If you love rail travel, this is just the ticket - double your pleasure with two of Canada's premier rail experiences. Savor meals in the dining car onboard VIA Rail; experience Rocky Mountaineer's all daylight journey to ensure that no scenery is missed! Take a few additional days to explore the resort towns of the Canadian Rocky Mountains between train journeys.

• Visit Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, Kamloops and Vancouver
• Hotel accommodation including provincial taxes for 6 nights
• Sleeping accommodation onboard VIA Rail for 1 night
• 1 dinner and 1 full breakfast onboard VIA Rail
• VIA Rail’s “Canadian” Silver and Blue Class from Vancouver to Jasper
• Transfer from Vancouver hotel to train station
• Transfer from the Jasper train station to hotel
• Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier
• Photograph at the Columbia Icefield
• Sightseeing excursion of Banff
• Admission to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site
• Banff Gondola
• Rocky Mountaineer daylight train “Redleaf” service Banff to Vancouver
• 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches while onboard Rocky Mountaineer
• Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages while onboard Rocky Mountaineer
• Transfers to and from train stations in Banff and Kamloops
• Transfer from Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer train station to your hotel
• Luggage handling at hotels
• National Park fees

Day 1 - Vancouver
Upon arrival into Vancouver, transfer independently to your downtown hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore.
Overnight in Vanocuver

Day 2 - Vancouver / VIA Rail to Jasper
Your day is free to explore the city of Vancouver. You may wish to visit the local attractions such as the Vancouver Aquarium, The Lookout Tower, the Vancouver Art Gallery or the walk along the sea wall. This afternoon, transfer by taxi (included) to the Pacific Central Station and board VIA Rail’s “Canadian” to Jasper. This experience, with its award-winning service, is luxury on rail. Points of interest include Hell’s Gate (gorge), Suicide Rapids in the North Thompson Canyon, and the Cisco Tunnels above the Fraser River. Dinner is included onboard the train this evening.
Overnight onboard VIA Rail

Day 3 - VIA Rail to Jasper (arrival)
Today, travel between the Monashee and Cariboo mountain ranges before ending the train journey in the resort town of Jasper. A full breakfast is included onboard the train today. Upon arrival at the Jasper train station, a motor coach or taxi will transfer you to your hotel (transfer included).
Overnight in Jasper

Day 4 - Jasper to Banff
Today’s journey travels south along the famous Icefields Parkway, one of the most spectacular highways in North America. This excursion to Lake Louise also tours through Jasper and Banff National Parks with a stop at the Columbia Icefield allowing time for a “Glacier Experience”. This excursion onto the icy slopes of the Athabasca Glacier in a specially designed Ice Explorer stops in the middle of the glacier while the driver/guide explains how glaciers are formed and points out interesting geological features (Ice Explorer included). The ice is 365 metres (1,200 feet) thick – about the height of the Empire State Building. At the icefall below the glacial headwall, take the option of stepping out onto the ice formed from snow that fell 400 years ago. In the afternoon, continue to Lake Louise, the “Jewel of the Rockies” and, after a brief photo stop, drive to the resort town of Banff.
Overnight in Banff

Day 5 - Banff
This morning’s excursion travels through the town of Banff and its environs. Ascend Tunnel Mountain Drive to view Bow Falls and visit the Cave and Basin National Historic Site where a natural hot spring led to the creation of Canada’s first National Park in 1885. Take a ride (included) on a gondola car to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Enjoy a 360º panorama of a sea of mountain ranges, valleys, lakes and a bird’s eye view of the Banff town site, 770 metres (2526 feet) below.
Overnight in Banff

Day 6 - Banff to Kamloops
This morning, transfer (included) to the Banff train station, and board the Rocky Mountaineer daylight train for your two-day journey through the Rockies to Vancouver. Complimentary breakfast and lunch are served at your seat. As well, complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are provided. Some of today’s highlights include the Continental Divide, Glacier National Park, Yoho National Park and the famous Spiral Tunnels. A wide array of wildlife can often be seen not far from the railway tracks. Upon arrival in Kamloops, you will be transferred to your hotel (transfer included).
Overnight in Kamloops

Day 7 - Kamloops to Vancouver
Early this morning, transfer (included) to the Kamloops train station and re-board the Rocky Mountaineer daylight train for your journey to Vancouver. Breakfast and lunch are once again served at your seat. Today begins by following the Thompson River through the beauty of the interior of British Columbia. You will also pass the raging turbulence of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Travel through the Pacific Coast Mountains and the lush Fraser River Valley. Upon arrival at Vancouver’s Rocky Mountaineer Station, transfer via taxi (included) to your downtown hotel.
Overnight in Vancouver

Day 8 - Vancouver
A check out of your hotel and taxi transfer (not included) to the Vancouver Airport ends your tour.

*When day tours or attractions are not operational in the off-season, the price will be adjusted or there will be an alternative excursion/attraction made available.*

Moderate
	Pacific Palisades Vancouver 233 rooms, spa services, health club. Central location with dining, shopping and sightseeing.
	VIA Rail - Upper and Lower Berth By day, the two berths transform into two double seats that face each other. By night, the double seats give way to two cosy, comfortable beds, each equipped with a reinforced privacy curtain.
	Jasper - Lobstick Lodge 139 rooms. Relaxed, friendly, family oriented atmosphere. Swimming pool, hot tubs, restaurant and lounge. Standard Room
	Banff - Mount Royal Hotel 136 rooms, whirlpool, shopping & dining. Located in the heart of Banff. Run of House Room
Deluxe
	The Fairmont Vancouver 508 rooms with sophisticated grace, charm, style and flair. Located in a prime downtown location. Deluxe Room
	VIA Rail - Double Bedroom The double bedroom provides an entirely private, onboard haven of peace and quiet. Each bedroom features two armchairs, a small closet, fan, electrical outlet, private washroom, sink and mirror.
	The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge 446 rooms. Main lodge, log cabins and cedar chalets on the shore of Lac Beauvert. Golf course, stables, swimming pool, restaurants and games room. Deluxe Room
	The Fairmont Banff Springs 770 elegant rooms and suites. A world-renowned castle property with top-notch service & amenities. Fairmont Room

Choose any Thursday or Saturday between the following date ranges as your vacation start date.

May 1 – May 17	Twin	Single	Child
Moderate	$2,060	$2,584	$1,228
Deluxe	$2,558	$3,535	$1,228
May 22 – Jun 28	Twin	Single	Child
Moderate	$2,919	$3,732	$1,704
Deluxe	$3,593	$5,034	$1,704
Jul 3 – Aug 30	Twin	Single	Child
Moderate	$2,919	$3,732	$1,704
Deluxe	$3,319	$4,487	$1,704
Sep 4 – Oct 2	Twin	Single	Child
Moderate	$3,155	$3,968	$1,881
Deluxe	$3,556	$4,723	$1,881
Oct 4 – Oct 11	Twin	Single	Child
Moderate	$2,608	$3,127	$1,642
Deluxe	$2,829	$3,525	$1,642