Majesty of the Rockies
EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
Travel through the majestic Rocky Mountains embarking on a world-renowned train journey aboard the incredible Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service. Delight in immersive nature experiences setting foot on a glacier, hiking across canyons and alongside placid lakes punctuated by stays in the most luxurious mountain retreats and indulging in incredible cuisine.The Activity Level of this tour is Balanced, meaning there is 1 to 3 miles of walking per day which may include some uneven surfaces such as cobblestones and stairs.
highlights
Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
Choice Highlights
- Choose between three carefully selected activities
- Banff: Enjoy sweeping views of six mountain ranges as you ascend from Banff to the Sulphur Mountain summit. Once at the top, you can explore the board walk and the Cosmic Ray Station to learn more about Canada's first national park.
- Banff: Play the Tunnel Mountain 9 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course. This captivating and challenging course offers breathtaking views and a fantastic layout that amateurs and professionals alike can enjoy.
- Banff: Willow Stream Spa is a serene alpine sanctuary for pampering, relaxation and rejuvenation. Unwind to the calming sounds of rushing waterfalls and burbling mineral pools inviting you for a restorative soak. For more than a century, travelers have flocked to this beautiful wild place on journeys of wellness and healing. Let the crisp mountain air and intensity of high-altitude oxygen inspire clarity of thought and renew your strength of purpose. Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Maligne Lake: Cruise along the crystal-clear, reflective waters of Canada's most famous lake. Prepare for a breathtaking display of nature's beauty as you learn how early French traders navigated waters crowned by snow-laden peaks and nestled between glaciers.
- Jasper National Park of Canada: Spend your morning exploring Jasper National Park via bike. Pick up your bike, helmet, and trail map from the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, and hit one of the many scenic trails that start on the property.
Additional Included Highlights
- Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
- In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
- Included at all hotels.
- Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
- Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
- On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
- Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available.
- Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.
Curated Experiences
- Jasper: Join the First Nations Warrior Women for an evening by the fire over conversation about Indigenous culture with stories, drumming and songs. Warrior Women is a collective and a drumming group who are rooted in tradition and ambassadors of their knowledge. Meet Matricia of Warrior Women who -- in addition to being a singer, songwriter, musician, drummer and artist -- has shared her culture over the last 20 years to schools throughout the Yellowhead Region. You'll appreciate this immersive experience through creation story-telling and cultural teachings. The experience addresses United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10 by reducing inequalities for minorities or underrepresented people.
Exceptional Dining
- Banff: Meet your fellow travelers and Travel Concierge for a Progressive Dinner in Banff. Enjoy a variety of courses, each served in a different hotel restaurant.
- Lake Louise: Choose from a variety of distinct restaurants at the Fairmont Château Lake Louise during your Dine-Around Evening.
- Jasper: Savor a crafted-for-you experience dining in the forest of Jasper Park Lodge. Your exceptional location in the Rocky Mountains in the secluded Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge on Lac Beavert is one of the top hotels in Jasper, Canada. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery of snow-capped peaks and pine forest, dine in an intimate fireside meal on the shores of Trefoil Lake. You'll embrace the total privacy of the lake in this authentic experience.
- Kamloops: Savor every moment aboard the Rocky Mountaineer Goldleaf Service as you enjoy elegantly plated meals prepared with local ingredients.
- Vancouver: Support Salmon N' Bannock, a local restaurant that’s owned and operated by members of Canada’s First Nations. Sample authentic, flavorful dishes with a modern twist, all prepared with traditional ingredients.
Magnificent Stays
- Surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, the iconic Fairmont Château Lake Louise resort is nestled deep within Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enveloped by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening emerald lake, the natural beauty of this destination permeates every nook of the historic resort.
Passport Moments
- Moraine Lake: In season, visit Moraine Lake to bask in the natural beauty of this azure-colored lake tucked beneath 10 towering peaks – each over 9,800 feet high – in the Valley of the Ten Peaks and the Wenkchemna Glacier.
- Jasper National Park of Canada: Board the Ice Explorer for an exhilarating tour of the Columbia Icefield. Walk on the largest ice field in the Rocky Mountains and experience the enormous glaciers up close.
- Maligne Canyon: Your Travel Concierge will lead you on a hike through Maligne Canyon, the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park. Hikers of all levels can explore this scenic landmark by crossing six bridges that cross various points of the canyon.
- Jasper: Journey in exceptional comfort from Jasper to Vancouver onboard the Rocky Mountaineer luxury train with GoldLeaf Service. Admire the pristine views through oversized windows, savor gourmet meals and enjoy award-winning service as you travel through the dramatic landscape.
Personalise your day
- Banff: Enjoy sweeping views of six mountain ranges as you ascend from Banff to the Sulphur Mountain summit. Once at the top, you can explore the board walk and the Cosmic Ray Station to learn more about Canada's first national park.
- Banff: Play the Tunnel Mountain 9 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course. This captivating and challenging course offers breathtaking views and a fantastic layout that amateurs and professionals alike can enjoy.
- Banff: Willow Stream Spa is a serene alpine sanctuary for pampering, relaxation and rejuvenation. Unwind to the calming sounds of rushing waterfalls and burbling mineral pools inviting you for a restorative soak. For more than a century, travelers have flocked to this beautiful wild place on journeys of wellness and healing. Let the crisp mountain air and intensity of high-altitude oxygen inspire clarity of thought and renew your strength of purpose.
- Maligne Lake: Cruise along the crystal-clear, reflective waters of Canada's most famous lake. Prepare for a breathtaking display of nature's beauty as you learn how early French traders navigated waters crowned by snow-laden peaks and nestled between glaciers.
- Jasper National Park of Canada: Spend your morning exploring Jasper National Park via bike. Pick up your bike, helmet, and trail map from the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, and hit one of the many scenic trails that start on the property.
- Vancouver: Embark on a scenic tour through Canada's "Gateway to the Pacific," the Burrard Inlet. Cruise up to Vancouver's most famous landmarks including Stanley Park, the dazzling city skyline, the historic Gastown neighborhood and the impressive North Shore Mountains. Toast with your travel mates as you enjoy the views from the spacious open-air decks or indoor viewing area.
- Visit the Bill Reid Gallery, established by the Bill Reid Foundation in 2008 to celebrate the Haida master goldsmith, carver, sculptor, writer, broadcaster, mentor and community activist Bill Reid (1920 - 1998) and the diverse living cultures of the Northwest Coast. On your docent-led tour, discover Reid’s story from growing up in Victoria B. C. and exploring his Haida roots to creating art infused with Haida traditions and his own modernist aesthetic. Through your exploration of the Bill Reid SFU Art Collection and special exhibitions, learn how Reid became a pivotal force in building bridges between Indigenous people and other peoples.
Trip details
Trip Type: Group Tour
Comfort: Deluxe
Travel Styles: Family, 55+, Luxury
Starts: Calgary, Canada
Finishes: Vancouver (BC), Canada
Duration: 9 days
ITINERARY
1Day 1: Welcome to Banff
Accommodation: Fairmont Banff Springs.
Meals: Dinner
2Day 2: Banff at Leisure Relaxed Start
Accommodation: Fairmont Banff Springs.
Meals: Breakfast
3Day 3: Lakes of Banff National Park Relaxed Start
Accommodation: Fairmont Château Lake Louise.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
4Day 4: Along the Icefields Parkway to Jasper
Accommodation: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
5Day 5: Jasper National Park
Accommodation: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast
6Day 6: Jasper to Kamloops
Accommodation: Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
7Day 7: Kamloops to Vancouver
Accommodation: The DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection Hotel, Vancouver.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
8Day 8: Vancouver Sightseeing Relaxed Start
Accommodation: The DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection Hotel, Vancouver.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
9Day 9: Depart Vancouver
Meals: Breakfast
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