Day 1: 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: Marriott Residence Inn & Suites (or similar)

Day 2: 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 1-hour Canadian journey featuring songs from Paul Anka and Shania Twain. Departure Vancouver: 07:30 / Arrival Kamloops: 17:35

Day 3: 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. Your journey ends today in Banff. Motorcoach hotel transfer. Overnight: Ptarmigan Inn Banff (or similar) Departure Kamloops 06:15 / Arrival Banff:19:20

Day 4: Banff - CalgaryWith a population of 1.1 Mio 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. Note: We organize visits to the Stampede and are offering tickets for all Stampede events. Overnight: Sandman Inn City Centre (or similar)

Day 5: CalgaryHotel checkout. Remaining day on your own. A private limousine transfer from downtown Calgary to the Calgary airport is included for our clients.

Tour Includes

4 Nights **** Hotel Accommodation Deluxe Rail Tour Vancouver - Banff 2x Breakfast 3x Lunch Assigned Rail Tour Seating Onboard Attendant Interpretive Service Banff - Calgary Sightseeing Tour Ranch Visit Summit Helicopter Tour Non-Alcoholic Beverages Provincial Sales Tax Private Limousine Transfer Vancouver Airport - Vancouver Hotel Private Limousine Transfer Calgary Hotel - Calgary Airport All Rail Station Transfers in Banff, Quesnel, Vancouver 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	$ 1664.00	$ 1325.00	$ 1259.00	$ 881.00
May	$ 1664.00	$ 1325.00	$ 1259.00	$ 881.00
June – September	$ 1948.00	$ 1551.00	$ 1457.00	$ 1042.00
October	$ 1664.00	$ 1325.00	$ 1259.00	$ 881.00

Upgrade: Deluxe Rail Tour Rates per Person

Rates in CAD $	Single	Double	Triple	Child
April	$ 1417.00	$ 1210.00	$ 1133.00	$ 981.00
May	$ 1417.00	$ 1210.00	$ 1133.00	$ 981.00
June – September	$ 1526.00	$ 1286.00	$ 1177.00	$ 981.00
October	$ 1439.00	$ 1199.00	$ 1123.00	$ 981.00

Upgrade: Deluxe & Fairmont Rail Tour Rates per Person

Rates in CAD $	Single	Double	Triple	Child
April	$ 1832.00	$ 1373.00	$ 1287.00	$ 992.00
May	$ 1832.00	$ 1373.00	$ 1287.00	$ 992.00
June – September	$ 2039.00	$ 1505.00	$ 1330.00	$ 991.00
October	$ 1777.00	$ 1385.00	$ 1276.00	$ 991.00

Departure Days

Monday, Wednesday, Saturday