The Rocky Mountaineer

Prices From £1825pp - 11 Days

Fully Inclusive from UK

1. London to Calgary and Banff:
Your door-to-door driver chauffeurs you to London Heathrow for your non-stop flight to Calgary with Air Canada. Journey by road to Banff for your three-night stay at the Banff Aspen Lodge. This hotel is not air conditioned.

2 & 3. Banff:
Two full days to discover Banff, either at your own pace or with a choice of optional excursions such as the Mountain Vistas, Lakes and Canyons tour or a helicopter flightseeing trip.

4. Banff to Jasper:
Journey by coach along the spectacular Trans-Canada Highway, with a stop to admire the glacial beauty of Lake Louise on the way, before reaching the breathtaking Icefield Parkway. There, you’ve a chance to take an optional Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier. Continue to Jasper this afternoon and relax at the Amethyst Lodge.

5. Jasper:
Today’s optional trips include a morning afloat the gentle Jasper River on a raft ride, followed by an afternoon cruise across stunning Maligne Lake to Spirit Island. Alternatively, your day is at leisure.

6. Jasper to Kamloops:
An early start for the first part of your magnificent train journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in RedLeaf Service, taking in the panoramic sights of Mount Robson, the Rockies’ highest peak, and Pyramid Falls before settling in at the 3A Coast Canadian Inn in downtown Kamloops.

7. Kamloops to Vancouver:
Back on board, travel through the diverse landscapes of Kamloops’ arid area, following the Thompson River to Fraser Canyon where the freshwater Fraser and glacial Thompson Rivers meet spectacularly. Pass the foothills of the Coastal Mountains and the flat expanse of Fraser Valley, ending at the Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites on Vancouver’s English Bay.

8. Vancouver:
Visit some of Vancouver’s major highlights today including Stanley Park, False Creek, Gastown, Chinatown and the Lions Gate Bridge. Head to Capilano Park for lunch at the Bridge House Restaurant and a chance to walk the 100-year-old suspension bridge. The rest of the day is at leisure.

9. Vancouver or Victoria:
Explore Victoria on today’s optional trip, including the ferry crossing to Vancouver Island, an orientation tour on arrival and a visit to the beautiful Butchart Gardens. Otherwise, spend time in Vancouver.

10. Vancouver and flight home:
After a free morning for last-minute shopping or sightseeing in Vancouver, board your non-stop Air Canada flight to London Heathrow.

11. London:
Arrive at London Heathrow this afternoon, where your door-to-door driver will take you home. Staying from 08 Feb 2011 for 11 nights
Departing from London airport, arriving at Calgary