Canadas Rockies & Rocky Mountaineer Train (Goldleaf) & Calgary Stampede 2009
Highlights
Canadas Rockies & Rocky Mountaineer Train (Goldleaf) & Calgary Stampede 2009 Whats Included
Sightseeing Highlights
Dining Highlights
First Class Travel Highlights
Airport Transfers
Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service from Banff to Vancouver
The Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede takes place at the beginning of July every year. With Trafalgar you can experience this world-famous event on selected departures of our Canada's Rockies & Rocky Mountaineer tour.
Details
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2009
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Calgary | Arrive Calgary (2 nights) : Welcome to Calgary! A complimentary transfer is provided to the Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel."(Welcome Reception)" Hotel: Calgary Marriott (2 nights) |
| Day 2 | Calgary | Calgary Stampede : We're off to the Calgary Stampede, the world's largest rodeo. Our all-day tickets include reserved seating at rodeo events and admission to the Fairgrounds. Besides the exciting rodeo, view agricultural exhibits and listen to live bands. Tonight we watch the Stampede's amazing chuckwagon races. End the day with the Evening Show musical extravaganza, complete with fireworks! (Full Breakfast) |
| Day 3 | Calgary - Lake Louise | Calgary - Lake Louise : We journey to Banff National Park and explore some of North America's most beautiful lakes, starting with Lake Louise, one of the most breathtaking settings in the world. Enjoy a narrated promenade along the lakeshore and learn about the geography and history of the area. Next is Moraine Lake, nestled in the dramatic Valley of the Ten Peaks. We then cross the Continental Divide and enter Yoho National Park. See the Spiral Tunnels, Natural Bridge and Emerald Lake, a jewel sparkling with the blue-green hue of an emerald. We end the day in the nearby hamlet of Lake Louise.(Full Breakfast/ Dinner) Hotel: Lake Louise Inn |
| Day 4 | Lake Louise - Columbia Icefield - Jasper (2 nights) | Lake Louise - Columbia Icefield - Jasper (2 nights) : We travel northwest along the Great Divide and the spine of the Rockies on the world-famous Icefields Today our Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure! We travel along the world-famous Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most spectacular mountain drives. Marvel at the unsurpassed scenery including sub-alpine forests, meadows, massive glaciers and remarkable lakes. Keep an eye out for grizzly, black bear, moose, elk and other wildlife. At the Columbia Icefield, we board an Ice Explorer for the trip of a lifetime as we drive onto the massive Athabasca Glacier. We then drive to the quaint township of Jasper, where we spend the next two nights. After dinner we enjoy a fun and informative lecture on the area's abundant wildlife. (Full Breakfast/ Dinner) Hotel: Chateau Jasper (2 nights) |
| Day 5 | Jasper National Park sightseeing & at leisure | Jasper National Park sightseeing & at leisure : We start with a narrated walk along Maligne Canyon, one of the most beautiful gorges in the Canadian Rockies. Marvel at the spectacular rock formations and waterfalls and learn about one of Canada's longest underground river systems. The rest of the day is at leisure. Activities abound in Jasper National Park and your Tour Director will provide you with suggestions. (Full breakfast) |
| Day 6 | Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Banff (2 nights) | Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Banff (2 nights) : Snow-capped peaks, hanging glaciers, pounding waterfalls and surging rivers dominate the landscape as we head back towards Banff. After lunch at the beautiful Lodge of the Ten Peaks, we ride the Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola. We arrive at the quintessential alpine village of Banff and enjoy an orientation tour. See Bow Falls, the classic viewpoint of Surprise Corner along Tunnel Mountain Drive and the wind-shaped hoodoos overlooking Bow Valley.(Full breakfast/ Lunch) Hotel: Banff Park Lodge Resort (2 nights) |
| Day 7 | Banff at leisure | Banff at leisure : Today is at leisure in Banff for you to pursue your own interests Why not take an optional helicopter flight over Mount Assiniboine, a Banff Gondola ride, or a relaxing float trip down the Bow River. This evening join us for a Farewell Dinner at the hotel. (Full Breakfast/ Farewell Dinner) |
| Day 8 | Banff - Rocky Mountaineer - Kamloops | Banff - Rocky Mountaineer - Kamloops : Bid farewell to your Tour Director as you board the Rocky Mountaineer train in RedLeaf Service (GoldLeaf Service upgrade available) for a two-day independent daytime rail journey from Banff to Vancouver. Travel through the Spiral Tunnels, past the glaciers of Kicking Horse Pass, under Mount McDonald and along the South Thompson River to Kamloops where you are transferred to your hotel. (Continental Breakfast/ Lunch) Hotel: Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer |
| Day 9 | Kamloops - Rocky Mountaineer - Depart Vancouver | Kamloops - Rocky Mountaineer - Depart Vancouver : Continue your rail journey through the Thompson and Fraser Canyons, arriving in Vancouver at approximately 5:30pm. A complimentary transfer is provided from the train station to Vancouver International Airport or the Trafalgar hotel in Vancouver for passengers extending their stay. The train's arrival into Vancouver can be subject to delays; we therefore recommend that you allow plenty of time for your onward travel arrangements.(Continental Breakfast/ Lunch) Note: Please do not schedule any flights before 9:00pm |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- * For earlier departures than listed below please contact your Travel agent.
** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
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