CANADA - Rocky Mountaineer – Winter Indulgence

Goldleaf Service for 9 days, 8 nights on the Rocky Mountaineer in winter.

 

 

 

Train being pulled by 2 engines in winter.

Route map of the rail lines.

 
 
The Rocky Mountaineer is a very special train indeed, made up of specialist coaches, with their own livery, run on the Canadian railway system. The Goldleaf Service is the highest standard and gives you extra privileges against the standard Redleaf Service, such as access to the unique Glass Dome Cars, (right) where you can view the panoramas of the snow clad hills from the comfort of the upper deck of these double-decked coaches. The Goldleaf trip also uses deluxe class Hotels for the stays in Banff and Lake Louise, during this winter sojourn.

 

      

 

Daily Itinerary -             Vancouver to Calgary.
This itinerary can also be done in the reverse order, from Calgary to Vancouver; see Departure dates the end of this for actual dates.

 

Day 1              Depart Hong Kong on flight to Canada

 

Day 2              Arrival Vancouver.      

 

Arrive in Vancouver you will be met on arrival at Vancouver International Airport and transferred to downtown Vancouver by limousine. Check into a Courtyard Suite at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.Spend the rest of the day exploring this scenic city on your own, dinner at Fairmont Hotel is included.

Overnight in Vancouver.        

         Pacific Central Station, Vancouver.

 

The train in the snow scenery,   the Food on board,    the festivities at Xmas time

 

 

Day 3              Vancouver to Kamloops.

Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops while enjoying the added comforts and amenities of GoldLeaf Service. View the spectacular winter scenery through the domed windows as you pass through the Fraser Valley and the Fraser Canyon. One of the Canyon’s true highlights is Hell’s Gate where you will watch water torrent past the Canyon’s walls at its narrowest point. Upon leaving the Fraser Canyon, the train will follow the Thompson River to the city of Kamloops. Breakfast and lunch are served onboard in the GoldLeaf Dining Room.

Dinner is included this evening at your Kamloops hotel.

 

 

Day 4              Kamloops to Banff.

 

Continue your journey eastward onboard the Rocky Mountaineer to the Canadian Rockies and the mountain resort of Banff. Travel alongside Shuswap Lake and pass Craigellachie where the “last spike” was driven completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885 before reaching Rogers Pass, with it’s tunnels, glistening glaciers, and snow capped mountains. Before crossing over the Continental Divide into Banff National Park, you will travel through the unique Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park, a remarkable engineering achievement. As we travel through the five mountain regions the magic of the Canadian winter abounds!

Overnight in a Junior Suite at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.                                                                                                    The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in a winters setting.

 

Day 5              Banff.

 

Today is at your leisure to explore Banff or simply experience the delights of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. You have a credit of C$300 per person towards Fairmont on-site facilities including the world-renowned Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Banff Springs. Overnight at the Banff Springs Hotel..

 

 

Winter scene with magical ice formations.

 

 

Day 6        Banff.       

 

Another day to enjoy the winter delights of this spa resort nestled in the Rocky Mountains. Visit the Upper Hot Springs, the Banff Gondola or the Cave and Basin Centre, enjoy the shops, cafes and restaurants of the townsite, or simply enjoy a day at the hotel.

Overnight at the Banff Springs Hotel.      

 

Day 7              Banff and Lake Louise.

 Your driver will meet you this morning in the lobby of the Banff Springs Hotel for a half-day tour of the Banff region in a private vehicle, concluding at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Your driver will offer suggestions of places to visit, including Hole-in-the Wall, Johnston Canyon, and Castle Mountain. On arrival at Lake Louise check in to the your and enjoy the rest of the day.   

Overnight in a Deluxe Lakeside Room at Chateau Lake Louise. 

Pictured left the Fairmont Chateau at Lake Louise.

 

 Day 8              Lake Louise.

 

At leisure to explore the beautiful shores of Lake Louise, or relax in the warm comfort of the hotel. Fairmont hotel credits can be used towards any of the facilities at the Chateau, including restaurants, sleigh-rides, skating, interpretive stargazing, or relaxing in the Escape Salon.

Overnight at Chateau Lake Louise.                                                

 

Closer daytime view of the Hotel.

 

Day 9        Lake Louise.

Another day to enjoy your beautiful mountain surrounds.

Inquire with the concierge for details and to book your activities, or simply take a stroll by the lake and then return to the warm comfort of the hotel.

 

Overnight at Chateau Lake Louise.

 

 
 
Sleigh rides are offered at the resorts, along with all other types of winter sports.

 

 

Day 10      Lake Louise to Calgary.

After breakfast you are transferred by private vehicle to Calgary Airport.

Your rail tour ends on arrival.
 

Departures  for 2007. -       Winter Indulgence tours depart on:-

Departs Vancouver               Wednesday 19th December.             

Departs Calgary                    Sunday 16th December.

Departs Vancouver               Wednesday 26th December.

Departs Calgary                    Sunday 23rd December.

 

Costs.                          (Prices are in Canadian dollars)

 

Prices, for the deluxe train journey only, start for CDN$6,099 (Excludes General Sales Tax) per person based on twin sharing and CDN$9,179 (Excluding Tax) for single occupancy of a cabin.                                

 

Airfares are additional and will depend upon date of travel.

 

Price includes:-

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

Ø       Admission to “The Lookout” in Vancouver.

Ø       2 days GoldLeaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer.

Ø       Rail station transfers in Kamloops, and Banff.

Ø       Private sedan tour and transfer to Lake Louise

Ø       Luggage handling service.

Ø       8 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 8 dinners.

Ø       8 nights deluxe accommodation.

Ø       National Parks Passes.

 

Price Excludes:

Ø       International flights from Hong Kong.

Ø       7%  Canadian GST (General Sales Tax).

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

Ø       Items of personal nature including telephone calls and laundry etc. etc.

Ø       Travel Insurance.

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

 

This is a complete Itinerary in its own right, however it can be lengthened or made to include other destinations in Canada or even other countries.

 

Prices and schedules are subject to change by the Railway Operator, for operational or safety reasons without notice, likewise the hotels may be changed or substituted for a similar grade of hotel.