Day 1 (Vancouver to Kamloops - by Rocky Mountaineer Rail)
Travel aboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops in the heart of British Columbia’s
interior. On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley,
through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coastal Mountains, to the desert-
like environment of the interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep
slopes and snow sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the
shores of Kamloops Lake and into your overnight destination of Kamloops.
Day 2 (Kamloops to Jasper - by Rocky Mountaineer Rail)
Your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will
be surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and
Cariboo Mountains, climbing ever nearer to the high peaks of the Continental Divide. Today’s highlights include Mount
Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), Pyramid Falls, as well as the climb
over Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Your rail journey ends upon arrival in the resort town of Jasper this
evening. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 3 (Jasper to Banff - by Coach)
Start the morning with a refreshing hike in Maligne Canyon, one of the world's largest-a deep limestone
gorge criss-
crossed by 6 narrow bridges. Head south on the Icefields Parkway, and experience the thundering
waters of Athabasca
Falls, picturesque Peyto Lake and majestic Castle Mountain. At the Columbia Icefields,
ride the "Ice Explorer " on the
Athabasca Glacier! Overnight in Lake Louise.
Day 4 (Banff National Park - by Coach)
Enjoy scenic views including the spectacular Lower Falls as you walk through Johnston Canyon. At Lake
Louise stroll
the shores of the glacier-fed lake and enjoy the atmosphere of the world-famous Chateau
Lake Louise. Afternoon
highlights include Moraine Lake, the Banff Springs Hotel, Upper Hot Springs and views from the
top of Sulphur Mountain. Overnight
in Lake Louise.
Day 5 (Lake Louise to Vancouver - by Coach)
Start your day by crossing the Continental Divide and Rogers Pass, the highest pass in the Rockies. Learn
about
the railroad engineering marvel, the Spiral Tunnels. Relax and enjoy the passing scenery of Glacier
National Park
on your way back to Vancouver. |
