181 HBEW FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST HIGHLIGHTS – 5 NIGHTS WESTBOUND 5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS VANCOUVER KAMLOOPS LAKE LOUISE CALGARY BANFF PANORAMIC HELICOPTER TOUR 1 1 1 1 1 ALBERTA WASHINGTON BRITISH COLUMBIA TOUR CODE TRIP ITINERARY DAY ACTIVITIES OVERNIGHT 1 Arrive in Calgary Calgary 2 Calgary to Banff with Panoramic Helicopter and Banff Tour with Gondola Banff 3 Yoho Park Tour. Transfer to Lake Louise Lake Louise 4 Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops Kamloops 5 Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver Vancouver 6 Vacation ends in Vancouver Day 1 Calgary Arrival Arrive in Calgary and spend the rest of the day sightseeing in “The Heart of the New West” independently. Overnight in Calgary. Day 2 Calgary to Banff with Panoramic Helicopter Tour Depart Calgary this morning for a full-day tour concluding in Banff. Journey to Kananaskis where you will enjoy the highlight of today, a 12-minute Panoramic Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. Continue on to Banff for a sightseeing tour including Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Banff Gondola included. Your tour ends on arrival in Banff late this afternoon. Overnight in Banff. Day 3 Banff to Lake Louise A half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge spanning the Kicking Horse River. The tour ends in Lake Louise where the remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy this magnificent location. Overnight in Lake Louise. Please note: While arrival at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 1:00 p.m., scheduled check-in time is not until 4:00 p.m. In the event that your room is not ready, your luggage will be stored and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel. Day 4 Lake Louise to Kamloops Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain hamlet of Lake Louise to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. Your journey takes you through a spectacular array of scenery as you travel between the glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the interior. Today’s highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, the Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie – where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L. Day 5 Kamloops to Vancouver Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the Interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. Overnight in Vancouver. B, L. Day 6 Vancouver Departure Your vacation ends upon checkout from your Vancouver hotel. Changes to 2017 Product: Was: Canadian Rockies Highlights - 5 Nights. Reversed Lake Louise and Banff order Not Included • Transportation from Calgary airport • Transportation to Vancouver airport • Meals, other than specified • Activities, other than specified • Gratuities for rail, hotel and transfer staff • Fuel surcharges • GST as applicable Package Includes • 2 day Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches • 5 nights hotel accommodation • Calgary Tower • Calgary to Banff Tour, including Banff Gondola • Panoramic Helicopter Flightseeing • Yoho Park Tour, Banff to Lake Louise • Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer • Vancouver Lookout • Rail station transfers in Lake Louise, Kamloops and Vancouver • Luggage handling and National Park Pass 2018 Package Tour Start Dates: Starts Calgary (Westbound) Sundays & Thursdays (+ Mondays, 30 Apr–28 May, 03 Sep–24 Sep, 08 Oct) Apr 15 19 22 26 29 30 May 3 6 7 10 13 14 17 20 21 24 27 28 31 Jun 3 7 10 14 17 21 24 28 Jul 1 5 8 12 15 19 22 26 29 Aug 2 5 9 12 16 19 23 26 30 Sep 2 3 6 9 10 13 16 17 20 23 24 27 30 Oct 4 7 8 11 R O C ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOLIDAYS - CONSUMER PROTECTION B.C. LICENCE # 58516 - RockyMountainHolidays.com | +1 604.670.6060 (Direct - International) | +1 888.PH.ROCKY (North America) | 0800 567.7542 (U.K.) 1.888.PH.ROCKY