Iconic Rockies and Western Canada with Rocky Mountaineer Goldleaf Summer 2018
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- City tour in Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, Banff
- Cruise across Maligne Lake to iconic Spirit Island
- Scenic drive along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Icefields Parkway
- View Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Rogers Pass, Athabasca Falls, Sea-to-Sky Gondola, Butchart Gardens, a traditional kekuli built by the people of the First Nations
- Visit the ski resort of Chase, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park
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Welcome to Vancouver. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel for a Welcome Reception. Welcome Reception
Start with a morning tour of historic Chinatown, Gastown and explore Stanley Park. Travel by ferry and visit a family-owned ciderhouse for a tasting before arriving in Victoria. Full Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens. A representative can answer questions before you explore. Back in Victoria, enjoy a guided city tour before an included your choice dinner with a selection of restaurants to choose from. Full Breakfast, Your Choice Dining
Set out for Chemainus, famous for its outdoor murals. Return to the mainland and drive the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Board the Sea-to-Sky Gondola and ride all the way to Summit Lodge, before travelling on to Whistler. Full Breakfast
Start today with a guided walking tour of Whistler, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics, led by a Local Specialist. Next, meet another Local Specialist, a First Nations ambassador at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. Spend the rest of the day at leisure before joining your travelling companions for a Regional Meal dinner. Full Breakfast, Regional Meal
Continue toward the ski resort of Kamloops for an evening to do as you please. Full Breakfast
Sample the best of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive at your mountain resort in Banff National Park. Enjoy drinks and a Local Specialist presentation from a real life "Mountie. "Full Breakfast
Immerse yourself in the glories of Banff. Enjoy a free afternoon before joining your hosts at the Boundry Ranch for a scenic Be My Guest dinner. Full Breakfast, Be My Guest Dining
Arrive at Lake Louise with a short lakeside talk. Then, climb aboard an Ice Explorer and drive on the massive Athabasca Glacier. Later this afternoon, arrive at your hotel in Jasper National Park before enjoying a Farewell Dinner. Full Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Enjoy a guided walk at Maligne Canyon. Then, embark on a narrated cruise on Maligne Lake (seasonal). Stop at Spirit Island before returning to Jasper for free time. Full Breakfast
A sensational two day journey on-board the Rocky Mountaineer with a night in Kamloops. Your train journey through Canada's stunning Rocky Mountains begins as you head east to Vancouver. Full Breakfast, Lunch
Continue your journey by rail and witness the unparalleled beauty of the highest peaks in the Canadian Rockies and the stunning and remote vistas of Canada's west. Full Breakfast, Lunch, Farewell Dinner
This morning, transfer to Vancouver International Airport. Full Breakfast
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