First Passage to the West
7nt independent tour & rail journey from £ 2799pp
Solo Traveller from £ 3319pp
Rail Journeys- Rocky Mountaineer Tour
Banff National Park
Lake Québec Capilano Louise City Suspension Bridge, Vancouver
First Passage to the West
7nt independent tour & rail journey
DAY 1 Fly to Calgary / Banff
On arrival you will transfer by shuttle bus to Banff, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
DAYS 2-3 Banff
Two full days at leisure to explore and sightsee as you choose. Within the town itself, there are ample shops to browse and enticing eateries when the need to refuel hits. Of course, no visit here would be complete without spending some time within the spectacular surrounds of Banff National Park. Activities here are numerous, whether you simply want to take leisurely strolls, stop to snap a memorable picture or, if you fancy something more strenuous, there is mountain biking, horse riding, rafting and more. For an aerial perspective of the town and Banff National Park, you’ ll want to hop on the Banff Gondola.
DAY 4 Banff / Rocky Mountaineer( Kamloops)
Early this morning, transfer to the rail station and board the Rocky Mountaineer. Your journey takes you through ever-changing scenery as you travel between the iconic glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes, through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the Interior. Today’ s highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. On arrival in Kamloops transfer to your hotel.
DAY 5 Rocky Mountaineer( Kamloops)/ Vancouver
Rejoin the train early this morning and continue your journey west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’ s journey, you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the Interior, winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Cascade and Coast Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’ s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. On arrival in Vancouver, transfer to your hotel.
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DAYS 6-7 Vancouver
At leisure to explore the beautiful city of Vancouver. Highlights you won’ t want to miss include historic Gastown and it’ s steam clock, Stanley Park, Chinatown and Robson Street for shopping. You may also fancy hopping over to nearby Granville Island to check out the popular public market or you may prefer visiting the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain. If you need any further inspiration, consider pre-booking one our unmissable experiences, shown on page 24.
DAY 8 Vancouver
Make the most of your time here, by cramming in a few more sights before making your own way to Vancouver Airport for your onward journey.
GoldLeaf Service upgrade
From £ 459pp
Enhance your rail journey further, by upgrading to GoldLeaf onboard Rocky Mountaineer. See page 10 for details.
Alaska Cruise
7nt Alaska Cruise from £ 629pp
Why not extend your stay by adding on a 7 night Alaska Cruise? See page 47 for itinerary details.
SilverLeaf service
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Banff 3nts Rocky Mountaineer- First Passage to the West( overnight Kamloops) 1nt Vancouver 3nts
What you need to know:
This tour departs on specific dates. Please ask for details.
3HPlus Mount Royal, Banff; Kamloops hotel
is assigned by Rocky Mountaineer; 3H Blue Horizon Hotel, Vancouver.
Room only. Breakfast and lunch also included on days 4 & 5.
The price shown includes international flights to Calgary and from Vancouver, shuttle transfer from Calgary to Banff, hotel accommodation as shown and SilverLeaf service on Rocky Mountaineer.
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