THE GREAT ESCAPE
Your Great Adventure
- Includes
- Itinerary
- Tour Highlights
- Gallery
- Hotels
What's included
- 2 days Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service
- 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches
- 8 nights hotel accommodation
- Sightseeing tours as described
- Luggage handling
- Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff
- National Park Pass
- International air ticket
- Tipping
- Airport transfer
Join us onboard the award-winning Rocky Mountaineer train for inspiring journeys through the Rockies and American Southwest. Experience a train journey through the stunning Canadian Rockies where you’ll find some of the most spectacular scenery on earth, the refined service as our hosts will go above and beyond to make your journey comfortable from the moment you set foot onboard, gourmet cuisine that features local ingredients and flavours. And great stories with fascinating fellow travellers that will make your travel experience truly unforgettable. Rocky Mountaineer offers two levels of service: SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf. Both come with friendly Hosts, gourmet breakfasts and lunches, and endlessly amazing views. With Rocky Mountaineer, you get the best of both worlds: maximum views, and maximum comfort. See the sights by day, sleep in a hotel at night. No sleeper cars here, only beautiful hotels stay at each destination.
Cancellation Policy
~ 61 days or more prior to departure: deposit forfeited
~ 60 – 46 days prior to departure: 50% of total price
~ 45 days prior to departure – on scheduled departure and later: 100% of total price
Payment Terms
~ 20% non-refundable deposit must be received within 7 days of booking confirmed.
~ Balance payment must be made 60 days prior to departure
~ Booking made within 60 days prior to departure require full payment at the time of booking
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- Day 9
ARRIVE VANCOUVER, CANADA
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic coastal city on your own. That could be discovering Stanley Park, taking a small ferry to Granville Island, or much more. Overnight in Vancouver.
VANCOUVER - KAMLOOPS
Travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, located 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 Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like landscapes of the BC 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 ends as the train travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into the town of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.
KAMLOOPS - BANFF
Your journey continues eastward to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again, you will experience ever-changing 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, Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, of course, the iconic glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends this evening in the resort town of Banff. Overnight in Banff.
BANFF
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Banff has activities for all, from taking the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain, relaxing in the Banff hot springs, exploring the bustling town, to outdoor wildlife adventures. Overnight in Banff.
BANFF - LAKE LOUISE
A morning half-day tour takes you 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 spanning the Kicking Horse River. The tour ends in Lake Louise, where the remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy this awe-inspiring location. Overnight in Lake Louise.
LAKE LOUISE
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. With its unique history and picturesque scenery, Lake Louise will not disappoint. Learn about the local wildlife, paddle the lake by canoe, or simply relax amongst the beauty. Overnight in Lake Louise.
LAKE LOUISE - JASPER
Continue your journey from Lake Louise to Jasper on a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper National Parks via the Icefields Parkway. Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk, and Athabasca Falls are among some of the day's highlights. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn about its geological features. Lunch is provided at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. You will arrive in Jasper late afternoon. Overnight in Jasper.
JASPER
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. The resort town of Jasper and the surrounding national park offer various activities from relaxation to adventure. Overnight in Jasper.
DEPART JASPER
Your journey ends upon check out from your Jasper hotel.
NOTES: Westbound itinerary Jasper to Vancouver also available. Call for more details
~ Experience the luxurious rail journey of lifetime, Rocky Mountaineer
~ Enjoy a stay at the highly sought after Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, with the best views of the picturesque Lake Louise
~ Banff Gondola, ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain to experience a bird's eye view of six mountain ranges.
~ Ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier
~ Step onto the glass floor of the Columbia Icefield Skywalk hanging over the Sunwapta Valley.
Begin or end your journey in Vancouver or Jasper, and experience the best of the Canadian Rocky Mountains with this popular package. This journey includes ample time in the pristine mountain towns of Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper. Scenic tours of the Icefields Parkway, Jasper National Park and Yoho National Park make this a truly unforgettable journey.
