Great Resorts of the Canadian Rockies

10 days Vancouver to Calgary
Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Kamloops, Vancouver

Sightsee in Vancouver before boarding the Rocky Mountaineer train for a two-day, all-daylight classic rail journey from the Pacific Coast to the Canadian Rockies. Arrive in Jasper, your resort destination. Journey through the Icefield Parkway and take a thrilling ride aboard a snowcoach on the Columbia Icefield before arriving at the Chateau Lake Louise for the night. Enjoy sightseeing in Banff and Yoho National Parks. Visit Fort Calgary and before a farewell dinner with one of Western Canada's most popular cowboy poets.

INSIDE VISITS AND SPECIAL FEATURES Shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 - VANCOUVER

Welcome to Vancouver! This evening, mix and mingle with your travelling companions at the 6 p.m. WELCOME RECEPTION. (WR)

DAY 2 - VANCOUVER

This morning's city tour of Vancouver includes the harbour area, Chinatown, and Stanley Park. Balance of the day is at leisure. Perhaps take an optional excursion to visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge and take a tram ride up Grouse Mountain, rent a bike and ride around the seawall of Stanley Park, or explore the Museum of Anthropology. For the shoppers and browsers, take a water taxi to Granville Island or visit historic Gastown. (B)

DAY 3 - VANCOUVER-ROCKY MOUNTAINEER-KAMLOOPS

Arrive at Vancouver's Pacific Central Station and board your ROCKY MOUNTAINEER train for a two-day, all-daylight, classic rail journey from the Pacific Coast to the Canadian Rockies. Travel through the fertile fields of the Fraser Valley surrounded by snow-capped Coast Mountains toward Fraser Canyon. Continue through the raging turbulence of mighty Hell's Gate as you journey along the South Thompson River, eventually reaching your overnight destination of Kamloops. Tonight, you may opt to join an optional dinner outing to Two River Junction to experience frontier dining. (B,L)
NOTE: Kamloops properties are considered moderate two or three star hotels or motels. The city does not offer any hotels in the superior category. Your chosen hotel is determined by Rocky Mountaineer Railtours; however, you can rest assured it satisfies our high standards of cleanliness and comfort.
For your convenience, baggage that will not be needed during the train journey will be checked through to Jasper. Checked luggage will not be accessible during the journey. Plan to pack an overnight case with necessities for the train portion of the tour, including medications, spectacles, and other important items. Only GoldLeaf Passengers will receive their luggage in Kamloops.

DAY 4 - KAMLOOPS-ROCKY MOUNTAINEER-JASPER

Today, follow the route of the "Overlanders" while enjoying spectacular vistas of the Monashee Mountains and Albreda Icefields. With a clear day, you'll see soaring Mount Robson in its pristine setting. Your hotel for the next two nights is Jasper Park Lodge. Set deep in the Canadian Rockies, the charming cabins and rugged elegance of Jasper Park Lodge make it the embodiment of peace, tranquillity and natural beauty. With one of the world's finest golf courses, spectacular outdoor adventure opportunities, gracious hospitality and fine cuisine, Jasper Park Lodge is the ideal vacation spot. (B,L)

DAY 5 - JASPER. EXCURSION TO MALIGNE LAKE

This morning, enjoy an excursion to Maligne Lake for a fully narrated CRUISE to Spirit Island. After your cruise, the remainder of the day is at leisure. Maybe take an optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River where your experienced guide will navigate as you absorb the splendour of Jasper National Park. Your world-class resort offers all kinds of things to do. Play golf on one of the top-rated courses in North America or stroll the streets of Jasper with its array of specialty stores. (B,D)

DAY 6 - JASPER-COLUMBIA ICEFIELD-LAKE LOUISE

Follow the Icefield Parkway and head for Banff National Park. While en route see Athabasca Falls and then get ready for one of the trip's highlights: a stop at the 305-metre-thick (1,000-foot) Columbia Icefield for a memorable SNOCOACH RIDE. Also see beautiful Peyto and Moraine Lakes, as well as savour stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and glacier masses. Arrive in Lake Louise, your resort destination. Your hotel tonight is the famous Chateau Lake Louise. Situated in one of the world's most breathtaking vistas, Chateau Lake Louise evokes a sense of timeless beauty, warmth, intimacy, comfort, and old world charm. Resting next to majestic mountains soaring skyward and the vibrant blues and greens of glacier-fed Lake Louise, the resort affords incredible opportunities for sightseeing, recreation, photography, shopping and dining. (B,D)

DAY 7 - LAKE LOUISE-BANFF

This morning, enjoy sightseeing in BANFF AND YOHO NATIONAL PARKS, including the Natural Bridge spanning Kicking Horse River and Emerald Lake. Arrive in Banff with balance of day at leisure. Your hotel for the next two nights is the Banff Springs Hotel. Few hotels in the world rival the majesty, hospitality and scenery of the Banff Springs Hotel, with its unique blend of opulence and seclusion, and it's been a symbol of the Canadian Rockies for more than a century. Styled after a Scottish baronial castle, Banff Springs offers stunning vistas, championship golf courses, a world-class European-style spa, and luxurious comfort in a pristine wilderness. (B,D)

DAY 8 - BANFF NATIONAL PARK

Enjoy sightseeing with a BANFF TRAM up Sulphur Mountain, and stops at the Hoodoos along the Bow River and at Bow Falls. Afternoon at leisure. Perhaps take advantage of an optional helicopter flightseeing trip featuring dramatic aerial views of the Rocky Mountains and Banff. Others may wish to stroll the colourful streets of Banff or fish for trout on Lake Minnewanka. (B)

DAY 9 - BANFF-CALGARY

This morning, travel to Calgary and enjoy a sightseeing tour of Calgary's major sights, including Stampede Park and The Saddledome Stadium, and visit FORT CALGARY. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special GLOBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. A special treat is in store tonight as you'll be entertained by one of Western Canada's most popular cowboy poets, Doris Daley. Charm, humour, laughter, fun and smiles fill the evening. (B,D)

DAY 10 - CALGARY

The tour ends after breakfast this morning, with tour guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to Calgary International Airport. (B)

Departure Dates & Prices

Dates	Twin Per Person	Single Supplement	Triple Reduction
25/04/2008	£1,425	£763	£21
09/05/2008	£1,635	£763	£21
23/05/2008	£1,635	£763	£21
30/05/2008	£1,835	£763	£21
06/06/2008	£1,835	£763	£21
13/06/2008	£1,835	£763	£21
20/06/2008	£1,835	£763	£21
27/06/2008	£1,866	£763	£21
01/07/2008	£1,892	£763	£21
15/07/2008	£1,866	£763	£21
18/07/2008	£1,866	£763	£21
25/07/2008	£1,866	£763	£21
01/08/2008	£1,866	£763	£21
05/08/2008	£1,866	£763	£21
08/08/2008	£1,866	£763	£21
12/08/2008	£1,866	£763	£21
15/08/2008	£1,866	£763	£21
22/08/2008	£1,866	£763	£21
29/08/2008	£1,866	£763	£21
05/09/2008	£1,866	£763	£21
12/09/2008	£1,866	£763	£21
19/09/2008	£1,866	£763	£21
All prices shown are for tour only and subject to availability. Please call to ask for a full package inclusive of airfares.
Pre/Post Tour overnights are also available and rail/cruise upgrades can be quoted where applicable

Included Highlights

• VANCOUVER: Welcome reception; sightseeing.
• VANCOUVER-JASPER: Journey on the Rocky Mountaineer
• JASPER NATIONAL PARK: Cruise Maligne Lake.
• JASPER-LAKE LOUISE: Snocoach ride on Columbia Icefield.
• BANFF NATIONAL PARK: Guided sightseeing; tram ride up Sulphur Mountain
• CALGARY: Sightseeing; Fort Calgary; Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner with cowboy poet entertainer.

Included Meals

Welcome reception (WR); American breakfast daily (B); 2 lunches (L); 4 three-course dinners with choice of entrees (D), including a Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner. Breakfast on RedLeaf Service is a Deluxe Continental - not a full American breakfast.

Superior Hotels

VANCOUVER Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel (D), KAMLOOPS Determined by Rocky Mountaineer (BA), JASPER Jasper Park Lodge (D), LAKE LOUISE Chateau Lake Louise (D), BANFF Banff Springs Hotel (D), CALGARY Westin Calgary (D)