Day 1: Banff - KamloopsTraveling by rail provides a unique prospective of the spectacular mountain scenery within the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Large panoramic picture windows are offering unobstructed viewing and excellent photo opportunities. Knowledgeable onboard attendants are sharing many area background information with it’s passengers. Today’s scenic highlights of your railtour journey include: the unique Spiral Tunnels near Yoho National Park, the climb over the 1382 m Rogers Pass within Glacier National Park, the Continental Divide, Kicking Horse Canyon, many snowcapped peaks of the magnificent Rocky Mountains and the vast ranchlands and lakes of British Columbias Interior around Kamloops. Upon arrival in Kamloops, transfer to a local hotel and overnight. Evening entertainment tip: enjoy the “Maple Leaf” Musical & Dinner show, an interactive hour-long journey featuring songs from Paul Anka, Shania Twain and Gordon Lightfood. Departure Banff: 08:20 / Arrival Kamloops: 19:20 Day 2: Kamloops - VancouverKamloops is the gateway to the interior of British Columbia and characterized by hot summers, snow-filled winters, literally thousands of lakes, spectacular landscapes, large cattle ranches and endless blue skies. The rail journey continuos through the scenic Fraser Canyon with it’s “Hells Gate” and along the Thompson River. In the nineteenth century, steamboats plied the waters between Georgia Strait and Yale were the Fraser River emerges at sea level. and were especially busy during the gold rush of the 1850s and 1860s. Boats continued to provide a vital link in the valley as the gold rush tapered off and Europeans began farming. Hells Gate is the narrowest point of the Fraser River. At high water level almost 220 million gallons of water are running with a speed of 30 km through the 33 meter wide gorge. The area is also known for one of the largest sockeye salmon runs in the world. Arrive at the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver on the Pacific Ocean. Optional program extensions are available. Please refer to our pre/post tour sections. Departure Kamloops: 07:30 / Arrival Vancouver: 17:35 Tour Includes - Rail Tour Banff - Vancouver
- 1 Night **** Hotel Accommodation
- Assigned Rail Tour Seating
- Onboard Attendant Interpretive Service
- 2x Breakfast
- 2x Lunch
- Complimentary Snacks & Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- Motorcoach Transfer between Rail Station & Hotel
- Tour Information Package
- Provincial Sales Tax
Extras: - GST Tax
- Gratuities
| Standard Rail Tour Rates per Person | Rates in CAD $ | Single | Double | Triple | Child | | April | $ 628.00 | $ 553.00 | $ 544.00 | $ 459.00 | | May | $ 722.00 | $ 646.00 | $ 637.00 | $ 553.00 | | June – September | $ 889.00 | $ 815.00 | $ 805.00 | $ 722.00 | | October | $ 722.00 | $ 646.00 | $ 637.00 | $ 553.00 | Upgrade: Deluxe Rail Tour Rates per Person | Rates in CAD $ | Single | Double | Triple | Child | | April | $ 682.00 | $ 682.00 | $ 682.00 | $ 682.00 | | May | $ 968.00 | $ 968.00 | $ 968.00 | $ 968.00 | | June – September | $ 968.00 | $ 968.00 | $ 968.00 | $ 968.00 | | October | $ 968.00 | $ 968.00 | $ 968.00 | $ 968.00 | Upgrade Rate including: Deluxe Rail Transportation and Hotel Accommodation, Other Services as indicated under Standard Rates Departure Days | Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday | Note: Add Upgrade Rates to Standard Rail Tour Rates
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