Totem Rail Explorer (12 Days starting from $3,569)

Totem Rail Explorer

A 12-Day tour starting from $3,569

Length:	12 Days
Type:	Rail Tour
Category:	Canada Tour
Operator:	Rocky Mountaineer
Tour Code:	12-TRERMV

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About This Tour

Discover one of the most beautiful ferry journeys in the world! Combine the fabled Inside Passage with the majestic Canadian Rockies and the Rocky Mountaineer.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Optionals
Details
SPECIALS

2 days onboard the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer® in your choice of RedLeaf Service or GoldLeaf Service

4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 1 Dinner

11 Nights accommodation

BC Ferries Inside Passage service

VIA Rail Totem Deluxe Class from Prince Rupert to Jasper

Rail station and ferry dock transfers in Port Hardy, Prince Rupert, Prince George, Jasper, Banff, Kamloops and Vancouver

Luggage handling

National Park Pass

Exclusive Attractions Pass

Eastbound
Day 1 Vancouver Arrival
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 2 Vancouver to Victoria
Today a full day tour takes you to Victoria. Among the highlights are a BC Ferries trip through the picturesque Gulf Islands, a visit to the worldrenowned Butchart Gardens, a scenic ocean drive and visit to Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Overnight in Victoria.

Day 3 Victoria to Port Hardy
Your journey today takes you by motorcoach to the northern tip of Vancouver Island and the town of Port Hardy. En route you will pass through Chemainus, a community that is famous for its outdoor art mural displays, Courtnay and Campbell River. A stop will be made midway in Coombs for lunch (not included), with an evening arrival in Port Hardy. Overnight in Port Hardy.

Day 4 Port Hardy to Prince Rupert
Departing Port Hardy, you will travel through the awe-inspiring Inside Passage aboard BC Ferries. On this 15-hour journey you will view calm inlets, evergreen covered islands and near majestic coastal mountains. Overnight in Prince Rupert.

Day 5 Free Day in Prince Rupert
Spend a free day exploring Prince Rupert. Activities include whale watching, bear viewing and touring the historic cannery. Overnight in Prince Rupert.

Day 6 Prince Rupert to Prince George
Travel aboard VIA Rail’s Skeena train across Northern British Columbia to Prince George. En route you will pass through small communities that are rich in native history and culture and view spectacular lakes and forests. Overnight in Prince George.

Day 7 Prince George to Jasper
From Prince George continue eastward on VIA Rail to the Canadian Rockies. A highlight of today’s journey will be passing by Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet). Overnight in Jasper.

Day 8 Jasper to Banff
Travel to Banff 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. It is here that you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of 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 Banff late this afternoon. Overnight in Banff.

Day 9 Free Day in Banff
Today you will have an entire day to spend exploring Banff National Park on your own. Some optional activities include soaking in the mineral pools at Upper Hot Springs, enjoying a nature walk on nearby mountain trails, visiting Banff’s historic museum, cruising on Lake Minnewanka or enjoying a round of golf at The Fairmont Banff Springs. Overnight in Banff.

Day 10 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 range 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 11 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 the 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 rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 12 Vancouver Departure
Your vacation ends with check-out from your Vancouver hotel.

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/17/2009 - 5/28/2009	$3,799
5/19/2009 - 5/30/2009	$3,799
5/29/2009 - 6/9/2009	$3,999
5/31/2009 - 6/11/2009	$3,999
6/2/2009 - 6/13/2009	$3,999
6/12/2009 - 6/23/2009	$3,999
6/14/2009 - 6/25/2009	$3,999
6/16/2009 - 6/27/2009	$3,999
6/26/2009 - 7/7/2009	$3,999
6/28/2009 - 7/9/2009	$3,999
6/30/2009 - 7/11/2009	$3,999
7/10/2009 - 7/21/2009	$3,999
7/12/2009 - 7/23/2009	$3,999
7/14/2009 - 7/25/2009	$3,999
7/24/2009 - 8/4/2009	$3,999
7/26/2009 - 8/6/2009	$3,999
7/28/2009 - 8/8/2009	$3,999
8/7/2009 - 8/18/2009	$3,999
8/9/2009 - 8/20/2009	$3,999
8/11/2009 - 8/22/2009	$3,999
8/21/2009 - 9/1/2009	$3,999
8/23/2009 - 9/3/2009	$3,999
8/25/2009 - 9/5/2009	$3,999
9/4/2009 - 9/15/2009	$3,999
9/6/2009 - 9/17/2009	$3,999
9/8/2009 - 9/19/2009	$3,999
9/18/2009 - 9/29/2009	$3,999
9/20/2009 - 10/1/2009	$3,999
9/22/2009 - 10/3/2009	$3,999

Prices are per person in US$. Prices do not include GST. Prices for triples and children are available on request. Superior or Deluxe Hotels are not available in Kamloops, Port Hardy, Prince Rupert or Prince George. Please Note: all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. VIA Rail Totem Deluxe Class not available on September 26 departure and will be replaced by Comfort Class.

Motorcoach tours of Victoria Vancouver Island and the Icefields Parkway including a ride on an Ice Explorer.

Customize this Vacation

Two River Junction Musical Revue (Kamloops:
Enjoy fun, food and music at the Two River Junction Musical Revue in Kamloops.

Great Canadian Lumberjack Show (Kamloops):
During your stay in Kamloops, enjoy a wild and entertaining show featuring the icon of Canada's West - the Lumberjack.

Explore Victoria: Two extra nights in beautiful Victoria together with your choice from a wide range of popular activities.

Prices are per person in US$. Prices do not include GST.

Prices for triples and children are available on request.

Superior or Deluxe Hotels are not available in Kamloops, Port Hardy, Prince Rupert or Prince George.

Please Note: all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. VIA Rail Totem Deluxe Class not available on September 26 departure and will be replaced by Comfort Class.

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Early Booking Bonus

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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

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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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