Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Vancouver, British Columbia
Begin your vacation in Vancouver today. Your hotel is located just blocks from fine dining, shopping and entertainment. Meet your tour manager and fellow travelers at a get-acquainted reception and dinner at THE SHERATON WALL CENTRE HOTEL
Day 2 - Vancouver sightseeing
Surrounded by the blue waters of the Strait of Georgia and backed by Coast Range peaks, Vancouver is among Canada's most beautiful cities. Visit Chinatown and Gastown, the original heart of Vancouver. See the famous totem poles of Stanley Park. Take the Skyride to the top of Grouse Mountain for panoramic views. After lunch, the remainder of the day is free for your own explorations. There are a host of excellent museums, lots boutiques and restaurants along Robson Street, or just relax at the hotel spa. THE SHERATON WALL CENTRE HOTEL
Day 3 - Whistler Mountaineer/Whistler Village
Early morning transfer to the rail station for a thrilling journey aboard the Whistler Mountaineer, sandwiched between the forested mountain peaks and the ocean. Enjoy breakfast and panoramic views from your Glacier Dome seat on this spectacularly scenic Sea-to-Sky route along Howe Sound, past Shannon Falls cascading 1,000 ft and flanked by snow-capped mountains rising above the rails. Soon you arrive in the charming mountain resort community of Whistler. You might like to take a stroll in through the Farmer's Market this afternoon. Your retreat for two nights is the HILTON WHISTLER RESORT & SPA.
Day 4 - Whistler Village
The entire day is free for your own explorations. Cobbled streets and peak-roofed buildings give Whistler the appearance of a European alpine village. You can stroll the shops and galleries, take a ride on the Whistler gondola, perhaps a walk on one of the many meandering trails or play a round of golf. HILTON WHISTLER RESORT
Day 5 - Rocky Mountaineer/Quesnel
Board the Rocky Mountaineer this morning for the beginning of your two-day journey along the northern Fraser route to the Canadian Rockies. In the comfort of Gold Leaf service, sit back and absorb the breathtaking scenery of river canyons, the lush farmland of the Fraser Canyon and the Cariboo Plateau. Traverse Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world and follow the shoreline of glacial fed Seton Lake. Arrive in the charming rural town of Quesnel for overnight at THE SANDMAN HOTEL.
Day 6 - Rocky Mountaineer/Jasper, Alberta
Re-board the train this morning and follow the Fraser River north to Prince George. Then, travel east through the forests of northern British Columbia to the Canadian Rockies, where you climb past Mount Robson and through the Yellowhead Pass soon to arrive in the resort town of Jasper, Alberta. Transfer to Jasper Park Lodge, one of Canada's most popular and famous resorts for a two-night stay. THE FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE
Day 7 - Jasper/Maligne Lake
Take a scenic drive in Jasper National Park for unforgettable views that make it a photographer's delight. Stop at Medicine Lake, which curiously "disappears" each winter, and mile-high Maligne Lake, largest in the Rockies. Have exceptional views of the Queen Elizabeth Range and get up close to the glaciers as you cruise the lake. Visit Maligne Lake Canyon to view its nearly vertical limestone walls, 200 feet high in places, carved by centuries of erosion. Return to Jasper with time to enjoy your surroundings. THE FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE
Day 8 - Columbia Icefield/Banff
Head south on the Icefield Parkway for a stop at Sunwapta or Athabasca Falls en route to the Colombia Icefield. Here, you board a Snocoach for a three-mile ride across Athabasca Glacier, a rate experience. Continue down the Parkway through some of Canada's most scenic landscapes. Drive past Bow and Waterfowl Lakes, Mistaya Canyon, Mt. Chevren and massive Mt. Murchison. Stop at Lake Louise for views and photos before continuing to Banff, nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Soon you are snuggled into your resort above the town, THE RIMROCK RESORT HOTEL
Day 9 - Banff
Sightsee in and around Banff this morning, then you've got a ticket to ride.....on the Sulphur Mountain gondola for superb panoramic views of Mount Rundle, the Bow Valley and the Cascade Mountains. The charming village of Banff offers a variety of shops and museums to explore on your own this afternoon. Re-join your fellow travelers at a farewell dinner this evening at THE RIMROCK RESORT HOTEL
Day 10 - Conclude Calgary
A group transfer to the Calgary airport is provided. Please do not book return flights earlier than 1:00 PM.
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