Classic Rail Circle

7 Day(s)/ 6 Night(s) 

The ultimate all-rail journey through the dramatic and diverse scenery of Canada’s West. Your vacation includes travel on two of our rail routes, the Rocky Mountaineer Fraser Discovery Route and the Whistler Mountaineer. Each night is spent in a hotel so you are fully refreshed to continue your rail journey the following day.

 

Eastbound Itinerary >

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Day Activities
1 Arrive in Vancouver
2 Whistler Mountaineer to Whistler
3 Rocky Mountaineer to Quesnel
4 Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper
5 Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops
6 Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver
7 Vacation ends
Detailed itinerary at bottom of page

2007 Vacation Start Dates
 
Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays
May 5 9 13 14 19 23 27 28
June 2 6 10 11 16 20 24 25 30
July 4 8 9 14 18 22 23 28
August 1 5 6 11 15 19 20 25 29
September 2 3 8 12 16 17 22 26 30
October 1 6
Departure dates shown in bold will operate in direction shown above. All other dates will operate in reverse.
 



 

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2007 prices in US Dollars

Starts Vancouver
05 May-28 May $3,136 $3,586 $3,496 $4,236 $3,699 $4,659
02 Jun-26 Sep $3,526 $4,116 $3,836 $4,696 $4,049 $5,139
30 Sep-06 Oct $3,136 $3,586 $3,436 $4,126 $3,639 $4,499
Meal Plan:
Add $269 Add $444 Add $444
Prices are per person and do not include GST.
Prices subject to change without notice

Starts Vancouver
05 May-28 May $1,699 $2,149 $2,059 $2,799 $2,262 $3,222
02 Jun-26 Sep $2,089 $2,679 $2,399 $3,259 $2,612 $3,702
30 Sep-06 Oct $1,699 $2,149 $1,999 $2,689 $2,202 $3,062
Meal Plan:
Add $307 Add $482 Add $482
Prices are per person and do not include GST.
Prices subject to change without notice

Detailed Itinerary

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

Day 2 Vancouver to Whistler
Travel onboard the Whistler Mountaineer to the resort town of Whistler, renowned for outstanding skiing and year-round outdoor activities. Following your motorcoach transfer from downtown Vancouver, the Whistler Mountaineer takes you on a breathtaking rail journey through the stunning scenery of this Sea-to- Sky region. Highlights of the trip include spectacular views across Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains, Shannon Falls, Mount Garibaldi and the impressive Cheakamus Canyon. On arrival at the Whistler train station, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Whistler.

Day 3 Whistler to Quesnel
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer to the charming rural town of Quesnel, the gateway to the North Cariboo. Enjoy breathtaking and varied scenery, from the river canyons and lush farmland of the Pemberton Valley, to the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon, and the Cariboo Plateau with its rolling hills and vast ranchlands. Highlights include the shorelines of Anderson Lake and glacial-fed Seton Lake, sweeping views of the Fraser Canyon and Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer follows the banks of the Fraser River into Quesnel. Overnight in Quesnel.

Day 4 Quesnel to Jasper
Your journey continues eastward today to the majestic Canadian Rockies and Jasper National Park. From Quesnel the Rocky Mountaineer follows the Fraser River north to the town of Prince George and then travels east through the forests of Northern British Columbia, home to plentiful wildlife including a large population of moose. Entering the Rocky Mountain Trench you are surrounded to the north by the steeply rising Rocky Mountains and to the south by the Cariboo Mountains. Continue climbing past Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), and through the Yellowhead Pass into the province of Alberta. Your rail journey ends today on arrival in Jasper. Overnight in Jasper.

 

Day 5 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, Pyramid Falls, the climb over Yellowhead Pass and the journey along the North Thompson River as you approach Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.

Day 6 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 the winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade Mountains and 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 on arrival in Vancouver this evening. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 7 Vancouver Departure
Your vacation ends with check-out from your Vancouver hotel.

Reverse itinerary is also available:

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

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