First Passage to the West Classic (Westbound, Banff to Vancouver)

4 days with Rocky Mountaineer Rating:

Itinerary

Day 1: Banff

Independent arrival in Banff. Overnight in Banff.

Day 2: Banff to Kamloops

Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain town of Banff to Kamloops, in the heart of the British Columbia Interior. Your journey takes you through a spectacular array of scenery as you travel between the glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the Interior. Today?s highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. Overnight in Kamloops. (B, L)

Day 3: Kamloops to Vancouver

Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today?s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the Interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell?s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. Overnight in Vancouver. (B, L)

Day 4: Vancouver

Your journey ends upon checkout from your Vancouver hotel.

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All This Included

Survey the Canadian landscape for two days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer, with one night of accommodation in each Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff.

2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
2 days Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service
Luggage handling and rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff
3 nights hotel: Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff

Accommodations

Banff: Elk + Avenue Hotel
Kamloops: To be determined
Vancouver: Opus Vancouver Hotel

Notes

Prices shown above do not include additional Canadian taxes and are subject to change due to currency exchange rates.
Upgrade to GoldLeaf service or GoldLeaf Deluxe service is available. Guests booking GoldLeaf Deluxe Service will travel in GoldLeaf Service onboard the Rocky Mountaineer, plus enjoy upgraded hotel accommodation throughout their tour (note: all accommodation in Kamloops is moderate).
Please contact your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.

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* The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land/cruise arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Air prices quoted via phone or email are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Also, air prices or air promotions mentioned on this site or on the phone do not include baggage fees imposed by airlines.

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