rockies whistler rail journey

Rockies Whistler Rail Journey

9 days / 8 nights Independent Holiday Package

Departs Friday / Sunday / Tuesday

From Calgary westbound to Vancouver

Itinerary

Day 1 — Calgary / Banff National Park

Friday / Sunday / Tuesday

Welcome to bustling Calgary, Alberta. Transfer from airport to downtown Calgary, your gateway to the renowned Canadian Rockies. Overnight Calgary.

Day 2 and 3 — Banff National Park

Saturday / Monday / Wednesday — Sunday / Tuesday / Thursday

Start your day with a transfer to Banff. Take today and tomorrow to discover Banff. You also can ride the Banff Gondola with panoramic 360° views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Enjoy remainder of day as you wish. How about a golf round on the famous Banff Springs course or an evening wildlife cruise tour? Your John Steel Tour Consultant has all details. Overnight Banff.

Day 4 — Banff / Jasper

Monday / Wednesday / Friday

Full-day sightseeing tour of Icefields Parkway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Breathtaking scenery, from soaring mountain peaks to valley vistas, greets you at every turn on this renowned 142 mile (230 km) scenic highway. Includes Athabasca Falls, Columbia Icefields Center, Crowfoot Glacier, Peyto Lake, plus a once-in-a-lifetime ride aboard the Brewster Ice Explorer, a vehicle specially designed to drive across the glacier. Overnight Jasper.

Day 5 and 6 — Jasper National Park / Quesnel / Whistler / Rocky Mountaineer

Tuesday / Thursday / Saturday — Wednesday / Friday / Sunday

Early morning departure aboard the Rocky Mountaineer for your two day trip through the Rockies and the Coastal Range. One night stay in Quesnel with food included while on the train. Arrival into Whistler late afternoon and transfer included to hotel. Overnight Whistler.

Day 7 — Whistler / Rocky Mountaineer

Thursday / Saturday / Monday

A morning to enjoy the alpine like village of Whistler before a mid afternoon departure to Vancouver with spectacular Howe Sound being followed for many miles. Transfer to hotel. Overnight Vancouver.

Day 8 — Vancouver

Friday / Sunday / Tuesday

A day to enjoy Vancouver, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Enjoy the parks, the shops and wonderful dining. Overnight Vancouver.

Day 9 — Vancouver

Saturday / Monday / Wednesday

Its time to leave vibrant Vancouver BC, nestled between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Tour concludes with transfer within Greater Vancouver BC, including the international airport). Thank you for traveling with John Steel Rail Tours.

Price includes

8 nights’ accommodation in hotels.

Transportation and transfers, as described.

Select sightseeing, activities, and admissions, as described.

Meals as described.

Not included — any items not listed such as but not limited to 5% Goods & Services Tax; meals (other than listed); baggage handling; gratuities; travel insurance; personal expenses; custom tour add-ons.

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