Grand Rail Circle - Vancouver to Vancouver via Whistler
Tour Summary
This leisurely 11 day circle tour is a perfect balance between journey and destination. 4 days on the Rocky Mountaineer, each day on a different route and a half day on the Whistler Mountaineer between Vancouver and Whistler, two nights in Whistler, site of the 2010 Winter Olympics and 4 nights in the Canadian Rockies. Available from Vancouver Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays May 10 to October 6, 2008.


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Grand Rail Circle: Vancouver to Vancouver via Whistler

10 Nights / 11 Days

This perfectly balanced vacation includes 4 days on the Rocky Mountaineer®, on the new Fraser Discovery route and the traditional Kicking Horse route, as well as the 3 hour Whistler Mountaineer scenic train tour along the ocean's shore and then north into the mountains to Whistler.

Includes overnight stays in Vancouver, Whistler, Quesnel, Jasper, Chateau Lake Louise Banff and Kamloops.

This Vacation begins with an overnight stay in Vancouver each Monday Wednesday, and Saturday from May 10 to October 6, 2008.

Features | Options | Pricing | Tour Services | Hotel Options | Schedule | Map


  • Four days on board the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer®
  • Whistler Mountaineer between Vancouver & Whistler
  • Breakfast and lunch each day on the train
  • 10 nights accommodation
  • All Transfers & luggage handling
  • Columbia Icefield & Banff Tours

tour options
  • RedLeaf or GoldLeaf Service on the train
  • Popular, Superior or Deluxe Hotels
  • Meal Plan including all dinners and all breakfasts
  • Rental Car in the Rockies
  • Extra Nights in Vancouver, Whistler, Jasper, Lake Louise and/or Banff
  • Pre or Post Trips to Victoria and/or Whistler

tour pricing
  • Prices depend on when you travel, number of travelers, train service you choose, extras you add and the hotels you choose.
  • They also depend on promotions available when you book.
  • Call 1-800-913-9207 or 1-760-936-6404 or Email to get prices for your trip.

Starts Vancouver (Circle Trip)
10 May-24 May$2,799$3,729$3,444$4,964$3,944$5,944
28 May-27 Sep$3,369$4,639$4,194$6,214$4,754$7,314
01 Oct-06 Oct$2,769$3,679$3,304$4,684$3,814$5,674
Child (2-11 years)$2,039$2,039$2,184$2,184$1,874$1,874
Meal Plan:
Add $772Add $1,101Add $1,101
Self-Drive Option: Days 5-8   Add $189 per Single (no charge for Double, Triple, or Child)
Prices are per person. Tax of 2.5 - 5% not included.
Prices are in US or Canadian Dollars.

Starts Vancouver (Circle Trip)
10 May-24 May$4,384$5,314$5,029$6,549$5,529$7,529
28 May-27 Sep$4,954$6,224$5,779$7,799$6,339$8,899
01 Oct-06 Oct$4,354$5,264$4,889$6,269$5,399$7,259
Child (2-11 years)$3,624$3,624$3,769$3,769$3,459$3,459
Meal Plan:
Add $720Add $1,049Add $1,049
Self-Drive Option: Days 5-8   Add $189 per Single (no charge for Double, Triple, or Child)
Prices are per person. Tax of 2.5 - 5% not included.
Prices are in US or Canadian Dollars.

  • RedLeaf Service - Reserved seating in comfortable, traditional train cars with picture windows. Breakfast and lunch are served at your seat each day and nonalcoholic beverages are included.
  • GoldLeaf Service - Reserved seating in the GoldLeaf elevated dome car. Breakfast and lunch are served in the GoldLeaf dining car and GoldLeaf passengers have access to the outdoor viewing platform. Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages are included as is dinner in Kamloops.
  • View the Differences between RedLeaf Service and GoldLeaf Service

tour options
  • Popular Hotels - Popular hotels offer, clean, comfortable rooms with some amenities. Restaurants are available at or within walking distance of your hotel.
  • Superior Hotels - Superior Hotels provide the best of service and extra amenities, including restaurants.
  • Deluxe Hotels - Deluxe Hotels offer a guarantee of either a larger room or a spectacular view at a hotel renowned for quality service and amenities.

Eastbound Schedule (Starts Vancouver)

Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays
 
May10 14 19 24 28
Jun2 7 11 16 21 25 30
Jul5 9 14 19 23 28
Aug2 6 11 16 20 25 30
Sep3 8 13 17 22 27
Oct1 6

Departure dates shown in bold will operate in reverse as well.


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Grand Rail Circle - Vancouver to Vancouver via Whistler
This leisurely 11 day circle tour is a perfect balance between journey and destination. 4 days on the Rocky Mountaineer, each day on a different route and a half day on the Whistler Mountaineer between Vancouver and Whistler, two nights in Whistler, site of the 2010 Winter Olympics and 4 nights in the Canadian Rockies. Available from Vancouver Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays May 10 to October 6, 2008.