Classic Rail Circle
Tour Summary
The Classic Rail Circle is the train lover's trip. 4.5 days on the train, each day on a different route. Begin and end with a night in Vancouver and enjoy nights in Whistler, site of the 2010 Winter Olympics, as well as Jasper, Quesnel and Kamloops.


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Classic Rail Circle in the Canadian Rockies

6 Nights / 7 Days

This 7 day all-rail circle vacation, begins and ends in Vancouver. You'll see three distinct Rocky Mountaineer routes: the half day route between Vancouver and Whistler on the Whistler Mountaineer, the Fraser Discovery Route between Whistler and Jasper on the Rocky Mountaineer and the Yellowhead Route between Vancouver and Jasper. You'll spend four days on the Rocky Mountaineer, each day on a different route. That means, no backtracking. You'll also spend 3 hours on the Whistler Mountaineer between Vancouver and Whistler. Also Includes 6 nights accommodation.

This vacation begins with an overnight stay in Vancouver each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from May 7 - October 12, 2008.

This is the perfect trip to choose if you really want to focus on train travel. If you want to spend time on the train AND explore the Canadian Rockies, be sure to see the Grand Rail Circle .

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  • Four days on board the Rocky Mountaineer on two different routes
  • Breakfast and lunch each day on the train
  • Overnight accommodations in Vancouver (2), Whistler, Quesnel, Jasper, and Kamloops
  • All Transfers & Luggage Handling

tour options
  • RedLeaf or GoldLeaf Service on the train - or two days of each
  • Popular, Superior or Deluxe Hotels along the way
  • Meal Plan including all dinners and breakfasts
  • Pre or Post tours of Vancouver and/or Victoria
  • Dinner entertainment in Kamloops - Two River Junction Dinner & Musical Revue or the Great Canadian Lumberjack Show

tour pricing
  • $2229 for RedLeaf Service & $3814 for GoldLeaf Service
  • Prices are lower in April, May and October
  • Call 1-800-913-9207 or 1-604-990-9299 or Email to get prices for your trip.

Starts Vancouver
07 May-26 May $1,899 $2,389 $2,194 $3,004 $2,414 $3,414
31 May-29 Sep $2,229 $2,849 $2,554 $3,454 $2,764 $3,874
04 Oct-12 Oct $1,899 $2,399 $2,144 $2,884 $2,354 $3,304
Child (2-11 years) $1,529 $1,529 $1,644 $1,644 $1,574 $1,574
Meal Plan:
Add $362 Add $534 Add $534
Prices are per person. Canadians pay 5% tax. All others pay 2.5%
Prices are the same for US or Canadian Dollars.

Starts Vancouver
07 May-26 May $3,484 $3,974 $3,779 $4,589 $3,999 $4,999
31 May-29 Sep $3,814 $4,434 $4,139 $5,039 $4,349 $5,459
04 Oct-12 Oct $3,484 $3,984 $3,729 $4,469 $3,939 $4,889
Child (2-11 years) $3,114 $3,114 $3,229 $3,229 $3,159 $3,159
Meal Plan:
Add $310 Add $482 Add $482
Prices are per person. Canadians pay 5% tax. All others pay 2.5%
Prices are the same for US or Canadian Dollars
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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.
  • 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

Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays
 
May7 11 12 17 21 25 26 31
Jun4 8 9 14 18 22 23 28
Jul2 6 7 12 16 20 21 26 30
Aug3 4 9 13 17 18 23 27 31
Sep1 6 10 14 15 20 24 28 29
Oct4 8 12

The departure dates shown in bold will operate in reverse direction only.


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Two Day Train Between Whistler & Jasper
We offer this spectacular two day train trip between Whistler & Jasper. This trip includes two days on the Rocky Mountaineer and one night in Quesnel, midway through the journey. The train departs Whistler & Jasper Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from May 10 to October 14, 2008.
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