Canadian Rockies and Vancouver (One Way Rail Tours) Calgary to Vancouver

Package Includes

• 2 day Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service
• 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
• 6 nights hotel accommodation
• Exclusive Attractions Pass
• Calgary to Banff Tour, including Banff Gondola
• Summit Helicopter Flightseeing
• North Shore Tour with Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain
• Rail station transfers in Banff, Kamloops and Vancouver
• Luggage handling and National Park Pass
• GST

Not Included

• Transportation from Calgary airport
• Transportation to Vancouver airport
• Meals, other than specified
• Gratuities for rail, hotel and transfer staff
• Fuel surcharges

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 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. Continue on to Banff for a sightseeing tour including Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Banff Gondola included. Your tour ends on arrival in Banff late this afternoon. Overnight in Banff.

A price reduction of £60 will apply for the Summit Helicopter Tour in the event of inclement weather or if a guest chooses not to fly.

Day 3 Free Day in Banff
Today you will have an entire day to spend exploring Banff National Park on your own. Optional activities include soaking in the mineral pools at Upper Hot Springs, enjoying a nature walk on nearby mountain trails, visiting Banff’s historic museums, cruising on Lake Minnewanka or playing a round of golf at The Fairmont Banff Springs. Overnight in Banff.

Day 4 Banff to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain town of Banff to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. Your journey takes you through a spectacular array of scenery as you travel between the glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the interior. Today’s highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, the Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie – where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L.

Day 5 Kamloops to Vancouver
Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. Overnight in Vancouver. B, L.

Day 6 Vancouver Sightseeing
Enjoy a six-hour sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s spectacular North Shore. Travel across the Lions Gate Bridge and into the Coastal Mountain Range. Tour highlights are the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Treetops Adventure. Here, you’ll have time to discover the coastal rainforest and First Nations heritage. Next, visit Grouse Mountain, the Peak of Vancouver, offering breathtaking views of the city, ocean and surrounding mountains. Gondola admission included. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 7 Vancouver Departure
Your vacation ends with check-out from your Vancouver hotel.