Escorted Canadian Rockies Cruisetour #2C

This itinerary starts AFTER the accompanying cruise itinerary.

In the morning you will disembark the ship and begin your Canadian Rockies adventure with a transfer to the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver where your luggage will be stored for the day while you embark on a City Tour of Vancouver including views of Lion's Gate Bridge, historic Gastown, Stanley Park, Granville Island and much more. The afternoon and early evening is at your leisure to enjoy independent sightseeing, shopping and dining. In addition admission to the Lookout Tower and Harbour Centre is included. The excitement continues as you transfer to Vancouver's Pacific Central Station and board VIA Rail's Canadian for your journey through the Rockies eastward to Jasper. Experience luxury on rails as you relax for the evening in your private cabin as you take in the scenery along the way. Overnight onboard VIA Rail's Canadian.

Begin your morning with a delightful breakfast in the dining car as you pass between the Monashee and Cariboo mountain ranges. Meander to the domed car where views of Mt. Robson and Cariboo Falls are majestic. Lunch will be served in the dining car prior to arrival in Jasper where you will have the remainder of the afternoon and evening free for sightseeing and dining. Overnight at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Breakfast and lunch are included.

Today's journey travels along the Icefields Parkway through Jasper and Banff National Parks. A stop will be made at the Columbia Icefield where you will travel onto the icy slopes of the Athabasca Glacier in a specially designed Ice Explorer. After this unique ice adventure, you will have time for lunch on your own before arriving into Lake Louise. Relax at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise or enjoy a stroll around the blue waters of the glacial fed lake as you enjoy the remainder of your afternoon and evening. Overnight at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

In the morning relax before a deluxe motor coach take you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders including the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge spanning Kicking Horse River. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Banff. Where you will have the evening free to explore the quaint townsite and enjoy dining in one of the many exquisite restaurants. Overnight at the Fairmont Banff Springs.

Following a leisurely morning you will board a motor coach for a tour of Banff National Park. Highlights include a trip to the top of Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola. Views of Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos will entertain your senses as you travel to Calgary. Upon arrival in Calgary you will have the rest of the day free for sightseeing in the Stampede City. Admission to the Calgary Tower with views of the city and the majestic Rocky Mountains is included. Overnight in Calgary at the Fairmont Palliser.

According to your flight schedule a transfer to the Calgary International Airport for your return flight home is included.