5 Days / 4 nights  Independent Tour
Only have a few days to explore the most spectacular scenery in the world? This 5-day package is a perfect short break in the Canadian Rockies.


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Highlights of Your Vacation: 
  • 2 days onboard the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer® in your choice of RedLeaf Service or GoldLeaf Service.
  • Motorcoach tour of Banff townsite, including a ride on the Banff Gondola.
  • National Parks Pass
  • Exclusive Attractions Pass

 


Eastbound Itinerary

Day
 Location

1

Vancouver

2

Vancouver to Kamloops

3

Kamloops to Banff

4

Banff to Calgary

5

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 Banff
Continue your journey eastwards to the Canadian Rockies. First, you will travel through vast ranchlands to Shuswap Lake. Next, pass Craigellachie, where the "last spike" was driven completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. Beyond Craigellachie is Rogers Pass with its tunnels, glistening glaciers, and snow capped-mountains. Before crossing over the Continental Divide into Banff National Park, the train will travel through the unique Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park, a remarkable engineering achievement. Overnight in Banff.

Day 4 Banff to Calgary
This morning a sightseeing tour shows you the highlights of Banff townsite before an afternoon transfer to Calgary. Among the points of interest are visits to Banff Gondola, Bow Falls, the Cave and Basin Centre, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. A visit to The Calgary Tower is included where you can view the city and the Rocky Mountains in the distance. Overnight in Calgary. Overnight in Calgary.

Day 5 Calgary Departure
Your vacation ends with check out from your Calgary hotel.

 

Westbound Itinerary

Day
 Location

1

Calgary

2

Calgary to Banff

3

Banff to Kamloops

4

Kamloops to Vancouver

5

Vacation ends

Westbound Itinerary Details

Day 1 Calgary Arrival
Arrive in Calgary and spend the rest of the day sightseeing in the "Stampede City" independently. Overnight in Calgary.

Day 2 Calgary to Banff
Depart the Stampede City this morning for a tour to Banff. Highlights include the Cave and Basin Centre, Banff Gondola, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Banff on your own. Overnight in Banff.

Day 3 Banff to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain town of Banff to Kamloops in the heart of British Columbia's interior. Your journey offers you a spectacular range of scenery as you travel between the high peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the interior. Today's highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, the Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass, Craigellachie where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven and of course the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Overnight in Kamloops.

Day 4 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 5 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 4 6 8 11 13
From Calgary (Westbound)
Sundays, Tuesdays & Fridays

Apr

4 8 13 18 22 27

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

2008 - Prices are one way, per person, and do not include GST
From From Popular Hotels Superior Hotels Deluxe Hotels
Vancouver Calgary
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 4 - Apr 27
May 2 - May 27
May 30 - Sep 28
Sep 30 - Oct 14
$1,889 $2,159
$2,109 $2,479
$2,339 $2,779
$2,119 $2,479
$1,789 $1,789
$1,729 $2,079
$2,339 $2,899
$2,599 $3,279
$2,299 $2,849
$1,799 $1,799
$1,869 $2,339
$2,499 $3,219
$2,799 $3,659
$2,479 $3,179
$1,819 $1,819
Meal Plan: all breakfasts & dinners
Add $236
Add $418
Add $418
Self-drive option: Days 4 - 5
No additional charge based on double, triple or child


2008 - Prices are one way, per person, and do not include GST
From From Popular Hotels Superior Hotels Deluxe Hotels
Vancouver Calgary
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 4 - Apr 27
May 2 - May 27
May 30 - Sep 28
Sep 30 - Oct 14
$1,049 $1,319
$1,269 $1,639
$1,499 $1,939
$1,279 $1,639
$949 $949
$1,129 $1,479
$1,499 $2,059
$1,759 $2,439
$1,459 $2,009
$959 $959
$1,269 $1,739
$1,659 $2,379
$1,959 $2,819
$1,639 $2,339
$979 $979
Meal Plan: all breakfasts & dinners
Add $256
Add $438
Add $438
Self-drive option: Days 4 - 5
No additional charge based on double, triple or child


2008 - Prices are one way, per person, and do not include GST
From From Popular Hotels Superior Hotels Deluxe Hotels
Vancouver Calgary
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 4 - Apr 27
May 2 - May 27
May 30 - Sep 28
Sep 30 - Oct 14
$1,889 $2,159
$2,109 $2,479
$2,339 $2,779
$2,119 $2,479
$1,789 $1,789
$1,729 $2,079
$2,339 $2,899
$2,599 $3,279
$2,299 $2,849
$1,799 $1,799
$1,869 $2,339
$2,499 $3,219
$2,799 $3,659
$2,479 $3,179
$1,819 $1,819
Meal Plan: all breakfasts & dinners
Add $236
Add $418
Add $418
Self-drive option: Days 4 - 5
No additional charge based on double, triple or child


2008 - Prices are one way, per person, and do not include GST
From From Popular Hotels Superior Hotels Deluxe Hotels
Vancouver Calgary
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 4 - Apr 27
May 2 - May 27
May 30 - Sep 28
Sep 30 - Oct 14
$1,049 $1,319
$1,269 $1,639
$1,499 $1,939
$1,279 $1,639
$949 $949
$1,129 $1,479
$1,499 $2,059
$1,759 $2,439
$1,459 $2,009
$959 $959
$1,269 $1,739
$1,659 $2,379
$1,959 $2,819
$1,639 $2,339
$979 $979
Meal Plan: all breakfasts & dinners
Add $256
Add $438
Add $438
Self-drive option: Days 4 - 5
No additional charge based on double, triple or child
Prices subject to change without notice
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