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Western Rail & Coach Circle
9 Days/8 Nights
Limited time offer: Save up to $109 per person, click the ‘Request a Quote’ button or call now for availability. This comprehensive rail and coach tour shows you the best that western Canada has to offer in just one week. Traveling from Whistler, you will stop in Vancouver, Lac Le Jeune Resort, Lake Louise and Jasper, then spend your last night onboard VIA Rail's "Canadian" in the Silver & Blue Class in a private sleeper. Add to this 6 meals, 3 day tours, an Ice Explorer ride on a glacier and full commentary during each coach segment of your trip, and you have a perfect pre or post cruise vacation! TOUR ALCWRCC

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Accommodation
August 27 - September 26, 2010 Fridays & Sundays
Popular$3908$3038$2803$2683
Superior$4281$3230$2951$2809
Premier$4848$3539$3264$3077
October 1 - October 8, 2010 Fridays & Sundays
Popular$3043$2473$2337$2530
Superior$3846$3013$2806$2701
Premier$4070$3150$3024$2827

Prices are per person listed in American dollars and subject to applicable taxes. View Terms and Conditions. Canada à la Carte  packages are entirely customizable - contact your travel professional or a Canada à la Carte travel planner for availability and to personalize your vacation package to Canada.


VACATION FEATURES:

Accommodations
- 8 nights hotel accommodation
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Meals
- 3 breakfasts
- 2 lunches
- 1 dinner

Sightseeing Excursions and Tours
- Tree Trek Canopy Walk
- Two-day Mountain Quest tour from Whistler to Banff
- Discover Banff Tour
- Minnewanka Lake Wildlife & Cruise Tour
- Icefields Parkway Tour
- Discover Jasper Tour
Admissions
- Ice Explorer Ride
- Banff Gondola Ride

Transfers
- Vancouver to Whistler motorcoach transfer
- Motorcoach transfer from Jasper Hotel to Jasper Train Station
- Taxi transfer from Vancouver Pacific Central Station to Vancouver Airport

Documentation
- National Park Entrance Fees
- Itinerary, brochures, maps and vouchers
- Hotel luggage handling
- 10% discount to the Jasper Muesum


ITINERARY:

Day One ~ Vancouver to Whistler

Your motorcoach excursion begins with a morning or afternoon departure from Vancouver International Airport or selected downtown hotels, along the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler. Overnight in Whistler.

Day Two ~ Whistler Exploring

Spend your day in the fascinating resort town of Whistler. You may wish to try kayaking, hiking, mountain biking or one of the numerous other activities available. Included is a walk on suspended walkways through the tree tops. Overnight in Whistler

Day Three ~ Whistler to Kamloops

Departing Whistler, travel towards the beautiful interior British Columbia. Leaving the Pacific Coast behind, you will be pleasently greeted by some of the most stunning scenery in the country. Explore Minter Gardens while enjoying lunch, before traveling up the world-famous Coquihala Highway for some magnificent photo opportunities. End your trek with an early evening arrival at Lac Le Jeune Resort. You will have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the truly Canadian ambiance of this wilderness lodge. Overnight at Lac Le Jeune Resort.

Day Four ~ Kamloops to Banff

After breakfast (included), a morning departure from Lac Le Jeune takes you into the Canadian Rockies. Make a lunch stop in Revelstoke (included) and your motorcoach journey will continue over the Kicking Horse Pass and the Continental Divide to arrive at Lake Louise, the "Jewel of the Rockies" in the late afternoon for a short stop before ending in Banff. Overnight in Banff.

Day Five ~ Exploring Banff

Take a morning tour of the Banff townsite that concludes with a ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola. After some free time in the afternoon, take a cruise on Lake Minnewanka. Overnight in Banff.

Day Six ~ Lake Louise to Jasper

Depart on a full day tour to Peyto Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Athabasca Falls and Jasper. En route you will also make a stop at Lake Louise and take a unique Ice Explorer ride up onto the Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefield. Overnight in Jasper.

Day Seven ~ Exploring Jasper

A tour of Jasper and surrounding area will start your day, followed by an afternoon at liesure to explore the town on your own. Your tour will take you to Pyramid Lake, Patricia Lake and Maligne Canyon (a narrow gorge with limestone walls reaching up to 160 feet deep). The afternoon is again free to explore, hike, shop or relax at your hotel. Overnight in Jasper.

Day Eight ~ Jasper to Vancouver by VIA Rail

After a free morning, transfer by coach to the Jasper train station to board VIA Rail's "Canadian" train. Your overnight on board will be spent in a private sleeper with dinner and breakfast included in the dining car - fabulous meals are just one of the upgraded services included in the "Silver & Blue" Service that you will have included. Overnight onboard VIA Rail.

Day Nine ~ Arrive in Vancouver

Your scheduled arrival into Pacific Central Station in Vancouver is at approximately 9:30 am, to conclude your rail and coach tour of western Canada.

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