First Passage to the West Discovery Drive

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This is a captivating journey by rail and car that includes overnight accommodations in the charming resort towns of Banff, Lake Louise—aka Canada’s “Diamond in the Wilderness”—and the brash, bold city of Calgary.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon
    • Enjoy the short drive to Lake Louise into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders
    • Enjoy travelling through awesome Kananaskis Country and the ranching regions
    • Visit and enjoy the attractions that are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge

What's this trip about?

    This is a captivating journey by rail and car that includes overnight accommodations in the charming resort towns of Banff, Lake Louise—aka Canada’s “Diamond in the Wilderness”—and the brash, bold city of Calgary.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age range50 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityVancouver
End CityCalgary

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches
    • 5 Nights hotel accommodation
    • 3 Days full-size car rental, including one-way drop charges and unlimited kilometres
    • Gypsy guide - audio tour commentary
    • Vancouver lookout
    • Rail station transfers in vancouver and kamloops
    • Luggage handling

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Vancouver

Arrive in Vancouver and spend the rest of the day exploring on your own. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 2: Vancouver To Kamloops

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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.

Day 3: Kamloops To Banff

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Your journey continues eastwards to the Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, and the Spiral Tunnels. On arrival in Banff, collect your rental car. Overnight in Banff.

Day 4: Banff To Lake Louise

Accommodation: Overnight in Lake Louise.

Enjoy the short drive to Lake Louise 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 that spans the Kicking Horse River. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to enjoy these magnificent locations.

Day 5: Lake Louise To Calgary

Accommodation: Overnight in Calgary.

Travel through awesome Kananaskis Country and the ranching regions of Alberta before arriving in Calgary.

Day 6: Calgary

Drop off your rental car in downtown Calgary or at Calgary International Airport, where your vacation ends.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,279
Price per day$380
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International airfare
    • Passport and visa fees
    • Personal expenses

Accommodation

Cancellation policy

Rocky Mountaineer may, in its sole discretion, cancel a tour or portion of a tour at any time,including during the course of the tour, and in that event will repay the deposit or charges for the tour or, where appropriate, a reasonable pro rata share thereof. In the event of cancellation of a tour in progress, Rocky Mountaineer will select and make available alternative return transportation by bus or other means from the point of cancellation to the location where the cancelled tour was scheduled to conclude, or the place of its commencement, and reasonable accommodation (if any) required in the course of that return transportation. In no circumstances will Rocky Mountaineer be liable to provide or pay for any further payment, compensation, transportation, or accommodation including (without restriction) further transportation to your home or any other location. Except as specifically provided in this paragraph, the cancellation of a tour or portion of a tour by Rocky Mountaineer will be subject to the limitation of liability contained this Agreement.

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Meals Included

2 Breakfasts and 2 Lunches

Age Requirements
50 years and up
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Trip ID
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