Canada's Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer Return Option With Goldleaf

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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.

Overview

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

Highlights

    • Explore Banff
    • Visit Jasper National Park, ride aboard an Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier, Banff National park
    • Scenic Drive along the icefields parkway
    • Dive Into Culture

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 sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityCalgary
End CityVancouver (BC)

Travel Themes

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

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing

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Itinerary

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, gather at your hotel joining your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a 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 an eye out for bears, elk and mountain goats as you make your way through the wilderness to Jasper.

Day 3: Enjoy The Wonders Of Jasper National Park

Soak up pristine natural surroundings enjoying a morning at leisure. Then venture to Maligne Lake and indulge in a Regional Lunch with wine at the Maligne Lake Chalet, a rustic log building situated on a rise of land offering magnificent views of beautiful Maligne Lak...

Day 4: Take An Excursion To The Athabasca Glacier

We crunch across the glistening icefield of Athabasca Glacier this morning, stepping aboard an Ice Explorer to learn about glaciers and their impact on the environment. Take a sip of ice cold glacier water and admire the surrounding snowcapped panorama before continui...

Day 5: Shoot Your Shot In Canmore

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 in the Valley of Ten Peaks. See Takakkaw Falls, the second tallest waterfalls in Canada. Straddle the continental d...

Day 7: Board the Rocky Mountaineer

A sensational two day journey on-board the Rocky Mountaineer with a night in Kamloops. Your train journey through Canada's stunning Rocky Mountains begins as you head west to Vancouver.

Day 8: Ride By Rail to Vancouver

Continue your journey by rail through British Colombia to Vancouver. Upon arrival in Vancouver, your included transfer will take you to the Vancouver International Airport or your post hotel.  

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Price From $5,183
Price per day$648
Last Updated: 6/24/2024

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Accommodation

  • Banff Park Lodge
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Meals Included
  • 1 Be My Guest
  • 1 Dinner
  • 1 Welcome Reception
  • 3 Lunches
  • 7 Breakfasts
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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Trip ID
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