Your itinerary
Day 1: Calgary, Alberta - Tour Begins
Join Collette Worldwide Holidays as you
explore the beautiful Canadian Rockies by train.
Your exciting holiday begins in the adventurous city of
Calgary.
(D)
Day 2: Calgary - Lake Louise
This morning enjoy a
panoramic view from the observation level of the Calgary
Tower. Later today you will journey to
lovely Bow Falls and the impressive Hoodoos, land of sleeping
giants. This afternoon you arrive at the
world-famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
This hotel, called the "Diamond in the Wilderness", is surrounded
with snow-frosted Rocky Mountain peaks, secluded next to a
legendary lake and showcased by a majestic glacier. Spend the balance of the day indulging in the
splendour of this magnificent resort. (B, D)
Day 3: Lake Louise -
Icefields Parkway
- Banff
The highlight today is a journey along the
unforgettable
Icefields Parkway
: behold majestic waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks,
imposing cliffs and snowcapped mountain ranges.
A stop will be made at the Columbia Icefields, where you
may choose to participate in an optional ride in a snocoach
(weather permitting) across this mass of glacial ice which is over
1,000 feet thick.
As you continue down the
parkway, you will most likely see bears, furry marmots and stately
elk.
Stop at the serene Peyto Lake before
arriving in Banff, your home for the next two nights.
(B)
Day 4: Banff
This morning, view spectacular Moraine Lake
and the awesome Valley of the Ten Peaks.
With time at leisure in the quaint village of Banff, you may choose
to browse through the shops and museums, or just take in the
natural beauty of the area. You may also
choose an optional visit to Sulphur Mountain for an incredible tram
ride that offers magnificent views of Banff and the nearby
Rockies. (B,
D)
Day 5: Banff - Rocky Mountaineer Train -
Kamloops
Board your train for the scenic journey of
a lifetime. The "Rocky
Mountaineer" train will give you a vibrant voyage between Banff and
Vancouver. Spend two days viewing coastal
forests, roaring river canyons and lofty mountain
peaks. Today you will pass the striking
peaks of the Monashee Mountains. Tonight
you arrive in Kamloops for an overnight stay.
(B, L)
Day 6: Kamloops - Vancouver, British
Columbia
Continue west aboard your train as your
route takes you along the fields of Fraser Valley and the historic
Fraser River. You will also view the beauty of the Thompson River
and the shimmering waters of Kamloops.
Early this evening your train journey ends as you arrive in the
beautiful city of Vancouver. (B, L)
Day 7: Vancouver
Experience the splendour of
Vancouver with a sightseeing tour that begins at Stanley Park. You
will also visit Chinatown and the charming waterfront
area. Your tour ends in Gastown,
Vancouver's turn-of-the-century pedestrian mall filled with pubs,
restaurants, art galleries, specialty stores, and the world-famous
steam-powered clock. (B, D)
Day 8: Vancouver
Today is yours to explore vibrant Vancouver
on your own. Or, you may choose an
optional day trip to Victoria: begin your day with a ferry ride
across the Straits of Georgia to Butchart Gardens, where you will
experience a veritable explosion of colour and fragrance before
continuing to Victoria, a lovely seaside city with Old-English
Victorian charm. Here you will have time
to explore the city and the inner harbour before returning to
Vancouver.
Day 9: Vancouver - Tour Ends
Today your tour ends, leaving you with a
lifetime of memories of this spectacular region.
Day 10: Arrive UK
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