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LUXURY RAIL JOURNEY
EDMONTON | JASPER | ROCKY MOUNTAINEER PASSAGE TO THE PEAKS | LAKE LOUISE | BANFF | CALGARY
Experience dramatic mountain scenery as you journey on the newest rail route from Rocky Mountaineer. Available only for a limited time, this journey is for those who want to immerse themselves in the evergreen forest, glacial lakes and towering mountains that define the Canadian Rockies. Begin your trip in the city of Edmonton, Canada’s festival city amid rolling prairies, before travelling through the iconic sites of Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff and ending in cosmopolitan Calgary.
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Your Itinerary
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Day 1 : UK - Edmonton
Arrive in Canada’s festival city of Edmonton today. You may wish to spend the rest of the day exploring museums and the arts and culture scene.
Hotel for 1 night: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Day 2 : Jasper
Today a pre-booked coach transfer will take you across the prairies to the mountain town of Jasper, located in the National Park. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring the small downtown, surrounded by stunning mountain scenery.
Hotel for 2 nights: Forest Park Hotel
Day 3 : Jasper
Included today are two sightseeing excursions including a wildlife tour, where you’ll have the chance to see the iconic animals that call this National Park home. Admission to the Jasper Skytram is also included, where you’ll be transported into the park’s alpine tundra on the longest and highest guided aerial tramway in Canada.
Day 4 : Rocky Mountaineer – Jasper to Kamloops
All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer this morning as your train departs Jasper. Enjoy breakfast on board as your journey takes you into the heart of the British Columbia Interior to Kamloops where you will arrive early evening. Today’s highlights include the climb over the Yellowhead Pass, Pyramid Falls and Mount Robson.
Hotel for 1 night: organised by Rocky Mountaineer in Kamloops
Day 5 : Rocky Mountaineer – Kamloops to Lake Louise
This morning re join the train as you continue eastward to the province of Alberta. Experience the ever-changing scenery of ranch lands, rocky lakeshores and mountain passes, and travel through the remarkable tunnels that form the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Arrive in Lake Louise early evening and check into your hotel for a 2-night stay.
Hotel for 2 nights: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Day 6 : Lake Louise
Enjoy a free day in Lake Louise. Your hotel is situated right on the lake front, and you may wish to take a stroll or simply enjoy a cocktail or afternoon tea overlooking this gem of the Rockies.
Day 7 : Banff
As you depart Lake Louise on your sightseeing transfer today heading to the resort town of Banff, you will visit the most treasured spots of the Canadian Rockies through the Banff and Yoho National Parks. Stop at lakes and waterfalls for photographs, as you experience the evolution of the land and discover how it shaped the natural wonders of these mountain settings. Arrive in Banff late afternoon for a 2-night stay.
Hotel for 2 nights: Fairmont Banff Springs
Day 8 : Banff
Included today is a tour of the town of Banff with admission to the Banff Gondola. Enjoy sweeping views of the town and surrounding National Park from the top of Sulphur Mountain, Bow Falls, hoodoos and the magnificent Lake Minnewanka.
Day 9 : Calgary
Take the 2 hour coach transfer to Calgary today where you will spend your final night in Canada where you can enjoy the modern city fused with rugged Western life.
Day 10 : Calgary - UK
Make your own way to the airport today in time for your departing flight.
