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Vancouver Kamloops
Calgary
Banff
Lake Louise
Jasper
Rocky Mountain Explorer
FLY DRIVE – WESTERN CANADA
Day 1 Arrive Vancouver
Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to
Vancouver. Upon arrival, transfer independently
to the Fairmont Pacific Rim, which has a beautiful
location in Coal Harbour.
Hotel: Fairmont Pacific Rim
Days 2 & 3 Vancouver
Nestled on the shores of the Pacific, the
cosmopolitan city of Vancouver enjoys a blend
of cultures, which creates a variety of ethnic
cuisines and shopping options. Today is free to
enjoy the attractions, and we recommend you visit
Stanley Park, Robson Street, Grouse Mountain and
Granville Island.
Hotel: Fairmont Pacific Rim
Day 4 Rocky Mountaineer & Kamloops
An early start today as you board the Rocky
Mountaineer train for its journey through the
Rocky Mountains. Sit back, relax and enjoy
the terrific views as the train winds through
spectacular scenery to the small town of
Kamloops, where you spend your evening.
Hotel: Allocated by Rocky Mountaineer
Day 5 Rocky Mountaineer & Jasper
It is another early start as you depart Kamloops
on the second stage of your magical rail journey.
Traversing through scenic valleys with the
magnificent Rocky Mountains accompanying
your journey, the landscape is nothing short of
breathtaking. On arrival into Jasper, collect your
rental car and check-in at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
Hotel: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Days 6 & 7 Jasper
Jasper is a charming mountain village surrounded
by dense forest and glacial peaks, and boasts
many scenic highlights. It is a laid-back alpine
community, filled with quaint shops, restaurants
and cafes. Established in 1907, Jasper National
Park is the largest in the Canadian Rockies,
boasting 10,878 square kilometres of mountain
wilderness. Internationally renowned for its superb
backcountry trail system, hikers flock to the park
to create their own adventures. It is also home to
some of North America’s most treasured wildlife,
with healthy populations of grizzly bears, moose,
caribou and wolves calling it home. We suggest
you take a tram ride up Whistler’s Mountain for
awe-inspiring views and visit Maligne Lake, one
of the most photographed lakes in the world,
for a relaxing boat excursion.
Hotel: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Days 8 & 9 Lake Louise
It’s a scenic drive today as you make your
way towards Lake Louise. Whilst travelling on
the Icefield Parkway, one of the world’s most
spectacular mountainous drives, look out for the
turquoise-hued lakes and thundering waterfalls.
Why not visit Athabasca Falls and Columbia
Icefield for an Ice Explorer ride on the gigantic
glacier? Your hotel overlooks Lake Louise and
offers hiking and kayaking, so you can choose
to explore this fabulous part of the world by
land or out on the water.
Hotel: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
14 Days/13 Nights
• Begins in Vancouver and ends in Calgary
• Departures April to October
Your fly drive includes:
• Round trip scheduled flights
• Intermediate 4 door car hire, including
insurances and satellite navigation
• Accommodations as stated
• Rocky Mountaineer Rail – SilverLeaf service
• Personalised Road Book (see page 6)
Days 10 & 11 Banff
It may be a short drive today but the destination
is contrasting. We have allowed a two night
stay for you to explore Banff, a small town filled
with quaint shops, restaurants and museums. We
suggest taking the Banff Gondola for panoramic
views of Bow Valley, and visiting the Cave and
Basin National Historic Site. Your hotel is in the
heart of Banff National Park and offers many
recreational opportunities.
Hotel: Fairmont Banff Springs
Days 12 & 13 Calgary
It’s just a two hour drive along the Trans-Canada
Highway, with an option of taking the slightly
longer but more scenic 1A Highway, to the cowboy
city of Calgary. Home of the famous stampede,
The Aero Space Museum, Calgary Zoo, Heritage
Park Historic Village, Glenbow Museum and
Olympic Park, there are ample attractions to
keep you entertained.
Hotel: Fairmont Palliser
Day 14 Journey Home
There may be time for some last minute
sightseeing and shopping before you make your
way to Calgary Airport, return your rental car and
check-in for your flight back to the UK.
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A PERSONALISED ROAD BOOK IS INCLUDED, FEATURING DRIVING DIRECTIONS, MAPS AND DESTINATION INFORMATION
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