Day 1 -
Vancouver Arrival
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Depart London Heathrow on a scheduled flight to Vancouver. On arrival, transfer to your accommodation and spend time exploring this scenic city at leisure. Admission to Vancouver Lookout at Harbour Centre with spectacular views of the city, mountains and ocean is included. Overnight in Vancouver.
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Day 2 -
Vancouver Sightseeing
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Enjoy a day’s sightseeing of Vancouver’s downtown core and the spectacular North Shore. Among the highlights are the Capilano Fish Hatchery, the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Treetops Adventure and Grouse Mountain for breathtaking views of the city, ocean and surrounding mountains. Overnight in Vancouver.
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Day 3 -
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.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 4 -
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.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 5 -
Free day in Banff
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Today you will have an entire day to spend exploring Banff National Park on your own. Some optional activities include soaking in the mineral pools at Upper Hot Springs, enjoying a nature walk on nearby mountain trails, visiting Banff’s historic museum, cruising on Lake Minnewanka or enjoying a round of golf at The Fairmont Banff Springs. Overnight in Banff.
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Day 6 -
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 7 -
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 8 -
Arrive London Heathrow
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