Canada's Rocky Mountaineer
Canada's Rocky Mountaineer
Canada's Rocky Mountaineer
9 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom
Visiting: United Kingdom, Calgary, Banff National Park, Kamloops, Vancouver
Tour operator:
Tour code:
CA
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 50
Physical rating:
Please contact Riviera Travel if you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the holiday due to reduced mobility.
Age range:
9-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Riviera Travel with specific dietary requests.
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$5048 (USD) including Flights from the UKTour Overview
Experience the magnificent Rocky Mountains, travel along the 'road of steel' and finally arrive at Vancouver as one of the most naturally beautiful cities. The Canadian Rockies must surely rank amongst the very finest of scenic and wildlife holidays on earth. The magnificent Rocky Mountains are Canada's crowning glory and we stay in Banff, the very heart of the mountains.Â
The magnificent Rocky Mountains are Canada's crowning glory: home to bears, majestic elk, moose and beaver, with vast forests that seem to go on forever. Opaque lakes of stunning emerald green and turquoise reflect the magnificent scenery like no other place on earth. Carpets of wild flowers bedeck the green meadows spread beneath the towering glaciers - huge expanses of brilliant white ice and snow, contrasting with the muted greys and pinks of the jagged peaks. We stay in Banff, the very heart of the mountains, then travel along a monument to man's engineering prowess, the 'road of steel' that is the great Trans-Canadian railway, on the incredible Rocky Mountaineer train. Crossing high passes, deep ravines and innumerable spectacular bridges, places that can only be seen by rail, the Rocky Mountaineer is acknowledged as the ultimate way to travel through the beautifully rugged terrain of Alberta and British Columbia.
Finally, we arrive in Vancouver, nestling beside the immense majesty of the Pacific Ocean, which ranks alongside Sydney, Cape Town and San Francisco as one of the world's most naturally beautiful panoramas. With its gleaming glass skyscrapers reflected in the azure-blue ocean, Canada's third largest city is a fascinating and cosmopolitan metropolis encircled by water and mountains.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Calgary
Location: United Kingdom, Calgary
Accommodation: Overnight Flight
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrive at the airport for your direct flight to Calgary.
Day 2 : Calgary
Location: Calgary
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Banff Park Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we start our spectacular journey from Calgary across the gently rolling prairies of Alberta and soon the amazing slate-grey, snow-capped peaks of the Rockies come into view. Our hotel for the next three nights is the three-star superior Banff Park Lodge, in the spa resort of Banff. With its wood-panelled interior, cosy fireplace and excellent indoor pool, our hotel is an easy 5-minute stroll into the centre of this attractive small town.
Day 3 : Banff
Location: Banff National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Banff Park Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning our breathtaking journey is along the Icefields Parkway, one of the most spectacular roads in the world, with stunning mountain vistas. Our first stop is famous Lake Louise, completely encircled by high peaks, perhaps the most photographed view in the Rockies. We then take in Peyto Lake, one of the world’s most beautiful azure-blue glacial waters. Finally we see the Columbia Icefield, the largest in the Rockies, covering an area of over 200 square miles with depths of over 1,000 feet. We’ll ride on a giant ‘Snocoach’ (weather permitting) across the Athabasca Glacier for a closer inspection of the massive crevasses before returning to Banff.
Day 4 : Banff Free Day
Location: Banff National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Banff Park Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we have a free day. Why not take a leisurely ‘float’ trip on the Bow River or a dip in Banff’s relaxing hot springs. There are also helicopter trips on offer, or perhaps a ride up to the top of Sulphur Mountain at 7,500 feet on the Banff gondola. Several walks commence from the peak and there’s also a restaurant with an open-air terrace. Also very popular is afternoon tea at the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, built in the style of a massive Scottish baronial castle.
Day 5 : Rocky Mountaineer Train
Location: Kamloops
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning we set off on what is one of the world’s greatest train journeys! Crossing high passes, deep ravines and innumerable spectacular bridges, places that can only be seen by rail, the Rocky Mountaineer is acknowledged as the ultimate way to travel through the beautifully rugged terrain of
Alberta and British Columbia. Boarding the Rocky Mountaineer you’ll be led to your assigned comfortable reclining seats, with plenty of legroom and large panoramic windows. The train begins its spectacular twoday 585-mile journey following the wide Bow River valley before crossing the Continental Divide at Kicking Horse Pass. Next come the famed spiral tunnels, an engineering marvel
built 100 years ago, and as we follow the Columbia River we cross the dramatic 500-foot steel span of Stoney Creek bridge. The excellent on-board commentary highlights the intriguing history of the towns en route and the building of the railway itself. Meals in SilverLeaf Class include excellent hot meals served at your seat on each day including complimentary snacks, tea and coffee, non-alcoholic drinks, plus beer and house wine with lunch, all served at your seat (bar service at extra cost). Upgrade
to the excellent GoldLeaf Services and their impressive Dome carriages. Our overnight stay is in a range of medium-class hotels in the town of Kamloops.
Day 6 : Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Coast Coal Harbour
Meals Included: Breakfast
We continue our journey to Vancouver. Following the Fraser and Thomson River canyons, passing the Jaws of Death Gorge, Avalanche Alley and Hell’s Gate Canyon, we criss-cross the river many times as we travel through some of British Columbia’s most scenic country. We finally reach Vancouver during the afternoon after a truly once-in-a-lifetime journey.
Day 7 : Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Coast Coal Harbour
Meals Included: Breakfast
Vancouver regularly features as one of the world’s most naturally beautiful cities: the blue of the Pacific Ocean with its picturesque harbour, the glass skyscrapers reflecting the sunlight and the lush coastal mountains form a stunning backdrop. This morning we tour the city stopping at Stanley Park, with its famous collection of totem poles and Prospect Point, which offers lovely views. The afternoon is at leisure - there’s plenty to see and do in this sophisticated city. A popular, easy walk starts from Vancouver’s waterfront pedestrian promenade to the huge expanse of Stanley Park. The path continues along the seashore and offers stunning vistas across the bay until you reach English Bay’s sandy beach, a lovely spot to watch the sunset.
Day 8 : Return Home
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Overnight Flight
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning is at leisure. Those returning home will transfer to the airport at the appropriate time for their flight, arriving next morning.
Day 9Â
Location: United Kingdom
Meals Included: No Meals
You arrive back in the UK.
What's Included
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Accommodation
7 nights in three-star accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Meals
4 meals: 2 breakfasts & 2 lunches plus selected drinks and staff gratuities on Rocky Mountaineer train
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Fully Guided
The services of a Riviera Travel tour manager
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International Travel
Flights to Calgary and returning from Vancouver
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Hotel porterage of one item of luggage per person
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All transfers
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Insurance
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
We are unable to accommodate children under 9 years old at the date of departure..
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
Flights to Calgary and returning from Vancouver
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For almost 40 years
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I have reduced mobility; can I still travel?
We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your holiday with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the holiday due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to contact us to discuss these concerns
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Do I require travel insurance?
It is a condition of booking that you carry suitable travel insurance.
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What is my luggage allowance?
You will receive details of your luggage allowance with your final travel documents, which are sent approximately 10 days prior to your date of departure.
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Low Deposit
Riviera Travel requires a minimum deposit of 300 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of riviera travel charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.