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Winter Rail & Rockies Experience
7 Days/6 Nights
Experience the best of Canada's West in some of the most Canadian ways - by rail and in the snow! VIA Rail's "Snow Train" to Jasper takes you from the mild west coast into Jasper in the heart of the Canadian Rockies in one night for a winter experience. Two days later, transfer by van to Banff for an unforgettable spa or dogsledding exerience - your choice! TOUR ALCWRRE

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December 10 - December 15, 2012** Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Popular$1810$1489$1398$1361
Superior$2127$1649$1523$1460
Premier$2187$1685$1606$1535
December 17 - December 31, 2012 ** Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Popular$2064$1615$1483$1416
Superior$2489$1830$1644$1550
Premier$2561$1871$1630$1554
January 3 - January 26, 2013** Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Popular$1854$1511$1413$1364
Superior$2125$1648$1523$1460
Premier$2261$1721$1630$1554
January 28 - March 30, 2013** Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Popular$1911$1546$1441$1388
Superior$2158$1665$1533$1468
Premier$2345$1763$1658$1575
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
- 5 nights hotel accommodation
- 1 night onboard VIA Rail

Sightseeing Excursions and Tours
- Wildlife Discovery Tour
- Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour
- Banff Sleigh Ride

Transfers
- Vancouver taxi transfer to rail station
- Jasper rail transfer
- Coach transfer from Jasper to Banff
- Coach transfer from Banff to Calgary

Documentation
- Itinerary, brochures, maps and vouchers
- National Park entrance fee
- Hotel luggage handling


ITINERARY:

Day 1 ~ Arrive in Vancouver

Upon arrival into Vancouver, transfer on your own to your downtown hotel. The remainder of your day is free. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 2 ~ Explore Vancouver & VIA Rail to Jasper

A free day in Vancouver allows you time to see Stanley Park, Granville Island, Gastown, Chinatown or visit some of the many museums and attractions in the downtown area. Late this afternoon, transfer by taxi to VIA Rail's Pacific Central Station and board the train for an overnight stay including dinner and breakfast. Private sleeping accommodation onboard VIA Rail.

Day 3 ~ Arrive into Jasper

You will travel through the Monashee and Caribou mountain ranges before ending your train journey in the resort town of Jasper. You will be transferred to your hotel by coach or taxi upon arrival in Jasper. Overnight in Jasper.

DAY 4 ~ Exploring Jasper

Enjoy a unique Wildlife Discovery tour of Jasper today. Explore some of Jasper’s lesser known gems as you travel off the beaten path in search of Bear, Moose, Elk, Sheep, Goats and Wolves. This is a chance to enjoy spectacular scenery and learn about Jasper’s original inhabitants in a small-group environment. Overnight in Jasper.

DAY 5 ~ Jasper to Banff

Depart Jasper this morning and travel along the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic highways in the Canadian Rockies, to arrive into Banff around noon. The rest of you day is yours to play outside or cozy up to a roaring fireplace. Overnight in Banff.

DAY 6 ~ Exploring Banff

A morning tour of Banff shows off some of the highlights of this national park. In the afternoon, take a more leisurely tour on a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Overnight in Banff.

DAY 7 ~ Transfer to Calgary

A private sedan transfer takes you from the town of Banff to the Calgary Airport or downtown Calgary to conclude your tour.

*** Departures are also available from Calgary upon request .****
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Take a ride on VIA Rail

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Icefields Parkway Tour

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Dining in Banff

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Banff Sightseeing Tour & Gondola

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Things to Do in Calgary

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