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2014 Rainforest Self-Drive Westbound
2014 Rainforest Self-Drive Westbound
2014 Rainforest Self-Drive Westbound
2014
Day 1
Arrive in Calgary and collect your rental car. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore Calgary on your own. Overnight in Calgary.
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Whistler
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2 day Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf or RedLeaf Service 3.5 hour Rocky Mountaineer Whistler Dome or Whistler Classic Service 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 afternoon snack (Reverse itinerary features 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches) 8 nights hotel accommodation 5 days full-size car rental, including one-way drop charge and unlimited kilometres GyPSy Guide - audio tour commentary Calgary Tower Ice Explorer Vancouver Lookout Rail station transfers in Jasper, Quesnel, Whistler and Vancouver Luggage handling
Depart Calgary this morning with your rental car for a two-hour drive to Banff. 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.
Calgary to Banff
Day 3
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Kamloops
Banff
Vancouver
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 magnicent location. Overnight in Lake Louise.
Your journey continues south today to the four-season resort of Whistler. Enjoy breathtaking and varied scenery, from the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon, through the rolling hills and vast ranchlands of the Cariboo Plateau, to the river canyons and lush farmland of the Pemberton Valley. Highlights include sweeping views of the Fraser Canyon, the crossing of Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world, and the shorelines of glacial-fed Seton Lake and Anderson Lake. Your rail journey ends today on arrival in the resort town of Whistler, host of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games alpine events. Overnight in Whistler. B, L.
Quesnel to Whistler
Day 8
Victoria Seattle Whistler Sea to Sky Climb Rainforest to Gold Rush Self-drive route
Day 4
Travel north to Jasper via one of the most scenic highways in the world, spectacular Iceelds Parkway. Allow time to visit highlights along the way, including Athabasca Falls, Bow Summit, Peyto Lake and Crowfoot Glacier. At the Columbia Iceeld you will have the opportunity to ride on an Ice Explorer (admission included) to the middle of Athabasca Glacier. With sightseeing stops, we recommend allowing at least eight hours for todays drive. Overnight in Jasper.
The morning is free to explore Whistler Village at your leisure. After checking out from your hotel, transfer to the Squamish Lilwat Cultural Centre for a delicious BBQ lunch and a tour of the SLCC. This afternoon return to Vancouver onboard the Rocky Mountaineer through the stunning scenery of the Sea to Sky Corridor. Highlights of the trip include the Cheakamus Canyon, the dome peak of Mount Garibaldi, Brandywine Falls, and breathtaking views of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains. An afternoon snack is served onboard. On arrival at the North Vancouver train platform, you will be transferred to your accommodation in downtown Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver. L.
Whistler to Vancouver
Day 9
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Arrive in Calgary. Pick up rental car Calgary to Banff Banff to Lake Louise Lake Louise to Jasper with Ice Explorer Free Day in Jasper. Return rental car Rocky Mountaineer to Quesnel Rocky Mountaineer to Whistler Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver Vacation ends in Vancouver
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Calgary Banff Lake Louise Jasper Jasper Quesnel Whistler Vancouver
Vancouver Departure
Day 5
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Transportation to Vancouver airport Transportation from Calgary airport Meals, other than specied Activities, other than specied Gratuities for rail, hotel and transfer staff Optional services for rental car Additional car rental taxes and fees Hotel parking fees National Park Pass Fuel surcharge GST as applicable
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 Whistlers Mountain. This afternoon return your rental vehicle in Jasper. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 6
All guests choosing the Westbound routing will receive complimentary admission on the Ice Explorer; a spectacular tour on the Athabasca Glacier
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain resort of Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to the charming rural town of Quesnel, gateway to the North Cariboo. Pass through the Rocky Mountain Trench, with the steep Rocky and Cariboo Mountains either side, and on to the rolling hills and vast forests of British Columbias Northern Interior. Highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Yellowhead Pass and Moose Lake. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer passes through the town of Prince George and follows the Fraser River into Quesnel. Overnight in Quesnel. B, L.
Jasper to Quesnel
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2014
Single 6,599 7,579 7,799 7,579 993 Double 4,499 5,019 5,129 5,019 993 Triple/ Quad 3,989 4,319 4,389 4,319 993 Child 2,259 2,359 2,359 2,359 556 Calgary Banff Lake Louise Jasper Whistler Vancouver
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CALL 1-888-PH-ROCKY
ROCKY-PEAK HOLIDAYS LTD. - CONSUMER PROTECTION B.C. LICENCE # 58516 - RockyMountainHolidays.com | RockyMountainVacations.com | +1 403 609-0286 | +1 888 PH-ROCKY (North America) | 0800 567-7542 (U.K.)