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Banff the Beautiful Rocky Mountaineer Tour

Banff the Beautiful (to Calgary)
Rail & Drive Tour
Operated by: Rocky Mountaineer

Gateway: Vancouver

Highlights

Vancouver | Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops | Rocky Mountaineer to Banff | Calgary |

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Itinerary

DAY 1

Vancouver Arrival

Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Vancouver.

DAY 2

Vancouver to Kamloops

Travel on board 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 Coast and Cascade 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 rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake and into Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L.

DAY 3

Kamloops to Banff

Your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will see a spectacular array of scenery as you travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today’s highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, of course, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. On arrival in Banff collect your rental car, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace. Overnight in Banff. B, L.

DAY 4

Free Day in Banff National Park

Explore the many natural wonders found in Banff National Park on your own with your rental car. Highlights include Johnston Canyon, Lake Minnewanka, Bow Falls, Castle Mountain, the Valley of the Ten Peaks, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and Emerald Lake. Overnight in Banff.

DAY 5

Banff to Calgary

Travel through Kananaskis Country and the ranching regions of Alberta before arriving in Calgary. Overnight in Calgary.

DAY 6

Calgary Car Rental Return

Drop off your rental car in downtown Calgary or at Calgary International Airport, where your vacation ends.

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Duration

6 days / 5 nights

Package Includes:

2 day Rocky Mountaineer (GoldLeaf, SilverLeaf or RedLeaf Service)
2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
5 nights hotel accommodation
3 days full-size car rental, including one-way drop charges and unlimited kilometres
GyPSy Guide - audio tour commentary
Vancouver Lookout
Calgary Tower
Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff
Luggage handling
GST/HST Tax

Not Included:

Transportation from Vancouver airport
Transportation to Calgary airport
Meals, other than on board the Rocky Mountaineer
Activities, other than specified
Gratuities for rail, hotel and transfer staff
Optional services for rental car
Additional car rental taxes and fees
Hotel parking fees
National Park Pass
Fuel surcharges (if applicable)

Tour Start Dates
Week Days: Sunday and Thursday Departures:

April 2012
23,30

May 2012
3,6,7,10,13,14,17,20,21,24,27,
28,31

June 2012
3,7,10,14,17,21,24,28

July 2012
1,5,8,12,15,19.22

August 2012
2,5,9,12,16,19,23,26,30

September 2012
2,6,9,13,16,17,20,27

October 2012
1

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& GoldLeaf Classes


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