Itinerary Details
Rocky Mountaineer: Rainforest to Gold Rush Discovery Lake Louise Westbound
GoldLeaf + Standard Room
Accommodation days : 1 - 2
Fairmont Palliser Hotel
Centrally located in downtown Calgary, Fairmont Palliser is conveniently situated within walking distance to the city's most exciting retail shopping, arts, culture and entertainment venues. Set in the heart of the city, Fairmont Palliser is a historical landmark offering distinctive accommodation in elegant surroundings.
Transfer days : 2 - 2
Sightseeing Transfer Calgary to Lake Louise (Route 3)
Depart Calgary by motorcoach for your full-day tour to Lake Louise. Tour highlights include Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Banff Gondola. Enjoy a spectacular lake cruise of Minnewanka.
Activity days : 2 - 2
Banff Gondola CBL
Climb Sulphur Mountain in a record-breaking eight minutes and get a bird's-eye view of six mountain ranges. Sorry, did we say 'climb'? We mean 'ascend in style' in your fully enclosed four-passenger gondola cabin!
Activity days : 2 - 2
Banff Minnewanka Lake Cruise
This magnificent interpretive lake cruise of Minnewanka and the scenic Canadian Rockies is just over one hour and provides unique photo opportunities unavailable elsewhere. Experienced crew will guide you through this rugged paradise richly steeped in history, native folklore and geology. Lake Minnewanka is just a 15 minute drive from the town site of Banff along the Minnewanka Loop Drive, in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.
Accommodation days : 2 - 4
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening emerald lake, the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel is located in Alberta's Banff National Park. Discover endless outdoor recreational activities including hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking and river rafting.
MultiDayItem days : 2 - 6
National Parks Pass
Your admission to Canadian national parks is included in your package. Your pass is only valid for the number of days that you have booked accommodation in a National Park through Rocky Mountaineer.
Verbiage days : 3 - 3
Free Day in Lake Louise
Enjoy a day of leisure.
Transfer days : 4 - 4
Sightseeing Transfer Lake Louise to Jasper (Route 1)
Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour along the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic highways. The highlight today is a visit to the Columbia Icefield, an Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier and a visit to the Glacier Skywalk. At the Columbia Icefield Centre you have free time for lunch (included) before continuing north to Jasper.
Activity days : 4 - 4
Ice Explorer
Tour the Athabasca Glacier in a giant six-wheel drive Ice Explorer vehicle while your guide explains the history of this ancient glacier and points out interesting geological features. Think of it like a "monster-truck meets glacier" adventure where you learn new things!
Activity days : 4 - 4
Glacier Skywalk
Consisting of a 400 metre (1,640 feet) interpretive boardwalk and a glass-floored observation platform extending 30 metres (98 feet) out over the Sunwapta Valley, Glacier Skywalk takes spectacular scenery and a rare view of nature to unbelievable heights. The award-winning architecture of the Skywalk is a feat of contemporary design.
Accommodation days : 4 - 6
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Situated in Alberta's magnificent Jasper National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the iconic Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is a 700 acre year-round luxury mountain resort which wraps around the shores of pristine Lac Beauvert and Canada's #1 Golf Resort Course. The resort's charming village of cedar chalets and cabins, all connected by picturesque paths, offer guests unique access to explore the natural environment surrounding the resort.
Verbiage days : 5 - 5
Free Day in Jasper
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. The resort town of Jasper has much to offer. Spend the day on a scenic tour of the Columbia Icefields, exploring Maligne Lake or browsing local shops and galleries.We recommend booking activities well in advance to ensure you get your preferred time. View our recommended tours: in Jasper.
Verbiage days : 6 - 6
RGR Discovery Lake Louise Westbound
Transfer days : 6 - 6
Coach Transfer RGR Jasper Hotel to Jasper Train
Luggage:Please ensure your luggage is clearly labelled with your name and contact information. Please check with the hotel's front desk or bell team for directions to leave bags either inside or outside the door of your hotel room. You are not required to wait in your room for luggage collection. If you prefer to handle your own luggage, please advise the bell team by 8 PM the evening prior to your departure.A Rocky Mountaineer representative will greet you at the designated location within the hotel. If you have not yet checked-in for your train journey online or at a Rocky Mountaineer Guest Centre, you may do so at this time. A boarding pass and information on your Quesnel and Whistler accommodation will be provided during check-in. Rocky Mountaineer luggage tags will be provided prior to boarding your motorcoach transfer. Check-in must be completed at least 5 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
Rail days : 6 - 6
Jasper to Quesnel
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain resort of Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to the charming rural town of Quesnel, gateway to the North Cariboo. Pass through the Rocky Mountain Trench, with the steep Rocky and Cariboo Mountains either side, and on to the rolling hills and vast forests of British Columbia's Northern Interior. Highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Yellowhead Pass and Moose Lake. Breakfast and lunch included onboard. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer passes through the town of Prince George and follows the Fraser River into Quesnel. Your expected arrival into Quesnel is between 6:45 PM and 8:45 PM.
Misc days : 6 - 6
Onboard Host Gratuity
Transfer days : 6 - 6
Coach Transfer Quesnel Station to Quesnel Hotel
Upon arrival at the Quesnel Station, you will be transferred by motorcoach to your overnight accommodation.
Accommodation days : 6 - 7
Quesnel Accommodation
Upon check-in for your train departure, you will receive a boarding pass which will indicate your Quesnel accommodation. Your accommodation in Quesnel will be of a moderate standard, but will include all the essential amenities to make your stay comfortable.
Transfer days : 7 - 7
Coach Transfer Quesnel Hotel to Quesnel Station
The pick-up time for this morning's motorcoach transfer to the train station is posted in the lobby of your hotel.
Rail days : 7 - 7
Quesnel to Whistler
Your journey continues south today to the four-season resort of Whistler. Enjoy breathtaking and varied scenery, from the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon, through the rolling hills and vast ranchlands of the Cariboo Plateau, to the river canyons and lush farmland of the Pemberton Valley. Highlights include sweeping views of the Fraser Canyon, the crossing of Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world, and the shorelines of glacial-fed Seton Lake and Anderson Lake. Breakfast and lunch included onboard. Your rail journey today ends on arrival to Pemberton. Your expected arrival to Pemberton is between 6:45 PM and 8:45 PM. You will be transfered by motorcoach to Whistler, host of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games alpine events, where you will overnight.
Misc days : 7 - 7
Onboard Host Gratuity
Transfer days : 7 - 7
Coach Transfer Whistler Station to Whistler Hotel
Upon arrival, you will be transferred by motorcoach from the train to your overnight accommodation.
Accommodation days : 7 - 8
Whistler Accommodation
Upon check-in for your train departure, you will receive a boarding pass which will indicate your Whistler accommodation.
Transfer days : 8 - 8
Coach Transfer Whistler Hotel to Whistler Station
Please be ready in the hotel lobby five minutes prior to your pick-up time for your motorcoach transfer to the Pemberton train station. This transfer will take around 30 minutes.
Rail days : 8 - 8
Whistler to North Vancouver
The morning is free to explore Whistler Village at your leisure. This afternoon return to Vancouver onboard the Rocky Mountaineer through the stunning scenery of the Sea to Sky Corridor. Highlights of the trip include the Cheakamus Canyon, the dome peak of Mount Garibaldi, Brandywine Falls, and breathtaking views of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains. An afternoon meal is served canapé style. Expected arrival in North Vancouver is between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
Misc days : 8 - 8
Onboard Host Gratuity
Transfer days : 8 - 8
Coach Transfer RGR North Vancouver Train to Vancouver Hotel
Upon arrival at the Rocky Mountaineer North Vancouver Train Siding, you will be transferred to the Drop-Off Location noted in your itinerary. Please allow time for the bellmen to deliver luggage to your room.
Accommodation days : 8 - 10
Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver
Experience the best that Vancouver has to offer, surrounded by panoramic views of the Coastal Mountains, Coal Harbour and city skyline. The Pan Pacific Vancouver hotel is situated on the downtown waterfront of this vibrant metropolis, with some of the city’s top tourist attractions, and popular shopping and entertainment districts just minutes away.
Verbiage days : 9 - 9
Free Day in Vancouver
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Vancouver has activities for all interests, including visiting historic Gastown, dining in lively Yaletown, or enjoying a walk on the Stanely Park Seawall. No matter what you choose to do, the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean surround you.We recommend booking activities well in advance to ensure you get your preferred time. View our recommended tours: in Vancouver.
days : 9 - 9
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