CANADA - Rocky Moun taineer Golden Cirle

Golden Circle 8 day 7 nights on the Rocky Mountaineer with the renowned GoldLeaf Service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Route map of the rail lines.

 

Daily Itinerary

Day 1              Depart Hong kong on your chosen carrier for flight to Canada

 

Day 2              Arrival Vancouver.      

You will be met on arrival at Vancouver International Airport and transferred to your downtown Vancouver accommodation. Admission to The Lookout atop Vancouver Harbour Centre with spectacular views of the city, mountains and ocean is included.

 

Overnight at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pacific Central Station, Vancouver

 Day 3       Vancouver to Kamloops.

Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops while enjoying the added comforts and amenities of GoldLeaf Service, including dining in the GoldLeaf Dining Room and viewing the spectacular scenery through dome windows. One of the highlights of today's journey is watching water torrent past the Fraser Canyon's walls at Hell's Gate, the canyon's narrowest point.

 

Upon leaving the Fraser Canyon, the train will follow the Thompson River to the city of Kamloops. Dinner is included this evening either at your Kamloops hotel or Two River Junction Dinner & Musical Revue (at a reduced price). Overnight in Kamloops.

 

Pictured left; the Thompson River.

 

The observation car on the Rocky Mountaineer available to Gold Service passengers

Day 4        Kamloops to Banff.

Continue your journey eastwards to the Canadian Rockies. First, you will travel through vast ranchlands to Shuswap Lake. Next, pass Craigellachie, where the "last spike" was driven completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. Beyond Craigellachie is Rogers Pass with its tunnels, glistening glaciers, and snow capped-mountains. Before crossing over the Continental Divide into Banff National Park, the train will travel through the unique Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park, a remarkable engineering achievement. Overnight at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.

 

Lake Louise foreshore.

 

 

Day 5              Banff to Lake Louise.     

Today you will meet your driver/guide, concierge and fellow travelers on a tour of Banff and Yoho National Parks. Begin your tour with visits to the main attractions of Banff townsite. Among the highlights are Bow Falls, the Cave and Basin Centre, Banff Gondola, Surprise Corner and the  Hoodoos. After free time for lunch (not included) your journey takes you into Yoho Park to view its natural wonders. The Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River are its main points of interest. All touring today and tomorrow will be in a specially designed motorcoach providing extra legroom and additional comfort. Overnight at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

 

The coach used for the excursions .

 

Day 6        Icefields Parkway Tour from Lake Louise to Jasper.       

Continue your trip through the Canadian Rockies by travelling along one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. Among the highlights are Crowfoot Glacier, Peyto Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Sunwapta Falls and Athabasca Falls. The Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle in addition to being one of the most accessible ones in North America. It is here that you will ride a Snocoach to the middle of Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Time will be available for lunch (cost of which is not included). Arrive in Jasper late this afternoon.

Overnight at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

Crowfoot Glacier.

 

 Day 7              Jasper to Kamloops, GoldLeaf Service.

Leaving Jasper onboard the Rocky Mountaineer you will pass by Mt Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3954 meters (12,972 ft). Beyond Mount Robson Provincial Park, the train will follow the Thompson River through the snowy peaks of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains and along rolling plateaus until it reaches the town of Kamloops, gateway to British Columbia's interior.

During today's rail journey you will enjoy the added comforts and services of GoldLeaf Service, including dining in the GoldLeaf Dining Room and viewing the spectacular scenery through dome windows. Dinner is included this evening either at your Kamloops hotel or Two River Junction Dinner & Musical Revue (at a reduced price). Overnight in Kamloops.

Pictured left the “Dome” observation car during autumn.

Day 8        Kamloops to Vancouver, GoldLeaf Service.

Continue your journey westwards from Kamloops and travel along the Thompson River to the Fraser Canyon. At Hell's Gate watch water torrent past the canyon walls at its narrowest point, a true highlight of the canyon. Upon leaving this region, the train will journey through the fertile Fraser Valley to the coastal city of Vancouver.

Overnight at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

 

 Day 9              Vancouver Departure
After check out this morning transfer by limousine to Vancouver International Airport where the Golden Circle Tour ends.

 

Day 10      Arrive Hong Kong

 

Departures  for 2005. -                   Vancouver circular tours all depart on Saturdays.

May  14, 21 & 28.                               Low season, - High season starts 29th May

June  4, 11, 18 & 25.                          High season.

July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30.                       High season.

August 6, 13, 20 & 27.                      High season.

September 3, 10, 17 & 24.                High season.

October 1 & 8.                                   End season    

 

Prices are based on two travelling together and sharing one hotel room/cabin.

Costs.                         (Prices are in Canadian dollars)

Prices start for Can$4,999 for twin sharing (low season)                      Single Occupancy Can$6,479

rising to Can$5,719 High season                                                                 Single Occupancy Can$7,669

and dropping to Can$4,879 for End season                                               Single Occupancy Can$6,199.

Airfares will be additional.

 

Price includes:-

Meet and greet service at Vancouver Airport with limousine transfer to town.

Admission to “The Lookout” in Vancouver.

4 days GoldLeaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer.

Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff and Jasper.

Luggage handling service.

7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 7 dinners.

5 nights deluxe hotel accommodation.

2 nights moderate Kamloops accommodation.

Banff Tour and ride in Banff Gondola.

Icefields Parkway tour and “Snocoach” ride.

National Parks Passes.

 

Price Excludes:

Flights from Hong Kong

Drinks, other than those provided as part of the meal.

Items of personal nature including laundry.

Insurance.

 

This is a complete Itinerary in its own right, but it can be combined with other vacation ideas, here or in another country.

 

Prices and schedules are subject to change by Operator or Airline without notice.