4 Days / 3 nights  Independent Tour
The perfect mini-break. A spectacular two day all-daylight journey onboard the Rocky Mountaineer in your choice of RedLeaf Service or GoldLeaf Service, and hotel accommodation in Vancouver and Jasper.


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Highlights of Your Vacation: 
  • 2 days onboard the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer® in your choice of RedLeaf Service or GoldLeaf Service.
  • 1 night hotel accommodation and rail station transfers at each end of your rail route.


Eastbound Itinerary

Day
Location

1

Vancouver

2

Vancouver to Kamloops

3

Kamloops to Jasper

4

Vacation ends

Eastbound Itinerary Details

Day 1 Vancouver Arrival
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 2 Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops in the interior of British Columbia. En route you will pass through the fertile Fraser Valley and the scenic Fraser Canyon. One of the canyon's true highlights is Hell's Gate, where you will watch water torrent past the canyon's walls at its narrowest point. Upon leaving the Fraser Canyon, the train will follow the Thompson River to the city of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.

Day 3 Kamloops to Jasper
Back onboard the Rocky Mountaineer you will follow the Thompson River through rolling plateaus into the snowy peaks of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains. Pass by Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3954 meters (12,972 ft), before entering Jasper National Park. Arrive in Jasper late afternoon. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 4 Jasper Departure
Your vacation ends with check out from your Jasper hotel.

Westbound Itinerary

Day Location

1

Jasper

2

Jasper to Kamloops

3

Kamloops to Vancouver

4

Vacation ends


Westbound Itinerary Details

Day 1 Jasper Arrival
Independent arrival in Jasper. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 2 Jasper to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops in the heart of British Columbia's interior. As you journey west and south you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains. Today's highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 meters (12,972 feet) and the journey along the North Thompson River as you approach your overnight destination, Kamloops.

Day 3 Kamloops to Vancouver
Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today's journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the interior, through winding river canyons and forests surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains to the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your journey ends in Vancouver . Admission to The Lookout atop Vancouver Harbour Centre with spectacular views of the city, mountains and ocean is included today or tomorrow morning. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 4 Vancouver Departure
Your vacation ends with check out from your Vancouver hotel.

MEALS:
Breakfast and lunch is included onboard the Rocky Mountaineer.
An additional meal plan is available for purchase including breakfast and dinner daily. Please see price grid for details
Airfares

Rocky Mountaineer Vacations is pleased to offer airfares to residents of North America from various USA and Canadian departure Cities.

EXTEND YOUR STAY:
Visit our City Stops and Rail and Drive Extensions or our Spectacular Canada pages for a perfect extension to your vacation.

2008 Package Tour Start Dates
From Vancouver (Eastbound)
Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays

Apr

2 7 12 16 21 26 30

May

3 5 7 10 12 14 17 19 21 24 26 28 31

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 3 6 8 10
From Jasper (Westbound)
Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays

Apr

5 9 14 19 23 28

May

3 5 7 10 12 14 17 19 21 24 26 28 31

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 3 6 8 10 13

2008 - Prices are one way, per person, and do not include GST
 
Popular Hotels
Superior Hotels
Deluxe Hotels
From Vancouver From Banff
Double
Single
Double
Single
Double
Single
Apr 2 - Apr 26
Apr 30 - May 28
May 31 - Sep 29
Oct 1 - Oct 13
Child (2-11 years)
Apr 5 - Apr 28
May 3 - May 28
May 31 - Sep 29
Oct 1 - Oct 15
 
$1,639 $1,839
$1,809 $2,069
$2,039 $2,379
$1,809 $2,069
$1,679 $1,679
$1,449 $1,689
$1,999 $2,449
$2,239 $2,769
$1,959 $2,339
$1,769 $1,769
$1,529 $1,839
$2,099 $2,639
$2,349 $2,979
$2,049 $2,519
$1,699 $1,699
Meal Plan including:
all breakfasts & dinners
Add $170 Add $289 Add $289


2007 - Prices are one way, per person, and do not include GST
    Popular Hotels Superior Hotels Deluxe Hotels
Eastbound Westbound
Double Single
Double Single
Double Single
Apr 2 - Apr 25
Apr 30 - May 28
May 30 - Sep 29
Oct 1 - Oct 10
Apr 4 - Apr 28
May 2 - May 28
May 30 - Sep 29
Oct 1 - Oct 13
$759 $939
$879 $1,099
$1,079 $1,389
$859 $1,099
$799 $1,029
$1,039 $1,439
$1,279 $1,759
$999 $1,329
N/A N/A
N/A N/A
N/A N/A
N/A N/A
Meal Plan including:
all breakfasts & dinners
Add $173
Add $285
N/A


2007 - Prices are one way, per person, and do not include GST
    Popular Hotels Superior Hotels Deluxe Hotels
Eastbound Westbound
Double Single
Double Single
Double Single
Apr 2 - Apr 25
Apr 30 - May 28
May 30 - Sep 29
Oct 1 - Oct 10
Apr 4 - Apr 28
May 2 - May 28
May 30 - Sep 29
Oct 1 - Oct 13
$1,589 $1,779
$1,719 $1,959
$1,929 $2,249
$1,699 $1,949
$1,639 $1,869
$1,879 $2,299
$2,129 $2,629
$1,839 $2,189
$1,499 $1,799
$1,989 $2,479
$2,219 $2,829
$1,919 $2,359
Meal Plan including:
all breakfasts & dinners
Add $177
Add $294
Add $274


2007 - Prices are one way, per person, and do not include GST
    Popular Hotels Superior Hotels Deluxe Hotels
Eastbound Westbound
Double Single
Double Single
Double Single
Apr 2 - Apr 25
Apr 30 - May 28
May 30 - Sep 29
Oct 1 - Oct 10
Apr 4 - Apr 28
May 2 - May 28
May 30 - Sep 29
Oct 1 - Oct 13
$789 $979
$919 $1,159
$1,129 $1,449
$899 $1,149
$839 $1,069
$1,079 $1,499
$1,329 $1,829
$1,039 $1,389
N/A N/A
N/A N/A
N/A N/A
N/A N/A
Meal Plan including:
all breakfasts & dinners

Add $177
Add 294
N/A

Prices subject to change without notice

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