Rocky Mountain Railtour
Rocky Mountain Railtour
Rocky Mountain Railtour
11 Days Starting and ending in UK
Visiting: Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper, Kamloops, Vancouver, Victoria, ሀመር።
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TTRRT
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 1
Physical rating:
Medium, Moderate
Age range:
16-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Titan with any specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
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From:
$6893 (USD) including Flights from the UKTour Overview
A snapshot of the best of Western Canada, this Canadian Rockies rail tour embraces the wild majesty of the mountains. You’ll rumble through the best of the region’s scenery aboard the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer train, part of the country’s grand rail travel tradition. As you go, take in panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains, dramatic ice fields, thunderous waterfalls and glacial lakes. This amazing two-day experience is bookended by stays in mountain towns (Banff and Jasper) and attractive cities (Vancouver and Victoria).
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Uk - Calgary - Banff
Location: Calgary, Banff
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Banff Caribou Lodge (3.5-star)
Meals Included: No Meals
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Calgary. On arrival, we’ll transfer to the mountain town of Banff.
Day 2 : Banff - Lake Louise
Location: Banff, Lake Louise
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Banff Caribou Lodge (3.5-star)
Meals Included: No Meals
Today we tour the surrounds of Banff and visit famous Lake Louise. Take a stroll by the lakeside and visit the Chateau, a luxury hotel with cafés and bars to enjoy. This is Canada’s best-known lake, renowned for its beautiful setting and magical view of the Victoria Glacier.
Day 3 : Columbia Icefield - Jasper
Location: Athabasca Glacier, Jasper
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Chateau Jasper (3-star)
Meals Included: No Meals
The stunningly scenic Icefields Parkway takes in over 140 miles, past jagged mountain peaks, high forested valleys, emerald lakes and mountain-fed waterfalls. This morning we take every inch in as we journey to Jasper National Park.The halfway point is the spectacular Columbia Icefield, one of the biggest accumulations of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle. Here, we take an Ice Explorer ride on to the surface of Athabasca Glacier (weather dependent). An experienced driver-guide will lead us and teach us about glaciers and icefields and their importance on our environment. You’ll even have the opportunity to safely step out onto the glacier and stand on the ancient ice.Turning west, we enter Jasper National Park - 4,200 square miles of alpine forests, natural hot springs, white-water rivers, tranquil valleys and jagged snow-capped mountains - and continue to the centre of Jasper town.
Day 4 : Jasper
Location: Jasper
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Chateau Jasper (3-star)
Meals Included: Dinner
Today we enjoy an unforgettable journey to Maligne Canyon and then to one of the most photographed spots in the world, the breathtaking Maligne Lake. There may be the opportunity for an optional cruise to Spirit Island (weather dependent). This evening we enjoy dinner with an interpretative talk.
Day 5 : Rocky Mountaineer (Jasper - Kamloops)
Location: Jasper, Kamloops
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Kamloops
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today we make the first half of perhaps one of the most unforgettable journeys of your life on the Rocky Mountain railroad. Take your seat aboard the famed Rocky Mountaineer and you’ll carve through the Canadian Rockies (glass of wine in hand). Gaze up at snow-capped mountains and watch the region’s finest scenery pass you by from panoramic domed windows. We stop in historic Kamloops for the night; the gateway to the Interior of British Columbia.
Day 6 : Rocky Mountaineer (Kamloops - Vancouver)
Location: Kamloops, Vancouver
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront (4-star) or Coast Coal Harbour (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Our second day aboard Rocky Mountaineer and another exciting journey of stunning vistas awaits us. You’ll see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the interior, through winding river canyons and forests surrounded by peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. This afternoon, we’ll arrive in Vancouver.
Day 7 : Vancouver
Location: Vancouver
This morning we’ve arranged a short orientation tour of Vancouver. After this you’re free to explore at leisure. In quaint Gastown you’ll find many interesting shops, cafés and restaurants. Chinatown is well worth a visit to experience the bustle of this exciting area of the city.
Day 8 : Vancouver - Victoria
Location: Vancouver
This morning we drive to Tsawwassen to take the ferry through the glorious Gulf Islands region to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. We continue to the world-famous Butchart Gardens, reclaimed from a limestone quarry in 1904 and now a riot of colour and fragrance covering more than 30 acres. These beautiful gardens have long been one of Vancouver Island’s premier attractions and include rose, Japanese and Italian gardens. Later this afternoon we continue to Victoria, the provincial capital of British Columbia.
Day 9 : Victoria
Location: Victoria
Today is free for you to explore Victoria and its many attractions, shops and perhaps some of its colonial heritage. The evening offers a chance to sample the range of fine restaurants around the harbour.
Day 10 : Victoria - Vancouver - In Flight
Location: Vancouver
This morning we leave Victoria behind and drive to Swartz Bay, where we take the return ferry crossing to Tsawwassen. There may be some time in Vancouver before transferring to the airport for your overnight return flight to the UK.
Day 11 : Uk
Location: ሀመር።
Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
What's Included
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9 nights in hotels and 1 in flight (accommodation as specified or similar)
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International flights. Prices are based on return flights with Air Canada from London Heathrow. Supplements may apply from other airports
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Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service (2 days)
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5 meals: 2 breakfasts (days 5-6) 2 lunches (days 5-6) 1 dinner (day 4) 6 excursions and visits
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Tours of Banff surrounds (with Lake Louise); and Jasper National Park
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Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure
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Interpretative talk in Jasper
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Vancouver city tour
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Butchart Gardens Plus
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Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service
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Do I have to pay a Single Supplement?
In most cases a single supplement will apply. If the price for a Single room for sole occupancy is not shown, please ask our team for details and we will be able to check the details for you.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We've been taking our customers across the world on escorted tours for more than 40 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Our commitment to sustainable travel is part of our ethos. We love exploring the world and hope that, alongside our customers, we can be part of a bigger change in respecting the people and wildlife on our planet and minimising the impact we have on our environment.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You’ll receive your Final holiday documents via email approximately 14 days prior to your departure.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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