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Call 1-800-622-8977 to have a reservation packet sent to you.
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Day 1: Vancouver, British Columbia - Tour Begins |
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Day 2: Vancouver Enjoy breakfast at Capilano Suspension Bridge (picured left) and experience breathtaking views as well as “walking on the tree tops”!! Experience the splendor of Vancouver with a sightseeing tour that begins at beautiful Stanley Park, an “urban” rainforest which juts out into the sea. You will also visit Chinatown, one of North America’s largest, and the waterfront area. Your tour will end in Gastown, Vancouver’s turn-of-the-century pedestrian mall filled with pubs, restaurants, art galleries, specialty stores, and the world-famous steam-powered clock, perhaps the most photographed subject in all of Vancouver. Breakfast and dinner provided) |
Day 3: Vancouver - Victoria - Vancouver |
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Day 4: Vancouver - Rocky Mountaineer® Train - Kamloops Board your train for the scenic journey of a lifetime. The Rocky Mountaineer® Train will take you on a spectacular voyage from Vancouver to Jasper. Spend two days viewing coastal forests, roaring river canyons and lofty mountain peaks. Today, your route takes you along the verdant fields of Fraser Valley and the scenic Fraser River. You will also view the beauty of the Thompson River and the shimmering, fish-filled waters of Kamloops Lake before arriving in Kamloops for an overnight stay. (Breakfast and lunch provided). Day 5: Kamloops - Jasper, Alberta Continue east aboard your train, passing the striking mountain peaks of the Monashee Mountains and viewing Pyramid Falls cascading down Mt. Cheadle. In addition, you will see the glaciers of the Albreda Icefields and view Mt. Robson (weather permitting), the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. The area is home to moose, mountain goats, bear and caribou. Early this evening you arrive in Jasper , the northern gateway to the Icefields Parkway. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided) |
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Day 6: Jasper (Spirit Island at Maligne Lake is shown on the left) |
Day 7: Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise A wonderful day of sightseeing is in store for you while en route to Lake Louise. The highlight is a journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway : behold majestic waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped mountain ranges. A stop will be made to marvel at the beauty and power of Athabasca Falls which has carved fanciful features into stone. Then you will continue on to the Columbia Icefields, where a special ride is in store for you (weather permitting) across this mass of glacial ice which is over 1,000 feet thick and represents the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle. As you continue down the parkway, you will most likely see bears, furry marmots and stately elk. Stop at the serene Peyto Lake and arrive in Lake Louise, where you will enjoy a stay at the world-famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. (Breakfast and dinner provided.) |
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Day 8: Lake Louise - Banff En route to Banff, view the spectacular Moraine Lake and the awesome Valley of the Ten Peaks. The jagged Ten Peaks are distinctively saw-toothed and stand out even in this stunningAlpine region. Arrive at themagnificent Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, known as the “Castle in the Mountains.” The afternoon is at leisure for exploring or strolling through the many well-known shops of Banff (Breakfast and dinner provided) |
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Day 9: Banff - Calgary (Bow Falls pictured on the right) |
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Day 10: Calgary - Depart for Home
Today you will depart for home with a lifetime of memories. (Breakfast provided)
Experience some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. During your stay at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, you can choose to upgrade your room to a “lake view” room. Witness spectacular views at a cost of $115 USD per person, double. Please inquire at time of booking. |
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Sunrise Reflections on Lake Louise |
Chateau Lake Louise |
For an additional cost, you can enjoy the above tour traveling on the Rocky Mountaineer Train in their deluxe GoldLeaf Service®. This upgraded service will provide you with an assigned seat in the Bi-Level Dome Coach. Please ask your reservation agent for additional information. Space is limited. |
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Optional Activities
Banff: Sulphur Mountain Gondola & Whyte Museum $ 69.00 USD
Enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of one of the most memorable mountain scenery in the world, the
Canadian Rocky Mountains. The 360° view from the upper gondola terminal, view decks and Summit Ridge
interpretive boardwalk, is the very best vantage point in the west. Safely seated in a 4 passenger gondola
cabin, you are transported in 8 minutes to the summit, 7,486 feet above sea level. Later enjoy a visit to the
Whyte Museum. Here were you will learn about Peter and Catharine Whyte, artists who painted around
Banff, as well as the history and culture of the Canadian Rockies through the various displays. Your
admission includes a visit to the Whytes home to get a glimpse of their life in Banff. Duration: approximately
3.5 hours. Transportation is included.
Jasper: Raft Tour $48.00 USD
Welcome to an adventure of a lifetime! Jasper's best rafting float trip takes you down the Athabasca River for
a complete and fun-filled Alberta wilderness adventure. Great fun for all ages, offering a safe, relatively
gentle way to experience one of the world’s true wild rivers, you won’t want to miss this! Each raft is 25 feet
long and seats 25 people. The National Parks licensed guides are fully trained in all aspects of river safety
and are very knowledgeable about local wildlife, history and folklore. Watch as they row through six to eight
short sets of mild rapids as well as calm stretches over the 16 kilometers of rivers. Duration: approximately
1.5 hours. Transportation is included.
Jasper: Maligne Lake Cruise
$ 49.00 USD
Experience Maligne Lake's history, glaciers, mountains, and wildlife while cruising on a captivating 1 1/2
hour, fully narrated, scenic cruise. Fully enclosed and heated tour boats staffed by Coast Guard licensed crew
will sail you in comfort to world-famous Spirit Island. It is a photographer's dream. Duration: approximately
1.5 hours. Transportation is included. Please note a minimum of 15 passengers is required.
Jasper: Dinner with a Wildlife Naturalist $69.00 USD
Enjoy a unique experience tonight! Your evening begins with an unforgettable dinner at a local Italian
restaurant for an amazing three course dinner. After dinner, a Naturalist will help you gain a deeper
understanding of the wildlife and history as they bring the legends of this region to life and enlighten you
about the wonderful nature of Alberta. Duration: approximately 3.0 hours. Transportation is included.
Please note a minimum of 15 passengers is required.
Kamloops: Two River Junction Dinner Theater $ 75.00 USD Red Leaf or $ 59.00 USD Gold Leaf
Food, fun and music await you at the highly entertaining Two River Junction Musical Revue. You are sure to
enjoy the Canadian hospitality and delicious buffet dinner. The show will have you singing along to old
favorites and laughing at the story of the notorious train robber, Billy Miner. Duration: approximately 3.0
hours. Transportation is included. Please note a minimum of 15 passengers is required.
Important Reservation Information
Passports are required for this tour at your expense.
IFor more information on this vacation, contact:
Laverne Pitts • Texas Public Radio • 1 (210) 614-8977
(Note: Photos by Dan Skinner)
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