4 DAY ROCKY MOUNTAINEER CLASSIC RAIL JOURNEYS
Spectacular, scenic rail journeys through breathtaking mountain scenery • All travel in daylight to maximize sightseeing • 2 levels of service, GoldLeaf or RedLeaf • On board attendants who also enhance your journey with their knowledge
Tour style: Rail Journey. One of the most spectacular rail journeys in the world! The renowned 'Rocky Mountaineer' rail tours showcase the majestic scenery of Canada's West - a breathtaking journey of glistening glacial lakes, soaring snow capped mountains, roaring river canyons and towering forests. Travel on a railroad forged through the mountains over a century ago in unmatched comfort and style. Add a classic 4 day journey as part of your self drive holiday or independent itinerary.
From £756 per person, based on twn/dbl share.
FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST
Day 1 Vancouver to Kamloops
Head through the Coast and Cascade Mountains toward interior British Columbia.
Day 2 Kamloops to Banff/Calgary
Pass through ranchlands to Yoho National Park before crossing the Continental Divide.
Day 3 Banff/Calgary to Kamloops
Commence the journey west through the Spiral Tunnels to follow the South Thompson River.
Day 4 Kamloops to Vancouver
Follow the winding Fraser & Thompson Rivers back to Vancouver.
JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS
Day 1 Vancouver to Kamloops
Follow the same path as the Kicking Horse Route to Kamloops.
Day 2 Kamloops to Jasper
Follow the spine of the Rockies into Jasper National Park.
Day 3 Jasper to Kamloops
Head back through the snowy peaks of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains.
Day 4 Kamloops to Vancouver
Pass the thundering waters of Hell's Gate Gorge and return to Vancouver.
RAINFOREST TO GOLD RUSH
Day 1 Whistler to Quesnel
Journey through the rolling hills and ranchlands of the Cariboo Plateau.
Day 2 Quesnel to Jasper
Head north through the Rocky Mountain Trench with magnificent views of the mountains.
Day 3 Jasper to Quesnel
Keep your eyes peeled for elk, moose or even bears beside the tracks!
Day 4 Quesnel to Whistler
Pass the desert-like Fraser Canyon as well as Anderson and Seton Lakes.
Accommodation
CHOICE OF TRAVEL OPTIONS
REDLEAF SERVICE
Great service, air-conditioned environment, with true comfort and plenty of room to move around.
- Large viewing windows
- Reclining seats with leg rests
- Selection of chilled breakfasts & light lunches
- Free non-alcoholic drinks & snacks
GOLDLEAF SERVICE
For that extra measure of luxury, upgrade to the GoldLeaf Service bi-level dome coach.
- Exclusive domed roof carriage with extended
picture windows
- Dining room on board offering gourmet meals
- Free drinks & snacks
- Dinner at Kamloops or Quesnel hotel
- Access to the GoldLeaf Lounge at Vancouver Station
Inclusions
breakfast, lunch & snacks on board • non-alcoholic beverages in RedLeaf & all beverages in GoldLeaf • dinner in Kamloops or Quesnel (GoldLeaf only) • transfers & 2 nights accommodation in Kamloops or Quesnel • Rocky Mountaineer information pack.
The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 04/23/2010 to 10/05/2010. Prices are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.
Please ask your Trailfinders travel consultant for more information.
