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    First Passage to the West Excursion
    6 nights
    from $5,490* per person twin share
    Save $800, Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service plus National Parks Pass, Banff Gondola and more
    Embark on the Rocky Mountaineer’s First Passage to the West Excursion, a luxurious train journey that traverses the stunning landscapes of the Canadian Rockies from Vancouver to Banff. Experience the breathtaking beauty of snow-capped mountains, lush valleys, and pristine lakes while enjoying top-tier service and panoramic views.
    Your package includes: Package highlights:

    Your package includes:

    Package highlights:

    Your package includes:

    Your package includes:

    • 6 nights hotel accommodation
    • 2 days on board Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service from Vancouver to Banff
    • 2 x breakfasts and 2 x lunches with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on board Rocky Mountaineer
    • Attractions including: Banff Gondola and a National Parks Pass
    • Luggage handling and rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Calgary
    Package highlights:

    Package highlights:

    Your luxury train journey will see you visiting these destinations:

    • Vancouver
    • Kamloops
    • Banff
    • Calgary
    Valid for travel
    Departs 18 May 2025. Subject to availability. Seasonal surcharges may apply. Ask your personal travel manager for a quote for your preferred travel dates.
    Offer expires
    6 Sep 2024 unless sold prior

    Itinerary

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    Day 1

    Vancouver

    Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic coastal city on your own. That could be discovering Stanley Park or taking a small ferry to Granville Island.

    Day 2

    Vancouver

    Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Vancouver has activities for all interests, including visiting historic Gastown, dining in lively Yaletown, or enjoying a walk on the Stanely Park Seawall. No matter what you choose to do, the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean surround you

    Day 3

    Vancouver - Kamloops

    Departing early in the morning, travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, located 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 landscapes 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 ends in the evening as the train travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into the town of Kamloops.

    Day 4

    Kamloops - Banff

    Early in the morning, your journey continues eastward to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again, you will experience ever-changing scenery as you travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today’s highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, of course, the iconic glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends this evening in the resort town of Banff.

    Day 5

    Banff

    Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Banff has activities for all, from relaxing in the Banff hot springs, and exploring the bustling town, to outdoor wildlife adventures.

    Day 6

    Banff - Calgary

    Today you will enjoy a full-day transfer concluding in Calgary. Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the points of interest are Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. Before leaving Banff, you will enjoy a visit to the Banff Gondola.

    Day 7

    Calgary

    Your journey ends upon check out from your Calgary hotel.

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    * Conditions

    Advertised prices are per person twin share, correct at time of publication and are subject to availability and change and can be withdrawn or amended at any time without notification due to fluctuations in charges, taxes and currency. Offer is not combinable with any other offer. Price for First Passage to the West Excursion package per person in AUD, for departure from Vancouver on 18/05/2025 in SilverLeaf Service with Standard Room accommodation, subject to availability. Price includes tax, does not include flights or promotional discount. Accommodation is based on double occupancy. Hotel level applies to hotels in destinations only, not to midpoint hotels. Rates are subject to change without notice. Itineraries subject to change. Change and cancellation fees may apply. Your personal travel manager may charge additional service fees. Other conditions apply. Please view the TravelManagers general terms and conditions here and contact your personal travel manager for more details.

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