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Codes:
W04PW (Popular), W04SW (Superior)
Tour
Features
- 8
nights accommodation
- 2
day Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service
- 6
breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
- Christmas
Dinner
- Meet
& Greet at Calgary Airport and transfer to Banff
- Tour
to Victoria
- Return
coach and ferry service to Victoria
- Transfer
to Calgary
- Transfers
in Victoria, Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff
Itinerary
Day
1 Calgary to Banff
You will be met on arrival at Calgary International Airport and transferred
to Banff. Please be sure to advise your flights arrival details or Calgary
pre-stay accommodation details at the time of booking. Overnight in
Banff.
Day
2 Banff to Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer in Banff today as we travel through the
five mountain regions...the magic of the Canadian winter abounds! Travelling
over the Continental Divide you will pass through the Spiral Tunnels
in Yoho National Park, a remarkable engineering achievement. Marvel
at the stunning glaciers, numerous tunnels, and snow- capped mountains
of Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park. Next pass historic Craigellachie,
where the "last spike" was driven completing the Canadian Pacific Railway
in 1885. The train will follow the shoreline of Shuswap Lake before
arriving in Kamloops. Dinner and holiday entertainment are included
this evening. Overnight in Kamloops.
Day
3 Kamloops to Vancouver
Continue your journey westwards from Kamloops onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
and travel along the Thompson River to the Fraser Canyon. At Hell's
Gate watch water torrent past the Canyon walls at its narrowest point,
a highlight of the Fraser River. Upon leaving the Fraser Canyon, the
train will journey through the fertile Fraser Valley to the city of
Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day
4 Vancouver to Victoria
Travel via motorcoach and B.C. Ferries through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver
Island and British Columbia's Capital City, Victoria. Enjoy a city tour
of this British style city including a visit to world-renowned Butchart
Gardens. Overnight in Victoria.
Day
5-7 Exploring Victoria
Enjoy three free days to sightsee in Victoria on your own. This British
style city offers a wide variety of festive activities during the Christmas
season. Possible activities include a horse drawn carriage ride to view
the colorful light display around the Inner Harbour, the Empress Hotel
and its Festival of Trees, the Butchart Gardens Illuminated Lights tour
or a visit to some of Victoria's historic homes such as Craigdarroch
Castle and Helmcken House. During your stay in Victoria breakfast is
included daily. On Christmas day enjoy a festive dinner at your hotel.
Day
8 Victoria to Vancouver
Return to Vancouver by motorcoach and ferry. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day
9 Depart Vancouver
Your tour ends with check out from your hotel.
  
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