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Located in southern British Columbia, Canada – the Okanagan Valley is one of the warmest regions in all of Canada and boasts over 100 wineries. The area’s unique sub-climates and soil conditions provide the perfect environment for a diverse range of remarkable wine grapes. With endless international awards, the wineries located in the rolling hills of the valley produce some of the best wines in the world. Your tour will include visits to some of the premier wineries in this region, such as Mission Hill, Sumac Ridge, and Burrowing Owl.
Award-Winning Wines Paired with Award-Winning Rail
Take the opportunity to slow down and enjoy wines from award-winning vineyards on a relaxing and inviting tour combining the Rocky Mountaineer train with wine tastings, deluxe accommodations, sightseeing, wine-paired meals and visits to some of the best wineries in the world. During your tour of the Okanagan you will also be guided by our Rocky Mountaineer Concierge, who will ensure you have the experience of a lifetime.
In addition to the wine experience in the Okanagan, you will have ample free time to relax on the beach, enjoy a little shopping, or take advantage of one of many golf courses nearby. After the Okanagan, your journey takes you to Banff for a breathtaking helicopter tour, or a round of golf on a world-class course in the shadows of the Canadian Rockies. To ensure you’re enjoying your vacation and not feeling rushed, you’ll also receive comfortable limousine service from Banff to Calgary. See if the Joneses could keep up with that.
Highlights and Inclusions
- 2 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer, GoldLeaf Themed Experience
- 3 nights deluxe hotel accommodation at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
- 4 nights deluxe hotel accommodation in the Okanagan
- 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 7 dinners, including several paired with wine
- Concierge accompaniment in the Okanagan
- Private motorcoach transfers in the Okanagan
- Guided winery tours of the Okanagan
- Limousine transfer to the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver
- Choice of activities in Banff
- Limousine transfer from Banff to Calgary
- Luggage handling and National Parks Pass
- Exclusive Attractions Pass
Train Information
Day 1 Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver by 6pm and enjoy a wine-paired dinner tonight. Stay overnight at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver in a deluxe room. (D)
Day 2 Vancouver to Kamloops
This morning you will be transferred to the Rocky Mountaineer Station by limousine. Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer in our luxurious GoldLeaf Themed Experiences Dome Coach from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. Relax in the plush lounge area at the rear of the upper dome coach and watch the 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 at the South Thompson Guest Ranch. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Kamloops to Okanagan Region
Enjoy three to four winery tours and tastings by motorcoach. Wineries include: Gray Monk, Summerhill, Mission Hill and Nk'Mip.* You will be treated to an exquisite lunch and dinner at a fine winery. Overnight at Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Okanagan Region
Continue visiting three wineries today. Wineries include: Sumac Ridge, Hillside Estate and Tinhorn Creek.* You will be treated to an exquisite lunch and dinner at a fine winery, and a wine-paired dinner at your hotel. Overnight at Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Okanagan Region to Kamloops
Today is free to explore the beautiful Okanagan Region. A private motorcoach will transfer you to Kamloops late in the afternoon. Overnight at the South Thompson Guest Ranch. (B, D)
Day 6 Kamloops to Banff
Your First Passage to the West rail journey in our GoldLeaf Themed Experiences Dome Coach 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. On arrival in Banff, you will be transferred to The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel for an overnight stay in a deluxe room. (B, L, D)
Day 7 Banff
You will have a choice of activities today – a motorcoach and helicopter tour, or a round of golf at The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course. This evening enjoy a wine-paired dinner at the hotel. Overnight at The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. (B, D)
Day 8 Banff to Calgary
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before a limousine transfer to Calgary. (B)
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$7,499 |
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Meals (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
*Specific winery tour inclusions and accommodations are subject to change in order to provide the best guest experience. Prices are one-way per person, based on double occupancy, and do not include HST, transportation from the Vancouver Airport, and meals and activities other than specified. Prices for singles and triples are available upon request. Adults only on this tour.
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Call 877-929-7245 today to book your Wine Tasting by Rail Tour
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