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Western Rail & Coach Circle from Vancouver
9 Days/8 Nights
This comprehensive rail and coach tour shows you the best that western Canada has to offer in just one week. Start your adventure in Whistler, and stop in Vancouver, Kelowna, Banff and Jasper, then spend your last night onboard VIA Rail's "Canadian" in the Silver & Blue Class in a private sleeper. Add to this 5 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 ALCWRCCA
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| April 22 - May 25, 2012 *** Fridays and Sundays | | Popular | $3204 | $2571 | $2437 | $2370 | | Superior | $3776 | $2860 | $2645 | $2535 | | Premier | $4477 | $3256 | $3002 | $2842 | | May 27 - June 22, 2012 *** Fridays and Sundays | | Popular | $3683 | $2811 | $2589 | $2477 | | Superior | $3867 | $2905 | $2672 | $2556 | | Premier | $5040 | $3528 | $3198 | $2985 | | June 24 - September 16, 2012 *** Fridays and Sundays | | Popular | $4054 | $3173 | $2948 | $2835 | | Superior | $4330 | $3312 | $3065 | $2938 | | Premier | $5662 | $4025 | $3654 | $3418 | | September 21 - October 7, 2012 *** Fridays and Sundays | | Popular | $3727 | $3010 | $2838 | $2762 | | Superior | $4312 | $3304 | $3055 | $2932 | | Premier | $5392 | $3881 | $3551 | $3337 | | October 12 - October 14, 2012 *** Fridays and Sundays | | Popular | $3168 | $2547 | $2408 | $2347 | | Superior | $3663 | $2803 | $2604 | $2505 | | Premier | $3888 | $2952 | $2782 | $2672 |
VACATION FEATURES:
Accommodations
- 7 nights hotel accommodation
- 1 night onboard VIA Rail
Meals
- 3 breakfasts
- 2 lunches
- 1 dinner (seasonal)
Sightseeing Excursions and Tours
- Tree Trek Canopy Walk
- Two-day Gardens, Grapes, and Glaciers tour from Vancouver 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 motor coach transfer
- Motor coach 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 Museum
ITINERARY:
Day One ~ Vancouver to Whistler
Your motor coach 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 to Vancouver
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. Return to Vancouver via scheduled service bus. Overnight in Vancouver
Day Three ~ Vancouver to Kelowna
Departing Whistler, travel towards the beautiful interior British Columbia. Leaving the Pacific Coast behind, you will be pleasantly greeted by some of the most stunning scenery in the country. Explore Minter Gardens while enjoying lunch, before traveling up the world-famous Coquihalla Highway for some magnificent photo opportunities. End your trek with an early evening winery tour and plenty of time to explore Kelowna. Overnight in Kelowna.
Day Four ~ Kelowna to Banff
After breakfast (included), a morning departure from Kelowna takes you into the Canadian Rockies. Make a lunch stop in Revelstoke (included) and your motor coach 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 ~ Banff 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 leisure 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 "Sleeper Touring" 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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