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Adventure in the Canadian Rockies! This journey brings you to stunning mountain towns with stays in Banff and Lake Louise. Enjoy a trip to the Columbia Icelfield on an Ice Explorer and the Glacier Skywalk.

 

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A LEGENDARY RAIL ROUTE 

Travel through the legendary Spiral Tunnels, traverse the Continental Divide, and be inspired as you wind through mountain passes and dramatic canyons. Experience the only passenger rail service on this historic rail route by Rocky Mountaineer, celebrated for connecting Canada from East to West. 

 

FIRST PASSAGE TO THE WEST AT GREAT LEISURE 

Tour Code LBFE

Routes: First Passage to the West 

 

Vancouver • Kamloops • Banff • Lake Louise • Calgary (or reverse)

 

8 Days / 7 Nights Total

2 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer

 
 
OTHER FIRST PASSAGE JOURNEYS:
 
First Passage to the West Excursion
 
First Passage to the West at Leisure
 
First Passage to the West Highlights 
 
First Passage to the West Highlights 
 
Canadian Rockies Escape Circle
 
First Passage to the West Discovery Self Drive
 
First Passage to the West Connector
 

First Passage to the West at Great Leisure

Day 1 - Tour Start - Vancouver

Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Vancouver. 

 

Day 2 - Vancouver to Kamloops

Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia's interior. On today's journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast of Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like environment of the BC interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L.

 

Day 3 - Kamloops to Banff

Your journey continues Eastward to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will see a spectacular array of scenery as you travel across randlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today's highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and of course, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends this evening in the resort town of Banff. Overnight in Banff. B, L.

 

 

Day 4 - Banff

Today you will have an entire day to spend exploring Banff National Park on your own. Optional activities include soaking in the mineral pools at Upper Hot Springs, enjoying a nature walk on nearby mountain trails, visiting Banff's historic museums, cruising on Lake Minnewanka or playing a round of golf at the Fairmont Banff springs. Overnight in Banff

 

Day 5 - 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 1:00pm., scheduled check-in time is not until 4:00pm. 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 6 - Lake Louise

Today, enjoy a full day tour along one of the most scenic highways in the world as you travel to Jasper National Park on the Icefields Parkway. Among the highlights are Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk and Athabasca Falls. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Lunch is included at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. Afterwards, brief stops will be made at Bow and Peyto Lakes before arriving back in Lake Louise this afternoon. Overnight in Lake Louise. L.

 

Day 7 - Lake Louise to Calgary

Today you will enjoy a full-day tour concluding in Calgary. Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the points of interest are Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Banff Gondola included. Overnight in Calgary.

 

Day 8 - Calgary 

Your journey ends upon checkout from your Calgary hotel.

 

 

Call for pricing.

 

Activities and Tours: National Park Pass, Ice Explorer, Glacier Skywalk, Banff Gondola

 

Travel & Transport: 2 days Rocky Mountaineer Silverleaf or Goldleaf Service, Luggage hnadling and rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff

 

Accommodations: 7 nights hotel: Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff, Lake Louise and Calgary

 

 

 

Canadian Offers may apply.

This is a sample of the many Rocky Mountaineer Rail Adventures. Rates are based on twin occupancy and vary depending on the level of service. 

 

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Disclaimer: We do our utmost to ensure that the information posted on our website is correct at time of publication, however trip details and promotions are subject to change without notice by the suppliers and operators involved. We update the information as soon as possible when changes are advised to us, however we cannot assume responsibility for such changes made by the suppliers and operators. Terms and conditions per supplier(s). Please confirm details and booking information with your travel advisor. Contact us for the most up to date pricing and availability.
 
Further Afield Travel and Tours is a retail travel agency licensed under the Ontario Government Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations, Travel Industry Act 2002 - Registration No50021919. Funds on deposit are protected by the Compensation Fund, administered by TICO (Travel Industry Council of Ontario) as defined by the Ontario Travel Industry Act 2002 and Ontario Regulations 26/05.
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