Your itinerary
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 in the 3 diamond Charlton's Cedar
Court.
2 and 3. Banff
You have 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 for your chance
to take an optional Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier.
Continue to Jasper this afternoon and relax at the 3 diamond
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 this magnificent scenic 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 3 diamond Coast Canadian Inn in
downtown Kamloops. B L
7. Kamloops to Vancouver
A day's journey 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 4 diamond Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites
on Vancouver's English Bay. B L
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 park's Bridge House
Restaurant and a chance to walk the 100-year-old suspension bridge.
The rest of the day is at leisure. L
9. Vancouver or Victoria
Explore Victoria on today's optional trip, including a 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 morning, where your door-to-door
driver will take you home.
Please note that the train travels through some
inaccessible terrain and, occasionally, freight trains sharing the
track may cause delays. In light of this, your journey might get
re-routed by road but no compensation is payable in these
circumstances.
Travel notes
One of the world's most fabled trains, the Rocky Mountaineer offers
the only daylight service through the Rockies. The two days on the
train are lengthy and leisurely, and you'll be glad for the time to
take in the panoramic views of the extraordinary mountain scenery.
If you're travelling in RedLeaf you'll need to pack an overnight
bag for your stay in Kamloops. To make your journey extra special,
travel in the dome car of GoldLeaf (see Something Special for
details). The journey from Banff to Jasper makes all the brochure
photos come to life. Reputed to be one of the most spectacular
coach trips in the world, this is truly a scenic experience so
bring plenty of film if you like taking pictures
yourself.
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