FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST AT LEISURE
8 Days - Westbound




Availability:
June & July, 2022

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Adventure in the Canadian Rockies! This journey brings you to stunning mountain towns with stays in Banff and Lake Louise. Enjoy a trip to the Columbia Icefield on an Ice Explorer and the Glacier Skywalk.

DESTINATIONS 
Vancouver,  Kamloops,  Lake Louise,  Banff,  Calgary

ROUTES
First Passage to the West

TRIP LENGTH
8 Days / 7 Nights Total
2 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer


MODE OF TRAVEL
Rocky Mountaineer Train
Motorcoach


ROUTE TYPE
Rockies Highlights 

WHAT'S INCLUDED: 

Travel & Transport
2 days Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service
Luggage handling and rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Lake Louise

Accommodations
7 nights hotel: Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Kamloops and Vancouver

Activities and Tours
Banff Gondola
National Parks Pass
Ice Explorer
Glacier Skywalk

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Calgary
DESCRIPTION
Arrive in Calgary and spend the rest of the day sightseeing in "The Heart of the New West" independently. Overnight in Calgary.


Day 2: Calgary to Banff
DESCRIPTION
Depart Calgary this morning for a full-day tour concluding in Banff. Journey to Banff where you will enjoy a spectacular boat cruise on Lake Minnewanka. Continue on to a sightseeing tour including Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Banff Gondola included. Your tour ends on arrival in Banff late this afternoon. Overnight in Banff.


Day 3: Banff
DESCRIPTION
Today you will have an entire day to spend exploring Banff National Park on your own. Optional activities include soaking in the mineral pools at Upper Hot Springs, enjoying a nature walk on nearby mountain trails, visiting Banff's historic museums, cruising on Lake Minnewanka or playing a round of golf at The Fairmont Banff Springs. Overnight in Banff.


Day 4: Banff to Lake Louise
DESCRIPTION
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 spanning the Kicking Horse River. The tour ends in Lake Louise where the remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy this magnificent location. Overnight in Lake Louise Please note: While arrival at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 1:00 p.m., 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.
 
Day 5: Lake Louise
DESCRIPTION
Today, enjoy a full-day tour along one of the most scenic highways in the world as you travel to Jasper National Park on the Icefields Parkway. 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. At the Columbia Icefield Centre, time is provided for lunch (not included) after you have had a chance to experience the Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure (admission included). Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Afterward, brief stops will be made at Bow and Peyto Lakes before arriving back in Lake Louise this afternoon. Overnight in Lake Louise. L.



Day 6: Lake Louise to Kamloops
DESCRIPTION
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain hamlet of Lake Louise to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia's interior. Your journey takes you through a spectacular array of scenery as you travel between the glacier and snow-capped 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 and Craigellachie ? where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L.


Day 7: Kamloops to Vancouver
DESCRIPTION
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 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. B, L.


Day 8: Vancouver
DESCRIPTION
Your journey ends upon checkout from your Vancouver hotel.