Canadian Pacific Royal Rockies Experience
6 days
This luxury train vacation takes you through some of the most rugged, inaccessible and spectacular terrain in the world along the historic railway lines. Experience the wonder of the Canadian Rockies by Canada rail as you breathe in the beauty of sapphire rivers and lakes, the towering pines of the snow capped mountains, and marvel at the abundant wildlife in Yoho and Banff National Parks. Includes an interpretive hike and guided horseback riding tour.
Outline
Arrive Calgary
1 night Calgary
Banff & Lake Louise
1 night Golden
1 night Summit Lake
1 night Eltham
1 night Calgary
Depart Calgary
Arrive Calgary
1 night Calgary
Banff & Lake Louise
1 night Golden
1 night Summit Lake
1 night Eltham
1 night Calgary
Depart Calgary
ITINERARY
Day One - Arrive Calgary
To begin your Canadian luxury train vacation, you will be chauffeured from the Calgary International Airport to the landmark Fairmont Palliser Hotel. You are invited to a private wine and cheese reception in the Canadian Pacific Railway Pavilion. Afterwards, enjoy dinner in the Rimrock Dining Room. Overnight in Calgary.
Day Two - Banff and Lake Louise - Hiking tour
After breakfast, the train travels west through the Canadian Rockies. Stop in Banff for a guided tour of local historic sites. Next, travel to Lake Louise for an interpretive hike with a resident naturalist. The train continues west across the Continental Divide, through the famous Spiral Tunnels to Field, then along the Kicking Horse River Valley. At Golden, you overnight alongside the Columbia River.
Day Three - Gondola tour and Museum
A luxury motorcoach whisks you to Kicking Horse Gondola for breakfast in the Eagle Eye's Restaurant and a 360-degree view of the stunning Rocky Mountains. After breakfast, the train heads south through the Columbia River Valley to Cranbrook, for a private tour of the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel. That evening, enjoy a gourmet dinner and overnight stay at Summit Lake on the Continental Divide.
Day Four - Crossing of the High Level Bridge
The journey continues with a gentle descent to the Alberta prairies. Visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Return to the train at Lethbridge for a breathtaking crossing of the High Level Bridge. Overnight at serene Eltham, in the heart of the Alberta prairies.
Day Five - Horseback riding tour at Homeplace Ranch
At Okotoks a luxury motorcoach transfers you to Homeplace Ranch, a unique feature of high cattle country since 1912. Enjoy a guided horseback riding tour at the family-owned ranch and savor a rustic steak pit lunch. Return to the train for the final leg of the excursion, reaching Calgary by mid-afternoon. Check in once again at The Fairmont Palliser Hotel and enjoy dinner.
Day Six - Tours ends in Calgary
After breakfast and checkout, a chauffeur returns you to the Calgary International Airport where your Canadian Rockies luxury train vacation comes to an end.
Day One - Arrive Calgary
To begin your Canadian luxury train vacation, you will be chauffeured from the Calgary International Airport to the landmark Fairmont Palliser Hotel. You are invited to a private wine and cheese reception in the Canadian Pacific Railway Pavilion. Afterwards, enjoy dinner in the Rimrock Dining Room. Overnight in Calgary.
Day Two - Banff and Lake Louise - Hiking tour
After breakfast, the train travels west through the Canadian Rockies. Stop in Banff for a guided tour of local historic sites. Next, travel to Lake Louise for an interpretive hike with a resident naturalist. The train continues west across the Continental Divide, through the famous Spiral Tunnels to Field, then along the Kicking Horse River Valley. At Golden, you overnight alongside the Columbia River.
Day Three - Gondola tour and Museum
A luxury motorcoach whisks you to Kicking Horse Gondola for breakfast in the Eagle Eye's Restaurant and a 360-degree view of the stunning Rocky Mountains. After breakfast, the train heads south through the Columbia River Valley to Cranbrook, for a private tour of the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel. That evening, enjoy a gourmet dinner and overnight stay at Summit Lake on the Continental Divide.
Day Four - Crossing of the High Level Bridge
The journey continues with a gentle descent to the Alberta prairies. Visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Return to the train at Lethbridge for a breathtaking crossing of the High Level Bridge. Overnight at serene Eltham, in the heart of the Alberta prairies.
Day Five - Horseback riding tour at Homeplace Ranch
At Okotoks a luxury motorcoach transfers you to Homeplace Ranch, a unique feature of high cattle country since 1912. Enjoy a guided horseback riding tour at the family-owned ranch and savor a rustic steak pit lunch. Return to the train for the final leg of the excursion, reaching Calgary by mid-afternoon. Check in once again at The Fairmont Palliser Hotel and enjoy dinner.
Day Six - Tours ends in Calgary
After breakfast and checkout, a chauffeur returns you to the Calgary International Airport where your Canadian Rockies luxury train vacation comes to an end.
Options & Upgrades
- Extra nights in Calgary as well as day-trips and tours make great additions to this trip
- Fly-Fishing option:
Fly-fish in the pristine rivers of the Canadian Rockies on a 6 day adventure. At no extra charge you can experience luxury train travel on a holiday that focuses on Fly-fishing. Contact us for this itinerary or visit the Royal Fly-Fishing Adventure page.
Accommodation
Deluxe
Deluxe
Trip Highlights >>
- Spectacular Canadian Rockies
- Luxurious Canadian Pacific
- Hiking & horseback riding
- Private wine & cheese reception
- Gourmet meals
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2009 Package Dates
This luxury train vacation starts and ends in Calgary, AB on the following dates:
July 31 - Aug 5
Price Notes
• Prices are per person
• Double means two people sharing a room
Includes
• 6 days onboard the Royal Canadian Pacific Railway
• State room in double, twin or single accommodation with private shower, sink and toilet
• On-train - daily table d'hote meals, including wine, all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• All off-train activities as described in the daily itineraries
• All ground transportation and admission to off-train tours
• Transportation to and from Calgary Airport and the Fairmont Palliser Hotel
• Gratuities are neither required nor expected
Not Included
• Airfare
• Trip Cancellation Insurance
• GST
• Gift shop purchases
This luxury train vacation starts and ends in Calgary, AB on the following dates:
July 31 - Aug 5
| Dates & Rates | USD$ | CAD$ | ||
| Double | Single | Double | Single | |
| Jul 31 2008 - Aug 5 2008 | 7,018 | FREE | 8,000 | FREE |
• Prices are per person
• Double means two people sharing a room
Includes
• 6 days onboard the Royal Canadian Pacific Railway
• State room in double, twin or single accommodation with private shower, sink and toilet
• On-train - daily table d'hote meals, including wine, all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• All off-train activities as described in the daily itineraries
• All ground transportation and admission to off-train tours
• Transportation to and from Calgary Airport and the Fairmont Palliser Hotel
• Gratuities are neither required nor expected
Not Included
• Airfare
• Trip Cancellation Insurance
• GST
• Gift shop purchases
