Spectacular Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer (Goldleaf)
Spectacular Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer (Goldleaf)
Spectacular Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer (Goldleaf)
10 Days Starting and ending in Vancouver (BC)
Visiting: Vancouver, Victoria, Kamloops, Mount Robson, Jasper National Park Of Canada, Athabasca Glacier, Banff
Tour operator:
Tour code:
DSCRGA17
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 54
Age range:
5-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Cruise, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$5647
$5365 (USD)
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$282
Tour Overview
Your exhilarating encounter with western Canada will have you enjoying breakfast in floral splendour, riding on glaciers and meeting a retired Mountie on your journey into the heart of the Rockies. Relax onboard the Rocky Mountaineer for two days of all-daylight rail travel through Canada's West and the Canadian Rockies.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pinnacle Harbourfront
Meals Included: No Meals
The soaring peaks of Canada's soul-stirring Rockies take centre stage on this epic alpine adventure that begins in Vancouver, one of the world's most livable cities. Spend the day discovering the city's scenic surrounds, then join your Travel Director and fellow travel companions for a Welcome Reception this evening.
Day 2 : Discover The Sights Of Victoria
Location: Vancouver, Victoria
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Chateau Victoria
Meals Included: Breakfast
Embark on a morning sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s historic neighbourhoods. Savour the smells of freshly steamed Siopao in Chinatown and admire the Victorian façades of Gastown as you make your way to the leafy sanctuary of Stanley Park to view First Nations totem poles. We continue by ferry to Vancouver Island and Connect with Locals during a Be My Guest lunch visit to a family-owned working farm, where we’ll enjoy fresh farm-to-table flavours. Later, we enjoy some sightseeing in Victoria.
Day 3 : Admire The Colours Of Victoria
Location: Victoria
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Chateau Victoria
Meals Included: Breakfast
Embrace the Garden City status of Victoria as you greet the day with breakfast at Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre showcase of gorgeous floral gardens that have colourfully transformed a once unused quarry. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the walkable capital of British Columbia.
Day 4 : Relax And Enjoy The Outdoors In Kamloops
Location: Kamloops
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: South Thompson Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you’ll depart Victoria by ferry with one last view of the city’s historic buildings and make your way to Kamloops for a relaxing afternoon and evening to rest and recharge. In Kamloops, enjoy a Stays With Stories experience at The South Thompson Inn. Once home to a thoroughbred racing stable, this riverfront property still has the original brick manor and carriage houses. Relax in the lounge, swimming pool, or hot tub overlooking the South Thompson River, go on a nature walk around the Reflection Pond, try your hand at horseshoes and other lawn games, or take one of their bikes for a spin. Cap off another big day in Canada with a delicious dinner, the great outdoors, and an evening around the fire pit sharing stories with your travel mates with plenty of s’mores and liqueurs for everyone to try.
Day 5 : Gaze Upon Mount Robson
Location: Mount Robson
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Chateau Jasper
Meals Included: Breakfast
This afternoon you'll stop at the Mount Robson Visitor Center where you can admire UNESCO-listed Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies in all its 12,972 feet (3,954 meters) of glory. Continue to the raw wilderness of Jasper National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we'll spend the next two nights.
Day 6 : Admire Jasper National Park
Location: Jasper National Park Of Canada
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Join an interpretive walk at Maligne Canyon this morning. Later, take to the aqua waters and cruise Maligne Lake to Spirit Island (seasonal), admiring views of its three glaciers and Spirit Island. After the cruise enjoy a delicious lunch with wine at the lakeside Maligne Lake Chalet.
Day 7 : Voyage To Athabasca Glacier
Location: Athabasca Glacier
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Banff Park Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
The icy fingers of the Columbia Icefield beckon as we journey along the Icefields Parkway to Athabasca Glacier. Cross its icy terrain on board a specially designed Ice Explorer and continue on to Lake Louise, where there is time to soak in the majestic beauty of the lake and its turquoise, glacier-fed waters, fringed by high peaks, deep green forests and overlooked by Victoria Glacier. Continue on to the township of Banff, in the heart of UNESCO-listed Banff National Park. Settle in for an evening at leisure.
Day 8 : Meet A Mountie And Explore Banff
Location: Banff
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join a Local Specialist and learn about his experiences as a retired Mountie and the history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Spend the afternoon exploring the rugged beauty of Banff, from its postcard viewpoint of Surprise Corner to Bow Falls. The rest of the day is free for you to pursue your own interests. Your Travel Director will be available to help plan the perfect day for you. Tonight, we join our newfound friends for a Farewell Dinner to toast the end of our unforgettable encounter with Canada’s Rockies.
Day 9 : Start Your Railway Journey To Kamloops
Location: Kamloops
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Your train journey starts as you travel through the Rockies on your way to Vancouver, stopping overnight in Kamloops.
Day 10 : Depart Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Continue your journey by rail through British Colombia to Vancouver. Upon arrival in Vancouver, your included transfer will take you to the Vancouver Airport or your post-night hotel.
What's Included
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1 Be My Guest
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1 Farewell Dinner
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10 Breakfasts
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2 Dinners
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4 Lunches
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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All transport and transfers shown
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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