9 Days/8 Nights 

Nine days of indulgence starting and ending in Vancouver. GoldLeaf Service on both of the Rocky Mountaineer routes combined with deluxe hotels and the services of our Concierge make this the way to see the Canadian Rockies in style.

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Day 3 Kamloops to Jasper, GoldLeaf Service
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 at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge with dinner and breakfast included.

Day 4 Jasper Sightseeing
This morning meet your driver/guide, Concierge and fellow travelers on a tour of Jasper. Attractions include Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, Maligne Canyon and Athabasca viewpoint. During today's tour and upcoming sightseeing tours in the Canadian Rockies, you will travel in a specially designed motorcoach providing extra legroom and additional comfort. While your concierge ensures that you tour in comfort, your driver/guide will explain many points of interest throughout the Canadian Rockies over the next several days. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the Jasper Park Lodge, your concierge will be able to suggest multiple activities available in the Jasper area. Overnight at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodg ewith dinner and breakfast included.

Day 5 Icefields Parkway Tour from Jasper to Lake Louise
Transfer to Lake Louise via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. Stops will be made at Athabasca Falls and Sunwapta Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield. It is here that you will ride a Snocoach to the middle of Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Your driver/guide will explain how glaciers are formed and point out some interesting geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). En route from the Icefields you will view Crowfoot Glacier and Peyto Lake before arriving in Lake Louise this afternoon. Overnight at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louisewith dinner and breakfast included.

Day 6 Lake Louise to Banff
This morning you will travel from Lake Louise to Banff. Your journey takes you by Vermilion Lakes, Castle Mountain, the Hole-in-the-Wall and Johnston Canyon. After free time in Banff for lunch (not included) a sightseeing tour shows you the highlights of Banff townsite. Among the points of interest are visits to Banff Gondola, Bow Falls, the Cave and Basin Centre, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Overnight at the Fairmont Banff Springs with dinner included.

Day 7 Banff to Kamloops, GoldLeaf Service
Depart onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff for Kamloops, the gateway to British Columbia's interior. As the train crosses over the Continental Divide you will pass through the Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park, a remarkable engineering achievement. Marvel at the stunning glaciers, numerous tunnels, and snow-capped mountains of Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park. The next highlight of today's rail journey is historic Craigellachie, where the "last spike" was driven completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. As the train approaches Kamloops, it follows the shoreline of Shuswap Lake. Overnight in Kamloops.

Day 9 Vancouver Departure
After breakfast, transfer by limousine to Vancouver International Airport where your Golden Circle vacation ends.