The Rocky Mountaineer | Vancouver to Banff
September 25 – October 1, 2024
$6299 per person, double occupancy
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Day 1: September 25 – Vancouver
Motorocoach Transfer: Vancouver Airport to Pan Pacfic Hotel or Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
Day 2: September 26, 2024 – Vancouver
Your tour today includes a Bell Tours Step-on-Guide. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Vancouver and the spectacular North Shore with breath taking views of the city, ocean and surrounding mountains. Highlights include Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island. the 137 metre (450 feet) Capilano Suspension Bridge and the
Grouse Mountain Skyride.
Day 3: September 27, 2024 – Vancouver to Kamloops
Early this morning you will be transferred by motorcoach to the station from your hotel to board the Rocky Mountaineer.
Travel from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like environment of the BC Interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Breakfast & lunch are included
onboard. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into Kamloops. Spend the evening exploring the city of Kamloops or relaxing in your hotel room.
Your expected arrival time in Kamloops will be between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Please be aware that rail travel can be subject to unforeseen delays.
Upon check-in for your train departure, you will receive a boarding pass which will indicate your accommodation in Kamloops or the surrounding area, including Sun Peaks Resort. You will stay in moderate two- or three-star accommodation with essential amenities and great service. While these accommodations are clean and comfortable, they may not be as luxurious as those in other destinations on your journey.
Day 4: September 28, 2024 – Kamloops to Banff
Early this morning, you will be transferred by motorcoach to the train from your hotel. Your pick-up times will be provided with your final travel documents.
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train at the Kamloops Station to continue your journey east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Breakfast and lunch are included onboard. Your expected arrival into Lake Louise is
between 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM.
Continue on to your final destination in Banff. Please note you will not disembark the train at Lake Louise. Your expected arrival time in Banff is between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM.
Check in to the Mount Royal Hotel
Inspired by heritage. Re-imagined for today. This relaxed hotel in a redbrick-and-stone building dating from 1908 has a surprising, exciting take on classic Banff accommodation. While honouring the heritage through design and decor, contemporary amenities provide the very best in modern hotel experiences. Overlook the mountains from the rooftop lounge and hot tubs, or enjoy the warm, relaxed rooms featuring signature plush beds and complimentary high speed WI-FI.
Day 5: September 29, 2023 – Banff
Your admission to Canadian national parks is included in your package. Your pass is only valid for the number of days that you have booked accommodation in a National Park through Rocky Mountaineer.
Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour and learn about the natural forces that have shaped the appearance of the lakes and streams found in this area of the Rocky Mountains. Highlights include Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge and Takakkaw Falls. Lunch at the Emerald Lake Lodge is included. Note: Due to inclement weather and heavy snow fall, the road to Takakkaw Falls is periodically closed throughout the spring and fall season. Additional time will be spent at the Emerald Lake Lodge should this road be closed.
Enjoy a group lunch at Emerald Lake Lodge
Day 6: September 30, 2024 – Banff
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book activities at your leisure. Banff has activities for all, from taking the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain, relaxing in the Banff hot springs, exploring the bustling town, to outdoor wildlife adventures. We recommend booking activities well in advance to ensure you get your preferred time.
Day 7: October 1, 2023 – Headed home
Board your private motorcoach and transfer to the Calgary International Airport (two hour transfer).
$6299 per person double occupancy
$7699 per person single occupancy
Price Includes:
- Round trip air DFW/Vancouver-Calgary/DFW on American Airlines
- Roundtrip transfers between airport/hotel/train/hotel/airport
- 5 nights 1st class hotel accommodations
- Gold Leaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver
- All meals & beverages onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
- Breakfast Daily
- Tour of Banff including the Banff Gondola
- All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (2 bags: 1 large, 1 overnight) per person
Price Excludes:
- Items of a personal nature
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Sept 25, 2024 AA Flt# 1415| DFW to Vancouver | 8:25A – 10:24A
Oct 1, 2024 AA Flt# 2517| Calgary to DFW | 1:29P – 6:10P
Complete legal names must be given as stated on passports.
Flight times are subject to change. Airlines are increasingly less accommodating for seat selections, often preferred seat assignments are an additional charge. Airlines can and do change or revoke seat assignments without notice. We will do our absolute best, but we cannot be held responsible if we are unable to secure your preferred seating.
GoldLeaf: The Height of Luxury
FIVE-STAR COMFORT MEETS FIVE-STAR VIEWS
With our GoldLeaf Service, indulge your senses with gourmet meals prepared by Executive Chefs, and expansive views through the panoramic windows of a bi-level glass dome coach to the Canadian Rockies.
Room. With a View
Stretch your legs and your viewing angles in our bi-level glass-dome coaches. Sink into your spacious seat on the upper level and enjoy meals in the lower-level dining area.
Outdoor Viewing Platform
Step out onto your exclusive outdoor viewing platform to get closer to the action.
You’ll Taste the Difference
Savour every second as you enjoy elegantly plated meals prepared with local ingredients from the comfort of a dedicated dining room – all the while, sprawling views of the Rocky Mountains will be unfolding right outside your window.
Award-Winning Service
Sit back and enjoy the scenery as our Hosts attend to your every need. From entertaining you with stories about passing landmarks to topping up your glass of wine and calling out wildlife sightings, you can rest assured that everything will be taken care of.
A deposit of $1000 per person, is due at time of reservation and the balance is due on June 1st, 2024. The advertised price represents a 5% discount for payments made by cash or check. The price is 5% higher for a credit card payment and requires an authorized signature. We accept MC, VISA, and AX. This trip is non refundable and travel insurance is highly recommended.
Cancellation: If canceled before June 1st, 2024, a penalty of $800 per person is assessed. After June 1st the trip is totally non-refundable. Travel insurance is highly reccomended.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: Please note that travel insurers are not offering Coronavirus/COVID-19 protection against destination closure. However, covid illness is covered and Cancellation Insurance is highly recommended and must be booked within 15 days of your initial deposit in order for pre-existing conditions to be covered. “Cancel at Any Time” insurance is available but must be booked at the same time as deposit (same day) and typically only covers 80%. In the unlikely event that Canada closes due to covid, you will receive a full future travel credit from Rocky Mountaineer.
Covid protocols can & do change. We will keep you informed the best we can, but we cannot guarantee that covid protocols and restrictions will be the same when you travel as they are today. We recommend that you track covid restrictions via Sherpa – CLICK HERE
RESPONSIBILITY: SHARON CARR TRAVEL is not the source or supplier of the travel services included in this package and they act solely as an agent for the actual suppliers of such services and assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, cancellations, vendor bankruptcy, war, insurrection, revolt or other civil uprising, other military actions, strikes or any Act of God occurring in either the country of origin, destination or through passage, pandemics, or for any reason whatsoever. The suppliers whose names appear in the information supplied are those who are actually responsible for providing the travel services purchased. The suppliers reserve the right to make minor adjustments to the itinerary. SHARON CARR TRAVEL will not be held responsible should any of these suppliers fail to provide the travel services purchased, whether through default or any other cause. SHARON CARR TRAVEL will not accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air schedules or other causes. All such losses or expenses will be the responsibility of the member of the tour. SHARON CARR TRAVEL will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to luggage during the tour. Also, SHARON CARR TRAVEL will not be liable regarding the provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care that may be rendered. Acceptance of the Tour Contract will serve as a Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement. This agreement is binding on your heirs, legal representatives and assigns. If, for some reason, a trip must be rescheduled due to any of the above reasons, participants are bound by the new dates of travel, and can only obtain a refund if insurance has been purchased and insurer is contractually bound. SHARON CARR TRAVEL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR WEATHER RELATED OR MECHANICAL DELAYS.
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