Canadian Rockies and Vancouver (Westbound)

(6 nights/7 days)
Canadian Rockies and Vancouver (Westbound) Tour Map
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Itinerary (also available in reverse)
Day Activities Overnight
1 Arrive in Calgary Calgary
2 Free Summit Helicopter Tour and ranch lunch. Transfer to Banff Banff
3 Free day in Banff Banff
4 Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops Kamloops
5 Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver Vancouver
6 Sightseeing Tour of Vancouver Vancouver
7 Vacation ends  

Changes to 2008 Product: Addition of 15-minute Summit Helicopter Tour and ranch lunch. Banff Gondola admission now included in Exclusive Attractions Pass

Package Includes

  • 2 day Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service
  • 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches
  • 6 nights hotel accommodation
  • Exclusive Attractions Pass
  • Calgary to Banff Tour, including ranch visit
  • Vancouver Tour
  • Rail station transfers in Banff, Kamloops and Vancouver

Not Included

  • Transportation from Calgary airport
  • Transportation to Vancouver airport
  • Meals, other than specified
  • Gratuities for rail, hotel and transfer staff
  • Fuel surcharges
2009 Package Tour Start Dates:
Starts Vancouver (Eastbound)
Sundays, Tuesdays & Fridays
Apr 14 19 24 28
May 1 3 5 8 10 12 15 17 19 22 24 26 29 31
Jun 2 5 7 9 12 14 16 19 21 23 26 28 30
Jul 3 5 7 10 12 14 17 19 21 24 26 28 31
Aug 2 4 7 9 11 14 16 18 21 23 25 28 30
Sep 1 4 6 8 11 13 15 18 20 22 25 27 29
Oct 2 4 6 9 11
Starts Calgary (Westbound)
Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays
Apr 16 20 25 30
May 2 4 7 9 11 14 16 18 21 23 25 28 30
Jun 1 4 6 8 11 13 15 18 20 22 25 27 29
Jul 2 4 6 9 11 13 16 18 20 23 25 27 30
Aug 1 3 6 8 10 13 15 17 20 22 24 27 29 31
Sep 3 5 7 10 12 14 17 19 21 24 26 28
Oct 1 3 5 8 10 12

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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 15-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. Enjoy lunch at a local ranch and spend time exploring Kananaskis at your leisure before continuing on to Banff for a sightseeing tour including Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Your tour ends on arrival in Banff late this afternoon. Overnight in Banff. L.

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. Among the highlights are the Capilano Fish Hatchery, the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Treetops Adventure, and Grouse Mountain for breathtaking views of the city, ocean and surrounding mountains. Overnight in Vancouver.

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

2009 Package Tour Prices inclusive of 2.5% GST
RedLeaf Service
Starts CalgaryStarts Vancouver SingleDoubleTripleChild Rail Seat Upgrade per person Accommodation
16 Apr–25 Apr14 Apr–24 Apr £968£751£718£462£345Calgary International Hotel
Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
Vancouver Holiday Inn
30 Apr–28 May28 Apr–29 May £1258£935£874£540£490
30 May–28 Sep31 May–27 Sep £1520£1113£1024£634£490
01 Oct–12 Oct29 Sep–11 Oct £1236£930£868£545£490
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GoldLeaf Service
Starts CalgaryStarts Vancouver SingleDoubleTripleChild Accommodation
16 Apr–25 Apr14 Apr–24 Apr £1459£1169£1135£824Calgary Delta Bow Valley
Banff Rimrock Resort
Vancouver Sutton Place
30 Apr–28 May28 Apr–29 May £2171£1648£1531£1052
30 May–28 Sep31 May–27 Sep £2517£1865£1703£1146
01 Oct–12 Oct29 Sep–11 Oct £2105£1614£1503£1052
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Fairmont Deluxe & GoldLeaf Service
Starts CalgaryStarts Vancouver SingleDoubleTripleChild Accommodation
16 Apr–25 Apr14 Apr–24 Apr £1726£1313£1224£835Calgary Palliser, Junior Suite
Banff Banff Springs Hotel, Deluxe room
Vancouver Hotel Vancouver, Fairmont Gallery room
30 Apr–28 May28 Apr–29 May £2489£1815£1642£1057
30 May–28 Sep31 May–27 Sep £2945£2088£1859£1152
01 Oct–12 Oct29 Sep–11 Oct £2427£1781£1631£1057
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