Best of Times Proudly Presents
Rockies Highlights by Train featuring VIA Rail's The Canadian
Highlights....
Vancouver VIA Rail's The Canadian Icefields Parkway
Banff Yoho National Park
9 Days/11 Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 4 Dinners
October 10th - 18th, 2011
Experience
the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies with Best of Times in 2011. Listen
to the peaceful sounds of a bygone era while natural beauty dances to life
before your eyes in a scenic wonderland; it’s a veritable journey
back in time as you travel from Vancouver to Jasper. Relax and discover
the delight of overnight training aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian.
Heralded in 1955 as ‚the first and only all-stainless steel ‘dome’
streamliner in Canada,? The Canadian has been exceeding passenger expectations
ever since. Enjoy first-class meals and awe-inspiring Canadian Rockies vistas
during the day. Spend the night in the comfort of your own bed inside a
private sleeping room that includes a private bath. >From the moment
you board VIA Rail’s The Canadian, you’ll embrace the nostalgia
of a golden era as rail lines trace history while whisking you through scenery
far removed from the highway. We’ll experience panoramic views of
the Albreda Icefields and, on a clear day, Mt. Robson—the highest
peak in the Rockies! Arrive in Jasper where you’ll see the dramatic
Maligne Canyon and its picture-perfect lake. Feel like royalty with an overnight
stay at the fabulous Fairmont Banff Springs. Discover the powerful Bow Falls
and impressive Hoodoos before ending your journey in cosmopolitan Calgary.
THE INCLUDED EXTRA’S by BEST OF TIMES
9-day/8-night Land Based Program
Roundtrip Airfare from Logan Airport
Roundtrip Transportation to Airport *
Cancel for Any Reason Waiver Insurance
Best of Times Professional Tour Director Throughout Your Trip+
Hotel Lodging as described in itinerary
VIA Rail’s The Canadian
All Touring Included as described in itinerary
11 meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 4 dinners
Air Taxes & Fees (subject to change until paid in full)
All Luggage Handling Costs Included
All Driver Gratuities Included for transfers
YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day 1 Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, BC or Listel, Vancouver, BC
Day 2 Via Rail’s The Canadian, Train/Via
Day 3, 4 Sawridge Hotel, Jasper, AB
Day 5 - 7 Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, AB
Day 8 Westin Calgary, Calgary, AB
Our Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1: Vancouver, British Columbia Tour Begins Day 2: Vancouver - VIA Rail
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Day 5: Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Banff |
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Day 6: Banff - Yoho National Park - Banff |
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Day 8: Banff - Calgary |
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Day 9: Calgary |
A
sightseeing tour of beautiful Vancouver begins at Stanley Park, Canada’s
renowned urban rainforest that meets the sea. Visit Chinatown – one
of the largest in North America – and explore its waterfront. Next,
enjoy a visit to Gastown, a turn-of-the-century town comprised of pubs,
art galleries, boutiques and its world-famous steam-powered clock, which
is perhaps the most photographed subject in all of Vancouver. This evening,
enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before boarding Via Rail’s The
Canadian to begin your journey to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Relive
train travel in the days of old as you are rocked to sleep in your private
accommodations. Today dinner will be included.
Enjoy
a lovely hot breakfast in the dining car as your eastbound train whisks
you past the peaks of the Monashee Mountains and the stunning sight of Pyramid
Falls cascading down Mt. Cheadle. Relax in the Dome car as you experience
360-degree views of the glistening glaciers of the Albreda Icefields and
on a clear day, view Mt. Robson – the highest peak of the Rockies!
Moose, mountain goats, bear and caribou call this wonderland home. This
afternoon, arrive in Jasper at the gateway to the incredible Icefields Parkway.
Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Today
you’ll journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway. Waterfalls,
rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snow capped peaks paint
the breathtaking canvas! Enjoy a stop at the Athabasca Falls and marvel
at its sheer beauty and power. At the Columbia Icefields, enjoy a fun ride**
across a mass of glacial ice over 1,000 feet thick – the largest accumulation
of ice south of the Arctic Circle. Continuing down the parkway, be on the
lookout for bears, furry marmots and stately elk. Enjoy a stop at Peyto
Lake, a turquoise glacier-fed lake. En route to Banff, view Moraine Lake
and the awe-inspiring Valley of the Ten Peaks. The jagged Ten Peaks are
distinctively saw-toothed, standing out amidst stunning Alpine scenery.
Upon arriving in Banff, visit a local ammonite specialist to learn about
this rare gemstone found only in Alberta. Settle in at the world-famous
“Castle in the Rockies,” Fairmont’s Banff Springs Hotel,
for a relaxing three night stay. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Enjoy
a day trip to Yoho National Park, named by the Cree (using their expression
for “awe”). See the Spiral Tunnels cut through the mountains
during the railroads development and learn about the train system in Canada.
Next, enjoy a visit to Fields, a cozy town known for its charm, nestled
in the grand Canadian Rockies. Later, travel along Kicking Horse River and
enjoy a visit to the Natural Bridge to learn how this amazing limestone
rock formation was created. Continue your journey along the river and enjoy
some time to explore spectacular Emerald Lake, named for the vibrant green
color of its water. Then, enjoy a visit to the beautiful Takakkaw Falls,
one of Canada’s highest waterfalls. Enjoy some leisure time before
leaving Yoho National Park and returning to the village of Banff. Today
breakfast will be included.Checked Baggage Charges: Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage. Please contact the airline or refer to its website for detailed information regarding the airline’s checked baggage policies. These fees are not covered in your package price.
*Groups with less than 10 paying customers may be asked to drive to a Best of Times Designated Pick-Up Location instead of their own.
**Glacier Experience is weather permitting throughout the travel season.
+ There is a minimum requirement of 40 paying customers on this trip to ensure the services of a Best of Times Professional Tour Director
Included Cancel-for-Any-Reason Waiver Insurance
Per Person Rates: Double $3,699; Single $4,599; Triple $3,659
Included in Price:
Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers, Round Trip Air from Logan Intl Airport, Cancel for Any Reason Cancellation Insurance, Luggage Handling Fees, Driver Gratuities for Airport Transfers
Deposit of $700 per person Is Due Upon Registration. Final Payment is Due no later than August 11th, 2011.
For Reservations or Further Information Please Call Best of Times 1(800)343-8999
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Prices Starting at $3,659.00 Per Person Includes all Items Listed |
* Group Discounts Available. Call for details.