Rocky Mountaineer: Canadian Rockies Getaway

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Service Options
Rocky Mountaineer offers 3 levels of service:
• RedLeaf
• GoldLeaf
• Fairmont Deluxe and GoldLeaf

Whichever level of service you choose, you can be assured of warm, friendly service, wonderful food and stunning scenery – making it a journey of a lifetime.

RedLeaf Service:
Relax in your reclining seat and enjoy commentary and impeccable service provided by your Onboard Attendant. Scrumptious meals are served at your seat, so you won’t miss a moment of the breathtaking scenery.

RedLeaf Service includes:
• Unwind in a single level classic rail coach featuring roomy reclining seats
• Start off your rail journey with a morning toast
• Savour a selection of exceptional chilled breakfasts and lunches served at your seat, and a glass of complimentary wine or beer at lunch
• Relax with complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and snacks while being entertained by commentary from your Onboard Attendant
• Access the exclusive RedLeaf Lounge Car while travelling on the Rainforest to Gold Rush route
• Overnight in hotel accommodation in Kamloops or Quesnel (guests are required to pack an overnight bag)

GoldLeaf Service:
The luxury and comfort of Rocky Mountaineer’s award winning GoldLeaf Service is simply beyond compare. The two level glass domed GoldLeaf coach allows you to take in the dazzling vistas upstairs and enjoy gourmet meals downstairs. GoldLeaf is Rocky Mountaineer’s most popular service.

GoldLeaf Service includes:
• Relax and enjoy unparalleled panoramic views from our custom designed two level GoldLeaf dome coach
• Start off your rail journey with a morning toast
• Indulge in delectable gourmet hot breakfasts and lunches from our à la carte menu, served in the exclusive GoldLeaf dining room
• Sip on complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and savour gourmet snacks while listening to commentary from your Onboard Attendants
• Invigorate your senses in the fresh mountain air in a covered vestibule as you take countless photos of the unfolding dramatic scenery
• Overnight in hotel accommodation in Kamloops or Quesnel with luggage delivered to your hotel

Fairmont Deluxe & GoldLeaf Service:
Absolutely spoil yourself. GoldLeaf Service with Fairmont Deluxe offers the finest accommodation experience. Based on your tour, enjoy the opulence of Fairmont Deluxe Rooms with superior views in iconic hotels such as The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, The Fairmont Banff Spring and the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Fairmont Deluxe & GoldLeaf Service includes:
• All of the GoldLeaf Service inclusions as detailed above.
• Start off your rail journey with a morning toast
• Indulge in delectable gourmet hot breakfasts and lunches from our à la carte menu, served in the exclusive GoldLeaf dining room
• Sip on complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and savour gourmet snacks while listening to commentary from your Onboard Attendants
• Invigorate your senses in the fresh mountain air in a covered vestibule as you take countless photos of the unfolding dramatic scenery
• Overnight in hotel accommodation in Kamloops or Quesnel with luggage delivered to your hotel

Dining
Rocky Mountaineer may take you into the wilds of nature, but with the delicious meals there is no such thing as roughing it, prepare to indulge in gourmet cuisine made with the finest and freshest ingredients. Our celebrated chefs have created a sophisticated menu that delivers the distinctive flavours and aromas of Western Canada right to your table. All your delectable onboard meals are included.

Itinerary
Your Canadian Rockies Getaway vacation Includes
• 4 day Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf or RedLeaf Service
• 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches
• 8 nights hotel accommodation
• Vancouver Lookout
• Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Jasper to Lake Louise
• Yoho Park Tour, Lake Louise to Banff
• Banff Tour, including Banff Gondola
• Summit Helicopter Flightseeing
• Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper and Banff
• Luggage handling and National Park Pass
• Fuel surcharges
• GST/HST as applicable

Not Included
• Transportation to/from Vancouver airport
• Meals, other than onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
• Activities, other than specified
• Gratuities for rail, hotel and transfer staff

Circle Tour From Vancouver
Day 1: Vancouver Arrival
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own.
Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 2: Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like environment of the BC Interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores ofKamloops Lake into Kamloops.
Overnight in Kamloops.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3: Kamloops to Jasper
Your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will be surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains, climbing ever nearer to the high peaks of the Continental Divide. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Your rail journey ends this evening on arrival in the resort town of Jasper.
Overnight in Jasper.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4: Jasper to Lake Louise
Travel to Lake Louise via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Your driver/guide will explain how glaciers are formed and point out some interesting geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving
in Lake Louise this afternoon.
Overnight in Lake Louise.

Day 5: Lake Louise to Banff
This morning you are free to explore beautiful Lake Louise on your own. After lunch, a half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Banff.
Overnight in Banff.

Please note: While departure from The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 2:00 p.m., scheduled checkout time is normally 12:00 p.m. Your luggage will be stored upon checkout and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel before the tour departs.

Day 6: Banff Sightseeing
Today you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the highlights are visits to Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola (admission included), Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Continue on to Kananaskis for the highlight of today’s adventure, a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure in Banff.
Overnight in Banff.

Day 7: 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 Banff.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 8: 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.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 9: Vancouver Departure
Your vacation ends upon checkout from your Vancouver hotel.

Departure Information

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Additional Information
Check in time:
Check-in a minimum of 30 minutes prior to ensure luggage is checked and tagged to the final destination. The train normally departs within 30 minutes after boarding.

Kamloops Accommodation:
It is not possible to advise the specific hotel that guests will be allocated until we have received final documentation from Rocky Mountaineer.

Information for smokers:
There is no smoking onboard the Rocky Mountaineer; this includes the vestibules between coaches, observation car and the restroom facilities.

Terms and Conditions
Payment:
• A refundable deposit of $200 per person is required to confirm and Rocky Mountaineer 2-day service (i.e. First Passage to the West, Journey through the Clouds and Rainforest to Gold Rush). The deposit is refundable only if the journey requested is not available.
• A refundable deposit of $300 per person is required to confirm any Rocky Mountaineer vacation package (except cruise packages). The deposit is refundable only if the journey requested is not available.
• A refundable deposit of $700 per person is required to confirm any Rocky Mountaineer and Alaskan cruise vacation packages. The deposit is refundable only if the journey requested is not available.
• Full payment is required to confirm any service requested within 65 days of the travel date. Once any Rocky Mountaineer product is confirmed cancellation penalties will apply
• Balance of payment for Rocky Mountaineer and Alaskan cruise vacation packages is due no later than 80 days prior to departure date.
• Balance of payment for Rocky Mountaineer 2-day services and vacation packages (except cruise packages) is due no later than 65 days prior to departure date.

Cancellation and Administration Fees:
• Cancellation of cruise packages made more than 81 days prior to the departure date result in a loss of deposit paid; cancellations for Rocky Mountaineer 2-day services or vacation packages (except cruise packages) made more than 66 days prior to the departure date result in a loss of deposit paid.
• Cancellation of cruise packages made within 80 days prior to departure are completely non-refundable.
• Amendments made more than 66 days prior to the departure date incur an amendment fee of $50 per person; an amendment fee will not apply to the first change only if it is an addition or upgrade of service - charges will apply after this time. A change in train departure date is considered a cancellation and penalties will be calculated based on the date cancellation is advised.
• Cancellations made to rocky mountaineer 2-day services and vacation packages (except cruise packages) 51 - 65 days prior to departure date incur a cancellation penalty of 50% of the total package price; cancellations made within 50 days prior to departure are non-refundable.
• Amendments made 31 - 65 days prior to departure date incur an amendment fee of $100 per person.
• Amendments made 15 - 30 days prior to departure date incur an amendment fee of $150 per person.
• No changes are permitted less than 15 days prior to departure date, these requests are treated as a cancellation and 100% of a new fare must be paid.
• Any request for refunds must be directed in writing to Rail Tickets within 30 days of the final package travel date.  No refunds will be made because of airline delays, unused services or other acts beyond the control of Rocky Mountaineer.

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