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Rockies Circle

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A grand circle through Canada's West! Experience the pampering of VIA Rail's 'Silver & Blue' class aboard 'The Canadian, from Vancouver to Jasper. Then explore off-rail with a Brewster luxury motorcoach driver/guide as you travel through the amazing Canadian Rockies back to Vancouver. We'll show you the all the highlights, and still give you lots of time to relax.

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • VIA Rail's 'Canadian' Silver & Blue class (2 meals included)
  • Luxury motorcoach with driver/guide
  • 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
  • Discover Banff, Discover Lake Louise & Discover Jasper & Maligne Lake (seasonal*) Guided Excursions
  • Jasper to Banff Excursion
  • Columbia Icefield Glacier Excursion & Icefield Photograph
  • Banff Gondola Admission
  • Transfer from Banff to Lake Louise
  • Transfer from Jasper train station to hotel
  • 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 - VIA Rail's 'Canadian' from Vancouver to Jasper
Transfer to VIA Rail Station on your own. Your vacation begins with an evening departure from Vancouver on VIA Rail's 'Canadian' Silver & Blue service, with Dome and classic dining car (dinner included).
Overnight onboard VIA Rail

Day 2 - Arriving in Jasper
In the early morning you will enter the Canadian Rockies, traveling in daylight to the resort town of Jasper. Winding through the Yellowhead Pass, view Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Arrive in Jasper in mid-afternoon to begin a 2 night stay.
Overnight in Jasper

Day 3 - Discovering Jasper
A morning "Discover Jasper" guided excursion takes you to Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon. Continue on your way to Maligne Lake (seasonal*) and board a 90 minute interpretive tour. The rest of the afternoon is free to shop and explore the townsite.
Overnight in Jasper

Day 4 - Jasper to Banff Sightseeing
Tour the Icefields Parkway to Columbia Icefield. Enjoy an Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier. In the afternoon continue along the Icefields Parkway to the alpine town of Banff.
Overnight Jasper

Day 5 - Exploring Lake Louise and Banff
This morning, take the informative "Discover Banff" excursion with a visit to sights such as Bow Falls and the Banff Hoodoos. In the afternoon, transfer to Lake Louise for time to explore and enjoy this fabulous setting.
Overnight in Lake Louise

Day 6 - Lake Louise to Lac Le Jeune
This morning, venture westward though the Canadian Rockies traveling over the Kicking Horse Pass and the Continental Divide to reach Revelstoke by lunchtime. After your meal stop (included), your travels continue west into the interior of British Columbia. An evening buffet at the peaceful Lac Le Jeune Resort will await your arrival (included).
Overnight in Lac Le Jeune

Day 7 - Lac Le Jeune to Vancouver
After breakfast (included), continue on through the interior valleys and farmlands of British Columbia with a lunch stop in the historic village of Lillooet (meal included), before arriving at Whistler Village resort. After a brief stop in Whistler, continue onto Vancouver. Arrive in Vancouver by late afternoon.
Overnight in Lac Le Jeune

Day 8 - Departing Vancouver
Check-out from your hotel this morning to end your Rockies Circle West vacation.
Moderate Accommodations

Moderate

Berth at Night 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.
Lobstick Lodge Jasper - Lobstick Lodge
139 rooms. Relaxed, friendly, family oriented atmosphere. Swimming pool, hot tubs, restaurant and lounge.
Standard Room
Mount Royal Hotel in Banff Banff - Mount Royal Hotel
136 rooms, whirlpool, shopping & dining. Located in the heart of Banff.
Run of House Room
Fairmont Lake Louise Lake Louise - The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
550 rooms, shopping, dining & outdoor activities. Located on the shore of Lake Louise.
Fairmont Mountainside
Lac Le Jeune Resort Lac Le Jeune Resort
Moderate: - 40 rooms. Located in a wilderness setting; no phones or televisions in the rooms. 1 restaurant and 1 lounge. Outdoor recreational activities: hiking trails, fishing, canoe and pedal boat rentals, bike rentals. Non-smoking rooms available.
Pacific Palisades Hotel Pacific Palisades Vancouver
233 rooms, spa services, health club. Central location with dining, shopping and sightseeing.
Deluxe Accommodations

Deluxe

Bedroom at Night 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 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 Banff Springs The Fairmont Banff Springs
770 elegant rooms and suites. A world-renowned castle property with top-notch service & amenities.
Fairmont Room
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Lake View The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
550 rooms, shopping, dining & outdoor activites. Located on the shore of Lake Louise.
Fairmont Lakeside Room
Lac Le Jeune Resort Lac Le Jeune Resort
Moderate: - 40 rooms. Located in a wilderness setting; no phones or televisions in the rooms. 1 restaurant and 1 lounge. Outdoor recreational activities: hiking trails, fishing, canoe and pedal boat rentals, bike rentals. Non-smoking rooms available.
The Fairmont Vancouver The Fairmont Vancouver
508 rooms with sophisticated grace, charm, style and flair. Located in a prime downtown location. Deluxe Room

Choose any Monday or Saturday between the following date ranges as your vacation start date.

May 3 - May 17 Twin Single
Moderate $2,116 $2,767
Deluxe $2,753 $3,843
May 19 - Aug 30 Twin Single
Moderate $2,593 $3,485
Deluxe $3,364 $4,781
Sep 1 - Sep 29 Twin Single
Moderate $2,774 $3,667
Deluxe $3,597 $5,014
Oct 4 - Oct 6 Twin Single
Moderate $2,431 $3,042
Deluxe $3,029 $3,940

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.
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