DRHE/DRHW – 8 Nights / 9 Days
Overview
The Rainforest to Gold Rush Discovery Self-Drive includes a night in Vancouver before you embark on the Rocky Mountaineer to Whistler, site of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
You’ll spend the night in Whistler Village before boarding the Rocky Mountaineer for your two day train journey to Jasper National Park. You’ll follow a rugged, northern route so you’ll be treated to spectacular scenery from start to finish.
The morning after you arrive in Jasper you will pickup your rental car. You’ll have a full day to explore Jasper at your leisure. After your second night in Jasper, drive between Jasper and Lake Louise along the Icefields Parkway, considered one of the three most scenic highways in North America. You will pass mountain peak after mountain peak until you arrive at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise where you’ll spend the night.
After your stay at Lake Louise, drive from Lake Louise and Banff (35 miles) and spend the night. Finally, you drive between Banff and Calgary for your overnight there. The last day of your trip, drop your car at Calgary Airport and fly home.
This vacation begins with an overnight stay in Vancouver each Friday between April 30 and September 24, 2022. It begins with an overnight stay in Calgary each Thursday from April 29 and September 23, 2022.
This vacation begins with an overnight stay in Vancouver each Friday May 6 and September 23, 2022. It begins with an overnight stay in Calgary each Thursday from May 5 and September 22, 2022.
Features
- 2 day Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service
- 3.5 hour Rocky Mountaineer Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
- 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches (Reverse itinerary features 2
breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 afternoon snack) - 8 nights hotel accommodation
- 5 Day full size car rental with unlimited mileage
- Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Whistler, Quesnel
and Jasper - Luggage handling
Add Ons
- Add airport transfers in Vancouver and Calgary
- Add additional nights in the Rockies
- Add activities in Jasper, Lake Louise and/or Banff
- Add sightseeing in Vancouver and tours to Victoria and Butchart Gardens
Prices
- Prices depend on when you travel, number of travelers, and train service you choose.
- Prices can change based on hotel availability at the time of booking.
- If you are traveling during the Calgary Stampede and Calgary is part of your itinerary, expect to pay about $100-$250 more per person.
- Ask for available promotions when you book.
- Call 1-800-913-9207 or 604-900-8671 or Email to get prices for your trip.
Prices are per person, before taxes, based on Double Occupancy
| Vancouver to Calgary – 2024 Prices | |||
| Start Dates | SILVERLEAF | GOLDLEAF | GOLDLEAF DELUXE |
| May 6 – 13 | $4,225 | $5,887 | $6,221 |
| May 20 – 27 | $4,424 | $6,508 | $6,310 |
| Jun 3 – 24 | $4,541 | $6,441 | $6,914 |
| Jul 1 – 8 | $4,864 | $6,851 | $7,060 |
| Jul 15 – 22 | $4,581 | $6,105 | $7,060 |
| Jul 29 – Aug 26 | $4,649 | $6,141 | $7,257 |
| Sep 2 – 23 | $4,573 | $6,079 | $7,294 |
Prices are per person, before taxes, based on Double Occupancy
2022 Schedule
| Starts Vancouver April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11, 18, 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 6, 13, 20, 27 September 3, 10, 17, 24 | Starts Calgary April 29 May 6, 13, 20, 27 June 3, 10, 17, 24 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19, 26 September 2, 9, 16, 23 |
2022 Schedule
| Starts Vancouver May 6, 13, 20, 27 June 3, 10, 17, 24 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19, 26 September 2, 9, 16, 23 | Starts Calgary May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 August 4, 11, 18, 25 September 1, 8, 15, 22 |
Itinerary
| Vancouver to Calgary | Calgary to Vancouver | |||
| Day | Activities | Overnight | Activities | Overnight |
| 1 | Arrive in Vancouver | Vancouver | Arrive in Calgary and pick up your car rental | Calgary |
| 2 | On the Rocky Mountaineer to Whistler | Whistler | Drive between Calgary and Banff | Banff |
| 3 | On the Rocky Mountaineer to Quesnel – journey midpoint | Quesnel | Drive between Banff and Lake Louise | Lake Louise |
| 4 | On the Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper National Prk | Jasper | Drive Icefields Parkway to Jasper | Jasper |
| 5 | Free day in Jasper National Park | Jasper | Free day in Jasper and drop off car rental | Jasper |
| 6 | Drive Icefields Parkway to the Chateau Lake Louise | Lake Louise | On the Rocky Mountaineer to Quesnel | Quesnel |
| 7 | Drive from Lake Louise to Banff | Banff | On the Rocky Mountaineer to Whistler | Whistler |
| 8 | Drive from Banff National Park to Calgary | Calgary | On the Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver | Vancouver |
| 9 | Vacation ends in Calgary when you drop your car at the airport | Vacation ends in Vancouver |
Levels of Service
Rocky Mountaineer: SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf Service
- SilverLeaf Service includes reserved seating in a custom built single level car with expansive windows curving into the ceiling, hot breakfast and lunch served at your seat, and complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during the day.
- 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 . - View the Differences between SilverLeaf Service and GoldLeaf Service
Route Map
