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CANADIAN ROCKIES VICTORIA VANCOUVER WHISTLER
             
             
  TOUR IN BRIEF
 
 

Highlights: Whistler, Cariboo Region, Fraser Valley, Lake Louise, Jasper, Banff
Tour Departs Vancouver: Sun at 7:30 am
Tour Returns Vancouver: Sat at 7:30 pm
Tour Itinerary: This tour combines a Whistler Mountaineer Train
from Vancouver to Whistler, a Rocky Mountaineer 2 day rail tour
from Whistler to Jasper and a 3 day coach tour from Jasper to Vancouver
Train service: Choose from RedLeaf or GoldLeaf

  Clintele: All ages, but mostly between 30-65 yrs
Hotel Accommodation: Choose the tour based on standard or deluxe accommodation
Fully Guided:
Services of a tour director
Additional Cost: Optional activities, some meal. The hiking components through Maligne Canyon & Johnston Canyon are designed to be leisurely & enjoyable for all ages.
When to Book the Tour: As early as possible - take advantage of the early booking bonus (deposit required)
Cancellation & interruption: Please click this link

             
             
  Cariboo Explorer    
  7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS RETURN RAIL & COACH TOUR FROM VANCOUVER  
  Vancouver WhistlerQuesnel Jasper Banff Lake LouiseVancouver  
     
 

2014 TOUR INCLUDES  
 
   
  • One way Rocky Mountaineer train trip to Whistler with
    Whistler Classic Service or Whistler Dome Service
  • 2-day Rocky Mountaineer train from Whistler to Jasper
    with RedLeaf Service or GoldLeaf Service
  • 6 nights hotel accommodation
  • 3 day deluxe coach tour
  • 1 day in Jasper at your leisure
  • 7 breakfasts & 2 lunches
  • Rail station transfers in Whistler and Quesnel
  • National Parks Pass
  • Services of a tour director
  • Commemorative pin
  • Complimentary book of the Canadian Rockies
 
       
  2014 TOUR SCHEDULE  
 
May 18, 25
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Jul 6, 13, 20, 27
Aug 10, 17, 24, 31
Sep 7, 14

Tour Departs Vancouver: Sundays at 7:30 am
Tour Returns Vancouver: Saturdays at 7:30 pm
 
             
             
  Important: Your tour cost depends on 3 main components; Rocky Mountaineer class of service (RedLeaf or GoldLeaf), type of hotel (standard or deluxe) , and the number of persons per room.

 
  2014 TOUR RATES  
 
What is RedLeaf Service? Click here
 
What is GoldLeaf Service? Click here
 
 
Standard Hotel
RedLeaf Service
Deluxe Hotel
RedLeaf Service
Double Single Double Single
May 19-May 26 $2,688 $3,338 $3,578 $4,978
Jun 02-Sep 22 $2,958 $3,528 $3,708 $5,108
 
Standard Hotel
GoldLeaf Service
Deluxe Hotel
GoldLeaf Service
Double Single Double Single
May 19-May 26 $3,218 $3,868 $4,108 $5,508
Jun 02-Sep 22 $3,488 $4,058 $4,238 $5,638
 
 
  • Rates are in Canadian dollars
  • Triple and child rates are available upon request
  • Tour rates do not include tax
 
             
  TOUR ITINERARY  
 

Day 1 (Vancouver to Whistler - by Whistler Mountaineer Rail)
Travel aboard the Whistler Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to the resort town of Whistler, renowned for
outstanding skiing and year-round outdoor activities. Following your motorcoach transfer from downtown Vancouver,
the Whistler Mountaineer takes you on a breathtaking rail journey through the stunning scenery of the “Sea to Sky”
region. Highlights of the trip include spectacular views across Howe Sound and the Coastal Mountains, Shannon
Falls, Mount Garibaldi, and the impressive Cheakamus Canyon. Upon arrival at the Whistler train station, you will be
transferred to your overnight accommodation in Whistler Village. Breakfast is served onboard.

Day 2 (Whistler to Quesnel - by Rocky Mountaineer Rail)
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the four-season mountain resort of Whistler to the charming rural town of
Quesnel, the gateway to the North Cariboo region. Enjoy breathtaking and varied scenery, from the river canyons and
lush farmland of the Pemberton Valley, to the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon, and the Cariboo Plateau
with its rolling hills and vast ranchlands. Highlights include the shorelines of Anderson Lake and glacial-fed Seton
Lake, sweeping views of Fraser Canyon, and Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world.
Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer follows the banks of the Fraser River into Quesnel, your overnight
destination.

Day 3 (Quesnel to Jasper by Rocky Mountaineer Rail)
Your journey continues eastward today to the majestic Canadian Rockies and Jasper National Park. From Quesnel,
the Rocky Mountaineer follows the Fraser River Northward to the town of Prince George and then travels East through
the forests of Northern British Columbia, home to plentiful wildlife including a large population of moose. Entering the
Rocky Mountain Trench, you are surrounded to the North by the steeply rising Rocky Mountains and to the South by the
Cariboo Mountains. Continue climbing past Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres
(12,972 feet), and through the Yellowhead Pass, into the province of Alberta. Your rail journey ends today on arrival in
Jasper. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 4 (Jasper and surroundings - Independent)
Discover colourful Jasper at your leisure. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 5 (Jasper to Banff - by Coach)
Start the morning with a refreshing hike in Maligne Canyon, one of the world's largest and deepest limestone gorges
criss-crossed by 6 narrow bridges. Head South on the Icefields Parkway and experience the thundering waters of
Athabasca Falls, picturesque Peyto Lake and majestic Castle Mountain. At the Columbia Icefield, ride the "Ice
Explorer " on the Athabasca Glacier! Overnight in Banff.

Day 6 (Banff National Park - by Coach)
Enjoy scenic views, including the spectacular Lower Falls as you walk through Johnston Canyon. At Lake Louise,
stroll the shores of the glacier-fed lake and enjoy the atmosphere of the world-famous Chateau Lake Louise.
Afternoon highlights include Moraine Lake, the Banff Springs Hotel, the Upper Hot Springs and views from the top
of Sulphur Mountain. Overnight in Lake Louise.

Day 7 (Lake Louise to Vancouver)
This morning, enjoy a drive through Rogers Pass, the highest part of the route to the Rockies. On your scenic
return journey through Yoho National Park, catch a glimpse of an engineering marvel: the Spiral Tunnels.
Arrive in downtown Vancouver in the evening.

 

 
 
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
  • Columbia Ice Explorer Tour
  • Gondola ride up to the Sulphur Mountain
  • Upper Hot Springs
  • Canoeing on Lake Louise
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