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ULTIMATE ROCKIES BY RAIL This is an in-depth journey of both the Pacific Coastal and Rocky Mountains. Enjoy stays in Banff, Jasper and Vancouver, as well as two days aboard the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer Gold Leaf train.

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Page 1: ULTIMATE ROCKIES BY RAIL - Entree Destinations · explorations of the national parks. Guided adventures in Banff, Jasper and Vancouver ensure you see all the highlights. This is the

ULTIMATE ROCKIES BY RAIL

This is an in-depth journey of both the Pacific Coastal and Rocky Mountains.

Enjoy stays in Banff, Jasper and Vancouver, as well as two days aboard the

luxurious Rocky Mountaineer Gold Leaf train.

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ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

DAYS

TWO

ONE

This luxurious trip provides a comprehensive foray into

Canada’s Rocky Mountains with three nights in Banff, two

nights each in Jasper and Vancouver, and two days aboard

the Rocky Mountaineer Golf Leaf train. Jaw-dropping drives

and a heli-sightseeing tour are complemented by active

explorations of the national parks. Guided adventures in

Banff, Jasper and Vancouver ensure you see all the

highlights. This is the Rockies, up close and in depth.

While in our care you’ll receive 24/7

support and the flawless delivery of your

travel experience. We obsess over

every detail so that you don’t have to.

Your journey is bespoke, created just for

you. All that’s left for you to do is to

enjoy Canada – it is wild, soulful and

truly unforgettable.

PROMISEOUR

Private SUV transfer from Calgary to Banff |

Afternoon at leisure | Accommodation at the

Fairmont Banff Springs

Full-day tour of Lake Louise, Banff and Yoho

National Parks | Accommodations at the

Fairmont Banff Springs

Day at leisure | Accommodations at the

Fairmont Banff Springs

Private SUV transfer to Jasper along the

Icefields Parkway | Afternoon at leisure |

Accommodation at the Fairmont Jasper Park

Lodge

Half-day eco-tour of Jasper National Park |

Afternoon at leisure | Accommodation at the

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Private SUV transfer to Jasper Railway

Station | Board the Rocky Mountaineer |

Travel to Kamloops | Accommodation at a

moderate hotel in Kamloops

Travel to Vancouver aboard Rocky

Mountaineer | Private SUV transfer to hotel |

Accommodation at the Shangri-La

Vancouver

THREE

SIX

FIVE

FOUR

SEVEN

EIGHT Full-day cultural tour of Vancouver |

Accommodation at the Shangri-La

Vancouver

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ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

DAYS

Private SUV transfer from hotel to

Vancouver International Airport | End of your

journey

NINE

This luxurious trip provides a comprehensive foray into

Canada’s Rocky Mountains with three nights in Banff, two

nights each in Jasper and Vancouver, and two days aboard

the Rocky Mountaineer Golf Leaf train. Jaw-dropping drives

and a heli-sightseeing tour are complemented by active

explorations of the national parks. Guided adventures in

Banff, Jasper and Vancouver ensure you see all the

highlights. This is the Rockies, up close and in depth.

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Private SUV transfer

Enjoy a private full-day sightseeing tour in and around the Banff, Yoho National Park

and Lake Louise area. Stops can include stunning Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain, the

Hoodoos, massive Minnewanka Lake, Takakkaw Falls, Emerald Lake, and Lake Louise

— the “Jewel of the Canadian Rockies”. Accommodations are at the Fairmont Banff

Springs in a Junior Suite.

Travel from Calgary to Banff

Upon your arrival at Calgary International Airport, you will be met and transferred to

Banff. The scenic drive will take approximately 1.5 hours, and wind through the

Kananaskis Region. Accommodations are at the Fairmont Banff Springs in a Junior

Suite.

DAY TWO Explore the National Parks

DAY ONE

HIGHLIGHTS

SERVICESHOTEL

MEALS

Fairmont Banff Springs

Kananaskis Region | Exploring Banff on your own

Boxed Lunch

Full-day Guide

HIGHLIGHTS

SERVICESHOTEL

MEALS

Fairmont Banff Springs

A private tour of Banff, Yoho National Park & Lake Louise

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A private SUV transfer will deliver you from Banff to Jasper. The 4.5-hour drive along

the scenic Columbia Icefields Parkway is one of the most spectacular in the world.

You’ll stop en-route for a heli-sightseeing tour and gourmet picnic lunch amid the

magnificent peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Accommodations are at Fairmont Jasper

Park Lodge in a Lakefront Suite.

DAY THREE Explore Banff on your own Travel from Banff to JasperDAY FOUR

On your day at leisure in Banff, explore such sights as Surprise Corner and Johnston

Canyon on your own, or simply wander around town, relax at the hotel, or take a soak

in the nearby Banff Hot Springs. Other options include river rafting, golf, horseback

riding, and a day tour to Athabasca Glacier. Accommodations are at the Fairmont

Banff Springs in a Junior Suite.

Columbia Icefields Parkway | An educational tour from Banff

to Jasper | Heli-flightseeing over the Canadian Rockies

HIGHLIGHTS

Boxed Lunch

Full-Day Guide | Heli-flightseeing tour

MEALS

SERVICES

HOTEL Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Exploring Banff on your ownHIGHLIGHTS

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MEALS

SERVICES

HOTEL Fairmont Banff Springs

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Travel from Jasper to KamloopsDAY SIX

Spectacular views traveling across ranch-lands, rocky lakeshores,

the Kicking Horse canyon, and glaciers of the Canadian Rockies

Board the Rocky Mountaineer for the most spectacular train trip in the world. Departing from Jasper,

you’ll travel to Kamloops through the Rockies, enjoying dramatic views from the Gold Leaf dome car

of the Continental Divide, the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains, and Mount

Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies. Accommodations are in Kamloops in a moderate hotel.

Eco-Tour of Jasper National ParkDAY FIVE

Exploring Jasper National Park

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Half-Day Guide

Enjoy a private half-day Eco Tour through Jasper National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Get your camera ready as you take a guided walk (or use a custom photo vehicle) to explore.

Keep watch for bighorn sheep, black bears, bald eagles and osprey. Afternoon options include

guided fishing, river rafting, and golf. Accommodations are at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in a

Lakefront Suite.

HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS

MEALS

SERVICES

HOTEL Jasper Park Lodge

Breakfast & Lunch

Private SUV transfer | Gold Leaf rail journey

MEALS

SERVICES

HOTEL Moderate hotel in Kamloops

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Explore VancouverDAY EIGHT

Seeing Vancouver’s diverse cultures, neighbourhoods and

attractions

Enjoy a private tour of Vancouver, famous for its cultural diversity and spectacular parks, with a

knowledgeable guide. Explore downtown Vancouver, Chinatown, 1000-acre Stanley Park, the

North Shore and more, including a gourmet picnic lunch en-route. Accommodations are at the

Shangri-La Hotel in an Executive King with Balcony Room.

Travel from Kamloops to VancouverDAY SEVEN

Jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Coast & Cascade Mountains,

Hell’s Gate & Thompson River

Breakfast & Lunch

Gold Leaf rail journey

On your luxury train, continue west past the desert-like interior, winding river canyons and forests

surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains to the lush green fields of the Fraser

River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and

the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Arrive in Vancouver in time for dinner.

Accommodations are at the Shangri-La Hotel in an Executive King with Balcony Room.

HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS

MEALS

SERVICES

HOTEL Shangri-La Hotel

Lunch

Full-Day Guide

MEALS

SERVICES

HOTEL Shangri-La Hotel

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Travel from hotel to Vancouver International AirportDAY NINE

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Private SUV transfer

You will be picked up from your hotel and delivered to the Vancouver Airport in time for your

outgoing flight. Safe travels!

HIGHLIGHTS

MEALS

SERVICES

HOTEL n/a

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Room View

Room Size

Bed Type

Room View

Room Size

Bed Type

Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the landmark Fairmont

Banff Springs was modelled after a 19th century Scottish Baronial

castle. In addition to the 778 superbly appointed guest rooms, it offers

a choice of nine restaurants and three lounges, a fitness centre,

world-class spa, and 18-hole golf course. A winner of the AAA Four

Diamond Award, the Fairmont Banff Springs was also voted one of

Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 100 Golf Courses (the highest ranking in

Canada).

A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, this cabin-style resort

hotel is located 15 minutes from the town site of Jasper, on the shores

of Lac Beauvert. Its 446 rooms are spread among a “village” of 56

chalets and heritage log cabins—in addition to the main lodge—all of

which are connected by paths on a 903-acre property. The hotel

features nine restaurants and lounges, a health/fitness centre with

heated outdoor pool, and a full spa.

Fairmont Banff Springs

Banff, AB

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Jasper, AB

325 sq. ft

One King bed

Lac Beauvert and Canada's #1 Resort Golf

Course

545 sq. feet

One King or two Double beds

Mountain

ACCOMMODATION

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Bed Type

Located in the heart of downtown, this luxury boutique hotel opened in

2009 and has already been featured on Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List.

Its 119 contemporary guestrooms are the largest in the city,

complemented by a signature CHI Spa and several dining options—

including MARKET by Jean-Georges, the internationally acclaimed

three-star Michelin chef. It carries a Five Diamond AAA rating.

Shangri-La Hotel

Vancouver, BC

City

500-600 sq. feet

One King bed

ACCOMMODATION

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