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CANADIAN ROCKIES & WHISTLER |
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Canadian Rockies & Whistler - Rocky Mountaineer - 4 Nights/5 Day Tour
On this five day Canadian Rockies adventure, your stops will include destinations like Whistler, Quesnel and Jasper. All guests will enjoy spectacular service aboard the Whistler Mountaineer while taking in some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in the world. The Fraser Canyon, Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains are but a few of the sites that make this trip so memorable.
Highlights
Day 1 Arrival - Vancouver Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Vancouver. Day 2 Vancouver to Whistler Travel onboard the Whistler Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to the resort town of Whistler, renowned for outstanding skiing and yearround outdoor activities. Following your motorcoach transfer from downtown Vancouver, the Whistler Mountaineer takes you on a breathtaking rail journey through the stunning scenery of this “Sea to Sky” region. Highlights of the trip include spectacular views of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains, Shannon Falls, Mount Garibaldi and the impressive Cheakamus Canyon. On arrival at the Whistler train station, you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in Whistler. (B) Day 3 Whistler to Quesnel Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer to the charming rural town of Quesnel, gateway to the North Cariboo. Enjoy breathtaking and varied scenery, from the river canyons and lush farmland of the Pemberton Valley to the desertlike conditions of the Fraser Canyon to rolling hills and vast ranchlands of the Cariboo Plateau. Highlights include the shorelines of Anderson Lake and glacial-fed Seton Lake, sweeping views of the Fraser Canyon and the crossing of Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer follows the banks of the Fraser River into Quesnel. Overnight in Quesnel. (B, L) Day 4 Quesnel to Jasper Your journey continues eastwards today to the majestic Canadian Rockies and Jasper National Park. From Quesnel the Rocky Mountaineer follows the Fraser River north to the town of Prince George, then travels east through the forests of northern British Columbia, home to plentiful wildlife, including a large population of moose. Entering the Rocky Mountain Trench you are surrounded to the north by the steeply rising Rocky Mountains and to the south by the Cariboo Mountains. Continue climbing past Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and through the Yellowhead Pass into the province of Alberta. Your rail journey ends today on arrival in Jasper. Overnight in Jasper. (B, L) Day 5 Jasper Departure Your vacation ends with check-out from your Jasper hotel.
Day 1 Jasper Arrival
A fuel surcharge of $35 per person will be applied to every booking. Charge is subject to change. |
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