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Alberta & British Columbia Escorted Tours & Independent Non-Driving Holidays
Western Explorer
7 nights / 8 days
The most popular Rocky Mountaineer holiday for more than a decade, and it is easy to see why! All of the must-see attractions of the Canadian Rockies are included in this 8-day itinerary which can be taken in either direction. Day 1 Vancouver Arrival Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Vancouver. NB extra days in Vancouver can be added. Day 2 Vancouver to Kamloops Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia's interior. 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. Overnight in Kamloops. Day 3 Kamloops to Jasper Your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies. Once again you will be surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson Day 5 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 (seasonal) to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. A brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Lake Louise this
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River through the Monashee and Cariboo mountains. Today's highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Overnight in Jasper. Day 4 Jasper Sightseeing Spend either the morning or the afternoon touring Jasper by motorcoach. Attractions include Pyramid and Patricia lakes, Maligne Canyon and the Athabasca viewpoint. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore more of Jasper National Park independently. Overnight in Jasper. guided lakeshore stroll. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Banff. Overnight in Banff. If you wish to exchange the Yoho National Park excursion for a thrilling Glacier Helicopter tour, it can be done for £119 Day 7 Banff to Calgary Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Banff before an afternoon transfer to Calgary. Among the highlights are the Banff Gondola, Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Overnight in Calgary. Includes: 7 nights accommodation, tax, some meals, Rocky Mountaineer service, tours as mentioned in itinerary. Departure dates Eastbound Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays. Westbound Tuesday Thursday & Saturday Day 8 Calgary Departure Your vacation ends with check-out from your Calgary hotel.
afternoon. Overnight at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Day 6 Lake Louise to Banff
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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
Western Explorer Prices prices are pp based on 2 sharing a room
Standard & Red Leaf 30th Apr to 26th May 28th May to 29th Sep 1st Oct to 13th Oct Child under 18 Sharing Parents room Child under 12 Sharing Parents room £1,088 £1,320 £1,088 £1,066 £750 Superior & Gold Leaf £1,848 £2,165 £1,769 £1,737 £1,309 Deluxe & Gold Leaf £2,059 £2,403 £1,980 £1,452 £1,098
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