Classic Rail Vacation, Vancouver to Calgary (Eastbound)

(3 nights/4 days)
Classic Rail Vacation, Vancouver to Calgary (Eastbound) Tour Map
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Itinerary (also available in reverse)
Day Activities Overnight
1 Arrive in Vancouver Vancouver
2 Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops Kamloops
3 Rocky Mountaineer to Calgary Calgary
4 Vacation ends  

Package Includes

  • 2 day Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service
  • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation
  • Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Calgary

Not Included

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

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Day 1 Vancouver Arrival
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 2 Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey you will see 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 in Kamloops. B, L.

Day 3 Kamloops to Calgary
Your journey 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. After a brief stop in Banff, hors d’oeuvres will be served as you continue on to the “Stampede City” of Calgary. Overnight in Calgary. B, L.

Day 4 Calgary Departure
Your vacation ends with check-out from your Calgary hotel.


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2009 Package Tour Prices inclusive of 2.5% GST
RedLeaf Service
Starts VancouverStarts Calgary SingleDoubleTripleChild Rail Seat Upgrade per person Accommodation
15 Apr–25 Apr18 Apr–27 Apr £623£495£478£361£373Vancouver Holiday Inn Vancouver Downtown, or similar
Calgary International Hotel Suites, or similar
29 Apr–27 May02 May–27 May £751£589£556£417£518
30 May–30 Sep30 May–30 Sep £868£695£662£517£518
03 Oct–12 Oct03 Oct–14 Oct £757£589£556£417£518
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GoldLeaf Service
Starts VancouverStarts Calgary SingleDoubleTripleChild Accommodation
15 Apr–25 Apr18 Apr–27 Apr £1041£890£874£740Vancouver Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre or similar
Calgary Calgary Marriott, or similar
29 Apr–27 May02 May–27 May £1364£1158£1113£941
30 May–30 Sep30 May–30 Sep £1475£1264£1224£1041
03 Oct–12 Oct03 Oct–14 Oct £1369£1163£1125£946
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Fairmont Deluxe & GoldLeaf Service
Starts VancouverStarts Calgary SingleDoubleTripleChild Accommodation
15 Apr–25 Apr18 Apr–27 Apr £1152£946£913£740Vancouver Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, or similar
Calgary Fairmont Palliser, or similar
29 Apr–27 May02 May–27 May £1492£1224£1163£946
30 May–30 Sep30 May–30 Sep £1626£1336£1269£1041
03 Oct–12 Oct03 Oct–14 Oct £1503£1224£1163£946
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