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2014 Northern Explorer Westbound
2014 Northern Explorer Westbound
2014
Day 1
Arrive in Calgary and spend the rest of the day sightseeing in The Heart of the New West independently. Overnight in Calgary.
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Calgary Arrival
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Lake Louise
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Banff
Calgary
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Package Includes
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 Calgary Tower Calgary to Banff Tour, including Banff Gondola Summit Helicopter Flightseeing Yoho Park Tour, Banff to Lake Louise Iceelds Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Lake Louise to Jasper Jasper Highlights Tour BBQ Lunch and Squamish Lilwat Cultural Centre Tour Vancouver Lookout Rail station transfers in Jasper, Quesnel, Whistler and Vancouver Luggage handling and National Park Pass
Depart Calgary this morning for a full-day tour concluding in Banff. Journey to Kananaskis where you will enjoy the highlight of today, a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. Continue on to Banff for a sightseeing tour including Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Banff Gondola included. Your tour ends on arrival in Banff late this afternoon. Overnight in Banff..
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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Vancouver
Day 3
Victoria
A 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 magnicent location. Overnight in Lake Louise.
Day 7
Seattle
Please note: While arrival at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 1:00 p.m., scheduled check-in time is not until 4:00 p.m. In the event that your room is not ready, your luggage will be stored and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel. Day 4
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper national parks via the Iceelds Parkway. Among the highlights are Bow Lake, the Columbia Iceeld and Athabasca Falls. The Columbia Iceeld is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible iceelds in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Arrive in Jasper late this afternoon. Overnight in Jasper.
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
ITINERARY
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Arrive in Calgary Summit Helicopter and Banff Tour with Gondola. Transfer to Banff Yoho Park Tour. Transfer to Lake Louise Iceelds Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer Jasper Highlights Tour 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
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Transportation from Calgary airport Transportation to Vancouver airport Meals, other than specied Activities, other than specied Gratuities for rail, hotel and transfer staff Fuel surcharges GST as applicable
Day 5
Jasper National Park is a World Heritage Site and Canadas largest National Park. Today you will enjoy a short scenic tour including the many natural attractions, rugged peaks, and perhaps even catch a glimpse of some of the many creatures that call this mountain park home. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore more of Jasper independently. 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
Vancouver Departure
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Northern Explorer
Triple/ Quad 2,719 3,019 3,059 3,019 691
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Accommodation Starts Calgary 09 May23 May 30 May27 Jun 04 Jul11 Jul 18 Jul12 Sep Modied American Plan Single 6,299 7,289 7,499 7,289 1,026 Double 4,639 5,159 5,269 5,159 1,026 Triple/ Quad 4,289 4,599 4,679 4,599 1,026 Child 2,649 2,739 2,739 2,739 522 Calgary Banff Lake Louise Jasper Whistler Vancouver International Hotel and Suites Banff Caribou Lodge Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont room Sawridge Inn Delta Whistler Village Suites Hampton Inn
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ROCKY-PEAK HOLIDAYS LTD. - CONSUMER PROTECTION B.C. LICENCE # 58516 - RockyMountainHolidays.com | RockyMountainVacations.com | +1 403 609-0286 | +1 888 747-6259 (North America) | 0800 567-7542 (U.K.)