Two great trains. Two great rail journeys. Choose this package and experience the best of both worlds. Travel aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, on a two-day "daylight" sightseeing train from Vancouver to Banff. Enjoy visits in Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper, packed full of sightseeing wonders. From Jasper, the ultimate rail experience aboard VIA Rail's Sleeper Touring class in a private sleeper, takes you through the mountains during daylight hours and lulls you into a restful sleep as you make your way to Vancouver.

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• Two days of scenic rail travel aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in RedLeaf* Service from Vancouver to Kamloops and Kamloops to Banff. Breakfast and lunch will be served at your seat each day of your trip. (*The cost for GoldLeaf Service with confirmed dome car seating, gourmet meal service aboard the train and dinner in Kamloops is available upon request)
• 7 Nights Hotel Accommodations
• Overnight aboard VIA Rail -Sleeper Touring Class in a private bedroom from Jasper to Vancouver with access to the domed viewing cars, dinner and breakfast aboard the train in the main dining room
• Discover Banff Tour and a ride on the Sulphur Mountain Gondola (Tours ends Oct 19)
• Transfer from Banff to Lake Louise
• Full day motorcoach sightseeing excursion from Lake Louise to Jasper with a trip onto the Columbia Icefields aboard an Ice Explorer (Icefields close Oct 17)
• Vancouver city sightseeing Tour
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• 2 Nights - The Marriott Pinnacle Vancouver or Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside
• 1 Night - Kamloops
• 2 Nights - Fairmont Banff Springs
• 1 Night - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Day 1- Arrive in Vancouver
Welcome to Vancouver, your starting point for your rail journey across Canada. Your package includes a transfer from the airport to your hotel. Whether you chose the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver or the Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside or Marriott Pinnacle, your choice puts you in the heart of the city, close to shops, museums and restaurants.
Overnight - Marriott Pinnacle

Day 2 - Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service, Vancouver to Kamloops (Breakfast & Lunch)
Today your journey takes you through the fertile fields of the Fraser River Valley and the towering peaks of the Coastal Mountains, before entering the Fraser Canyon and viewing the raging turbulence of Hell’s Gate. You follow the Fraser River through beautiful landscapes to Kamloops for an overnight stay. The Rocky Mountaineer staff will serve breakfast and lunch at your seat. Their fun loving staff will be on hand with beverage service and snacks throughout the day. When you arrive in Kamloops, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight - Kamloops

Day 3 - Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service, Kamloops to Banff (Breakfast & Lunch)
Continue your journey eastward to the Canadian Rockies. First you will travel through vast ranchlands to Shuswap Lake. Next pass Craigellachie, where the "last spike" was driven completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. Beyond Craigellachie is Rogers Pass with its tunnels, glistening glaciers and snow capped-mountains. Before crossing over the Continental Divide into Banff National Park, the train will travel through the unique Spiral Tunnels a remarkable engineering achievement. Once again breakfast and lunch will be served at your seat. When you arrive in Banff, the Fairmont Banff Springs is just a short taxi ride from the rail station.
Overnights - Fairmont Banff Springs

Day 4 - Banff at Leisure
Bring your camera, as your "Discover Banff" tour takes you along Tunnel Mountain Drive for a great view of Banff. Visit the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, stroll along Lake Minnewanka and take a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Your afternoon is at leisure to explore Banff and enjoy the many facilities offered by the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.
Overnights - Fairmont Banff Springs

Day 5 - Banff to Lake Louise
Your morning is at leisure. The Fairmont Banff Springs has a wonderful spa and an exceptional golf course. Even if you don’t golf, consider breakfast at the golf club. The setting is beautiful and is sure to give you bragging rights among your golf loving friends. An afternoon transfer will be arranged to the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Words can’t describe your first look at Victoria Glacier and the exquisite color of Lake Louise.
Overnight - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Day 6 - Jasper to Vancouver
Your train departs this afternoon, so you have your morning available to enjoy the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. It is quite a thrill to take the train from Jasper, as you view the mountains from a perspective that can’t be experienced any other way. The long summer days ensure that you have lots of mountain views before dinner and the excitement of spending an overnight aboard the train in your own private bedroom. Once onboard, the VIA Rail staff will be on hand to assist with your every need. Your bedroom is VIA Rail’s "top of the line" accommodation. Your sitting room by day converts to upper and lower berths at night. As a Sleeper Touring Class passenger, your fare includes all meals, use of any of the lounges and access to the domed skyline car for spectacular viewing.
Overnight - Spent aboard VIA Rail

Day 7 - Arrive Vancouver
You are scheduled for an early morning arrival into Vancouver and your room may not be available for check-in. If that is the case, we suggest you leave your bags at the hotel and use your Vancouver “hop on hop off” tour and set out to explore Vancouver.
Overnight – Marriott Pinnacle or Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside

Day 8 - Vancouver Home
Airport transfers have been arranged from your hotel. We hope this has been one of many visits to this lovely country.

   

   

   

Dates	Price
May 6 - 20	$2,799
May 27	$3,139
Jun 3 - 24	$3,599
Jul 1 - Aug 26	$3,629
Sep 2 - 16	$3,599
Sep 30	$2,999

Package starts on a Saturday or Monday.