Two Trains Adventure
From Edmonton 8 Days
VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer
(tourCE107) MORE TOURSThe Capital of Alberta, The Mighty Rocky Mountains, Across the divide to the Pacific Rim
Edmonton - Jasper - Banff - Lake Louise - Kamloops - Vancouver
Day 1 Thursday/Saturday Our incredible train journey begins! Board VIA Rail westbound at Edmonton's NorthSide Train Station. Roll across the prairies and into the Alberta foothills in Coach Class of Service. The rolling plains soon give way to the magnificent Rocky Mountains. Arrive in "Jewel of the Canadian Rockies" Jasper, Alberta. Disembark and transfer (transfer not included in price) to one of our Jasper hotels. Keep on the lookout for wild animals often seen in and around the town. Step out into the fresh and clean mountain air for a walk and dinner in one of Jasper's many terrific restaurants. Fire-Grilled elk medallions anyone?
Day 2 Friday/ Sunday This morning we tour alpine JASPER and, above the townsite, beautiful PYRAMID LAKE. Perhaps take an optional cruise of magnificent MALIGNE LAKE and its incredible aquamarine waters. The views are stunning and the water is a shade of blue found only in these mountains. Spirit Island is a famous spot for photographers seeking the perfect picture. Return to Jasper via the Valley of the FIVE LAKES. A few miles to the south of Jasper is the JASPER GONDOLA which will take you to the top of the "Whistlers" from where the views of the valleys and peaks are outstanding. Nearby are ATHABASCA FALLS and HORSESHOE LAKE. Overnight at one of our Jasper Hotels
Spirit Island on Maligne LakeDay 3 Saturday/ Monday Depart Jasper for Banff on our deluxe motor coach along the Icefields Parkway. This is one of the most scenic drives on earth. We'll ride a Sno-Coach (weather permitting) onto the Columbia Icefield's ATHABASCA GLACIER. The Columbia Icefields are 125 square miles in size (massive!), with no fewer than 30 glaciers where 3 river systems flow to three different oceans. The Icefields Parkway delivers us past BOW LAKE, PEYTO LAKE and MISTAYA LAKE south to LAKE LOUISE, one of the most enchanting spots on earth. We see the reflections of the mountains in her aqua blue waters and we'll find out how rock flour helps the water retain its mesmerizing color. Continue further into BANFF NATIONAL PARK to the majestic town of BANFF. Overnight at one of our Banff Hotels Day 4 Sunday/ Tuesday Enjoy a free day in delightful Banff. Rent a car, take the SULFUR MOUNTAIN GONDOLA to the top for amazing views, stroll the massive Banff Springs hotel or take one of the many hikes available from town. Helicopter tours can be arranged as well as boat tours on LAKE MINNEWANKA. Overnight at one of our Banff Hotels
Day 5 Monday/ Wednesday Today you are free to visit one of the most popular and best-known sites in the Rocky Mountains, LAKE LOUISE and nearby MORAINE LAKE. Gaze at glacier covered Victoria Peak reflected in the shimmering turquoise waters of the lake. You can hike up to the teahouse, go canoeing, hiking or relax in the adjacent Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. This is truly a day you will never forget! Overnight at one of our Banff Hotels
Day 6 Tuesday/Thursday Today we board the second of our amazing Canadian Trains. The Rocky Mountaineer departs Banff in the morning westbound and features "all daylight" travel. Enjoy lunch aboard as you cross the continental divide and roll on through 5 mountain ranges toward the coast. Stop in Kamloops and you are transferred to your hotel for the evening. Travel past lakes and lofty peaks and traverse the famous spiral tunnel and then over the Kicking Horse Pass.
Day 7 Wednesday/Friday Re-board the Rocky Mountaineer in the morning and continue west, shadowing the Thompson River through the Fraser Valley. We arrive at Pacific Central Station in Vancouver at about 4:00PM. Transfer the short distance to your downtown hotel for the evening. Perhaps visit Vancouver's stately revolving restaurant or the classy and famous "Seasons Restaurant" near Queen Elizabeth Park. Harbor dinner cruise anyone?Day 8 Thursday/Saturday Transfer to Vancouver International airport or you may choose to extend your stay and visit Vancouver and the largest island in North America, mighty Vancouver Island. Those extending their stay can go whale watching, see BUTCHART GARDENS and the city of VICTORIA on Vancouver Island or travel up to WHISTLER Resort area (North of Vancouver).
We can pre-book 7 night ALASKA CRUISES at wholesale rates.
Incomparable Lake Louise
The castle-like Banff Springs hotel
This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction
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Summer tours from only $1,848CAD, per person, including tax, twin occupancy.
Prices are lower November through May
We recommend travel insurance.
Initial non refundable deposits are $250USD
with final payment due 45 days prior to departure
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We include: Via Rail Trans-Canada train journey including private bedroom (all meals are included aboard the train but not on motor coach tours or in hotels), tourist-class or superior hotels across Canada, motor coach tours as per itinerary, GST tax is additional 7%. Checked baggage is not available on the train, smaller overnight bag is recommended. |
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