Western Explorer

 

Vancouver	1 night
Kamloops	1 night
Jasper	2 nights
Lake Louise	1 night
Banff	1 night
Calgary	1 night

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9 days from £1414

excluding international flights

The 'Western Explorer' has been the Rocky Mountaineer's most popular holiday for more than a decade.  It's easy to see why - all of the must-see sights of the Canadian Rockies are included in this seven-night itinerary.

DAY 1 - Arrive Vancouver.

On arrival at Vancouver International Airport take a taxi (not included) to your centrally-located hotel. Recommended flight: British Airways from London Heathrow (see below). If you are travelling from a country other than the UK we would be happy to give you guidance on your flight options.

PRIVATE LIMOUSINE TRANSFERS: If you prefer we can arrange for you to be met at Vancouver Airport by a representative of World Discovery and taken by private chauffeur-driven limousine to your hotel. The one-way cost is £38 per person.

EXTEND YOUR STAY IN VANCOUVER [more]

DAY 2 - Vancouver to Kamloops.

Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Overnight in Kamloops.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch.

DAY 3 - Kamloops to Jasper.

Your rail adventure continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Overnight in Jasper.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch.

DAY 4 - Jasper.

Jasper National Park is a World Heritage Site and Canada's largest National Park. Today you will enjoy a scenic tour including the many natural attractions, rugged peaks, and perhaps even catch a glimpse of some of the many creatures that call this mountain park home. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore more of Jasper independently. Overnight in Jasper.

DAY 5 - Jasper to Lake Louise.

Travel along the Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving at Lake Louise. Overnight in Lake Louise.

DAY 6 - Lake Louise to Banff.

After lunch, a tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake (left) and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. The tour ends in Banff. Overnight in Banff.

DAY 7 - Banff to Calgary with helicopter ride.

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. A trip on the Banff Gondola is included. Continue on to Kananaskis for a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour* over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. Overnight in Calgary.

DAY 8 - Depart for home.

Your Western Explorer holiday ends with check-out from your Calgary hotel.  Take a taxi (not included) to Calgary Airport for your homeward flight.

DAY 9 - Arrive home.

Arrive London Heathrow in the morning.

International Flights.

We recommend the services of British Airways from London Heathrow. Flights can be booked through their easy-to-use website www.britishairways.com/travel using the 'Book multi-city' option. Current timings (subject to possible change) are as follows:
Heathrow/Vancouver. Depart at 17.10; arrive Vancouver at 18.35
Calgary/Heathrow. Depart at 21.50; arrive Heathrow at 13.15 (next day)

Western Explorer (Tour Reference: WDCA007)
2012 Departures
Price per person based on a minimum of two persons travelling together:

Departures	RedLeaf	GoldLeaf	GoldLeaf Deluxe
23 Apr	£1414	£2213	£2403
30 Apr; 3,7,10,14,17,21,24,28 May	£1650	£2613	£2881
31 May; 4,7,11,14,18,21,25,28 Jun; 2,5,9,12,16,19,23 Jul; 2,6,9,13,16,20,23,27,30 Aug; 3,6,10,13,17,20,27 Sep	£1958	£3025	£3307
1 Oct	£1801	£2724	£3012

HOTELS

RedLeaf Service (includes RedLeaf Service [more] on Rocky Mountaineer train)
Vancouver - Holiday Inn Downtown
Kamloops - c/o Rocky Mountaineer
Jasper - Marmot Lodge
Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Fairmont Room)
Banff - Banff Caribou Lodge
Calgary - International Hotel Suites

GoldLeaf Service (includes GoldLeaf Service [more] on Rocky Mountaineer train)
Vancouver - Fairmont Waterfront (Fairmont Room)
Kamloops - c/o Rocky Mountaineer
Jasper - Fairmont Jasper park Lodge (Fairmont Room)
Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Fairmont Lakeview Room)
Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (Fairmont Room)
Calgary - Fairmont Palliser (Fairmont Room)

GoldLeaf Service with Fairmont Deluxe (includes GoldLeaf Service [more] on Rocky Mountaineer train)
Vancouver - Fairmont Waterfront (Portside Deluxe Room)
Kamloops - c/o Rocky Mountaineer
Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (Deluxe Room)
Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Deluxe Lakeview Room)
Banff - Banff Springs Hotel (Deluxe Room)
Calgary - Fairmont Palliser (Junior Suite)

Single Room Supplements on request.

The price includes:

• Hotel accommodation as listed above in twin-bedded or double rooms (please let us know which you prefer) with private facilities, on a room only basis.
• 2 day rail journey on the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Jasper in either RedLeaf [more] or GoldLeaf Service [more].
  
• 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches on the Rocky Mountaineer.
  
• Jasper Highlights tour.
• Icefields Parkway tour, including Ice Explorer, between Jasper and Lake Louise.
• Yoho National Park tour between Lake Louise and Banff.
• Tour between Banff and Calgary, including Banff Gondola.
• Summit Helicopter ride.
• Admission to the Calgary Tower and Vancouver Lookout.
• Rail Station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Jasper.
• Luggage Handling and National Parks Pass.

Not included in the price:

• International flights (see our recommendation above). We are happy to discuss the flights with you and give you further guidance.
• International airport taxes.
• Optional sightseeing.
• Meals other than those specified.

A deposit of £400 per person is required at the time of booking. The balance of the price for your travel arrangements must be paid at least 8 weeks before your departure date.