Day 1: Vancouver - VictoriaFloatplane flight from Vancouver to the Victoria’s Inner Harbor. Enjoy a breathtaking birds eye view of spectacular mountain scenery and the islands of the Pacific Northwest. Upon arrival in Victoria check in into your centrally located hotel. Established in 1843 by James Douglas, Victoria served a fort for the famous Hudson Bay Company. The city is now the cosmopolitan center of Vancouver Island with a lively entertainment scene. Time to explore Victoria onboard one of the red double-decker sightseeing busses. You’ll visit the many historical heritage buildings, flower gardens and the Royal BC Museum (admission included). A breathtaking scenery is guaranteed where ever you are in Victoria. The many fashion and gift stores on Douglas Street are providing excellent shopping opportunities. If you are more into wildlife viewing we recommend an Orca/Humpback Whale search boat tour. Overnight: Victoria Executive House Hotel (or similar)

Day 2: VictoriaA full day escorted gastronomy tour of the breathtaking Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. You’ll tour a local winery, a cidery and the Davali Lavender Farm - a Provence-style farm were you can walk amidst rows of lavender and purchase natural body care products and culinary treads. The tour includes also a three course gourmet lunch with wine pairings. The Cowichan Valley features fertile valleys, rolling hills and pristine lakes. The region is well known for it’s distinct character and increasingly recognized internationally for the charming communities. Return to Victoria during the late afternoon. Evening tip: The Butchard Gardens are offering 22 ha (55 acres) of wonderful floral displays. At night the gardens become a magical glow and they turn into a breathtaking wonderland of lights. The concert lawn stage comes alive with a variety of performing artists. Sit on a bench, enjoy a open air dinner and listen to the marvelous music. The gardens are open until 22:00 hours and are easy to reach either by bus or taxi from downtown Victoria. Overnight: Victoria Executive House Hotel (or similar)

Day 3: Victoria - VancouverMorning at leisure. Afternoon: indulge in a traditional Afternoon Tea ceremony at the Fairmont Empress - a deluxe landmark hotel located at the Inner Harbor. Enjoy a variety of gourmet sandwiches, special tea blends and freshly baked raisin scones served with clotted cream and strawberry preserves. Depart for Vancouver by motorcoach and ferry. The very scenic sailing onboard the BC Ferry through the Gulf Islands from Swartz Bay to Tsawassen takes about 90-minutes. Motorcoach transfer to downtown Vancouver. Time to explore Vancouver. Evening tip: The Butchard Gardens are offering 22 ha (55 acres) of wonderful floral displays. At night the gardens become a magical glow and they turn into a breathtaking wonderland of lights. The concert lawn stage comes alive with a variety of performing artists. Sit on a bench, enjoy a open air dinner and listen to the marvelous music. The Butchard Gardens are open until 22:00 hours and are easy to reach either by bus or taxi from downtown Victoria. Overnight Vancouver Renaissance Harbourside Hotel (or similar)

Day 4: VancouverThe largest city in Western Canada with a population of 2.2 Mio people is named after Captain George Vancouver - a British explorer. The city developed rapidly from a small lumber mill town in 1860s to the busiest sea port in Canada. Today cosmopolitan Vancouver is consistently ranked one of the three most livable cities in the world. in 2010 Vancouver and Whistler are the host of the Olympic Winter Games. Sights include: Stanley Park, English Bay, the Granville Island Market, Chinatown, Science World, the Aquarium and the Museum of Anthropology among others. Vancouver’s many surrounding beaches are perfect for a relaxing day in the sun. Excellent sea food restaurants, bars & cafes, world-class entertainment and cultural events are providing many recreational and sightseeing opportunities for your vacation. Don’t miss a trip by plane or ferry over to Victoria - BC’s capital city on Vancouver Island. Victoria is well known for its heritage buildings, mild climate and the many attractions. Overnight: Vancouver Renaissance Harbourside Hotel (or similar)

Day 5: Vancouver - KamloopsTravel 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. Kamloops is the gateway to the interior of British Columbia and characterized by hot summers, snow-filled winters, literally thousands of lakes, spectacular landscapes, large ranches and endless blue skies. Optional 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 Vancouver: 07:30 / Arrival Kamloops: 17:35

Day 6: Kamloops - BanffTraveling 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 rail tour journey include: Banff National Park - one of the worlds premier destinations and the first Canadian National Park foundet in 1883, 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 at the rail station transfer to your hotel. Remaining evening at leisure. Overnight: Banff Ptarmigan Inn Hotel (or similar). Departure Kamloops 06:15 / Arrival Banff: 19:20

Day 7: BanffMorning: 4-hour sightseeing tour to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Your journey starts with a scenic drive to the Vermillion Lakes with it’s spectacular mountain scenery and continuos along the scenic Bow Valley Parkway. Keep an eye out for elk, bears, and coyotes along the road. Upon arrival at Lake Louise enjoy the reflection of the Victoria Glacier in the glacial fed waters. Be sure to take a few pictures of the famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Hotel during your 30-minute stopover before you continue to Moraine Lake with the Valley of the 10 Peaks. Return to Banff. Afternoon at leisure and to explore the many sights of Banff. Evening: you’ll be treated to a food and wine pairing experience at the Fairmont Banff Springs Resort - a deluxe landmark hotel - styled like a Scottish Castle. Here you have the opportunity to sit back and enjoy extraordinary wines from Canada paired with food that complements the wine flavor. Overnight Banff Ptarmigan Inn Hotel (or similar)

Day 8: Banff - CalgaryLimousine transfer (126 Km) from Banff to Calgary. With a population of 1.1 Mio people Calgary is the largest city in the province of Alberta - approximately 80 Km east of the Rocky Mountains. When the Canadian Pacific Railway reached the area in 1883 Calgary began to grow into an important commercial and agricultural center. The cities economy grew again when huge oil reserves were discovered in 1971’s. Today - Calgary is a bustling and vibrant city with a high tech industry, many music festivals and major attractions. Calgary hosted as the first Canadian city the 1988’s Olympic Winter Games. Sights include: Olympic Park, Fort Calgary, the Tower and the Glenbow Museum. One highlight is the annual Calgary Stampede - a popular 10-day event during the month of July with Rodeos, Chuckwagon Races, Country Music Performances and Fireworks. Please Note: We organize visits to the Stampede including tickets for all events. End of tour package.

Standard Rail Tour Rates Including

Rail Tour Vancouver - Banff 7 Nights **** Hotel Accommodation 2x Breakfast 3x Lunch 2x Dinner Assigned Rail Tour Seating 1/2 Day Victoria City Sightseeing Tour 1/2 Day Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Sightseeing Tour Float Plane Flight Vancouver - Victoria - Vancouver Wine & Culinary Tour Afternoon Tea at the Victoria Empress Hotel Motorcoach & Ferry Transfer from Victoria - Vancouver Food & Wine Tasting at the Fairmont Vancouver Show Kitchen Food & Wine Tasting at the Fairmont Banff Springs Private Limousine Transfer Banff - Calgary Private Limousine Transfer to Calgary Airport All Rail Station Transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff National Park Pass Luggage Handling Fees Exclusive Attraction Value Passport Extras: GST Tax Gratuities

Standard Rail Tour Rates per Person

Rates in CAD $	Single	Double	Triple	Child
April	$ 3225.00	$ 2782.00	$ 2498.00	Request
May	$ 3225.00	$ 2782.00	$ 2498.00	Request
June – September	$ 4444.00	$ 3102.00	$ 2753.00	Request
October	$ 3952.00	$ 2782.00	$ 2498.00	Request

Upgrade: Deluxe Rail Tour Rates per Person

Rates in CAD $	Single	Double	Triple	Child
April	$ 1992.00	$ 1496.00	$ 1364.00	Request
May	$ 1992.00	$ 1496.00	$ 1364.00	Request
June – September	$ 2464.00	$ 1727.00	$ 1529.00	Request
October	$ 1617.00	$ 1309.00	$ 1243.00	Request

Upgrade: Deluxe & Fairmont Rail Tour Rates per Person

Rates in CAD $	Single	Double	Triple	Child
April	$ 2783.00	$ 1914.00	$ 1650.00	Request
May	$ 2783.00	$ 1914.00	$ 1650.00	Request
June – September	$ 3729.00	$ 2376.00	$ 1969.00	Request
October	$ 2376.00	$ 1705.00	$ 1507.00	Request

Departure Days

Sunday, Wednesday, Friday