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Western Explorer

7 Nights / 8 Days

This wonderful 8 day vacation gives you a chance to see the Canadian Rockies and stay in the most beautiful Canadian Rockies destinations, all in one week.

You'll spend two magnificent days on the Rocky Mountaineer between Vancouver and Jasper. From Jasper, you'll travel by motor coach through the Canadian Rockies, stopping along the way to explore Jasper, the Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield, Lake Louise and the world renowned Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Banff and the Banff Gondola.

This tour begins with an overnight stay in Vancouver each Monday, Wednesday, Saturday from April 15 to October 12, 2009.

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  • Two days onboard the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer
  • Breakfast and lunch both days on the train
  • Seven nights hotel accommodations
  • Tours of Jasper, Columbia Icefield, Banff
  • All Transfers & Luggage Handling
  • Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier
  • Banff Gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain
  • Guided Lakeshore Stroll at Lake Louise
  • FREE - Summit Helicopter Flightseeing

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
  • 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 604-990-9299 or Email to get prices for your trip.


RedLeaf Western Explorer (Eastbound from Vancouver or Westbound from Calgary)
Start Dates DoubleTripleSingleChildGoldLeaf UpgradeHotels

Vancouver Holiday Inn
Jasper Lobstick Lodge 
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Calgary International Hotel
15 Apr - 25 Apr$1,729$1,699$2,199$1,099$620
29 Apr - 27 May$2,149$1,999$2,869$1,219$880
30 May - 28 Sep$2,599$2,459$3,639$1,559$880
30 Sep - 12 Oct$2,139$1,999$2,799$1,239$880
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GoldLeaf Western Explorer (Eastbound from Vancouver or Westbound from Calgary)
Start Dates DoubleTripleSingleChild Hotels

Vancouver Hyatt Regency
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Banff Rimrock Resort
Calgary Delta Bow Valley
15 Apr - 25 Apr$2,589$2,549$3,269$1,869
29 Apr - 27 May$3,599$3,479$4,939$2,499
30 May - 28 Sep$4,299$3,949$6,069$2,619
30 Sep - 12 Oct$3,489$3,389$4,599$2,529
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GoldLeaf Western Explorer with Fairmont Hotels (Eastbound from Vancouver or Westbound from Calgary)
Start Dates DoubleTripleSingleChild Hotels

Vancouver Fairmont Hotel
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Fairmont Banff Springs
Calgary Fairmont Palliser
15 Apr - 25 Apr$2,859$2,659$3,779$1,649
29 Apr - 27 May$3,999$3,619$5,729$2,079
30 May - 28 Sep$4,769$4,149$6,979$2,249
30 Sep - 12 Oct$3,929$3,549$5,449$2,089
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  • 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 nonalcoholic beverages are included as is dinner in Kamloops.
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Eastbound (Starts Vancouver)
Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays from April 15 until October 12, 2009
 
Westbound (Starts Banff, Calgary or Jasper)
Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays from April 14 until October 10, 2009
 

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