Day 1
Fly to Calgary
Arrive into Calgary and transfer independently to your hotel, spending the remainder of the day sightseeing in the ‘Heart of the New West’.
Silverleaf: Delta Calgary Downtown
Goldleaf: Fairmont Palliser, (Fairmont Room)
Goldleaf Deluxe: Fairmont Palliser, (Junior Suite)
Day 2
Calgary to Banff
Depart from Calgary this morning and take part in a full-day tour which ends in Banff. Head to Kananaskis where you’ll take a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the Rockies.* Continue on to Banff for a sightseeing tour which takes in Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. The tour ends in Banff in the late afternoon.
(Banff Gondola included)
Silverleaf: Banff Caribou Lodge
Goldleaf: Fairmont Banff Springs (Fairmont Room)
Goldleaf Deluxe: Fairmont Banff Springs (Deluxe Room)
Day 3
Banff to Lake Louise
You’ll embark on a half-day tour into Yoho National Park this morning, where you’ll explore the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and the Kicking Horse Bridge, complete with natural rock bridge. The tour concludes at Lake Louise where you’ll then have the rest of the afternoon at leisure to enjoy the beauty of this magnificent location.
Overnight in Lake Louise
Please note: While arrival at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 1pm, scheduled check-in time is not until 4pm. In the event that your room is not ready, your luggage will be stored and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel.
Silverleaf: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Fairmont Room)
Goldleaf: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Lakeview Room)
Goldleaf Deluxe: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Deluxe Lakeview Room)
Day 4
Lake Louise to Jasper
Take a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper National Parks via the Icefields Parkway, where you’ll enjoy landmark attractions such as Bow Lake, the Athabasca Falls and the Columbia Icefield. At the Columbia Icefield**, the largest accumulation of ice south of the Arctic Circle, you’ll ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier where you’ll learn more about the geological features. There’ll be time for lunch (not included) before arrival into Jasper in the late afternoon.
Silverleaf: The Crimson Jasper
Goldleaf: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (Fairmont Room)
Goldleaf Deluxe: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (Deluxe Room)
Day 5
Jasper
Today you will enjoy a scenic half day tour of Jasper National Park including the top natural attractions, snow-capped peaks and native wildlife. The rest of the day is free for you to explore more of this area at your own pace.
Silverleaf: The Crimson Jasper
Goldleaf: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (Fairmont Room)
Goldleaf Deluxe: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (Deluxe Room)
Day 6
Jasper to Kamloops
Journey to Kamloops today aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, heading into the interior of British Columbia and watching out for the dramatic scenery changes. Keep watch for Mount Robson, Pyramid Falls and the North Thompson River, among other natural wonders along the route.
Overnight in Kamloops (Breakfast and lunch included)
Day 7
Kamloops to Vancouver
Head west towards Vancouver and the Pacific Ocean, past Fraser Valley and Thompson River. Marvel at the steep slopes and an rushing waters of Hall's Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends upon arrival into Vancouver.
Silverleaf: Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Goldleaf: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver or Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
Goldleaf Deluxe: Fairmont Waterfront, (Signature Harbour View Room)
Day 8
Fly to Winnipeg.
Overnight at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel located at the Winnipeg Airport, or similar.
Day 9
Fly to Churchill
Early morning flight to Churchill with breakfast included onboard. Depart for town and area tour, and visit to Eskimo Museum. Evening slide presentation by local photographer. All meals are included.
Overnight Churchill hotel.
Day 10 & 11
Tundra Buggy
Transfer each day to the Tundra Buggy launch area. 2 Days spent in a Tundra Buggy with knowledgeable guide, viewing polar bears and other Arctic wildlife. All meals are included. Overnight Churchill hotel.
Day 12
Churchill & Winnipeg
Morning dogsledding and afternoon visit to Parks Canada Interpretive Center. Evening return flight to Winnipeg. All meals are included.
Overnight Four Points by Sheraton airport hotel or similar.
Day 13
Depart Winnipeg at leisure and fly home
* Helicopter Tour on Day 2 is subject to weather conditions
** Columbria Icefields Discovery Centre opens 17th April 2020. For departures prior to this you will enjoy full-day sightseeing tour along the Icefields Parkway instead.
