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RRWI#02 - 4 Day Rocky Mountain Winter Rail Tour /
Relax onboard the Rocky Mountain Railroad as you travel across Canada's Winter Wonderland from Vancouver to Banff or Calgary. Your are welcome to extend your stay and combine the rail tour with a ski vacation in Whistler, Lake Louise or Banff.
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: 5:15 pm
Relax in the lap of luxury as you depart Vancouver's Pacific Central Station onboard the Rocky Mountain Railroad. Pass through the fertile fields of the Fraser River Valley and the towering peaks of the Coastal Mountains before entering the Fraser Canyon and viewing the raging turbulence of Hell's Gate. Follow the Thompson River through beautiful landscapes to historic Kamloops, gateway to the interior of British Columbia. While it is cold outside, the train is warm and inviting inside. During our Winter Rail Vacations, we introduce a variety of onboard features to make your trip even more comfortable. Children are entertained with a dedicated program in a decorated specialty car. All our guests are invited to stroll down to the Club car and enjoy festive live music and entertainment. While travelling through postcard scenes of a Winter Wonderland, everyone keeps a look out for wildlife - or even a visit from Santa who has been known to make an appearance. Breakfast and lunch onboard. Dinner is included at your Kamloops hotel.
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Kamloops to Banff or Calgary
Boarding: 6:15 am, Arrival in Banff: 6:30 pm / Arrival in Calgary: 8:30 pm
Continue your journey eastward onboard the Rocky Mountain Railroad to the Canadian Rockies and the mountain resort town of Banff. First, you will travel through vast ranchlands to Shuswap Lake before passing Craigellachie, where the "last spike" was driven completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. Beyond Craigellachie is Rogers Pass with tunnels, glistening glaciers, and snow capped mountains. Before crossing over the Continental Divide into Banff National Park, you will travel through unique Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park, a remarkable engineering achievement. As we travel through the five mountain regions...the magic of the Canadian winter abounds! End you tour in Banff or continue to the Stampede City of Calgary by motorcoach. Breakfast and lunch onboard.
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Depart Banff or Calgary
Your tour ends this morning on check-out from your hotel.
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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 - Banff / vis versa
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December
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$949.00
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$729.00
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Vancouver - Banff / vis versa
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December
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$1499.00
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$1289.00
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Vancouver - Calgary / vis versa
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December
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$879.00
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$709.00
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Vancouver - Calgary / vis versa
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December
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$1439.00
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$1369.00
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Services Included:
Rail Transportation Vancouver - Banff Rail Station Transfers Motorcoach Transfer Banff to Calgary (if applicable)
3 Night ***/* Hotel Accommodation 2 Breakfast 2 Lunches 1 Dinner Complimentary Snacks & Beverages Onboard
Admission to The Lookout in Vancouver (and Calgary Tower - if booked to Calgary) Onboard Tour Director Service
Tour Documentation Baggage Handling Railroad Pin
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Vancouver - Banff / Calgary
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Sunday, Monday (Please enquire)
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Banff / Calgary - Vancouver
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Tuesday, Wednesday (Please enquire)
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Rates in CAD$ / 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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December
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$149.00
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$109.00
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$88.00
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$80.00
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Vancouver or Calgary
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Deluxe
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December
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$159.00
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$119.00
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$92.00
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$82.00
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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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