Itinerary Details
Rocky Mountaineer: 2024 Rainforest to Gold Rush Discovery Banff Eastbound
GoldLeaf + Standard Room
Accommodation days : 1 - 3
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is known as the 'Castle in the City', symbolizing timeless elegance and luxury since 1939. Holding a prime downtown location just minutes away from Vancouver's biggest attractions, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver's recently completed $75 million dollar renovation offers guests elegant accommodations with updated modern amenities in a historic Downtown Vancouver luxury hotel.
Verbiage days : 2 - 2
Free Day in Vancouver
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Vancouver has activities for all interests, including visiting historic Gastown, dining in lively Yaletown, or enjoying a walk on the Stanely Park Seawall. No matter what you choose to do, the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean surround you.We recommend booking activities well in advance to ensure you get your preferred time. View our recommended tours: in Vancouver.
Verbiage days : 3 - 3
RGR Discovery Banff Eastbound
Transfer days : 3 - 3
Coach Transfer RGR Vancouver Hotel to North Vancouver Train
Luggage:Please ensure your luggage is clearly labelled with your name and contact information. Please check with the hotel's front desk or bell team for directions to leave bags either inside or outside the door of your hotel room. You are not required to wait in your room for luggage collection. If you prefer to handle your own luggage, please advise the bell team by 8 PM the evening prior to your departure.A Rocky Mountaineer representative will greet you at the designated location within the hotel. If you have not yet checked-in for your train journey online you may do so at this time. A boarding pass and information on your Whistler and Quesnel accommodation will be provided during check-in. Rocky Mountaineer luggage tags will be provided prior to boarding your motorcoach transfer. Check-in must be completed at least 5 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
Rail days : 3 - 3
North Vancouver to Whistler
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to the resort town of Whistler, renowned for outstanding skiing and year-round outdoor activities. Following your check-in at and motorcoach transfer from your downtown Vancouver hotel, board the Rocky Mountaineer train at the North Vancouver Platform for a breathtaking rail journey through the stunning scenery of the Sea to Sky Corridor. Highlights of the trip include spectacular views of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains, Brandywine Falls, Mount Garibaldi and the impressive Cheakamus Canyon. On arrival at the Whistler train station, between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM, you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Misc days : 3 - 3
Onboard Host Gratuity
Transfer days : 3 - 3
Coach Transfer Whistler Station to Whistler Hotel
Upon arrival, you will be transferred by motorcoach from the train to your overnight accommodation.
Accommodation days : 3 - 4
Whistler Accommodation
Upon check-in for your train departure, you will receive a boarding pass which will indicate your Whistler accommodation.
Transfer days : 4 - 4
Coach Transfer Whistler Hotel to Whistler Station
Please be ready in the hotel lobby five minutes prior to your pick-up time for your motorcoach transfer to the Pemberton train station. This transfer will take around 30 minutes.
Rail days : 4 - 4
Whistler to Quesnel
Get transfered by motorcoach to Pemberton where you will board the Rocky Mountaineer train to travel to the charming rural town of Quesnel, gateway to the North Cariboo. Enjoy breathtaking and varied scenery, from the river canyons and lush farmland of the Pemberton Valley, through the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon, to rolling hills and vast ranchlands of the Cariboo Plateau. Highlights include the shorelines of Anderson Lake and glacier-fed Seton Lake, sweeping views of the Fraser Canyon, and the crossing of Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world. Breakfast and lunch will be served onboard. You will arrive in Quesnel between 7:00pm and 9:00pm PT. Spend the evening exploring the town, or relaxing in your hotel.
Misc days : 4 - 4
Onboard Host Gratuity
Transfer days : 4 - 4
Coach Transfer Quesnel Station to Quesnel Hotel
Upon arrival at the Quesnel Station, you will be transferred by motorcoach to your overnight accommodation.
Accommodation days : 4 - 5
Quesnel Accommodation
Upon check-in for your train departure, you will receive a boarding pass which will indicate your Quesnel accommodation. Your accommodation in Quesnel will be of a moderate standard, but will include all the essential amenities to make your stay comfortable.
Transfer days : 5 - 5
Coach Transfer Quesnel Hotel to Quesnel Station
The pick-up time for this morning's motorcoach transfer to the train station is posted in the lobby of your hotel.
Rail days : 5 - 5
Quesnel to Jasper
Your journey continues to the majestic Canadian Rockies and Jasper National Park. Highlights include the Fraser River, the Rocky Mountain Trench, Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and Yellowhead Pass. Your rail journey ends today on arrival in Jasper between 8:30 PM and 10:30 PM.
Misc days : 5 - 5
Onboard Host Gratuity
Transfer days : 5 - 5
Coach Transfer RGR Jasper Train to Jasper Hotel
Upon arrival at the Rocky Mountaineer Jasper Train Station, you will be transferred to the Drop-Off Location noted in your itinerary. Please allow time for the bellmen to deliver luggage to your room.
Accommodation days : 5 - 7
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Situated in Alberta's magnificent Jasper National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the iconic Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is a 700 acre year-round luxury mountain resort which wraps around the shores of pristine Lac Beauvert and Canada's #1 Golf Resort Course. The resort's charming village of cedar chalets and cabins, all connected by picturesque paths, offer guests unique access to explore the natural environment surrounding the resort.
MultiDayItem days : 5 - 9
National Parks Pass
Your admission to Canadian national parks is included in your package. Your pass is only valid for the number of days that you have booked accommodation in a National Park through Rocky Mountaineer.
Verbiage days : 6 - 6
Free Day in Jasper
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. The resort town of Jasper has much to offer. Spend the day on a scenic tour of the Columbia Icefields, exploring Maligne Lake or browsing local shops and galleries.We recommend booking activities well in advance to ensure you get your preferred time. View our recommended tours: in Jasper.
Transfer days : 7 - 7
Sightseeing Transfer Jasper to Banff (Route 2)
Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour along the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic highways. Today's highlights are: the Columbia Icefield, an Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier and a visit to the Glacier Skywalk. At the Columbia Icefield Centre you have free time for lunch (included) before continuing to Banff.
Activity days : 7 - 7
Ice Explorer
Tour the Athabasca Glacier in a giant six-wheel drive Ice Explorer vehicle while your guide explains the history of this ancient glacier and points out interesting geological features. Think of it like a "monster-truck meets glacier" adventure where you learn new things!
Activity days : 7 - 7
Glacier Skywalk
Consisting of a 400 metre (1,640 feet) interpretive boardwalk and a glass-floored observation platform extending 30 metres (98 feet) out over the Sunwapta Valley, Glacier Skywalk takes spectacular scenery and a rare view of nature to unbelievable heights. The award-winning architecture of the Skywalk is a feat of contemporary design.
Accommodation days : 7 - 9
Rimrock Resort Hotel
An AAA/CAA Four Diamond Hotel located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park, the Rimrock Resort Hotel offers exceptional views of the Canadian Rockies, fine dining, and a luxury spa. With unmatched style, decor and superb hospitality, the Rimrock Resort Hotel is a very special place to visit for a truly remarkable experience.
Verbiage days : 8 - 8
Free Day in Banff
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book activities at your leisure. Banff has activities for all, from taking the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain, relaxing in the Banff hot springs, exploring the bustling town, to outdoor wildlife adventures.We recommend booking activities well in advance to ensure you get your preferred time. View our recommended tours: in Banff.
Transfer days : 9 - 9
Sightseeing Transfer Banff to Calgary (Route 5)
Your motorcoach tour explores the many places of interest around Banff, including Banff Gondola, Bow Falls and Surprise Corner. Your tour concludes with an afternoon transfer to Calgary.
Activity days : 9 - 9
Banff Gondola LBC
The Banff Gondola is a spectacular eight-minute gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for 360-degree views of the Banff townsite and its surrounding mountains.
Accommodation days : 9 - 10
Fairmont Palliser Hotel
Centrally located in downtown Calgary, Fairmont Palliser is conveniently situated within walking distance to the city's most exciting retail shopping, arts, culture and entertainment venues. Set in the heart of the city, Fairmont Palliser is a historical landmark offering distinctive accommodation in elegant surroundings.
days : 10 - 10
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