Yellowhead Discovery Drive (Westbound)

Package Includes

• 2 day Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service
• 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
• 6 nights hotel accommodation
• 4 days full-size car rental, including one-way drop charge and
  unlimited kilometres
• Gypsy Tour Guide audio commentary
• Exclusive Attractions Pass
• Rail station transfers in Jasper, Kamloops and Vancouver

Not Included

• Transportation to Vancouver airport
• Accommodation in Calgary
• Meals, other than onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
• Optional services for rental car
• Additional car rental taxes and fees
• Hotel parking fees
• National Park Pass
• Gratuities for rail, hotel and transfer staff
• Fuel surcharges

Day 1 Calgary to Banff
Arrive in Calgary and collect your rental car for your two-hour drive to Banff. If you are arriving from an

international flight or in the late evening, we suggest you overnight in Calgary prior to commencing your journey.

Highlights include Lake Minnewanka, the Banff Gondola, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. The rest of the day

is at your leisure to explore Banff on your own. Overnight in Banff.

Day 2 Banff to Lake Louise
Enjoy the short drive to Lake Louise into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the

attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. The

remainder of the day is at your leisure to enjoy this magnificent location. Overnight in Lake Louise at The Fairmont

Chateau Lake Louise.

Day 3 Lake Louise to Jasper
Travel north to Jasper via one of the most scenic highways in the world, spectacular Icefields Parkway. Allow time to

visit highlights along the way, including Athabasca Falls, Bow Summit, Peyto Lake and Crowfoot Glacier. At the

Columbia Icefield you will have the opportunity to ride on an Ice Explorer (not included) to the middle of Athabasca

Glacier. With sightseeing stops, we recommend allowing at least four hours for today’s drive. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 4 Exploring Jasper National Park
Today is free to explore Jasper National Park with your rental car. Among the highlights are Pyramid and Patricia

lakes, Maligne Canyon, Miette Hot Springs, Maligne Lake and Whistler’s Mountain. This afternoon return your rental

vehicle in Jasper. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 5 Jasper to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops, in the heart of British

Columbia’s interior. As you journey west and south you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental

Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo mountains. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson,

Pyramid Falls, the climb over Yellowhead Pass and the journey along the North Thompson River as you approach Kamloops.

Overnight in Kamloops. B, L.

Day 6 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 7 Vancouver Departure
Your vacation ends with check-out from your Vancouver hotel.