Taste of the West (Westbound)

Package Includes

• 2 day Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service
• 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
• 7 nights hotel accommodation
• Exclusive Attractions Pass
• Meet and greet service at Calgary airport
• Private limousine transfer Calgary airport to Banff, including
  gratuity
• Food and Canadian wine tasting at The Fairmont Banff Springs,
  including gratuity
• Food and wine tasting at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s Show
  Kitchen, including gratuity
• Motorcoach and ferry transfer to Victoria
• Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Empress Hotel, including gratuity
• Wine and culinary tour
• Rail station transfers in Banff, Kamloops and Vancouver

Not Included

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

Day 1 Calgary to Banff
You will be met on arrival at Calgary International Airport and transferred to Banff by limousine. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in Banff.

Day 2 Banff
Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore the townsite of Banff. This evening be treated to a food and wine pairing experience at Authentically Local Wine Store at The Fairmont Banff Springs. It is here you will have the opportunity to sit back and enjoy extraordinary wines from Canada paired with food that compliment the wine’s flavour. Overnight in Banff. D.

Day 3 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 4 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 5 Vancouver
The day is at your leisure to explore this scenic city on your own.

Tonight, experience the exclusive food and wine adventure hosted in the “Show Kitchen” at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s 900 West Lounge. Enjoy a tasting menu that features unique wine pairings with each course, and learn as the Chefs discuss the wine and food while they prepare your dinner. Overnight in Vancouver. D.
Day 6 Vancouver to Victoria

Depart for Victoria, British Columbia’s capital city, by motorcoach and ferry today. Arrive in Victoria and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. This afternoon indulge in a traditional Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Empress Hotel, featuring gourmet sandwiches, special tea blends and freshly baked raisin scones served with clotted cream and strawberry preserves. The rest of the day is free to explore this British-style city at your leisure. Overnight in Victoria.
Day 7 Victoria Sightseeing

Enjoy a full-day gastronomy tour of the breathtaking Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. Tour to a winery, a cidery as well as a lavender farm and enjoy a three course gourmet lunch with wine pairings. Overnight in Victoria. L.
Day 8 Victoria Departure