Day 1 -
Vancouver Arrival
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Depart London Heathrow on direct scheduled flight. Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Admission to the Vancouver Lookout at the Harbour Centre where you can see spectacular views of the city, mountains and ocean is included. Overnight in Vancouver.
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Day 2 -
Vancouver to Kamloops
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Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like environment of the interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake and into your overnight destination of Kamloops.
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Day 3 -
Kamloops to Banff
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Your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will see a spectacular range of scenery as you travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today’s highlights include Craigellachie where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels a remarkable feat of railroad engineering, and of course the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends in the resort town of Banff this evening. Overnight in Banff.
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Day 4 -
Banff to Lake Louise Tour with Glacier Helicopter Tour and ranch lunch
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A full-day tour takes you through the magnificent Canadian Rockies, with commentary provided along the way. The highlight of your tour is a 25-minute helicopter flight above the six glaciers of Mount Resolute, Mount Cline and the Whitegoat Peaks. You will also view a 270-metre (900-foot) waterfall, see some spectacular aqua-green high-alpine lakes and cross over a 2,700-metre (9,000-foot) mountain pass. A visit to a local ranch will provide ample time to discover the walking trails on-site and enjoy lunch at your leisure. Your tour ends on arrival in Lake Louise early this afternoon. Overnight in Lake Louise at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
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Day 5 -
Summit Helicopter Tour
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Today you will enjoy a full-day tour concluding in Calgary. Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the points of interest are Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Continue on to Kananaskis for the highlight of today’s adventure, a Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. Enjoy lunch at a local ranch and spend time exploring Kananaskis at your leisure before your afternoon transfer to Calgary. Overnight in Calgary. **Please note that 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**
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Day 6 -
Calgary Departure
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Your tour ends with check-out from your Calgary hotel and transfer to Calgary Airport for your return flight to London Heathrow.
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Day 7 -
Arrive London Heathrow
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