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On this six day Canadian Rockies adventure, your stops will include destinations like Lake Louise, a highlight for many that visit Canada and typical favorite for many guests.

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  • 2 days onboard the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer® in your choice of RedLeaf Service or GoldLeaf Service.
  • 2 breakfasts, 4 lunches
  • 5 nights hotel accommodation
  • Exclusive Attractions Pass
  • Banff to Lake Louise Tour, including Glacier Helicopter Tour and ranch visit
  • Lake Louise to Calgary Tour, including ranch visit
  • Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff
  • Luggage handling and National Park Pass
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Eastbound Itinerary - Vancouver to Calgary

Day 1 Arrival - Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own.

Day 2 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 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. Your rail journey ends in the resort town of Banff this evening. Overnight in Banff. (B, L)

Day 4 Banff to Lake Louise with Helicopter Tour
A full-day tour takes you through the magnificent Canadian Rockies, with commentary provided along the way. The highlight of your tour is a 25-minute helicopter flight above the six glaciers of Mount Resolute, Mount Cline and the Whitegoat Peaks. You will also view a 270-metre (900-foot) waterfall, see some spectacular aqua-green high-alpine lakes and cross over a 2,700-metre (9,000-foot) mountain pass. A visit to a local ranch will provide ample time to discover the walking trails on-site and enjoy lunch at your leisure. Your tour ends on arrival in Lake Louise early this afternoon. Overnight in Lake Louise at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. (L)

Day 5 Lake Louise to Calgary with Summit Helicopter
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. Continue on to Kananaskis for the highlight of today's adventure, a 15-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. Enjoy lunch at a local ranch and spend time exploring Kananaskis at your leisure before your afternoon transfer to Calgary. Overnight in Calgary. (L)

Day 6 Calgary Departure
Your vacation ends with check-out from your Calgary hotel.

Westbound Itinerary - Calgary to Vancouver

Day 1 Calgary Arrival
Arrive in Calgary and spend the rest of the day sightseeing in the "Stampede City" independently. Overnight in Calgary.

Day 2 Calgary to Lake Louise with Summit Helicopter
Depart Calgary this morning for a full-day tour concluding in Banff. Journey to Kananaskis where you will enjoy the highlight of today, a 15-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. Enjoy lunch at a local ranch and spend time exploring Kananaskis at your leisure before continuing on to Banff for a sightseeing tour including Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Your tour ends on arrival in world famous Lake Louise late this afternoon. Overnight in Lake Louise at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. (L)

Day 3 Lake Louise to Banff with Helicopter Tour
Today your tour takes you through the magnificent Canadian Rockies past the Saskatchewan River Crossing to Cline River. Here you will enjoy a 25-minute helicopter flightseeing tour above the six glaciers of Mount Resolute, Mount Cline and the Whitegoat Peaks. You will also view a 270-metre (900-foot) waterfall, see some spectacular aqua-green high-alpine lakes and cross over a 2,700-metre (9,000-foot) mountain pass. A visit to a local ranch will provide ample time to discover the walking trails on-site and enjoy lunch at your leisure. Your tour ends on arrival in Banff this afternoon. Overnight in Banff. (L)

Day 4 Banff to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain town of Banff to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia's interior. Your journey takes you through a spectacular array of scenery as you travel between the glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the interior. Today's highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, the Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie - where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. Overnight in Kamloops. (B, L)

Day 5 Kamloops to Vancouver
Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today's journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. Overnight in Vancouver. (B, L)

Day 6 Vancouver Departure
Your tour ends with check-out from your Vancouver hotel.

From Vancouver (Eastbound):
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From Calgary (Westbound):
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2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
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5, 8, 12, 19, 22, 26, 29
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2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 27, 30, 31
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5, 8, 12, 19, 22, 26, 29
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Departures Redleaf Service Rocky Mountaineer Goldleaf Service Rocky Mountaineer Fairmont Deluxe Rocky Mountaineer
Apr 22 $1,739 $2,499 $2,669
Apr 29 - May 27 $2,129 $3,269 $3,599
May 30 - Sep 16 $2,469 $3,749 $4,099
Sep 30 - Oct 04 $2,099 $3,199 $3,549

Call 877-929-7245 today to book your Canadian Rockies Hightlights Vacation featuring Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Kamloops, Vancouver and Yoho National Park.



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