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Canada's Rockies and Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf with Calgary Stampede 2013
*Departure dates in bold denote guaranteed departures.
*Price is calculated per person based on twin room sharing.
| Start Date | End Date | Availability | Price | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2013 | 07/15/2013 | Closed | $5010.00 | Get a Quote |
| 07/10/2013 | 07/18/2013 | Closed | $5010.00 | Get a Quote |
*Departure dates in bold denote guaranteed departures.
*Price is calculated per person based on twin room sharing.
*Price is calculated per person based on twin room sharing.
Day 1 - ARRIVE CALGARY (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Calgary! Check into your hotel and explore some of what Calgary has to offer. Join your Travel Director and fellow travelling companions at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.(Welcome Reception) Accomodation: Delta Bow Valley (Superior First Class)
Day 2 - CALGARY STAMPEDEDon your boots and Stetson for the world-famous Calgary Stampede, an exciting spectacle of classic rodeo events and grandstand shows. Spend the entire day at “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.” Your all-day pass includes reserved seating for the world’s largest rodeo and admission to the Stampede Park, home to agricultural and livestock exhibits, live bands and an amusement park. This evening, get your adrenaline pumping at the Stampede’s thrilling chuckwagon races, in which teams of horses pull traditional chuckwagons around a racetrack. Cap off the day with a bang at the Grandstand Show, a singing and dancing musical extravaganza and fireworks display.(Full Breakfast)
Day 3 - CALGARY - ICEFIELDS PARKWAY - COLUMBIA ICEFIELD - JASPER (2 NIGHTS)Head north along the stunning Icefields Parkway, driving beneath
snowcapped peaks, and alongside thundering waterfalls and glistening
glaciers. Keep an eye out for wildlife including grizzly and black bears,
moose, elk and mountain goats. Upon arrival at the Columbia Icefield,
board an Ice Explorer for a unique journey onto the massive Athabasca
Glacier. Stay tonight in the heart of Jasper National Park where you’ll
learn about Rocky Mountain wildlife at an interactive, after-dinner
presentation by a Local Expert.(Full Breakfast / Dinner) Accomodation: Sawridge Inn Jasper (Superior First Class)
Day 4 - JASPER NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING & AT LEISUREStart the day with an optional cruise on Maligne Lake before embarking on an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon, one of the most beautiful gorges in the Rockies. Learn about one of Canada’s longest underground river systems while strolling along the canyon’s trail, past beautiful waterfalls and spectacular rock formations. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you like: relish the superb vistas, stroll the quaint streets, or join one of the optional activities, which include a gentle float trip down the Athabasca River or a guided alpine excursion to Mount Edith Cavell.(Full Breakfast)
Day 5 - JASPER - YOHO - EMERALD LAKE - BANFF (3 NIGHTS)Cross the Continental Divide and set out for Yoho National Park with its towering waterfalls, spectacular scenery and Natural Bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. You’ll see Emerald Lake, sparkling with the blue-green hue of a precious jewel. Immerse yourself in the natural glories of Banff, including the classic viewpoint of Surprise Corner along Tunnel Mountain Drive, spectacular Bow Falls and the wind-shaped rock formations known as hoodoos. End the day in the quintessential alpine village of Banff with a Your Choice Dining experience where you will select your dinner location from one of four Banff favourites.(Full Breakfast / Your Choice Dining) Accomodation: Banff Park Lodge (First Class)
Day 6 - LAKE LOUISE - MORAINE LAKE - BANFF AT LEISUREIce-blue glaciers, pounding waterfalls and surging rivers dominate the landscape on the way to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Banff National Park. Soon the stunning emerald and aquamarine lakes of the Rockies are revealed. Visit postcard-perfect Lake Louise and take a narrated stroll along the lakeshore to learn about the geology and history of the area. Continue on to stunning Moraine Lake, nestled in the dramatic Valley of the Ten Peaks. Spend the rest of the day as you like—perhaps ride on the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain to experience a bird’s-eye view of six mountain ranges or a river float trip down the Bow River. Tonight, if the landscape makes you feel like singing, choose a fun outing at Banff’s entertaining musical dinner.(Full Breakfast)
Day 7 - BANFF AT LEISUREToday is yours to explore as you please. Browse the shops along Banff Avenue, take a hike and enjoy your spectacular setting, or be wowed by bird’s-eye views of the Rockies with an optional scenic helicopter flight over Mount Assiniboine. Your Travel Director will be happy to assist you in planning your day. This evening, join your newfound friends at a festive Farewell Dinner.(Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day 8 - BANFF - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER - KAMLOOPSAfter bidding farewell to your Travel Director, it’s “All aboard!” the
Rocky Mountaineer train in RedLeaf Service (GoldLeaf Service and
SilverLeaf Service upgrades available) for a two-day independent daytime
rail journey back to Vancouver. Travel through the incredible engineering
feat of the Spiral Tunnels, past the glaciers of Kicking Horse Pass, under
Mount McDonald and along the South Thompson River to historic Kamloops—“the meeting of the waters” — where you are transferred to your hotel.(Continental Breakfast / Lunch) Accomodation: Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer
Day 9 - KAMLOOPS – ROCKY MOUNTAINEER – DEPART VANCOUVERContinue your rail journey through the Thompson and Fraser Canyons.
Approaching Vancouver, travel through the fertile fields of the Fraser
River Valley and alongside the towering peaks of the Coast Mountains
before arriving at approximately 5:30 p.m. Take a complimentary
transfer to Vancouver International Airport or to the hotel downtown if
you want to extend your stay. The train’s arrival into Vancouver can be
subject to delays so please allow plenty of time for your onward travel
arrangements. Please do not schedule any flights before 9 p.m.(Continental Breakfast / Lunch)
Sightseeing Highlights
- Icefields Parkway Motor along this stunning highway.
- Columbia Icefield Ride an Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier.
- Jasper National Park Stay two nights in the heart of the National Park; join a narrated walk along Maligne Canyon.
- Yoho National Park View the Natural Bridge, Spiral Tunnels and Emerald Lake.
- Banff Spend a relaxing three nights in this famed alpine resort town.
- Banff National Park Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Lake Louise Enjoy a guided walk along the lake.
- Moraine Lake View this stunning lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks.
- Rocky Mountaineer Travel from the Rockies to the Pacific coast.
Dining Highlights
- 8 breakfasts including:
- 6 full breakfasts
- 2 continental breakfasts onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
- 2 lunches onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
- 4 evening meals including:
- Welcome Reception with light appetisers and drinks with your Travel Director in Calgary
- Your Choice Dining in Banff
- 1 three-course dinner
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Banff
First Class Travel Highlights
- Rocky Mountaineer trail (GoldLeaf Service) from Banff to Vancouver
- Assigned seating with extended legroom in a bi-level GoldLeaf Dome Coach
- Open-air viewing deck at the rear of the car
- Live onboard commentary
- 2 full breakfasts and 2 lunches served in the GoldLeaf dining room
- Complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages
- All transfers in Kamloops
- First Class hotel in Kamloops
- All tips to train personnel included
- First class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included
- Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and onboard restroom
- The services of one of our professional Travel Directors throughout your journey
- 8 nights First Class accommodation
- Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 9
- Complimentary keepsake photo and My Journey book
- For all guided visits and included sightseeing