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| Coast to Coast by Rail
A 16-Day tour starting from $3,989
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| Discover Canada's diverse scenery and culture on this cross-country journey from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast and featuring all the highlights in between.
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2 Days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
5 Breakfasts, 7 lunches, 4 dinners 12 Nights hotel accommodation 3 Nights bedroom accommodation onboard VIA Rail between Jasper and Toronto & between Montreal to Halifax VIA Rail between Toronto and Montreal Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff, Jasper and Toronto Luggage handling (excluding Toronto and VIA Rail) National Park Pass Exclusive Attractions Pass Your Exclusive Attractions Pass includes complimentary admission to the following featured attractions, regardless of your tour itinerary: Vancouver : Vancouver Lookout Hop-On Hop-Off Attractions Loop Tour Victoria : Royal BC Museum Banff : Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies Banff Upper Hot Springs Jasper : Jasper Tramway, including transportation to/from tramway Calgary : Calgary Tower
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Day 1 Vancouver Arrival Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Vancouver. Day 2 Vancouver to Kamloops Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser River valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade mountains, to the desert-like environment of the interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake and into Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. Day 3 Kamloops to Banff Your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will see a spectacular array of scenery as you travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today’s highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, of course, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends in the resort town of Banff this evening. Overnight in Banff. Day 4 Banff Sightseeing Enjoy a three-hour motorcoach sightseeing tour of Banff this morning. Among the highlights are visits to Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure in Banff. Overnight in Banff. Day 5 Banff to Lake Louise* A half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. The tour ends in Lake Louise, where you will be treated to a one-hour guided lakeshore stroll. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy this magnificent location. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Please note: While arrival at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 12:00 p.m. (noon), scheduled check-in time is not until 4:00 p.m. In the event that your room is not ready, your luggage will be stored and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel. *Guests may add a Glacier Helicopter Tour with ranch lunch to replace the Yoho Park Tour and guided lakeshore stroll on Day 5. A $219 per person supplement will apply. Day 6 Free Day in Lake Louise Enjoy a free day in Lake Louise. Local activities include canoeing, hiking in the mountains or simply relaxing and taking in the magnificent views. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Day 7 Lake Louise to Jasper Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper national parks via the Icefields Parkway. Among the highlights are Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Falls. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Arrive in Jasper late this afternoon. Overnight in Jasper. Please note: Expected Ice Explorer dates of operation 15 Apr-15 Oct. When Ice Explorer is not operating, it will be replaced with lunch at Simpson’s Num-Ti-Jah Lodge. Day 8 VIA Rail Jasper to Toronto Day 1 This afternoon begin your three-day VIA Rail journey across the Prairie provinces and northern Ontario. Overnight on VIA Rail. Day 9 VIA Rail Jasper to Toronto Day 2 Continue your rail journey across Canada to Toronto. Overnight on VIA Rail. Day 10 VIA Rail Toronto Arrival Arrive in Toronto on VIA Rail this evening. Overnight in Toronto. Day 11 Niagara Falls Tour Enjoy a full-day motorcoach tour to Niagara Falls, one of the great natural wonders of the world. Included is a cruise on the Maid of the Mist to the base of Horseshoe Falls (Imax Theatre or Journey Behind the Falls is substituted when Maid of the Mist is not operating). Return to Toronto early this evening. Overnight in Toronto. Guests are also able to book the Niagara Falls Mid-tour add-on (2 nights/ 3 days) starting on this day. This add-on package must be booked in advance and is subject to an additional supplement. Day 12 VIA Rail Toronto to Montreal Travel by VIA Rail in VIA 1 Class from Toronto to Montreal. Overnight in Montreal. Guests are also able to book the Quebec City Mid-tour add-on (3 nights/ 4 days) starting on this day. This add-on package must be booked in advance and is subject to an additional supplement. Day 13 Montreal Sightseeing Enjoy a half-day guided tram tour of Montreal today. Scheduled stops include Old Montreal, Notre-Dame Basilica, Olympic Park, Mount Royal and McGill University. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore this vibrant city on your own. Overnight in Montreal. Day 14 VIA Rail Montreal to Halifax Spend the day sightseeing independently in Montreal before taking the overnight VIA Rail train to Halifax. Dinner is served onboard. Overnight on VIA Rail. Day 15 VIA Rail Halifax Arrival Enjoy the scenic Nova Scotia and New Brunswick landscapes before arriving in Halifax this afternoon. Meals are served onboard. Spend the rest of the day exploring this eastern seaboard city. Overnight in Halifax. Day 16 Halifax Departure Your vacation ends with check-out from your Halifax hotel. Westbound Day 1 Halifax Arrival Arrive in Halifax and spend the rest of the day exploring this eastern seaboard city. Overnight in Halifax. Day 2 VIA Rail Halifax to Montreal This morning you are free to explore more of Halifax on your own before departing on VIA Rail this afternoon. Enjoy the landscapes of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick as you travel on your overnight journey to Montreal, Quebec. Meals are served onboard. Overnight on VIA Rail. Day 3 VIA Rail Montreal Arrival After breakfast onboard, arrive in Montreal early this morning and spend the rest of the day sightseeing independently. Overnight in Montreal. Day 4 Montreal Sightseeing Enjoy a half-day guided tram tour of Montreal today. Scheduled stops include Old Montreal, Notre-Dame Basilica, Olympic Park, Mount Royal and McGill University. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore this vibrant city on your own. Overnight in Montreal. Day 5 VIA Rail Montreal to Toronto Today you will travel by VIA Rail in VIA 1 Class from Montreal to Toronto. Overnight in Toronto. Guests are also able to book the Quebec City Mid-tour add-on (3 nights/ 4 days) starting on this day. This add-on package must be booked in advance and is subject to an additional supplement. Day 6 Niagara Falls Tour Enjoy a full-day motorcoach tour to Niagara Falls, one of the great natural wonders of the world. Included is a cruise on the Maid of the Mist to the base of Horseshoe Falls (Imax Theatre or Journey Behind the Falls is substituted when Maid of the Mist is not operating). Return to Toronto early this evening. Overnight in Toronto. Guests are also able to book the Niagara Falls Mid-tour add-on (2 nights/ 3 days) starting on this day. This add-on package must be booked in advance and is subject to an additional supplement. Day 7 VIA Rail Toronto to Jasper Day 1 This morning begin your three-day VIA Rail journey across northern Ontario and the Prairie provinces. Overnight on VIA Rail. Day 8 VIA Rail Toronto to Jasper Day 2 Continue your rail journey across Canada to Jasper. Overnight on VIA Rail. Day 9 VIA Rail Jasper Arrival Arrive in Jasper on VIA Rail this afternoon. Overnight in Jasper Day 10 Jasper to Lake Louise Travel to Lake Louise via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Your driver/guide will explain how glaciers are formed and point out some interesting geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Lake Louise this afternoon. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Please note: Expected Ice Explorer dates of operation 15 Apr-15 Oct. When Ice Explorer is not operating, it will be replaced with lunch at Simpson’s Num-Ti-Jah Lodge. Day 11 Free Day in Lake Louise Enjoy a free day in Lake Louise. Local activities include canoeing, hiking in the mountains or simply relaxing and taking in the magnificent views. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Day 12 Lake Louise to Banff* A half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. While in Lake Louise you will be treated to a one-hour guided lakeshore stroll. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Banff. Overnight in Banff. Please note: While departure from The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 1:30 p.m., scheduled check-out time is normally 11:00 a.m. Your luggage will be stored upon check-out and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel before the tour departs. *Guests may add a Glacier Helicopter Tour with ranch lunch to replace the Yoho Park Tour and guided lakeshore stroll on Day 12. A $219 per person supplement will apply. Day 13 Banff Sightseeing Enjoy a three-hour motorcoach sightseeing tour of Banff this morning. Among the highlights are visits to Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure in Banff. Overnight in Banff. Day 14 Banff to Kamloops Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain town of Banff to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. Your journey offers you a spectacular array of scenery as you travel between the high peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the interior. Today’s highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, the Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass, Craigellachie – where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, and, of course, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Overnight in Kamloops. Day 15 Kamloops to Vancouver Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. Overnight in Vancouver. Day 16 Vancouver Departure Your vacation ends with check-out from your Vancouver hotel.
Banff Tour, including Banff Gondola
Yoho Park Tour, including transfer to Lake Louise Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer Niagara Falls Day Trip Guided Lakeshore Stroll at Chateau Lake Louise Guided Tram Tour of Montreal Customize this Vacation
Explore St. John's - Explore this vibrant coastal city at your leisure, and enjoy local hospitality and a Puffin and Whale Watching Tour. Niagara Falls (Mid-tour Add-on): Add two nights in Niagara Falls including a Great Gorge Adventure Pass allowing you more time to explore this magical location. Quebec City (Mid-tour Add-on): Come join Quebec City's 400th year celebration with 3 nights at the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac. 2008 Eastbound Departure Dates: Sep 1 6 8 13 15 20 22 27 29 Oct 4 6 11 13 2008 Westbound Departure Dates: Sep 3 5 10 12 17 19 24 26 Oct 1 3 Self-Drive Option: Days 3-8, Add $300 per single (no charge for double, triple or child) Eastbound and Westbound offered in GoldLeaf or RedLeaf Service. Prices Vary Prices are one-way per person in US$. Prices do not include GST. Prices for triples and children and single Self-Drive Option are available on request. Ice Explorer operation in early April subject to weather. Lodge lunch will be provided as an alternative when closed. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. *Replace your Yoho Park Tour on Day 5 with a Glacier Helicopter Experience for CDN $219.00. Please inquire for details. CURRENT SPECIALS: Early Booking Bonus Limited Time Offer! Book Now!
This year, discover Western Canada's spectacular Rocky Mountaineer rail journey between Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies. Now there are more reasons than ever to get onboard!
Book a minimum 6-night Rocky Mountaineer vacation package by January 15, 2009 and receive a gift card worth up to $600* per couple at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts!
Bonus - Book your qualifying vacation by November 15th, 2008 in Goldleaf Service and receive a FREE* upgrade to a Fairmont Room at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in applicable destinations!
Gift Card Options:
- $300 Fairmont gift card/person with GoldLeaf and Fairmont Deluxe accommodation - $200 Fairmont gift card/person with GoldLeaf Service - $100 Fairmont gift card/person with RedLeaf Service
What can the Gift card be used for?
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts gift cards can be used for accommodations and more, including spa services, dining or golf, tennis and other leisure activities at any facility managed by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Furthermore, gift cards can be used at any Fairmont Store location. For in-house guests, any charge that can be applied to a hotel folio can be paid for with a gift card. This includes taxes and gratuities. To avoid any possible disappointment, we suggest that the recipient mention the gift card at the time of booking.
Offer available to U.S. and Canadian Residents only.
*Terms and Conditions: Fairmont gift card offer valid for sale on new bookings until January 15, 2009. This offer is applicable to qualifying vacation packages of six nights or more from Rocky Mountaineer Vacations’ 2009 brochure departing during the 2009 summer season between May and October. Full payment must be received by January 15, 2009. Gift card value of $600 per couple ($300 per person) is based on booking for two adults in Rocky Mountaineer Goldleaf Service with Fairmont Deluxe accommodation. Receive a gift card valued at $400 per couple ($200 per person) with GoldLeaf Service or Escorted Tour bookings. Receive a gift card of $200 per couple ($100 per person) with qualifying RedLeaf Service bookings. Bonus offer guaranteeing Fairmont hotels in Fairmont Room category is applicable only to qualifying GoldLeaf Service bookings of six nights or more made by November 15, 2008. Not available in conjunction with any other offer (except added value offered on many tours in the Rocky Mountaineer Vacations brochure). Offers are based on availability and may be modified, withdrawn or travel dates may be substituted without prior notice. Some restrictions apply. |
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