Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Vancouver
Holiday Inn Downtown (Standard)
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Fairmont room (Superior)
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own.
Day 2: Vancouver
Holiday Inn Downtown (Standard)
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Fairmont room (Superior)
Enjoy a six-hour sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s spectacular North Shore. Travel across the Lions Gate Bridge and into the Coast Mountains. Experience the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Treetops Adventure, discovering the coastal temperate rainforest and British Columbia’s First Nations heritage. Next, visit Grouse Mountain (gondola admission included), the Peak of Vancouver, and take in breathtaking views of the city, ocean, and surrounding mountains.
Day 3: Vancouver to Whistler
Delta Whistler Village Suites (Standard)
Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Fairmont room (Superior)
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to the resort town of Whistler, renowned for outstanding skiing and year-round outdoor activities. Transfer by coach from downtown Vancouver to the Rocky Mountaineer which will take you on a breathtaking rail journey through the stunning scenery of the Sea to Sky Corridor. Highlights of the trip include spectacular views of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains, Brandywine Falls, Mount Garibaldi and the impressive Cheakamus Canyon. On arrival at the Whistler train station, you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Day 4: Whistler to Quesnel
Overnight in Quesnel
Back onboard your train to the charming rural town of Quesnel, gateway to the North Cariboo. Enjoy breathtaking and varied scenery, from the river canyons and lush farmland of the Pemberton Valley. Highlights include the shorelines of Anderson Lake and glacier-fed Seton Lake, sweeping views of the Fraser Canyon, and the crossing of Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world. Your day concludes as you travel along the banks of the Fraser River into Quesnel.
Day 5: Quesnel to Jasper
Lobstick Lodge (Standard)
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Fairmont room (Superior)
Your journey continues eastwards today to the majestic Canadian Rockies and Jasper National Park. From Quesnel the train follows the Fraser River north to the town of Prince George, 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 by the steeply rising Rocky Mountains to the north and the Cariboo Mountains to the south. Continue climbing past Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, through Yellowhead Pass into the province of Alberta. Your rail journey ends today on arrival in Jasper.
Day 6: Jasper
Lobstick Lodge (Standard)
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Fairmont room (Superior)
Jasper National Park is a World Heritage Site and Canada’s largest National Park. Today you will enjoy a short scenic tour including the many natural attractions, rugged peaks, and perhaps even catch a glimpse of some of the many creatures that call this mountain park home. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore more of Jasper independently.
Day 7: Jasper to Kamloops
Overnight in Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops, in the heart of the British Columbia Interior. As you journey west and south you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, Pyramid Falls, the climb over Yellowhead Pass, and the journey along the North Thompson River as you approach Kamloops.
Day 8: Kamloops to Vancouver
Holiday Inn Downtown (Standard)
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Fairmont room (Superior)
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.
Day 9: Vancouver
Your vacation ends upon checkout from your Vancouver hotel.
This is a great tour including so many of the awesome sights and natural wonders of the Canadian Rockies. This tour is jam packed full of photographic opportunities so make sure you are fully equipped to take advantage.
This is a great tour including so many of the awesome sights and natural wonders of the Canadian Rockies. This tour is jam packed full of photographic opportunities so make sure you are fully equipped to take advantage.
• Transportation to/from Vancouver airport• Meals, other than onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
Transfers to and from Vancouver airport at the beginning and end of the tour are NOT included, passengers are responsible for making their own arrangements.