Rockies Whistler Rail Journey

9 days / 8 nights Independent Holiday Package

Departs Saturdays

From Calgary westbound to Vancouver

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Day 1 — Calgary / Banff National Park

Saturday

Welcome to bustling Calgary, Alberta. Transfer from airport to downtown Calgary, your gateway to the renowned Canadian Rockies. Overnight Calgary.

Day 2 and 3 — Banff National Park

Sunday & Monday

Start your day with a transfer to Banff. Take today and tomorrow to discover Banff. You can also ride the Banff Gondola with panoramic 360° views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Enjoy remainder of day as you wish. How about a golf round on the famous Banff Springs course or an evening wildlife cruise tour? Your John Steel Tour Consultant has all details. Overnight Banff.

Day 4 — Banff / Jasper

Tuesday

Full-day sightseeing tour of Icefields Parkway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Breathtaking scenery, from soaring mountain peaks to valley vistas, greets you at every turn on this renowned 142 mile (230 km) scenic highway. Includes Athabasca Falls, Columbia Icefields Center, Crowfoot Glacier, Peyto Lake, plus a once-in-a-lifetime ride aboard the Brewster Ice Explorer, a vehicle specially designed to drive across the glacier. Overnight Jasper.

Day 5 and 6 — Jasper National Park / Quesnel / Whistler / Rocky Mountaineer

Wednesday & Thursday

Early morning departure aboard the Rocky Mountaineer for your two day trip through the Rockies and the Coastal Range. One night stay in Quesnel with meals included while on the train. Arrival into Whistler late afternoon and transfer included to hotel.Overnight Whistler.

Day 7 — Whistler / Rocky Mountaineer

Friday

A morning to enjoy the alpine like village of Whistler before a mid afternoon departure to Vancouver. Enjoy spectacular views of Howe Sound for many miles of travel, and arrive into North Vancouver early evening. Overnight Vancouver.

Day 8 — Vancouver

Saturday

Enjoy the city of Vancouver today, with its variety of shops & restaurants. Gastown & Robson Street are just steps away. Take in views of the North Shore mountains whilst strolling through Stanley Park. Or visit Granville Island with its unique west coast flavours and style. Overnight Vancouver.

Day 9 — Vancouver

Sunday

Depending on your schedule, you may have time this morning to continue visiting with one of Canada's most beautiful cities. Your tour concludes today with a transfer within greater Vancouver and including Vancouver International Airport. Thank you for traveling with John Steel Rail Tours.

Price includes

• 8 nights' accommodation in hotels.
• Transportation and transfers, as described.
• Select sightseeing, activities, and admissions, as described (Seasonal Availability).
• 5 Meals as described.
• Not included — any items not listed such as but not limited to 5% Goods & Services and/or Harmonized Sales Tax; meals (other than listed); baggage handling; gratuities; travel insurance; personal expenses; custom tour add-ons.
• Please read Things To Know Before You Go for further information.

Info to know

• Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of $250 CDN per person deposit.
• A complete self-guiding itinerary and vouchers are provided after receipt of full and final payment, due no later than 60 (sixty) days prior to date of Day 1 of your itinerary. (VISA, Mastercard, AmEx, bank draft)
• All monies paid are non-refundable. Ask your John Steel Tour Consultant about travel insurance, its coverages, conditions, and limitations
• If applicable, pack an overnight bag for all overnight rail journeys. Safety rules limit carry-on luggage.
• Please do not make closely connecting travel arrangements before &/or after tour. John Steel is not responsible for missed connections.
• All products &/or services are subject to John Sharpe's Rail Tours Ltd., operating as John Steel Rail Tours' (JSRT), "General Conditions & Waiver."
• Please ask your John Steel Tour Consultant for family pricing.

Prices and inclusions are subject to change without notice and vary by season. Prices shown have been adjusted where necessary to reflect seasonal availability of sightseeing and attractions.