Canada and Alaska Touring, Canadian Rockies, East Coast, Alaska and USA, Cruise Alaska, Tour USA
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42 Day 1. Arrive Vancouver. Upon arrival, be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Meet your fellow travellers and Tour Director during a Welcome Reception. Stay (Two Nights): Vancouver, Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel. Day 2. Vancouver. This morning, discover Vancouver's many attractions on a sightseeing tour. See the city's sleek high-rise-framed Waterfront, and also visit Vancouver's historic heart – Gastown, reinvented as a hip hub for culture and cuisine. Enhance Your Journey: this afternoon, you may wish to take a tour of Granville Island Market (see page 82). B Day 3. Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops. Today board the Rocky Mountaineer, relax in your SilverLeaf carriage as you soak up the stunning scenery of the spectacular Coast Mountains, before entering Fraser Canyon. Enjoy dramatic views of the thundering waters of Hell's Gate, then follow the Thompson River before arriving in the town of Kamloops. Stay: Kamloops, hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer. BL Day 4. Rocky Mountaineer, Banff. Your rail journey continues into the Canadian Rockies today with large windows providing amazing views. On this stunning journey you will pass the spellbinding Spiral Tunnels and the impressive Kicking Horse Canyon before arriving in beautiful Banff National Park, an alpine haven for outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Stay (Two Nights): Banff Park Lodge. BL Day 5. Banff. Enjoy today at your leisure to discover the many sights and highlights of Banff, as well as the picturesque scenery of nearby Bow River, at your own pace. A Taste of Canada – take a trail ride along the banks of the Bow River and enjoy a tasty Steak Fry BBQ dinner. Enhance Your Journey: if you're after adventure, then consider joining a heli-flightseeing tour for awe-inspiring aerial views of the Canadian Rockies; perhaps watch for local wildlife on a scenic Bow River float trip or take a Bow River Voyageur canoe tour to explore the area from a fresh perspective. Alternatively, you might prefer to spend time familiarising yourself with the charming alpine town of Banff and all its attractions. For further details on all Select Experiences available in Banff, see page 83. BD Day 6. Banff, Lake Louise. This morning, embark on a memorable exploration of Banff and its surrounds. Enjoy a tour of Banff with its quaint village atmosphere and dramatic mountain setting. Then, for the bigger picture, take a ride on the Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for lovely views across Banff National Park. Later, admire the azure waters of Moraine Lake (weather permitting) on the way to world-famous Lake Louise. Both glacier-fed lakes illuminate and contrast with their fir-cloaked surroundings thanks to their brilliant blue-green colour. Special Stay – settle into The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Enjoy time to appreciate the breathtaking setting of this iconic hotel, which is located on the shores of Lake Louise with a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. Stay: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. B Canadian Adventure 12 Days | Vancouver | Banff | Lake Louise | Jasper | Whistler | Victoria In Vancouver, the city meets the sea in spectacular style YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES Two-day rail journey in SilverLeaf on the Rocky Mountaineer 11 nights premium accommodation Services of a Canadian Travelmarvel Tour Director and Driver 17 delicious meals – 11 Breakfasts (B), 2 Lunches (L) and 4 Dinners (D) Enjoy a Welcome Reception Tipping for land staff and airport transfers are included INSIDER EXPERIENCES Enjoy a memorable wagon trail ride along the banks of the Bow River and a hearty Steak Fry BBQ dinner Stay at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Experience a River Safari to Grizzly Bear Valley, keeping an eye out for bears, eagles and moose Awake to stunning mountainscapes at Blue River's Mike Wiegele Heli Village Experience a special Farewell Dinner at The Butchart Gardens MORE HIGHLIGHTS Delight in spectacular views of the Rockies on a Banff Gondola Travel onto the Athabasca Glacier for an exhilarating ride on an Ice Explorer – www.travelmarvel.com.au –