ROCKY MOUNTAIN RAIL & COACH TOURS

ABOUT THIS TOUR:
  • HIGHLIGHTS: Whistler, Cariboo region, Fraser Valley, Lake
    Louise, Jasper, Banff, Kelowna and Penticton.
  • ITINERARY: 3-day rail tour and 4-day coach tour
  • TOUR DEPARTS: Whistler Mountaineer train leaves N.
    Vancouver on Wednesdays at 7:30 am to connect
    to Rocky Mountaineer on Wednesday.
  • TOUR RETURNS: Vancouver by coach on Tuesdays at 7:30pm
  • TRAIN SERVICE: Choose from RedLeaf or GoldLeaf
  • CLIENTALE: All ages, but mostly between 30-65 yrs
  • HOTELS: Choose the tour based on moderate or deluxe
    accommodation. Click this "HOTEL" link for names of
    hotels at each destination.
  • ACTIVITIES: Please click on optional "ACTIVITIES" link which
    is located on the bottom of the page. The hiking
    components through Maligne Canyon and Johnston
    Canyon are designed to be leisurely & enjoyable for all
    ages.
  • TO BOOK THIS TOUR: Deposit required. To find out more
    click "TERMS & CONDITIONS".
         
  CANADIAN ROCKIES
Great West Escape
7 DAYS - 6 NIGHTS / VANCOUVER, WHISTLER, QUESNEL, JASPER,
BANFF, LAKE LOUISE, KELOWNA, PENTICTON, VANCOUVER
 
         
 

2008 Tour Schedule
Starts Vancouver
May 21
June 04, 18
July 02, 16, 30
August 13, 27
September 10, 24
October 08

Tour Departs Vancouver: Wednesday morning
Tour Returns Vancouver: Tuesday evening
 
  • 2-day Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service or
    GoldLeaf Service
  • Whistler Mountaineer Coast Classic Service
  • 6 nights hotel accommodation
  • 4-day deluxe coach tour
  • Hotel pick-up in Jasper (Coach portion)
  • 6 breakfasts & 2 lunches
  • Winery tour and free wine tasting
  • Rail station transfers in Quesnel
  • National Parks Pass
  • Guided lakeshore excursion at Chateau Lake Louise
  • Services of a tour director on rail & coach
  • Commemorative RedLeaf pin
  • Complimentary book of the Canadian Rockies

    GoldLeaf Service (additional features)
  • Bi-level dome coach with full-length dome
    windows
  • Gourmet breakfast and lunch served in the
    dining room
  • Dinner at your overnight accommodation or
    optional entertainment at a reduced price in
    Kamloops


*Ice Explorer tour on the Athabasca Glacier, canoeing
on Lake
Louise, the spa at the Upper Hot Springs and
a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain are among the
highlights of this tour.

 
         
       
         
  What is RedLeaf? Please click here...   What is GoldLeaf? Please click here...  
 
Standard Hotel
DOUBLE
SINGLE
21 May
$1,789
$2,369
04 Jun -24 Sep
$2,129
$2,789
08 Oct
$1,789
$2,369

 

Prices are in Canadian dollars
Do not include tax, GST(5%)
As of May 15, fuel surcharge of $36.75 applies per person


 
Standard Hotel
DOUBLE
SINGLE
21 May
$2,729
$3,309
04 Jun -24 Sep
$3,069
$3,729
08 Oct
$2,729
$3,309

 

Prices are in Canadian dollars
Do not include tax, GST(5%)
As of May 15, fuel surcharge of $36.75 applies per person


 
 
Rates based on deluxe hotel
Please click
DELUXE

 
         
       
 


Day 1 (Vancouver to Whistler - by Whistler Mountaineer Rail)

Travel aboard the Whistler Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to the resort town of Whistler, renowned for
outstanding skiing and year-round outdoor activities. Following your motorcoach transfer from Downtown Vancouver, the
Whistler Mountaineer takes you on a breathtaking rail journey through the stunning scenery of this “Sea to Sky” region.
Highlights of the trip include spectacular views across Howe Sound and the Coastal Mountains, Shannon Falls, Mount
Garibaldi, and the impressive Cheakamus Canyon. Upon arrival at Whistler train station, you will be transferred to your
overnight accommodation in Whistler Village. Breakfast is served onboard.

Day 2 (Whistler to Quesnel - by Rocky Mountaineer Rail)
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the four-season mountain resort of Whistler to the charming rural town of
Quesnel, the gateway to the North Cariboo. Enjoy breathtaking and varied scenery, from the river canyons and lush
farmland of the Pemberton Valley, to the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon, and the Cariboo Plateau with its
rolling hills and vast ranchlands. Highlights include the shorelines of Anderson Lake and glacial-fed Seton Lake,
sweeping views of the Fraser Canyon and Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world. Your day
concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer follows the banks of the Fraser River into Quesnel, your overnight destination.

Day 3 (Quesnel to Jasper - by Rocky Mountaineer Rail)
Your journey continues eastward today to the majestic Canadian Rockies and Jasper National Park. From Quesnel, the
Rocky Mountaineer follows the Fraser River north to the town of Prince George and then travels east through the forests
of Northern British Columbia, home to plentiful wildlife including a large population of moose. Entering the Rocky Mountain Trench, you are surrounded to the north by the steeply rising Rocky Mountains and to the south by the Cariboo Mountains. Continue climbing past Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), and through the Yellowhead Pass,
into the province of Alberta. Your rail journey ends today on arrival in Jasper. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 4 (Jasper to Banff - by Coach)
Start the morning with a refreshing hike in Maligne Canyon, one of the world's largest and deepest limestone gorges,
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 5 (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 6 (Banff to Kelowna - by Coach)
Re-board your coach bound for the world-famous wine country of the Okanagan Valley, home to sandy beaches, wineries, orchards and gardens. Arrive Kelowna in the afternoon. Enjoy a breathtaking tour to one of the best wineries in the region featuring wine tasting. Your tour continues south through the sunbelt cities of Peachland and Summerland. Take in the spectacular view of the Okanagan Lake before arriving Kelowna. Overnight in Kelowna.

Day 7 (Kelowna to Vancouver - by Coach)
After your breakfast, relax on the sandy beach of the Okanagan Lake or stroll along the heritage downtown core lined with shops, parks, and outdoor cafes. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are opportunities for parasailing, canoeing, kayaking and paddle-boating. On your way back to Vancouver, stop at the colorful fruit & vegetable stands in Keremeos, an agricultural community in the beautiful Similkameen Valley. Arrive in Vancouver in the evening.

 

 
         
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