Canadian Rockies featuring the Rocky Mountaineer
July 17 to 24, 2024
SOLD OUT: we are sorry this is a popular tour, but please call us at 570-724-5867 and we will add you to our waitlist.
COST: $6,719 pp, based on a double occupancy with Silverleaf Service on the train, and includes motorcoach transportation, roundtrip airfare, tour director service, 11 meals, local guide on arrival night, 2 days scenic rail travel on the Rocky Mountaineer, National Park Entrance fees, Vancouver city tour, Maligne Lake cruise, Columbia Icefield visit including a ride on an Ice Explorer, visit to Lake Louise, Banff Gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain, 7 nights lodging, all taxes and meal gratuities and roundtrip luggage service.
Per person cost with Silverleaf Service on the train
$6,719 pp Double / $8,019 pp Single
Silverleaf Service: Single-level domed car topped with panoramic windows. Guests are served delicious chef-prepared meals at their seats by the two Silverleaf hosts and one culinary team member.
Per person cost with Goldleaf Service on the train
$7,719 pp Double / $9,019 pp Single
Goldleaf Service: Double-decker domed-glass train cars have an upper-level seating area surrounded by windows and a lower-level dining room, complete with crisp linens and panoramic windows, so you do not miss any of the views while dining. Goldleaf guests have access to an exclusive large open-air viewing platform and are well cared for by three to four hosts and a full culinary team.
A $1,000 PP deposit is due within 3 weeks of making your reservation. $750 is non-refundable. Final Balance Due by 04/11/2024. Please click the "Travel Insurance" link at the top right of our webpage to purchase travel insurance.
All aboard the storied rails of the Rocky Mountaineer for a journey into Canada's picturesque Rocky Mountains. Your journey begins in Vancouver, a coastal metropolis that boasts a thriving art scene, stunning views of both the mountains and the ocean, and sightseeing opportunities that pique the interest of nearly every traveler. Enjoy a full day to see the city before boarding our daylight-only chariot into the Rockies, the Rocky Mountaineer. The train makes an overnight stop in Kamloops, then continues through forests, canyons, mountain passes and canyons en route to Jasper. In Jasper, excursions to Maligne Lake and Spirit Island answer the call of the wild. Moving further into the Canadian Rockies, we make a stop at Columbia Icefield to explore Athabasca Glacier before arriving in Banff. This destination is a year-round hub of adventure, with all the amenities of a resort town and the beauty of one of Canada's most beloved national parks at your fingertips. Eight days have never been so memorable.
Please note: Airfare has to be estimated as this beyond current air pricing. Once the final airfare has been confirmed, there may be a per person surcharge.
All trips and itineraries are subject to change, pending factors that are out of our control
Wednesday, July 17
- Depart from the Terminal for the Airport for included ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE.
- Arrive in VANCOUVER and make your way to your centrally located hotel to check-in for you 2-NIGHT STAY.
- Meet your Tour Manager and fellow travelers in the lobby for a quick briefing of the excitement to come.
- Enjoy a WELCOME DINNER that gives you the first taste of the city's excellent cuisine.
Thursday, July 18
- Enjoy BREAKFAST at the hotel this morning.
- Depart for this morning's CITY TOUR of Vancouver. As you travel between popular locales, such as Stanley Park, historic Gastown, Granville Island and Chinatown, your guide will offer interesting commentary and little-known stories to enhance the experience.
- Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure to explore the city on your own terms. Soak in the beauty of nature from high above the treetops with a walk along the Capilano Suspension Bridge, marvel at the Pacific from the scenic seawall or one of the beaches at Stanley Park or browse the great variety of shops, galleries, museums and restaurants throughout the city. Lunch and dinner will be on your own.
Friday, July 19
- Check-out and depart the hotel for the train station.
- Get ready for an exciting day of travel; today you will board the iconic ROCKY MOUNTAINEER. You will have ample space to spread out in your seat for this full-day journey, and you will be treated to some of the best railway cuisine in Canada with BREAKFAST and LUNCH aboard the train. As you savor the delicious offerings, watch as the city and the coastline fade into the distance and the deep emerald hues of the Fraser Valley appear.
- Today's train ride takes us along the Thompson River, past Hell's Gate and through the dramatic peaks and valleys of the region before arriving in Kamloops.
- Check-in to your hotel in KAMLOOPS, BC for a 1-NIGHT STAY. Dinner will be on your own this evening.
Saturday, July 20
- Check-out and depart for the train station.
- It is back on the rails for another grand day of pampering by your railcar attendant, impressive sightseeing and little-seen glimpses at the Canadian Rockies today. We will reboard the ROCKY MOUNTAINEER this morning in Kamloops and set out through the vast landscape, following the banks of the North Thompson River en route to Jasper.
- BREAKFAST and LUNCH will be included on the train.
- Highlights of today's journey include Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls and the climb over Yellowhead Pass.
- Upon arriving in Jasper this evening, you will check into your hotel for a 2-NIGHT STAY.
- Enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure. Dinner will be on your own.
Sunday, July 21
- BREAKFAST is included at the hotel this morning and depart for JASPER NATIONAL PARK for a day of grand adventures!
- Jasper is surrounded by natural beauty, thanks to Jasper National Park, and we get a taste of it with our visit to Maligne Lake. This glacier-fed lake features clear turquoise waters and an amazing backdrop, with soaring mountain peaks, glaciers, and lush forests encircling it.
- Set out onto the lake by BOAT, allowing you to take in all the glory and learn more about the flora and fauna of the region. The cruise ventures out to one of the most photographed locations in Canada, Spirit Island. This land mass is only a true island for a few days each year, but its cluster of trees set against the surrounding scenery makes it a breathtaking sight to behold.
- Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
- Return to the hotel for the evening.
Monday, July 22
- BREAKFAST is included at the hotel this morning.
- Your journey into the heart of the Canadian Rockies continues today as you head to BANFF. Also surrounded by protected National Park land, Banff has appeal as both a resort town and a destination for nature lovers.
- Before arriving in the quaint town, you will make a stop at the COLUMBIA ICEFIELD for in-depth look at it and ATHABASCA GLACIER. Besides ice you will see waterfalls, beautiful mountain scenery and wildlife in its natural habitat. The ICE EXPLORER VEHICLE makes for an easy, and unique, ride across the icefield.
- Lunch is on your own today.
- Following the tour, you will reboard the motorcoach and make your way to the world-famous LAKE LOUISE for a picture-perfect photo opportunity.
- Check-in to your hotel in BANFF for your 2-NIGHT STAY.
- Enjoy the rest of the evening to get acquainted with this charming town. Dinner will be on your own.
Tuesday, July 23
- BREAKFAST is included at the hotel this morning.
- This morning, gain a different perspective of the Canadian Rockies with a ride aboard the BANFF GONDOLA. Located just 5 minutes outside of town, the Banff Gondola is situated on the shoulder of Sulphur Mountain and takes you nearly 7,500 feet above sea level to the summit. Each gondola car offers space for four passengers and is completely enclosed in glass, providing a 360-degree view of the surrounding mountains, Bow Valley, and Banff town.
- At the top is a short self-guided walkway and an observation deck from which to take in all the surrounding mountain majesty.
- Following your mountain descent, return to Banff, and you will have the afternoon and evening to hike, explore the local shops and art galleries, or even take a dip in the hot springs. Lunch will be on your own.
- The group will reconvene tonight for a FAREWELL DINNER at a local restaurant.
Wednesday, July 24
- BREAKFAST is included at the hotel this morning.
- Depart for the AIRPORT as your time in Western Canada comes to a close. Relax on your FLIGHT home.
- BENEDICT'S MOTORCOACH will pick you up at the airport to return to Wellsboro.
