Connoisseurs Experience

Sun, Jun 3, 2018 Vancouver
Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy
leisure time to explore scenic Vancouver on your own.
If time permits, you will have time to climb atop the Vancouver
Lookout for a panoramic view of Vancouver
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Fairmont Hotel Vancouver or similar (1 night)
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is
known as the ‘Castle in the
City’ and reflects timeless luxury
and history of Vancouver.
Holding a prime downtown
location and minutes away
from some of Vancouver’s
biggest attractions including
Granville Island, Stanley Park
Seawall, and Gasto
Mon, Jun 4, 2018 Vancouver to Kamloops (B/L)
After breakfast, you are transferred to RM Station and aboard the Rocky
Mountaineer and travel from 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 and 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.
Kamloops GoldLeaf Accommodation
Tue, Jun 5, 2018
Kamloops to Banff (B/L)
Your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and
the province of Alberta. Once again you will see a spectacular array of
scenery as you travel across ranchlands 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 Rockies.
Your rail journey ends this evening in the resort town of Banff.
Rimrock Resort Hotel or similar (1 night)
Wed, Jun 6, 2018 Banff to Lake Louise (B/D)
Today’s sightseeing 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.
Dinner is provided at Fairmont Château
Lake Louise.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (1 night)
Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks,
the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening
emerald lake, the iconic Fairmont
Chateau Lake Louise hotel is a year-round
luxury mountain resort and is recognized
globally for progressive environmental
stewardship and responsible tourism.
Thu, Jun 7, 2018
Banff to Calgary (B)
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, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos.
Banff Gondola included. Your tour ends in Calgary where you will have a
chance to get atop of the Calgary Tower. Overnight in Calgary
Fairmont Palliser Hotel or similar (1 night)
Fri, Jun 8, 2018 Calgary Departure (B)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport.
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