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RRV#16 - 5 Day Rocky Mountain Rail & Drive Vacation
Board the Rocky Mountain Railroad for a 2 day journey along the Kicking Horse Route to Banff. Pick up your Rental Car in Banff and visit the sights and attractions of the Banff National Park and Lake Louise / Yoho National Park before returning your car in Calgary.
Further Information within our Info Center section.
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Vancouver Arrival
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own or join our Deluxe Grand City Tour. Among the highlights is a visit to 1,000 Acre Stanley Park, English Bay, Granville Island, Chinatown, historic Gastown and prestigious Shaughnessy residential area. Admission to The Lookout atop Vancouver Harbour Centre with spectacular views of the city, mountains and ocean is included. Overnight in Vancouver.
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Vancouver to Kamloops
Boarding: 7:30 am, Arrival: 5:35 pm
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountain Railroad from Vancouver to Kamloops in the interior of British Columbia. En route you will pass through the fertile Fraser Valley and the scenic Fraser Canyon. One of the canyon's true highlights is Hell's Gate, where you will watch water torrent past the canyon's walls at its narrowest point. Upon leaving the Fraser Canyon, the train will follow the Thompson River to the city of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. Tonight you may join us to the Two River Junction Dinner & Musical Revue.
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Kamloops to Banff
Boarding: 6:30 am, Arrival: 7:00 pm
Continue your journey eastwards to the Canadian Rockies. First, you will travel through vast ranchlands to Shuswap Lake. Next, pass Craigellachie, where the "last spike" was driven completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. Beyond Craigellachie is Rogers Pass with its tunnels, glistening glaciers, and snow capped-mountains. Before crossing over the Continental Divide into Banff National Park, the train will travel through the unique Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park, a remarkable engineering achievement. Upon arrival in Banff, collect your rental vehicle and drive to your hotel. Overnight in Banff.
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Exploring Banff National Park
Explore the many natural wonders found in Banff National Park on your own with your rental car. Some of these include Johnston Canyon, Lake Minnewanka, Bow Falls, Castle Mountain, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Overnight in Banff.
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Banff to Calgary
Travel through Kananaskis Country and the ranching regions of Alberta before arriving in Calgary. Drop off your rental car in downtown Calgary or Calgary Airport where your vacation ends.
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Rates in CAD$ / Per Person
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Rail Category
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Departures
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Single Room
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Double Room
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Vancouver - Calgary
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April
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$1329.00
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$919.00
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Vancouver - Calgary
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April
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$1849.00
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$1439.00
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Vancouver - Calgary
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May & October
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$1499.00
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$1029.00
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Vancouver - Calgary
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May & October
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$2159.00
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$1689.00
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Vancouver - Calgary
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June - September
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$1899.00
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$1289.00
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Vancouver - Calgary
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June - September
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$2569.00
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$1949.00
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Deluxe Hotel Upgrade
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June - September
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$480.00
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$250.00
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Services Included:
2 Day Rail Transportation Vancouver - Banff Rail Station Transfers 4 Nights ***/* Hotel Accommodation 2 Breakfast
2 Lunches 1 Dinner (Deluxe Tours Only) 2 Day Car Rental from Banff One Way Car Rental Fee Banff - Calgary
Complimentary Snacks & Beverages Onboard Onboard Tour Director Service Tour Documentation Railroad Pin
*Rail and Drive vacations do not include national parks pass, optional car insurance and municipal or airport imposed taxes/fees.
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Please enquire
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Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays
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June
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Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays
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July
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Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays
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August
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Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays
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September
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Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays
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Rates in CAD$ / Per Person
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Season
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Single
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Double
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Triple
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Quad
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Vancouver or Calgary
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First Class
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April
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$135.00
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$65.00
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$55.00
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$45.00
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Vancouver or Calgary
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Deluxe
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April
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$160.00
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$78.00
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$65.00
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$50.00
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Vancouver or Calgary
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First Class
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May & October
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$150.00
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$75.00
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$60.00
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$50.00
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Vancouver or Calgary
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Deluxe
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May & October
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$175.00
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$85.00
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$70.00
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$57.00
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Vancouver or Calgary
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First Class
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June - September
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$185.00
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$90.00
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$75.00
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$65.00
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Vancouver or Calgary
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Deluxe
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June - September
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$220.00
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$115.00
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$90.00
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$80.00
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Services Included:
1 Night Hotel Accommodation
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| * For Sightseeing Tours please refer to our sightseeing section ! |
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