ITINERARY
Eastbound itinerary shown. Westbound follows the same itinerary in reverse.

Day 1 – Arrival Vancouver
Surrounded by mountains & ocean, this is where Greenpeace started, where bears occasionally roam into backyards, and coyotes cross the golf course in Stanley Park... Relax in a sidewalk café, or explore on foot or bicycle.

Day 2 – On the Rocky Mountaineer – Vancouver to Kamloops
A lonesome wail sounds from the train whistle, and the smell of your breakfast wafts from the galley, as the Rocky Mountaineer leaves Vancouver on the first leg of its journey to the Rockies. Over lunch you’ll climb the steep Fraser Canyon, past the thundering water of Hell’s Gate, and onto the high desert of British Columbia’s interior. Relax, chat, read - or stretch your legs on an outdoor viewing platform. In late afternoon, arrive in the small town of Kamloops for your overnight.

Day 3 – On the Rocky Mountaineer – into the Canadian Rockies
Over breakfast anticipation builds for your first sighting of the high peaks of the Rockies. Along the way you’ll learn about the history of the railroad, and keep your eyes peeled for elk, Bald Eagles and Bears. Finally you enter the famous Spiral Tunnels - ascending slowly, round and round through the darkness, until, blinking, you emerge to find yourself high in the mountains, surrounded by mighty peaks topped with snow. Overnight in Banff.

Day 4 – In the Canadian Rockies – Explore Banff
Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Rockies air! Today you’ll join a guided tour of Banff, including a gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain, where spread before you is a magnificent valley, surrounded by jagged peaks, with the Bow River glistening in the distance. Overnight in Banff.

Day 5 – Deeper into the Rockies – Banff to Lake Louise
Today you’ll see perhaps the most famous view in all of the Rockies - the turquoise water of Lake Louise, surrounded by glaciers tumbling down from the high peaks. This is a place to relax, take a stroll or a hike - or go for a paddle in a canoe. Overnight in Lake Louise.

Day 6 – Depart Calgary
Filled with memories of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, today you transfer by coach to Calgary airport and home.


Westbound Itinerary
The trip follows the above itinerary in reverse. Begin with your arrival in Calgary and transfer directly to Lake Louise on Day 1 - consider adding a pre-night if you arrive late in the day.

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2008 Package Start Dates

Starting in Vancouver
Apr 16,21,26,30
May 3,5,7,10,12,14,17,19,21,24,26,28
Jun 2,4,7,9,11,14,16,18,21,23,25,28,30
Jul 2,5,7,9,12,14,16,19,21,23,26,28, 30
Aug 2,4,6,9,11,13,16,18,20,23,25,27,30
Sep 1,3,6,8,10,13,15,17,20,22,24,27,29
Oct 1,4,6,8,11,13

Starting in Calgary
Apr 17,21,26
May 1,3,5,8,10,12,15,17,19,22,24,26,29,31
Jun 2,5,7,9,12,14,16,19,21,23,26,28, 30
Jul 3,5,7,10,12,14,17,19,21,24,26,28,31
Aug 2,4,7,9,11,14,16,18,21,23,25,28,30
Sep 1,4,6,8,11,13,15,18,20,22,25,27,29
Oct 2,4, 6,9,11

Options & Upgrades
• Upgrade to Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service onboard the Rocky Mountaineer - Dome windows optimize your view of the great scenery,freshly prepared gourmet food and an outdoor viewing platform provide wonderful photographic opportunities
• Extra nights/tours may be added in Vancouver or the Rockies
• Extend your time in Banff to go river rafting on the Kicking Horse River, explore Banff National Park, or experience the spectacular glaciers of the Columbia Icefields Parkway
• Add a trip to Victoria, British Columbia’s quaint capital city on Vancouver Island

Price Notes
• Prices are per person
• Double means two people occupying a room
• Triple and child rates are available

Includes
• Accommodation for 5 nights
• Rocky Mountaineer Rail Journey between Vancouver and Banff - Standard and Superior includes Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf service while Deluxe features Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service
• 3-hour Banff sightseeing tour (Including Gondola from May 1st, 08 only)
• Motorcoach transfer from Banff to Lake Louise
• Motorcoach transfer from Lake Louise to Calgary
• 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
• Provincial taxes
• Documentation package

Not Included
• Rocky Mountaineer fuel surcharge $30 pp
• Airport and rail station transfers
• National park entrance fees
• Sulphur Mountain Gondola Tour for departures up to April 30th, 08
• Meals and attractions, unless otherwise stated
• Luggage Handling and gratuities
• Trip Cancellation Insurance
• GST (Goods & Services tax)

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