One of the most beautiful outdoor shows in the world! Explore mountains, canyons
and tunnels between Vancouver and Jasper from the pampered first class comfort
aboard VIA Rail's 'Canadian'. Overlook - and look way up to - dozens of
mountains including Mount Robson and Castle Mountain. Ride a gondola to the top
of Sulphur Mountain. Walk on a glacier. Visit Medicine Lake, Maligne Lake, Bow
Lake, Peyto Lake, Emerald Lake, Lake Louise, Takakkaw Falls, Lake Minnewanka and
Two Jack Lake. Come on. Get your feet wet!
TOUR FEATURES
6 nights accommodation, Discover Banff Tour, "Oh Canada Eh?!" dinner show (2004
only), Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Columbia Icefield Tour, Maligne Lake Tour
(summer), VIA Rail's "Silver & Blue", Meals onboard VIA, Jasper train
station transfer, Inbound Holiday's driver/guide, baggage handling, and gratuities on
included meals.
DAY 01
Leave Calgary's downtown and tour through the foothills into the Rocky
Mountains. In Banff, tour the town with your knowledgeable driver/guide. You
will also have an opportunity to ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain
(included).Overnight in Banff.
DAY 02
Your day is at leisure to explore the mountain community of Banff. ("Oh Canada
Eh?!" Dinner Show is included this evening for 2004 bookings only). Overnight in
Banff.
DAY 03
Depart Banff this morning and head to Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten
Peaks. Continue to Lake Louise, the "Jewel of the Rockies". After a lunch break
in Lake Louise (lunch not included) continue on the Yoho Valley and
Emerald Lake (available June 15 - October 4, 2003 and June 15 - October 2, 2004
- tour to Lake Louise only is substituted outside of these dates). Return in the
late afternnon back to Lake Louise. Overnight in Lake Louise.
DAY 04
Today, journey northward to Jasper with a stop at the Athabasca Glacier. A ride
on the glacier with a Inbound Holiday's Snocoach is included. In addition to the Glacer,
sights on route include Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier and Athabasca Falls. Arrive
in Jasper in the late afternoon. Overnight in Jasper.
DAY 05
Your introduction to Jasper will encompass some outstanding scenery including
Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon. Continue on your way to Maligne Lake, there
you will board a tour boat and set off on a 90 minute cruise. (Maligne Lake
portion of tour available June 15 - Sept. 30, 2003 & June 15 - Sept. 30,
2004). Return to Jasper where the rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.
Overnight in Jasper.
DAY 06
Your day is at leisure until your transfer to the Jasper train station
(included), where you will board VIA rail bound for Vancouver. Overnight
onboard VIA Rail. (Dinner this evening is included onboard)
DAY 07
Your tour ends upon arrival at Vancouver's Pacific Central Station (breakfast
on board the train is included) in early morning.
For added convenience, this tour is also available from Calgary.
Extra nights are available in Calgary and/or Vancouver by request.
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