Mountain Peaks and Glaciers

Peaks by the hundreds, glaciers, icefields, and rushing rivers; the awe-inspiring Canadian Rockies is a destination not to be missed. A two-day Rocky Mountaineer rail excursion, a journey through the Rockies by luxury motorcoach and the Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience – all highlights of this independent holiday!

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrive Vancover

    Arrive Vancouver and check in to your hotel.

  • Day 2: Vancouver – Kamloops

    Board the Rocky Mountaineer for your daylight train adventure to the Rockies. Ask about the optional evening entertainment available.

  • Day 3: Kamloops – Jasper

    Enter the Rockies aboard the Rocky Mountaineer following the Thompson River. Pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.

  • Day 4: Jasper – Banff

    Travel the spectacular Icefields Parkway to Banff. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for an Ice Explorer ride then continue south to Banff, stopping in Lake Louise en route.

  • Day 5: Banff

    Morning at leisure then in the afternoon a cruise on Lake Minnewanka will introduce Banff National Park’s largest lake.

  • Day 6: Banff – Calgary

    njoy a tour of the area around Banff. See Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka and ride the Banff Gondola before transferring to Calgary.

* All prices shown are for low season, per person, twin share. Click here to see full Terms & Conditions.

Pricing

6 Days / 5 Nights From $2,540*

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Includes: 5 nights' hotel accommodation including taxes, Rocky Mountaineer Rail Tour (RedLeaf), travel by motor coach, meals as indicated, sightseeing as specified, photograph at the Columbia Icefield, porterage at hotels, National Park fees, services of Brewster driver/guide, Canadian GST.

Departs Vancouver & Calgary 2012: Mon, Thu; 30 Apr - 01 Oct.

note: Pre tour accommodation in Calgary recommended on westbound itinerary. RedLeaf passengers will need to pack an overnight bag for the stay in Kamloops.

Highlights

  • Banff and Icefield Parkway sightseeing excursions 

  • Banff Gondola

  • Ice Explorer Ride

  • Lake Minnewanka cruise