Canada's Rockies (SilverLeaf)

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Venture to the land of the glistening glaciers. Your in-depth exploration of the Rocky Mountains begins in Stampede country, taking you through scenic icefields, breathtaking landscapes, and alpine villages. Then relax onboard the Rocky Mountaineer for two days of all-daylight rail travel through Canada's West and the Canadian Rockies.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Venture to the land of the glistening glaciers. Your in-depth exploration of the Rocky Mountains begins in Stampede country, taking you through scenic icefields, breathtaking landscapes, and alpine villages. Then relax onboard the Rocky Mountaineer for two days of all-daylight rail travel through Canada's West and the Canadian Rockies.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityCalgary
End CityVancouver (BC)

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing

Trip includes

    • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
    • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
    • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
    • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
    • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
    • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
    • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
    • All transport and transfers shown
    • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
    • Optional Experiences and free time
    • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Kick Start Your Journey in Calgary

Tip your Stetson to Canada’s ‘Cowboy Country’, kick-starting your adventure through the inimitable Rockies in Calgary. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception.

The Westin Calgary

Welcome Reception

Day 2: Uncloak the Ethereal Canadian Rockies

Embark on a spiritual encounter with the Canadian Rockies, admiring the ethereal beauty of Lake Louise, the surrounding summits and Victoria Glacier, before we continue along the Icefields Parkway. Skirt the craggy peaks, waterfalls and luminous glacial lakes keeping ...

Day 3: Enjoy the Wonders of Jasper National Park

Soak up pristine natural surroundings enjoying a morning at leisure or joining an optional Jasper Float Trip. Next, enjoy a Be My Guest experience over lunch at Maligne Lake Chalet. Hear fascinating stories about Jasper and uncover local secrets with the entertaining ...

Day 4: Take an Excursion to the Athabasca Glacier Make Travel Matter

Your adventure begins with a ride onto the Athabasca Glacier in an all-terrain Ice Explorer—a massive vehicle specially designed for glacier travel. On this thrilling trip, an experienced driver-guide will share local secrets about glaciers and their impact on our env...

Day 5: Shoot Your Shot in Canmore Dive Into Culture

Learn the art of playing the puck like a pro when you meet a real Canadian hockey player in Canmore. Dive Into Culture and embrace Canada’s national sport, learning the secrets and superstitions of hockey players as a professional coach walks you through a day in the ...

Day 6: Breathe Fresh Air in Banff

Join your Travel Director for an optional excursion in the morning to explore the jewels of the Rockies and head to Yoho National Park and Moraine Lake (seasonal) in the Valley of Ten Peaks. See Takakkaw Falls, the second tallest waterfall in Canada. Straddle the cont...

Day 7: Board the Rocky Mountaineer

A sensational two-day journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer with a night in Kamloops.

Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer

Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8: Ride by Rail to Vancouver

Continue your journey by rail through British Colombia to Vancouver. Upon arrival into Vancouver, your included transfer will take you to the Vancouver International Airport or your post-night hotel. Airport arrival will be between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., depending on rail traffic, please be aware when booking your flights.

Breakfast, Lunch

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,161
Price per day$645
Last Updated: 9/14/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Trafalgar Reviews & Ratings

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Laurie Igoe

Jul 2024

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Canadas Rockies with SilverLeaf

It was well paced trip by staying a couple of nights in 1 place like Jasper and Banff.

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Cornelis Drost

Jul 2024

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Canadas Rockies with SilverLeaf

Your itinerary description with its promises for encounters with nature, culture and history set high expectations for us. The daily program exceeded all those expe...

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Trusted Customer

Jul 2024

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Canadas Rockies with SilverLeaf

The trip was fantastic. Our tour guide Arsen took care of everything and followed a schedule. The sites in the Canadian Rockies were beautiful in July. The restaura...

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Donna Falkner

Jul 2024

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Canadas Rockies with SilverLeaf

It was a very tiring trip but fantastic. I saw a lot and did a lot I wouldn't done otherwise. It was well organized and run by a terrific tour guide and bus driver...

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Accommodation

The Westin Calgary Chateau Jasper Banff Park Lodge Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer,
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Meals Included
  • 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
  • 7 Breakfast (B)
  • 3 Lunch (L)
  • 2 Dinner (D)
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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Trip ID
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