Majestic Rockies by Rail and Road
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Majestic Rockies by Rail and Road12 nights
From £4865 per person
Canadian Rockies are home to alpine meadows, emerald lakes, wild waterways, backcountry wilderness, and some of the best hiking and skiing in the world. You’ll find towns such as Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper with roadside campsites to boutique hotels and five star resorts. Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, as well as the numerous provincial parks and recreation areas of Kananaskis Country, provide year round adventures and activities.
If you are travelling in July, why not extend your stay in Calgary and take in the Calgary Stampede – ‘The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth’. Find out more here
Departures May to October.
Day 1 - Calgary
Fly to Calgary and stay for one night.
Day 2 - Banff
Drive to Banff for two nights. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Banff offers rugged beauty, unspoiled landscapes, and pristine mountain ranges. Experience an unrivalled alpine escape at “The World’s Finest National Park”. Visit Lake Louise – one of the Canadian Rockies’ most beloved destinations, with turquoise waters reflecting the towering Victoria Glacier.
Day 3 - Banff
Banff at leisure.
Day 4 - Jasper
Drive to Jasper, spending time at the Columbia Icefields en route. Stay in Jasper for 2 nights. Try the thrilling Glacier Skywalk and the Columbia Icefield. The Glacier Skywalk (admission not included), consists of a 400 metre interpretive boardwalk and a glass-floored observation platform extending 30 metres out over the Sunwapta Valley.
Day 5 - Jasper
Jasper at leisure.
Day 6 - Rocky Mountaineer
Drop off your car at the station for your train journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer across the Rockies to Whistler, overnight in Quesnel. We recommend taking the Gold leaf package on the Rocky Mountaineer. The custom-designed GoldLeaf Dome Coach puts you right in the middle of the awe-inspiring scenery of the Canadian Rockies. From the attentive service provided by your onboard attendants to the gourmet meals prepared by the talented onboard chefs, the Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service is, quite simply, as good as it gets.
Day 7 - Rocky Mountaineer
Continue your train journey to Whistler where you will be transferred to your hotel for one night.
Day 8 - Vancouver
Transfer to the station for your journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver where you will be transferred to your hotel for 2 nights.
Day 9 - Vancouver
Vancouver at leisure.
Day 10-12 - Campbell River
Fly to Campbell River and enjoy a 3 night package at either Knight Inlet or Sonora Lodge for three nights to watch grizzly bears in their natural habitat.
Day 13 - Depart
Return to Campbell River for your flight to Vancouver.
