Mountains & Lakes Tour == Canada Via Rail

The Canadian Rockies are a beautiful outdoor show! Explore mountains, canyons and rivers between Vancouver and Jasper onboard the pampered comfort of VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’. Ride a gondola to the top of an alpine mountain. Visit numerous emerald green lakes and waterfalls. The scenery is spectacular – and it’s waiting for you.

5 nights hotel accommodation
'VIA Rail's' Silver & Blue class (meals onboard)
Luxury Motorcoach with driver/guide
'Discover Banff' Excursion
Jasper to Lake Louise Excursion
Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience (seasonal*)
Discover Jasper and Maligne Lake Cruise (seasonal*)
Icefield Photograph, Banff Gondola Admission
Jasper train station transfer
Hotel luggage handling
National Park fees
Gratuities on included meals.

* When day tours or attractions are not operational in the off-season, the price will be adjusted or there will an alternative excursion/attraction made available.

Day 1 Vancouver to Jasper
Board VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’ en route to the alpine town of Jasper. Enjoy ‘Silver & Blue’ class and the classic dome car for panoramic viewing of this diverse landscape.
Overnight onboard VIA Rail

Day 2 - Exploring Jasper
Wake up to see the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Mt. Robson, as you travel into Jasper National Park. Check into your hotel in Jasper and the rest of the day is at your own pace.
Overnight in Jasper

Day 3 - Jasper
An early morning sightseeing excursion to Maligne Lake scenic boat cruise takes you to the remarkable Spirit Island.
Overnight in Jasper

Day 4 - Jasper to Lake Louise
Venture down the Icefields Parkway along the Continental Divide following the mighty mountain rivers of the Athabasca, Sunwapta, North Saskatchewan, Mistaya and the Bow. A stop at the Athabasca Glacier offers the opportunity to step out onto an ancient glacier for a true Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience.
Overnight in Lake Louise

Day 5 - Lake Louise to Banff
Take the morning to stroll along the shore of Lake Louise before joining a sightseeing excursion through Yoho National Park. Beautiful Emerald Lake and Takakkaw Falls are just two of the sights you’ll take in before arriving in Banff.
Overnight in Banff

Day 6 - Banff
A morning sightseeing excursion takes you to the many scenic highlights of Banff, including a journey by gondola to a mountain summit for a 360-degree panorama of the six mountain ranges surrounding this town.

This vacation is available in reverse, departing from Calgary.

Moderate
	VIA Rail - Upper and Lower Berth By day, the two berths transform into two double seats that face each other. By night, the double seats give way to two cosy, comfortable beds, each equipped with a reinforced privacy curtain.
	Jasper - Lobstick Lodge 139 rooms. Relaxed, friendly, family oriented atmosphere. Swimming pool, hot tubs, restaurant and lounge. Standard Room
	Lake Louise - The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 550 rooms, shopping, dining & outdoor activities. Located on the shore of Lake Louise. Fairmont Mountainside
	Banff - Mount Royal Hotel 136 rooms, whirlpool, shopping & dining. Located in the heart of Banff. Run of House Room

Deluxe
	VIA Rail - Double Bedroom The double bedroom provides an entirely private, onboard haven of peace and quiet. Each bedroom features two armchairs, a small closet, fan, electrical outlet, private washroom, sink and mirror.
	The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge 446 rooms. Main lodge, log cabins and cedar chalets on the shore of Lac Beauvert. Golf course, stables, swimming pool, restaurants and games room. Deluxe Room
	The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 550 rooms, shopping, dining & outdoor activites. Located on the shore of Lake Louise. Fairmont Lakeside Room
	The Fairmont Banff Springs 770 elegant rooms and suites. A world-renowned castle property with top-notch service & amenities. Fairmont Room

Choose any Sunday, Tuesday or Friday between the following date ranges as your vacation start date.

May 3 – May 17	Twin	Single
Moderate	$1,500	$2,024
Deluxe	$2,191	$3,139
May 19 – Aug 30	Twin	Single
Moderate	$2,133	$2,961
Deluxe	$2,953	$4,333
Sep 1 – Oct 4	Twin	Single
Moderate	$2,315	$3,142
Deluxe	$3,186	$4,566
Oct 6 – Oct 13	Twin	Single
Moderate	$1,825	$2,305
Deluxe	$2,511	$3,359

Deluxe: An outstanding property offering high standards of accommodations and facilities. It is important to note though, that Deluxe accommodation refers only to the Hotel Class and not to the room category included in the package price. Some Deluxe hotels are heritage properties that possess historical elegance, but may not reflect current North American deluxe hotel standards. Room upgrades may be available at an additional cost.

Moderate: A property that offers limited hotel facilities and North American standard room features such as a television, telephone, one or two beds, private washroom with shower and/or bathtub (unless otherwise noted). Rooms may be smaller than Deluxe hotel rooms and the public areas may be also be smaller and simpler. Usually suitable for the cost-conscious traveller.

Above dates are for Vancouver Departures (Calgary Dates Differ Slightly)



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