring rivers and massive lakes. A lunch stop in the heart of this scenery sets the pace for your evening dinner on the unspoiled shores of Lac Le Jeune.

Day 7-8 Lac Le Jeune to Vancouver
After a hearty breakfast, travel the Gold Rush Trail to Lillooet, where you enjoy lunch with fellow travellers. This afternoon, the incredible Duffey Lake Road crosses over the Coast Mountains up to the alpine village of Whistler. Another grand roadway travels the spectacular Sea to Sky highway to Vancouver. Enjoy the evening and morning in the sophisticated city of Vancouver where the ocean activities are plentiful.

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Departing Vancouver
Dates Moderate Hotels Deluxe Hotels
May 4 - May 18 $2,164 $2,877
May 20 - Jun 24 $2,961 $4,005
June 29 - September 30 $2,974 $4,056
October 5 - October 7 $2,478 $3,176

Vacations from Vancouver start Sundays and Tuesdays

CAD PricesView USD Prices

Departing Vancouver
Dates Moderate Hotels Deluxe Hotels
May 4 - May 18 $2,164 $2,877
May 20 - Jun 24 $2,961 $4,005
June 29 - September 30 $2,974 $4,056
October 5 - October 7 $2,478 $3,176

Vacations from Vancouver start Sundays and Tuesdays

Call 877-929-7245 today to book your Rockies Circle West vacation.




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