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Canadian Rockies by Rail

August 8-16, 2024

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9 Days ● 13 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, and 5 Dinners


Double - $8,049;   Double - $7,599*

Single - $9,649;    Single - $9,199;

Triple - $7,849      Triple - $7,399

Book by Nov. 30, 2024 and save $450 per person!


For bookings made after Nov. 30, 2023 call for rates.

Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Evansville Regional Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers


Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $499 per person.


Day 1: Thursday, August 8, 2024 Vancouver, British Columbia - Tour Begins Take a remarkable journey through the stunning landscapes, charming towns and beautiful lakes of the Canadian Rockies. Your adventure opens in Vancouver.


Day 2: Friday, August 9, 2024 Vancouver - VIA Rail - A city tour of Vancouver begins this morning at beautiful Stanley

Park, Canada’s renowned urban rainforest. Then, continue to the waterfront, and Gastown - a turn-of-the-century center
comprised of pubs, art galleries, boutiques and the world- famous steam-powered clock, perhaps the most photographed subject in all of Vancouver. Stroll picturesque Granville Island and its fascinating markets. Later, board 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 tonight in your private accommodations. (B, D)


Day 3: Saturday, August 10, 2024 VIA Rail - Jasper, Alberta - 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, nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies at the gateway to the incredible Icefields Parkway. (B, D)


Day 4: Sunday, August 11, 2024 - Jasper This morning, travel to Maligne Lake, the largest natural lake in the Canadian

Rockies, and enjoy breakfast* against the backdrop of the picture-perfect sparkling waters of the lake. While at Maligne

Lake, you may choose to embark on an optional cruise highlighting the beauty of Spirit Island. Later, enjoy the dramatic Maligne Canyon, one of the area’s most spectacular landmarks. Return to your hotel with time to independently explore this lovely town. (B)


Day 5: Monday, August 12, 2024 Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Lake Louise - Set off for a wonderful day of sightseeing en route to Lake Louise. Journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway. Waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped peaks paint the breathtaking canvas – so have your camera handy! Enjoy a stop at the Athabasca Falls and marvel at its sheer beauty and power. Then, it’s your choice! Stop at the Athabasca Glacier and choose a fun ride** across this mass of glacial ice which is over 1,000 feet thick – the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle -OR- take a walk on the Columbia Icefield Skywalk to experience nthe breathtaking views of the Sunwapta Valley and witness the dramatic landscape from the glass-floored platform. Continuing down the parkway, be on the lookout for bears, furry marmots and stately elk. Enjoy a stop at Bow Lake – a beautiful crystal- clear lake fed by Bow Glacier – for photographs and a walk along its shore before arriving in Lake Louise. (B, D)


Day 6: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Lake Louise - Banff - Today, view the spectacular 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. Continue on to the charming mountain town of Banff for a 2-night stay. (B, D)


Day 7: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Banff - Set off for a scenic drive through Banff featuring the powerful Bow Falls and Surprise Corner, known for its picture-perfect panoramic views. Next, meet a local ammolite specialist to learn about

this rare gemstone found only in Alberta. During leisure time, perhaps you will take a stroll through Banff’s delightful downtown. (B)



Day 8: Thursday, August 15, 2024 Banff - Calgary - Leave the wonders of the Rockies for the prairies of Alberta en route

to the Kananaskis Valley. Visit a local ranch for a line dance lesson and enjoy a wagon ride** in search of buffalo. Then,

delight in a traditional Albertan barbecue with beautiful views of the mountains in the background. Later, enjoy the views of the prairies before you reach the vibrant city of Calgary. Tonight, join in a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a

memorable trip. (B, L, D)


Day 9: Friday, August 16, 2024 Calgary - Tour Ends - Your tour ends today in Calgary.


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