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Rocky Mountaineer Vacations Western Explorer 8 Days Vancouver - Calgary Land Rail British Columbia Alberta Jasper Columbia Icefields Vancouver Kamloops Banff Lake Louise Calgary Mount Robson USA Departures: Apr 2, 7, 12, 16, 21, 26, 30. May-Sep (Mon, Wed & Sat). Oct 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13. Day 1: Arrive Vancouver On arrival make your own way to your chosen hotel. Standard: Marriott Residence Inn (or similar) Superior: Sheraton Wall Centre (or similar) Day 2: Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops Travel onboard the famed Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops in the Interior of British Columbia (see p24). (BL) Overnight: Kamloops Hotel, to be advised locally Day 3: Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper Today continue your Rocky Mountaineer journey to Jasper, passing the Continental Divide and Mt. Robson. (BL) Standard: Marmot Lodge (or similar) Superior: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Day 4: Jasper Enjoy a half day tour of the Jasper area showcasing attractions such as Pyramid Lake and Maligne Canyon. Day 5: Jasper ­ Lake Louise Travel the scenic Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise. Overnight: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Day 6: Lake Louise ­ Banff Enjoy a half-day tour of Yoho National Park to view its natural wonders before arriving into Banff town. Standard: Banff Caribou Lodge (or similar) Superior: Fairmont Banff Springs or Rimrock Resort Day 7: Banff ­ Calgary A morning sightseeing tour shows you the highlights of Banff before an afternoon transfer to Calgary. Standard: Ramada Hotel Superior: Fairmont Palliser Hotel or Calgary Marriott Day 8: Calgary Departure After check-out, your tour comes to an end. Price Includes · Accommodation for duration of tour on a room only basis unless stated otherwise (or similar) · 2-day Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service (standard tour) or GoldLeaf Service (superior tour) · Meals as detailed (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch) · Sightseeing tours as detailed in the itinerary · Attraction pass worth C$130 Tour Prices Prices per person, in £'s from Tour Code Western Explorer WEXPE Standard WEXSE Superior Price Excludes · Airfares and transfers unless stated otherwise Twin Share Single Twin Share Single 01Apr08-26Apr08 795 1028 1189 1504 27Apr08-26May08 999 1349 1698 2314 27May08-29Sep08 1213 1708 1989 2834 30Sep08-13Oct08 994 1324 1625 2154 GoldLeaf supplement per person for standard tour £291 (01-26Apr08), £408 (27Apr-13Oct08) Grand Rail Circle 11 Days Vancouver - Vancouver Land Rail Alberta British Columbia Jasper Quesnel Columbia Icefield Lake Louise Banff Whistler Vancouver Kamloops Victoria USA Departures: May 10, 14, 19, 24, 28. Jun 2, 7, 11, 16, 21, 25, 30. Jul 5, 9, 14, 19, 23, 28. Aug 2, 6, 11, 16, 20, 25, 30. Sep 3, 8, 13, 17, 22, 27. Oct 1, 6. Day 1: Arrive Vancouver On arrival make your own way to your chosen hotel. Days 2 & 3: Whistler Mountaineer to Whistler Travel from `Sea to Sky' onboard the Whistler Mountaineer this morning for a two night stay in the picturesque mountain resort of the same name. Tomorrow enjoy a full day at leisure. (B) Day 4: Rocky Mountaineer to Quesnel Travel north today via rolling hills, lush farmland and vast ranchlands to the North Cariboo region of British Columbia. (BL) Day 5: Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper Today, continue by train to the frontier-style alpine resort town of Jasper, via the highest peak in the Rockies, Mt. Robson. (BL) Day 6: Jasper - Lake Louise Travel via the scenic Icefields Parkway where you will enjoy an Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier. Days 7 & 8: Lake Louise - Banff Enjoy a half-day tour of Yoho National Park to view its natural wonders before arriving into Banff for a two night stay. Tomorrow a 3-hour sightseeing tour of Banff is also included. Day 9: Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops Journey today via the amazing Spiral Tunnels. (BL) Day 10: Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver Continue west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. (BL) Day 11: Vancouver Departure After check-out, your tour comes to an end. Price Includes · Accommodation for duration of tour on a room only basis unless stated otherwise (please call for details) · 2-day Rocky Mountaineer in RedLeaf Service (standard) or GoldLeaf Service (superior) · Whistler Mountaineer Coast Classic Service (standard) or Glacier Dome Service (superior) · Meals as detailed (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch) · Sightseeing tours as detailed in the itinerary · Attraction pass worth C$130 Tour Prices Prices per person, in £'s from Tour Code Grand Rail Circle T4GRC1 Standard Single 1810 2251 1785 T4GRC2 Superior Twin Share 2441 2805 2373 Single 3178 3785 3042 Price Excludes · Airfares and transfers unless stated otherwise Twin Share 10May08-24May08 1358 25May08-27Sep08 1635 28Sep08-06Oct08 1344 GoldLeaf supplement per person for standard tour £769 26