Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Rocky Mountaineer


Canadian Rockies Highlights - VANCOUVER - BANFF - LAKE LOUISE - CALGARY - 6 DAYS / 5 nights from $1,739 (USD) per person - Come & Join us~! Sept 30


DAY 1
Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Vancouver.
DAY 2
Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Overnight in Kamloops.
DAY 3
Kamloops to Banff
Your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Overnight in Banff.
DAY 4
Banff to Lake Louise with Glacier Helicopter
A full-day tour takes you through the magnificent Canadian Rockies. The highlight of your day is a 25-minute helicopter flight above six glaciers. You will also view a 900-foot waterfall, see some spectacular aqua-green high alpine lakes and cross over a 9,000-foot mountain pass. Enjoy a visit to a local ranch, where you will have lunch at your leisure. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Replace your Glacier Helicopter Tour with a Yoho Park Tour and guided lakeshore stroll. $249 per person price reduction applies.
DAY 5
Lake Louise to Calgary with Summit Helicopter
Tour through breathtaking mountain scenery today. Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the points of interest are Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. A trip on the Banff Gondola is included. Continue on to Kananaskis for a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies, before your transfer to Calgary. Overnight in Calgary.
A price reduction of $119 will apply for the Summit Helicopter Tour in the event of inclement weather or if a guest chooses not to fly.
DAY 6
Calgary
Your Canadian Rockies Highlights vacation ends with check-out from your Calgary hotel.