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Winter Rail Tours
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This tour is not offered this year. A variety of other spectacular Canadian Rockies by rail tours are currently available for travel.
Few places on earth are more glorious than the Canadian Rockies. Scenic splendour awaits literally with each passing mile, from stunning Lake Louise, the magnificent Icefields Parkway and seldom-visited Moraine Lake, truly the jewel in the Crown of Canadian Rockies sights. In Fall, there is time to savor the famed Hot Springs at Banff, linger over lunch alongside the lovely Bow River or to enjoy the azure-blue waters of Peyto Lake. In fact, one of the few places in North America that we know that rivals the Canadian Rockies for sheer visual splendour is magnificently situated Vancouver, with its shimmering harbor, lovely parks and snow-capped mountains. Accordingly, any holiday that combines both of these enchanting places, in one sublimely comfortable and leisurely holiday, at the ideal time of the year, is a worthy use of time and has inspired our Fall Colors in the Canadian Rockies program.
This is an elegant, nostalgic and indulgent holiday, combining intelligent and comprehensive sightseeing with nice hotel stays, memorable dining, a relaxed pace and, most notably, the last great train in the world, all at prices that are most sensible.
We begin with low-cost air travel from all major US cities to Calgary and to start on the right note, have included three wonderful nights in Banff with complete sightseeing including Sulphur Mountain, Lake Louise and an exclusive unique to us, staggeringly beautiful Moraine Lake. Dinner one evening is at Le Beaujolais, a favorite of the Royal Family overlooking the Bow River in Banff village. We then travel up the Icefields Parkway to Jasper to board the last great train in the world, the legendary 'Canadian' with its vista-dome cars, comfortable Pullman sleeping cars, iconic 'Park' Observation cars and the last great dining cars in North America. Our guests enjoy First Class sleeping car travel including meals on this passage to Vancouver, timed for the travel through the Rockies in daylight for the best viewing! Lovely views also await in Vancouver with an overnight stay at the superb Hyatt Regency Hotel along with sightseeing and a special farewell dinner.
With great scenery, fine hotels, comphrehensive sightseeing and a train without equal, this one-time holiday will sell out quickly and prompt reservations are encouraged to avoid disappointment.
All Aboard!
- Low-cost $199 air travel add-on fare available from over 200 gateway cities to Calgary and the start of this holiday when booked early, a substantial savings.
- Overnight deluxe hotel stay in Calgary at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel including transfer from airport and welcome dinner in Alberta's highest-rated Steakhouse, Carvers Restaurant.
- Complete and comprehensive sightseeing in the Canadian Rockies including the storied Icefields Parkway and Maligne Lake boat cruise.
- Overnight stay and complete sightseeing in Jasper including stunning Maligne Lake with boat cruise.
- Three-night stay in Banff at the superbly located Banff Park Hotel in the heart of Banff Village along with complete sightseeing including the gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain, Banff Hot Springs visit and gala welcome dinner at Le Beaujolais.
- First Clas sleeping car travel from Jasper to Vancouver aboard the legendary 'Canadian' vista-dome Streamliner including all meals whilst aboard and the many luxury amenities of this train including the famed 'Park Car' and elegant full-service dining cars.
- Full day and overnight luxury hotel stay in Vancouver at the Hyatt Regency with complete Vancouver sightseeing tour including a visit to Queen Elizabeth Park and special Farewell Dinner.
- Fully hosted by professional tour manager from start to finish to handle all of the details, making your holiday even more relaxing and enjoyable
Day 1 Arrive Calgary Alberta
Guests arrive Calgary this afternoon and a complimentary transfer is provided to the nearby Sheraton Cavalier Hotel for our overnight stay. This is one of the highest rated Sheraton Hotels in North America and you will soon see why. Tonight, a special treat awaits, dinner at Carver's Restaurant, the highest rated Steak & Chophouse in all of Alberta, a tall order and an award richly deserved. (D)
Day 2 Banff Alberta
After breakfast, we depart Calgary on the Trans-Canada Highway bound for Banff, a short but scenic drive, the first of many highlights. We arrive in Banff midday, a town of great charm for a three night stay in this glorious setting at the superbly located Banff Park Lodge. Very few tours spend more than two nights in Banff; our guests enjoy three! Tonight is our special dinner at renowned Le Beaujolais overlooking the raging Bow River and a favorite of the Royal Family. Overnight in Banff. (B,D)
Day 3 Banff Alberta
A glorious day awaits with a tour of Banff village followed by a ride by aerial tram to the top of Sulphur Mountain, Banff's most engaging attraction and you will want to have your camera ready. Later today, a visit to the Banff Hot Springs that made Banff famous, a nice interlude of warm soothing water, with one of the prettiest mountain backdrops on earth. Later today, there is time for you to visit the acclaimed Whyte Museum or to explore some of the many unique and distinctive galleries and boutiques in Banff village. (B)
Day 4 Banff Alberta
Our very own 'A Glorious Day in the Canadian Rockies' is featured today, offering up a breathtaking ride to Yoho National Park and the absolute Crown Jewel of the Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise, which words cannot do justice to. We enjoy breakfast at fabled Chateau Lake Louise before visiting another gem of the Canadian Rockies every bit as stunning, seldom-visited Moraine Lake before returning to Banff for our final evening at leisure. (B)
Day 5 Jasper Alberta
After breakfast, we depart for one of the most awe-inspiring drives in the world, up the Icefields Parkway to Jasper, stopping at Lake Louise and Peyto Lake en route. Every mile of this road is spectacular and we arrive in the quaint village of Jasper this afternoon with the balance of the evening at leisure. (B)
Day 6 All aboard - The 'CANADIAN'
This morning we depart for magnificent Maligne Canyon and the number one highlight for years for all of our guests, Maligne Lake with the unbelievably scenic boat cruise to Spirit Island, one of the most photographed sights in the Rockies for every good reason. We return to Jasper with time for lunch before boarding the westbound ‘Canadian’ featuring spectacular daylight viewing of the Rockies from its many Vista-Dome cars and one of the great travel treats in the World, drinks in the classic ‘Park’ observation car, followed by dinner in the diner as we roll west over the route of the Canadian National Railway. (B, D)
Day 7 Vancouver British Columbia
The ‘Canadian’ arrives in Vancouver after breakfast time and we have a brief city sightseeing tour of this beautiful city, Canada’s third largest, before our arrival at the sumptuous Hyatt Regency Hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. Particularly recommended for viewing are nearby Robson Street with its shops, galleries, and boutiques and famous Stanley Park with its commanding views. Guests have time, in they would like, to take a scenic day trip by ferry to lovely, and very British, Victoria where there is an opportunity to visit famed Butchart Gardens. Tonight is our special farewell dinner, an evening to be remembered, with new found friends. (B, D)
Day 8 Journey Home
Guests depart Vancouver by train or plane for home today. Welcome home! (B)
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