Rocky Mountaineer: Western Explorer

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

SilverLeaf Service is currently only available on First Passage to the West journeys between Vancouver, Banff and Calgary.

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
• Overnight in hotel accommodation in Kamloops (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 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 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 Western Explorer journey includes:
• 2 day Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf or RedLeaf Service
• 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
• 7 nights hotel accommodation
• Vancouver Lookout
• Jasper Highlights Tour
• Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Jasper to Lake Louise
• Yoho Park Tour, Lake Louise to Banff
• Banff to Calgary Tour, including Banff Gondola
• Summit Helicopter Flightseeing
• Calgary Tower
• Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Jasper
• Luggage handling and National Park Pass
• Fuel surcharges
• GST/HST as applicable

Not Included
• Transportation from Vancouver airport
• Transportation to Calgary airport
• Meals, other than specified
• Activities, other than specified
• Gratuities for rail, hotel and transfer staff

Journey Highlights:
• Time to explore Vancouver
• The rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon
• The steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River
• Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies
• Pyramid Falls
• The climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park
• Scenic tour and free time at Jasper National Park
• Athabasca Falls
• Columbia Icefield
• Ice Explorer ride to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier
• Bow Lake
• The stunning Lake Louise
• Yoho National Park tour including the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge over Kicking Horse River
• Sightseeing tour of Banff including Banff Gondola ride
• Bow Falls
• Lake Minnewanka
• Surprise Corner
• The Hoodoos
• 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour
• Time in Calgary

Itinerary:

Vancouver to Calgary (Eastbound)
Day 1: Vancouver Arrival
Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 2: Vancouver to Kamloops
Overnight in Kamloops.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3: Kamloops to Jasper
Overnight in Jasper.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4: Jasper Highlights Tour
Overnight in Jasper.

Day 5: Jasper to Lake Louise
Overnight in Lake Louise.

Day 6: Lake Louise to Banff
Overnight in Banff.

Day 7: Banff to Calgary with Summit Helicopter Tour
Overnight in Calgary.

Day 8: Calgary Departure
Your vacation ends upon checkout from your Calgary hotel.

This journey is also available in the reverse direction from Calgary to Vancouver.

For full details regarding the itinerary for this journey, click on the "Download Itinerary" button.

Departure Information

Vancouver to Calgary
2012
Mondays & Thursdays

Apr 23, 30
May 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31
Jun 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
Jul 2 5 9 12 16 19 23
Aug 2 6 9 13 16 20 23 27 30
Sep 3 6 10 13 17 20 27
Oct 1

Calgary to Vancouver
2012
Tuesdays & Saturdays

Apr 21 28
May 1 5 8 12 15 19 22 26 29
Jun 2 5 9 12 16 19 23 26 30
Jul 3 7 10 14 17 21 31
Aug 4 7 11 14 18 21 25 28
Sep 1 4 8 11 15 18 25 29

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.

To Book
This product is not currently available to book through our online booking system.
To book, please contact one of our Rail Specialists on 1300 360 823 or email details of your requirements to info@railtickets.com.au

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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