A Luxury Rail Service of the Rocky Mountains
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Every seat comes with a mountain view.
Embark on a journey of luxury and romance to Canada’s most-talked-about destinations, Banff and Lake Louise. This tour also includes a 12-minute Panoramic Helicopter Tour giving you a totally incredible view of glaciers, mountain vistas, lakes, and waterfalls. This is the Rockies as you’ve never seen them.
Tour Summary
- Destinations: Vancouver| Kamploops| Banff| Lake Louise | Calgary
- Trip Length: 6 Days / 5 Nights total | 2 Days onboard Rocky Mountaineer | One-way
- Modes of Travel: Rocky Mountaineer Train | Motor-coach
Please note: A West-bound Itinerary is available beginning in Calgary & ending in Vancouver, for more information please contact one of our Travel Specialists.
Highlights
- 2 day Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service
- Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Lake Louise
- Luggage handling and National Park Pass
- 5 nights hotel
- Vancouver Lookout
- Yoho Park Tour, Banff to Lake Louise (or reverse)
- Lake Louise to Calgary Tour, including Banff Gondola (or reverse)
- Panoramic Helicopter Flightseeing
- Calgary Tower
Itinerary
Day One
Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own.
Overnight in Vancouver.
Day Two
Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard 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 Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like environment of the BC 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 into Kamloops.
Overnight in Kamloops.
Day Three
Kamloops to Lake Louise
Your journey continues east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. 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. 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, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends in Lake Louise.
Overnight in Lake Louise.
Day Four
Experience Yoho Park Tour, Lake Louise to Banff
This morning explore beautiful Lake Louise on your own. After lunch, a half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders including the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. Afterwards, you will be transferred to Banff.
Overnight in Banff.
Day Five
Banff to Calgary with Panoramic Helicopter Tour
Today you will enjoy a full-day tour concluding in Calgary. Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the points of interest are Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Banff Gondola included. Continue on to Kananaskis for the highlight of today’s adventure, a 12-minute Panoramic Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies.
Overnight in Calgary.
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Activities
Panoramic Helicopter Tour – 12 Minutes
Put on your best James Bond accent and take to the skies with a Panoramic Helicopter Tour. This 12-minute spine-tingling adventure will have you soaring 2,300 metres above sea level, giving you a totally incredible view of glaciers, mountain vistas, lakes, and waterfalls. This is the Rockies as you’ve never seen them.
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Day Six
Calgary
Your vacation ends with checkout from your Calgary hotel.
Departures & Rates
Rates
| Accommodation Type: | Rates Per Person based on 2 people sharing from: |
| GoldLeaf Service | $4,765 |
| GoldLeaf Deluxe Service | $5,065 |
*Depending on your chosen departure date, surcharges may apply.
2020 Travel Dates
| East Bound | West Bound |
| 12Apr, 16Apr, 19Apr, 23Apr, 26Apr, 30Apr | 12Apr, 16Apr, 19Apr, 23Apr, 26Apr, 30Apr |
| 04May, 07May, 10May, 11May, 14May, 17May, 18May, 24May, 25May, 28May, 31May | 03May, 04May, 10May, 11May, 14May, 17May, 18May, 24May, 25May, 28May, 31May |
| 01Jun, 08Jun, 11Jun, 14Jun, 15Jun, 18Jun, 21Jun, 22Jun, 25Jun, 28Jun, 29Jun | 01Jun, 08Jun, 11Jun, 14Jun, 15Jun, 18Jun, 21Jun, 22Jun, 25Jun, 28Jun, 29Jun |
| 05Jul, 06Jul, 09Jul, 12Jul, 13Jul, 16Jul, 19Jul, 20Jul, 23Jul, 26Jul, 27Jul, 30Jul | 05Jul, 06Jul, 09Jul, 12Jul, 13Jul, 16Jul, 19Jul, 20Jul, 23Jul, 26Jul, 27Jul, 30Jul |
| 02Aug, 03Aug, 06Aug, 09Aug, 10Aug, 16Aug, 20Aug, 23Aug, 24Aug, 27Aug, 30Aug, 31Aug | 02Aug, 03Aug, 06Aug, 09Aug, 10Aug, 16Aug, 20Aug, 23Aug, 24Aug, 27Aug, 30Aug, 31Aug |
| 03Sep, 06Sep, 07Sep, 10Sep, 13Sep, 17Sep, 20Sep, 21Sep, 24Sep, 27Sep | 03Sep, 06Sep, 07Sep, 10Sep, 13Sep, 17Sep, 20Sep, 21Sep, 24Sep, 27Sep |
| 01Oct, 04Oct, 08Oct | 01Oct, 04Oct, 08Oct |
*Please note the travel dates listed are just an example & may be booked out. For more information please contact one of our Travel Specialists.
Rates Include
Activities
- Vancouver Lookout
- Yoho Park Tour, Banff to Lake Louise (or reverse)
- Lake Louise to Calgary Tour, including Banff Gondola (or reverse)
- Panoramic Helicopter Flightseeing
- Calgary Tower
Travel & Transport
- 2 day Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service
- Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Lake Louise
- Luggage handling and National Park Pass
Accommodations
- 5 nights hotel
*Rates are subject to availability and seasonality and may change without notice. Rates are based on two adults sharing. For solo travellers or single person occupancy rates or further information on terms and conditions, please contact our Travel Specialists at time of booking.
Accommodation
At every service level, Rocky Mountaineer Hosts will attend to your needs. They will welcome you with a morning toast, serve up delicious meals and entertain you with interpretive storytelling. Climb aboard GoldLeaf Service for unparalleled comfort in the bi-level glass-domed coach, for jaw-dropping panoramic views through oversized picture windows and delectable gourmet cuisine at your seat.
GoldLeaf Service – GoldLeaf Dome Coach
The luxury and comfort are simply beyond compare. It is no wonder that this is their most popular service.
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- Panoramic views from full-length, dome windows
- Reclining dome-level seats that rotate to accommodate groups of four
- Full galley kitchen
- 36 dining room seats with picture windows (four guests per table)
- Temperature-controlled comfort
- Spiral staircase and ADA elevator to dome level
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- Overnight in hotel accommodation in Kamloops or Quesnel with luggage delivered to your hotel
- Enjoy transfers to and from the train on your package tour
- Two level, glass domes coach with full-length windows
- Exclusive dining room
- Gourmet hot meals
- Complimentary beverages and snacks
- Deluxe accommodation
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Dining
The Rocky Mountaineer may take you into the wilds of nature, but in GoldLeaf Service, there’s no such thing as roughing it. So forget the foraging, and prepare to indulge in gourmet meals made with the finest and freshest local ingredients. The celebrated chef has created a mouth-watering menu that delivers the distinctive flavours of Western Canada right to your table.
Hotels
Rocky Mountaineer’s hotel partners share their passion for exceptional guest service, ensuring that you, can expect a quality experience from the beginning to the end of your vacation. Hotels are based on your choice of GoldLeaf Deluxe Service or GoldLeaf Service accommodation, and you have the flexibility to change or upgrade your hotel experience as desired. Please note that all accommodations in Kamloops and Quesnel, while charming, are of moderate standard and cannot be upgraded.
GoldLeaf Service Hotels:
- Fairmont Palliser – Fairmont Room
- Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise – Fairmont Lake View Room
- Rimrock Resort Hotel – Premium Room
- Fairmont hotel Vancouver -Fairmont Room
Deluxe GoldLeaf Service Hotels:
- Fairmont Palliser – Junior Suite
- Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise – Fairmont Deluxe Lake View Room
- Rimrock Resort Hotel – Grand View Room
- Fairmont hotel Vancouver -Deluxe Harbour View Room
