Canadian Rockies & Jasper featuring Rocky Mountaineer

• Day
  1

  Vancouver, British Columbia

  Take a remarkable journey through the stunning landscapes, charming towns and beautiful lakes of the Canadian Rockies. As arrival times will vary, today is yours to settle in and soak up the city at your own pace. Take a walk, find a café, and let the anticipation build.

  Accommodations:  Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
• Day
  2

  Vancouver

  This morning, follow Stanley Park’s seawall during your Vancouver sightseeing tour. Take in views of the mountains alongside trails, beaches, historical landmarks, and gardens in full color from within this urban rainforest. This afternoon, make your way to Granville Island Public Market, where local artisan food producers and handmade craft makers fill every stall. As evening falls, enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers at a local restaurant.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
• Day
  3

  Vancouver - Rocky Mountaineer - Kamloops

  All aboard Rocky Mountaineer – and your single-level dome coach is the best seat in the house. Beyond the glass, coastal forests open up to river canyons and snowcapped peaks as you move through the Fraser Valley and the Coast Mountains. Keep your eyes on the Fraser River and look down at the churning white water of Hell's Gate far below. The scenery shifts one more time – from mountain drama to open, semi-arid desert – as you arrive in Kamloops for the night.*

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  Accommodations:  Kamloops hotel
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  4

  Kamloops - Rocky Mountaineer - Jasper, Alberta

  Heading east this morning, the Canadian Rockies take full shape around you. This is the legendary rail route that helped unite Canada as a nation — and passing through the century-old Spiral Tunnels along the Kicking Horse River, the history of it is tangible. Cross the Continental Divide with your eyes on the tree line: moose, elk, bighorn sheep, osprey, eagles, and the occasional bear all call this corridor home. Raise a glass for a final toast before pulling into the alpine town of Jasper as evening falls.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  Accommodations:  Chateau Jasper
• Day
  5

  Jasper

  This morning, travel to Maligne Lake – the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies – and enjoy breakfast right at the water's edge. Afterward, perhaps choose an optional cruise out to Spirit Island, one of the most photographed places in the Rockies. Back in Jasper, the rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace – or join an optional rafting tour on the Athabasca River for a little adventure in the Rockies.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Chateau Jasper
• Day
  6

  Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise

  Today's drive along the Icefields Parkway delivers all day – keep a camera close. Waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, and imposing cliffs line the route at every turn. Stop at Athabasca Falls, where the sheer volume and force of the water is something to stand in front of. Then, it's your choice! Visit the Athabasca Glacier and ride across more than 1,000 feet of ancient ice – the largest accumulation south of the Arctic Circle -OR- walk the glass-floored Columbia Icefield Skywalk and experience the sweeping views across the Sunwapta Valley and the dramatic landscape below. Watch for bears, marmots, and elk as you continue down the parkway, and stop at glacier-fed Bow Lake before arriving at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, your home for the night. This evening, experience world-class dining at one of the great restaurants at the Chateau.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
• Day
  7

  Lake Louise - Banff

  This morning, enjoy a leisurely departure from Lake Louise, allowing time to take in the serene beauty of its turquoise waters and surrounding peaks. Continue on to view the Valley of the Ten Peaks – a ridge of summits that sets the tone for the day ahead. A scenic drive through Banff follows, with stops to witness the powerful drop of Bow Falls and the wide panoramas of Surprise Corner. Arrive in the mountain town of Banff for a two-night stay.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  The Fairmont Banff Springs
• Day
  8

  Banff

  Start your day at Cave and Basin National Historic Site, where the conservation story that gave birth to Canada's first national park began. After, meet a local ammolite specialist and learn what makes this gemstone – found only in Alberta – so remarkable. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure; Banff's downtown rewards a good wander.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  Accommodations:  The Fairmont Banff Springs
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  9

  Banff - Calgrary

  The mountains ease into open Alberta prairie as you head toward Kananaskis Valley. Visit a local ranch for a line dance lesson, a wagon ride in search of buffalo, and a traditional Albertan barbecue with the Rockies still painted on the horizon. As the prairies roll by on the way to Calgary, let the day sink in – then gather one last time with your fellow travelers for a private farewell dinner worth raising a glass to.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  Accommodations:  Calgary Marriott Downtown
• Day
  10

  Calgary - Tour Ends

  Your tour comes to a close today in Calgary – with the Rockies, the rails, and a whole lot of memories to take home.

  • Meals Included:
  • Breakfast

Optional Activities:

• Victoria Day Trip

  Location: Vancouver, BC
  Price: $239.00 per person

  
  A scenic ferry crossing transports you to Vancouver Island to visit historic Victoria and the incomparable and lovely Butchart Gardens. Take a short sightseeing tour of the "City of Gardens," Victoria, and enjoy leisure time to explore this charming seaside city. Then, visit Butchart Gardens, set on over 55 acres, Butchart Gardens are among the world's most beautiful and are a veritable explosion of color and fragrances. This evening, you will journey back to the mainland via a short ferry ride. Duration approximately 12 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 1 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. This option is operated by a local representative and requires a pre-night hotel stay in Vancouver.

• Maligne Lake Cruises

  Location: Jasper, AB
  Price: $99.00 per person

  
  Discover Maligne Lake, the second largest glacially fed lake in the world, secretly tucked away in a ring of towering mountains. Cruise the deep blue waters of this lake on a 1½ hour, fully-narrated scenic cruise aboard a heated, enclosed vessel. Sail in comfort to captivating Spirit Island, learning about the lake’s history, geology, flora and fauna. See towering mountains white with glaciers and watch for wildlife while cruising through unforgettable scenery. Enjoy a stroll on Spirit Island and experience for yourself one of the most iconic, photographed scenes in all of the Rockies. It is a photographer's dream. Duration approximately 1.5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 15 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. This option is not available between October and June due to the lake being frozen. Closing and opening dates are weather dependent and subject to change. Availability is limited — space is on a first come, first served basis.

• Jasper Raft Tours

  Location: Jasper, AB
  Price: $89.00 per person

  
  Set off on the Athabasca River for the adventure of a lifetime! Climb aboard a specially-designed raft with a licensed National Parks guide and explore this great waterway as it flows through the Alberta wilderness. Float through many small sets of rapids and calm waters as you trace a route once used by early fur traders. This is a great excursion for travelers of all ages and a safe, gentle way to experience one of the world’s true wild rivers. Each raft is 25 feet (7 meters) long and seats 25 people. The fully-trained guides possess endless streams of knowledge of the local wildlife, history and folklore. Don’t miss an unforgettable chance to experience the fascinating Canadian wilderness. Watch as they row through six to eight short sets of mild rapids as well as calm stretches over 10 miles (16 kilometers) of river. Duration approximately 2.5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 4 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

• Soar to Mt. Assiniboine

  Location: Canmore, AB
  Price: $379.00 per person

  
  Experience the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies from a birds-eye perspective. Leave the ground behind and behold the incomparable beauty of the region with a helicopter tour. Nothing compares to the total exhilaration of soaring above some of the most incredible scenery the world offers. Soar to the “Matterhorn” of the Canadian Rockies, Mt. Assiniboine, which rises majestically 11,870 feet along the Great Divide. The surrounding glaciers and icefalls will astound you and capture your imagination. This is a photographer's dream come true! Duration approximately 2 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 2 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. Actual flight time is 30 minutes. Due to weight restrictions per aircraft, there is a group weigh-in prior to boarding. Passenger location in aircraft is based on weight and balance of the aircraft and is determined upon arrival at the heliport.

Tour Extensions:

Pre-tour Hotel

• Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre

  Price: $290.00 per person

Post-tour Hotel

• Calgary Marriott Downtown

  Price: $225.00 per person

Tour extensions are 1-night in length, unless noted otherwise.