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This eight day circle tour features the very best of the Canadian Rockies and Rocky Mountaineer train. After your arrival in Calgary, get ready to experience some of the finest scenery and hotels in the world, not to mention the top-notch service aboard the Rocky Mountaineer. You'll find the included Banff helicopter tour unforgettable, and the sights of Banff, Jasper, Yoho Park and Lake Louise won't easily be forgotten.


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Canadian Rockies Holiday Map  Highlights
  • 4 days onboard the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer® in your choice of RedLeaf Service or GoldLeaf Service.
  • 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches
  • 7 nights hotel accommodation
  • Exclusive Attractions Pass
  • Calgary to Banff Tour, including ranch visit
  • Yoho Park Tour, Banff to Lake Louise
  • Guided lakeshore stroll at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
  • Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Lake Louise to Jasper
  • Choice of activity in Jasper
  • Rail station transfers in Jasper, Kamloops, and Calgary
  • Luggage handling and National Park Pass
 Train Information
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Eastbound

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 Banff with Summit Helicopter Tour
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 Banff late this afternoon. Overnight in Banff. (L)

Day 3 Banff to Lake Louise
A half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. The tour ends in Lake Louise, where you will be treated to a one-hour guided lakeshore stroll. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy this magnificent location. Overnight in Lake Louise at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Please note: While arrival at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 1:00 p.m., scheduled check-in time is not until 4:00 p.m. In the event that your room is not ready, your luggage will be stored and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel.

Day 4 Lake Louise to Jasper
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper national parks via the Icefields Parkway. Among the highlights are Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Falls. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Arrive in Jasper late this afternoon. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 5 Jasper Sightseeing
Jasper tour option, select one of the following Jasper tours to be included during your stay: Maligne Valley Tour, Wildlife Safari, Athabasca River Float Trip, “Mile 5” Rafting Trip or a one-hour horseback ride. All tours include pick-up and dropoff at your hotel. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 6 Jasper to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. As you journey west and south you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo mountains. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, Pyramid Falls, the climb over Yellowhead Pass and the journey along the North Thompson River as you approach Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. (B, L)

Day 7 Kamloops to Calgary
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. After a brief stop in Banff, hors d’oeuvres will be served as you continue on to the “Stampede City” of Calgary. Overnight in Calgary. (B, L)

Day 8 Calgary Departure
Your vacation ends with check-out from your Calgary hotel.

From Calgary (Circle Tour):
Vacation start dates:
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
28, 30
2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30
2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30
2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29
1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29
1, 3, 6, 8

USD PricesView CAD Prices

Departures Redleaf Service Rocky Mountaineer Goldleaf Service Rocky Mountaineer Fairmont Deluxe Rocky Mountaineer
28 Apr – 26 May $2,189 $3,759 $4,179
28 May – 26 Sep $2,629 $4,369 $4,829
29 Sep – 08 Oct $2,159 $3,579 $3,999

CAD PricesView USD Prices

Departures Redleaf Service Rocky Mountaineer Goldleaf Service Rocky Mountaineer Fairmont Deluxe Rocky Mountaineer
28 Apr – 26 May $2,189 $3,759 $4,179
28 May – 26 Sep $2,629 $4,369 $4,829
29 Sep – 08 Oct $2,159 $3,579 $3,999

Call 877-929-7245 today to book your Canadian Rockies Holiday Vacation featuring Calgary, Lake Louise, Jasper, Banff, Yoho Park and more.


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