Rockies Rail Winter Wonderland
8 days
Enjoyable for everyone used to independent travel in a developed country.
Comfortable transportation and accommodations, except on a more off-the-beaten track itinerary. E.g. a self-drive trip
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Picture your ideal winter vacation – one where you get to combine the perks of a big city with the beauty of nature.
Vancouver’s laid back ambiance is the perfect way to settle into your vacation before traveling into the Canadian Rockies by cozy Canadian Rockies overnight train.
With the surrounding mountains and trees swathed in pure white snow, The Rockies Rail Winter Wonderland is the ideal choice for a winter escape.
Vancouver’s laid back ambiance is the perfect way to settle into your vacation before traveling into the Canadian Rockies by cozy Canadian Rockies overnight train.
With the surrounding mountains and trees swathed in pure white snow, The Rockies Rail Winter Wonderland is the ideal choice for a winter escape.
Outline
Arrive Vancouver
2 nights Vancouver
1 night VIA Rail
1 night Jasper
1 night Lake Louise
2 nights in Banff
Depart Calgary
Arrive Vancouver
2 nights Vancouver
1 night VIA Rail
1 night Jasper
1 night Lake Louise
2 nights in Banff
Depart Calgary
ITINERARY
Day 1 & 2 – Begin your Rocky Mountain Train Vacation – Arrive in Vancouver
The cool, crisp air in Vancouver invigorates you as you start your Canadian winter train trip. Vancouver’s relatively mild weather is a great introduction to a Canadian winter, but look to the north and you see what you’ve been dreaming of. Vancouver’s coastal mountains stand before you, covered in pure white snow.
The big city attractions, right next to the beauty of nature, are just outside the window of your warm, guided tour. As you shop along Robson Street you learn a new word: toque. Wear the ultimate Canadian winter accessory with pride when you travel to the Canadian Rockies.
Day 3 – Into the Canadian Rockies – Vancouver to Jasper on VIA Rail’s Canadian
A cozy and comfortable cabin awaits you on the Canadian train. A panoramic dome car - where you can relax, unwind, and see the sights all around you - is only a short walk from your cabin. Tasty meals are served in an elegant yet casual dining car and chatting over a drink with fellow travelers makes the evening end too quickly. You climb into your warm bed and are rocked off to sleep by the clickety-click of timeless tracks as you travel further toward the Canadian Rockies.
Day 4 – Rockies Winter Wonderland – Arrive in Jasper
You awake to trees blanketed in fresh snow - with green branches just peeking through - as your Canada train trip nears the Canadian Rockies. The sun is shining on the pure white snow as you arrive in the mountain town of Jasper. Step off the train and breathe deeply - the fresh mountain air is invigorating.
Day 5 – Travel the Icefields Parkway – Jasper to Lake Louise
Welcome the morning by boarding a luxury motorcoach and relaxing in comfort as you head south along the Icefields Parkway. You’re traveling along one of the most scenic highways in the world, so wipe the sleep from your eyes quickly! This scenery is just a warm up for the sight that greets you in Lake Louise. Enjoy a lakeside sleigh ride this afternoon.
Day 6 – The Southern Canadian Rockies – Lake Louise to Banff
Feel the mountains’ timeless embrace as you arrive at the last stop on your Canadian Rockies train vacation. Banff is the liveliest of the mountain towns on your Canadian holiday and the energy on Banff Avenue is contagious. Quaint shops omit a warm welcoming glow, and the scent of homemade maple fudge wafts out of sweet shops.
Day 7 – Explore the Canadian Rockies – Discover Banff
Explore Banff as you sit back and enjoy a tour of Banff and the surrounding area. Be sure to keep your eyes open as you look for wildlife in some of their natural habitats. You’ll also have a chance to look in at the Cave & Basin.
Day 8 – Far too Soon – Departure from Calgary
Your Rocky Mountain winter train trip ends today as your luxury motorcoach travels through the foothills of the Canadian Rockies and arrives at the Calgary airport in time for you flight home.
Day 1 & 2 – Begin your Rocky Mountain Train Vacation – Arrive in Vancouver
The cool, crisp air in Vancouver invigorates you as you start your Canadian winter train trip. Vancouver’s relatively mild weather is a great introduction to a Canadian winter, but look to the north and you see what you’ve been dreaming of. Vancouver’s coastal mountains stand before you, covered in pure white snow.
The big city attractions, right next to the beauty of nature, are just outside the window of your warm, guided tour. As you shop along Robson Street you learn a new word: toque. Wear the ultimate Canadian winter accessory with pride when you travel to the Canadian Rockies.
Day 3 – Into the Canadian Rockies – Vancouver to Jasper on VIA Rail’s Canadian
A cozy and comfortable cabin awaits you on the Canadian train. A panoramic dome car - where you can relax, unwind, and see the sights all around you - is only a short walk from your cabin. Tasty meals are served in an elegant yet casual dining car and chatting over a drink with fellow travelers makes the evening end too quickly. You climb into your warm bed and are rocked off to sleep by the clickety-click of timeless tracks as you travel further toward the Canadian Rockies.
Day 4 – Rockies Winter Wonderland – Arrive in Jasper
You awake to trees blanketed in fresh snow - with green branches just peeking through - as your Canada train trip nears the Canadian Rockies. The sun is shining on the pure white snow as you arrive in the mountain town of Jasper. Step off the train and breathe deeply - the fresh mountain air is invigorating.
Day 5 – Travel the Icefields Parkway – Jasper to Lake Louise
Welcome the morning by boarding a luxury motorcoach and relaxing in comfort as you head south along the Icefields Parkway. You’re traveling along one of the most scenic highways in the world, so wipe the sleep from your eyes quickly! This scenery is just a warm up for the sight that greets you in Lake Louise. Enjoy a lakeside sleigh ride this afternoon.
Day 6 – The Southern Canadian Rockies – Lake Louise to Banff
Feel the mountains’ timeless embrace as you arrive at the last stop on your Canadian Rockies train vacation. Banff is the liveliest of the mountain towns on your Canadian holiday and the energy on Banff Avenue is contagious. Quaint shops omit a warm welcoming glow, and the scent of homemade maple fudge wafts out of sweet shops.
Day 7 – Explore the Canadian Rockies – Discover Banff
Explore Banff as you sit back and enjoy a tour of Banff and the surrounding area. Be sure to keep your eyes open as you look for wildlife in some of their natural habitats. You’ll also have a chance to look in at the Cave & Basin.
Day 8 – Far too Soon – Departure from Calgary
Your Rocky Mountain winter train trip ends today as your luxury motorcoach travels through the foothills of the Canadian Rockies and arrives at the Calgary airport in time for you flight home.
Options & Upgrades
This trip can be customized for your perfect vacation - call us for friendly local advice
Optional winter activities, including skiing (downhill and cross-country), dogsledding and ice walks
Extra nights in the Vancouver or the Rockies
This trip can be customized for your perfect vacation - call us for friendly local advice
- For a romantic experience, select the ‘Romance by Rail’ upgrade and enjoy the intimacy of a private suite on the train. Fresh Flowers, chocolate, sparkling wine and breakfast in bed are just a few of the perks
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Standard, Superior or Deluxe hotels
Standard, Superior or Deluxe hotels
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HIGHLIGHTS
- The majestic Canadian Rockies in Winter
- Overnight rail journey
- Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff
- Unique resort hotels
- Optional dog sledding, skiing, skating & more!
Testimonials
The trip was absolutely wonderful - I'm in love with Banff and hope to return for a longer stay next time. Its the most beautiful area in Canada I've seen - and being a tourist/arts town. everyone is very friendly and relaxed.
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2009-2010 Package Start Dates
This trip starts in Vancouver
on the following Wednesdays, Fridays, & Sundays:
Dec 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30
Jan 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29
Mar 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31
Apr 2, 4
And from Calgary
on the following Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Dec 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
Jan 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25
Feb 26
Mar 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, 31
Apr 2, 5, 7
Price Notes
• Prices are per person
• Double means two people sharing a room
• Triple, quad and child prices also available
Includes
• 6 nights hotel accommodation
• Overnight accommodation aboard VIA Rail's Canadian train
• Silver & Blue Class - use of dome car & lounge seating
• Meals onboard VIA Rail's Canadian train (dinner & breakfast)
• Vancouver Sightseeing Tour
• Lake Louise Sleigh Ride
• Discover Banff & Wildlife Tour, includes light snack and hot chocolate
• Motor-coach transfers from Jasper to Lake Louise, Lake Louise to Banff, and Banff to Calgary Airport
Not Included
• Meals & activities unless otherwise mentioned
• Airfare
• Gratuities
• Airport transfer in Vancouver
• Rail station transfers in Vancouver or Jasper
• GST
• Trip Cancellation Insurance
This trip starts in Vancouver
on the following Wednesdays, Fridays, & Sundays:
Dec 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30
Jan 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29
Mar 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31
Apr 2, 4
And from Calgary
on the following Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Dec 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
Jan 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25
Feb 26
Mar 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, 31
Apr 2, 5, 7
| Standard Hotels | USD$ | CAD$ | ||
| Double | Single | Double | Single | |
| Dec 2 - Dec 13, 2009 | 1,404 | 1,851 | 1,404 | 1,851 |
| Dec 14 - Jan 3, 2010 | 1,715 | 2,407 | 1,715 | 2,407 |
| Jan 4 - Jan 29, 2010 | 1,445 | 1,908 | 1,445 | 1,908 |
| Feb 25 - Apr 8, 2010 | 1,496 | 2,022 | 1,496 | 2,022 |
| Superior Hotels | USD$ | CAD$ | ||
| Double | Single | Double | Single | |
| Dec 2 - Dec 16, 2009 | 1,660 | 2,325 | 1,660 | 2,325 |
| Dec 17 - Jan 1, 2010 | 2,015 | 2,992 | 2,015 | 2,992 |
| Jan 2 - Jan 24, 2010 | 1,681 | 2,368 | 1,681 | 2,368 |
| Feb 25 - Apr 8, 2010 | 1,773 | 2,551 | 1,773 | 2,551 |
| Deluxe Hotels | USD$ | CAD$ | ||
| Double | Single | Double | Single | |
| Dec 2 - Dec 16, 2009 | 1,983 | 2,919 | 1,983 | 2,919 |
| Dec 17 - Jan 1, 2010 | 2,433 | 3,814 | 2,433 | 3,814 |
| Jan 2 - Jan 24, 2010 | 2,033 | 3,015 | 2,033 | 3,015 |
| Feb 25 - Apr 8, 2010 | 2,217 | 3,388 | 2,217 | 3,388 |
• Prices are per person
• Double means two people sharing a room
• Triple, quad and child prices also available
Includes
• 6 nights hotel accommodation
• Overnight accommodation aboard VIA Rail's Canadian train
• Silver & Blue Class - use of dome car & lounge seating
• Meals onboard VIA Rail's Canadian train (dinner & breakfast)
• Vancouver Sightseeing Tour
• Lake Louise Sleigh Ride
• Discover Banff & Wildlife Tour, includes light snack and hot chocolate
• Motor-coach transfers from Jasper to Lake Louise, Lake Louise to Banff, and Banff to Calgary Airport
Not Included
• Meals & activities unless otherwise mentioned
• Airfare
• Gratuities
• Airport transfer in Vancouver
• Rail station transfers in Vancouver or Jasper
• GST
• Trip Cancellation Insurance
