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What could be more romantic and charming than an overnight train trip? An overnight train trip through the Rocky Mountains, of course! Leave the present world behind and step back into the heyday of the transcontinental train, relaxing in the lap of luxury. This 7-night self-drive gem starts and ends in Vancouver, and features a stay aboard VIA Rail's "Canadian", rumbling through the rugged wilderness of Western Canada as you make your way from mountain ranges to the ocean blue waters of the Pacific.

Pricing:
$1851 per person - moderate accomodations
$2848 per person - deluxe accomodations
(Rates: Canadian dollars, per person, double occupancy, twin rooms. 7% GST for Canadian residents is not included in the price.)

Vacation Includes:

• Accommodation for 7 nights (including provincial taxes)
• Mid-size car rental
• Admission to the Lookout Tower
• Dinner & Breakfast at Lac Le Jeune Resort
• Admission to Cave & Basin National Historic Site
• Admission to Banff Gondola
• Admission to Upper Hot Springs
• Maligne Lake Cruise
• SnoCoach Ride on Athabasca Glacier
• Photograph at Columbia Icefields
• Dinner and breakfast on VIA Rail
• Porterage at hotels
• National Park fees

Not Included:

• Meals (unless noted)
• Vehicle insurance, gasoline, Provincial Sales Tax, Airport Concession Fee and drop fees (if applicable)
• Hotel parking charges

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Start planning your relaxing, hassle-free vacation soon!
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call us at 866/275-4765 (toll-free North America).

Vacation Itinerary:

Day 1, Vancouver
Upon arrival in Vancouver, pick up your rental vehicle check in to your selected hotel. Included is admission to the Lookout Tower.
Overnight in Vancouver

Day 2, Lac Le Jeune
You will have a short but scenic drive from the Pacific Coast to the interior of British Columbia. On the way, you will travel through the Fraser Delta and into the arid, semi-desert region of Kamloops. Dinner is included at your accommodation tonight.
Overnight in Lac Le Jeune

Day 3, Banff
After breakfast (included), continue eastward, you will pass into the Rocky Mountains today. The highway takes you over Rogers Pass, through Glacier and Yoho National Parks, past the Spiral Tunnels, into Banff National Park and by Lake Louise (a short detour from the highway) before you arrive into the town of Banff.
Overnight in Banff

Day 4, Banff
Your day is at leisure to explore the town and area. Included are admissions to the Banff Gondola on Sulphur Mountain, Cave & Basin National Historic Site and the Upper Hot Springs.
Overnight in Banff

Day 5, Jasper
Your journey will take you back past Lake Louise today (in case you missed it the first time), and then northbound on the Icefields Parkway to Jasper. Along the way, you will see many glaciers, glacier-fed lakes and spectacular peaks. A stop at the Athabasca Glacier gives you the opportunity to take a ride on one of Brewster’s unique SnoCoaches up onto the glacier (admission included).
Overnight in Jasper

Day 6, Jasper
Today is free for you to explore Jasper National Park. You may wish to try a raft float trip on the Athabasca River, cruise on Maligne Lake, ride up Whistler’s Mountain on the Jasper Tramway, golf at the Jasper Park Lodge or take a hike. (Suggested activities not included).
Overnight in Jasper

Day 7, VIA Rail
After a free morning, drop off your rental car at the train station in the early afternoon, then board VIA Rail for your overnight journey to Vancouver. Dinner is included onboard this evening
Overnight onboard VIA Rail.

Day 8, VIA Rail
After an early continental breakfast, you will arrive into Vancouver at approximately 8:00 am this morning to end your tour.

Start planning your relaxing, hassle-free vacation soon!
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