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- Rainforest To Gold Rush Discovery Banff
Rainforest To Gold Rush Discovery Banff
From £6,620 pp
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9 nights
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Economy Flights
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Available April to October
Travel on board the iconic Rocky Mountaineer on a journey that will take you through extreme and diverse landscapes of the Western Canada. From temperate rainforests to desert-like plains, coastal fjords to soaring mountains, see them all in style through Rocky Mountaineers signature glass dome carriages. In this adventure you will enjoy stays in the stunning mountain towns of Jasper and Banff as well as the cities of Vancouver and Calgary.
What's Included
- International flights from the UK based on economy class
- 9 nights hotel accommodation
- 3 days on board Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service
- 3 breakfasts & 2 lunches on board Rocky Mountaineer
- Icefield Parkway tour including Ice Explorer and Glacier Skywalk
- Banff Sightseeing Tour including Banff Gondola
Holiday Map
Explore our interactive map to discover your holiday route and key points of interest.
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Your day-to-day plan
Day 1-2
Vancouver
Arrive at Vancouver International Airport and transfer independently to your downtown hotel. The next day is yours to explore this enchanting coastal city. Take a stroll round Stanley Park, head over to Granville Island to discover a world of food, art and culture or take a shuttle bus over to the North Shore and the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, hanging 70 metres over the Capilano River.
Day 3
Rocky Mountaineer to Whistler
Travel on board Rocky Mountaineer to the mountain town of Whistler. Travel through the stunning Sea to Sky Corridor, with views over Howe Sound, the Coast Mountains and Brandywine Falls. From inside Rocky Mountaineer's signature glass dome carriages you won't miss a thing! You'll arrive in the early afternoon meaning you have plenty of time to explore Whistler at your own leisure.
Day 4
Rocky Mountaineer to Quesnel
Your journey continues eastwards towards the charming rural town of Quesnel. Enjoy breath-taking and varied scenery as you travel through the river canyons and lush farmland of the Pemberton Valley, the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon, to the rolling hills and vast ranchlands of the Cariboo Plateau.
Day 5
Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper
Back on board Rocky Mountaineer, you will continue eastwards towards the majestic Canadian Rockies. Travelling initially through the forests of British Columbia you will begin to see the mountains rise steeply above you. The pinnacle is Mount Robson, which at 3,954 metres is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
Day 6
Jasper
You have a free day in Jasper to relax in the town's numerous cafes or explore the surrounding national park. An hour from Jasper is the famous Maligne Lake where you can take a boat cruise onto Spirit Island. Look out for wildlife, Jasper is known for the herd of Elk that graze on the outskirts of town.
Day 7-8
Banff
Travel from Jasper to Banff on one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. You will stop at the Columbia Icefield, one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn about its geological features. Lunch is provided at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Banff in the afternoon. After all this excitement the next day in Banff is yours to explore independently. This mountain town has plenty to see and do, from relaxing in the historic hot springs to outdoor wildlife adventures.
Day 9
Calgary
Today you will enjoy a full day sightseeing transfer to Calgary. Begin the day with a tour of Banff, including Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. After free time for lunch, take a journey up Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola for spectacular views over the town and the Bow Valley.
Day 14
Fly home
Your epic Canadian adventure has come to an end. Transfer independently to Calgary International Airport for your flight home.
Related Itineraries
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