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The Pacific Express is not offered this year. Other spectacular tours on the Royal Canadian Pacific are currently available for travel.
Explore Canada’s West in the comfort of the World’s Finest Luxury Train.
With snow capped mountains, lush green valleys, sparkling rivers and endless forests…the Canadian Rockies are known world wide for their spectacular scenery and pristine wilderness. Since 1885 Canadian Pacific Railway has been bringing visitors from all over the world to experience this exceptional destination.
In a timeless tradition, Royal Canadian Pacific continues to share the experience of the Canadian Rockies and sparkling West Coast with our guests in the spirit of our Royal Pacific Express. This luxury rail excursion is truly a testament to the beauty, heritage and culture of the Rocky Mountains. Travel in royal luxury through majestic, inaccessible and spectacular terrain in the comfort of the Royal Canadian Pacific’s fully restored vintage rail cars.
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- Private chauffeur transportation from The Calgary International Airport to The Fairmont Palliser Hotel
- Pre hotel night accommodation on the exclusive Gold Floor at The Fairmont Palliser Hotel
- Pre morning deluxe continental breakfast on the Gold Floor Lounge of The Fairmont Palliser Hotel
- Luxuriously appointed, en suite stateroom onboard the train (double, twin or single availability - all equipped with private shower, sink, and latrine)
- Onboard the train - daily table d'hote meals, including all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Post night accommodation on the exclusive Gold Floor of The Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
- Post morning deluxe continental breakfast on the Gold Floor lounge at The Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
- Private chauffeured transportation from The Fairmont Waterfront Hotel to The Vancouver International Airport
- A non-mandatory gratuity policy - gratuities are not required nor expected
Day One - Welcome to Calgary!
Welcome to Calgary! Known as the “Heart of the New West”, the frontier spirit of Calgary is alive and well amidst the thriving energy sector that has entrenched this city as a corporate powerhouse. Your private chauffeur will greet you at the Calgary International Airport and transfer you to The Fairmont Palliser Hotel for your overnight stay on the luxurious Gold Floor of this vintage Canadian Pacific Hotel located in the downtown core. Dinner will be on your own tonight allowing you to explore the many superb restaurants along Stephen Avenue.
Day Two - Banff - Lake Louise
Your luxury rail tour will depart the Canadian Pacific Railway Pavilion in the morning bound for the world-famous township of Banff, Alberta. Visit The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel – “Castle of the Rockies” - before enjoying some free time for shopping. Returning to the train you will travel a short distance to Lake Louise, Alberta. Mingle with your traveling companions during a cocktail reception and enjoy a splendid dinner as the sun sets over the Canadian Rockies.
Day Three - Lake Louise - Spiral Tunnels - Revelstoke, BC
After a morning of sightseeing at Lake Louise and area, the train will depart in the afternoon. Enjoy the views from an open air vestibule as the train descends through Kicking Horse Pass. This pass was one of the biggest challenges to the building of the transcontinental railroad, now demonstrating the ingenious engineering feat known as the “Spiral Tunnels” which have allowed safe rail movement through the pass since 1909. The train will be arriving in early evening into the lakefront community of Sicamous, BC.
Day Four - Okanagan Valley - Kamloops
Welcome to lake country and the gateway to the Okanagan Valley; western Canada’s wine region. After breakfast the private motorcoach will whisk you off for a day of exploring this region and a sampling of what it has to offer. At the end of the day, return to the train in Kamloops for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day Five - Thompson Valley - Fraser Valley - Hell’s Gate
Bid farewell to Kamloops as the train departs and winds through the Thompson Valley and on to the Fraser Valley. From the train you will have a hill-top view of the awesome Hell’s Gate – a natural gorge of rock walls that forces the mighty Fraser River through a 110 foot wide passage. The train will arrive into Vancouver where you will spend your final night on the train.
Day Six - Tour Ends
After breakfast, you will be taken for a fantastic west-coast adventure by float-plane. Your final night in Vancouver will be spent at The Fairmont Waterfront Hotel.
Day Seven - Tour Ends
After breakfast and checkout, transfer to the Vancouver International Airport, marking the end of your journey with the Royal Canadian Pacific.
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