Luxury Snow Train to the Canadian Rockies

Day 1 Vancouver | Arrival Welcome to Canada! Upon arrival into Vancouver, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel in the in the heart of the city, the rest of the day is yours to explore.

Day 2 Vancouver to Jasper | Via Rail This morning is yours to explore Vancouver, mid-afternoon we have included a private transfer to the VIA Rail Station, after check in enjoy the facilities of the business lounge before boarding VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’ train for the famous rail journey to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Step back in time to the days of classic rail travel, riding in the original steel ‘streamliner’ railcars made famous by the ‘Canadian’ in the 1950s. Each car has been lovingly restored with air conditioning, a dining car, lounge car, and dome car. Pass through the rich fields of the Fraser Valley and the towering peaks of the Coastal Mountains before entering the Fraser Canyon. Follow the Thompson River through spectacular landscapes as you enjoy dinner (included), then retreat to your private quarters that have been converted into a bedroom.

Day 3 Jasper | Arrival VIA Rail Rise to the snowy peaks of the Canadian Rockies today as you arrive in Jasper and transfer to your hotel. The day is free to explore this unique alpine community. (breakfast included today onboard VIA Rail)

Day 4 Jasper Freedom of Choice | 1 of 3 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions Option 1. Maligne Canyon Ice Walk | Private Tour Experience the wonders of Maligne Canyon from the ground up! The canyon has withstood 10,000 years of erosion and has created a 50 metre gorge. Option 2. Discover Jasper & its Wildlife Tour | Private Tour Travel through the Athabasca Valley to some of the park’s most beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountain scenery to seek out all the park’s most iconic creatures. Option 3. Dog Sledding Tour | Shared Small Group Tour Travel by dog sled along 22 km (13 mi) of pristine winter scenery in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy lunch cooked over an open campfire, hot apple cider, and homemade treats.

Day 5 Jasper to Lake Louise | Private Transfer Helicopter Snowshoe Tour + Picnic Lunch Travel southward along the Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise. This spectacular drive through glacier country features massive snow covered mountains, frozen waterfalls and broad-reaching valleys. Included en-route is a 20-minute helicopter flight, with a 1-hour snowshoe & picnic lunch stop.

Day 6 Lake Louise to Banff | Private Transfer + Lake Louise Sleigh Ride Spend the morning at leisure, then after lunch enjoy a wonderful 40 minute sleigh ride that takes place beside Lake Louise. After your sleigh ride, depart Lake Louise by private transfer (included) for a short drive to Banff via the scenic Bow Valley.

Day 7 Banff | Day at Leisure A free day to enjoy Canada’s premier winter resort. There are plenty of options, including: shopping , skiing or boarding in one of the 3 ski resorts in the area or visit the luxurious spa at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Day 8 Banff to Calgary | Private Transfer Your incredible Canadian Rockies winter adventure comes to an end today as we transfer you to the airport to begin the journey home.

Day 1 Calgary to Banff | Private Transfer Welcome to Canada! Upon arrival into Calgary, enjoy a private transfer to Banff your hotel for the next 2 nights is known as Canada's Castle in the Rockies " The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel".

Day 2 Banff | Day at Leisure A free day to enjoy Canada’s premier winter resort. There are plenty of options, including: shopping , skiing or boarding in one of the 3 ski resorts in the area or visit the luxurious spa at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Day 3 Banff to Lake Louise | Private transfer + Evening Sleigh Ride Depart Banff by private transfer (included) for a short drive to Lake Louise via the scenic Bow Valley. Included this evening is a wonderful 40 minute sleigh ride that takes place beside the lake.

Day 4 Lake Louise to Jasper | Private transfer Helicopter Snowshoe Tour with Picnic Lunch Travel northward along the Icefields Parkway to Jasper today. This spectacular drive through glacier country features massive snow covered mountains, frozen waterfalls and broad reaching valleys. Included en-route is a 20-minute helicopter flight, with a 1-hour snowshoe & picnic lunch stop.

Day 5 Jasper Freedom of Choice | 1 of 3 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions Option 1. Maligne Canyon Ice Walk | Private Tour Experience the wonders of Maligne Canyon from the ground up! The canyon has withstood 10,000 years of erosion and has created a 50 metre gorge. Option 2. Discover Jasper & its Wildlife Tour |Private Tour Travel through the Athabasca Valley to some of the park’s most beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountain scenery to seek out all the park’s most iconic creatures. Option 3. Dog Sledding Tour | Shared Small Group Tour Travel by dog sled along 22 km (13 mi) of pristine winter scenery in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy lunch cooked over an open campfire, hot apple cider, and homemade treats.

Day 6 Jasper to Vancouver | VIA Rail This morning, board VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’ train for the journey from Jasper to Vancouver. Using the original steel railcars from the 1950s, sit back and relax in the dome car to enjoy a dramatic change in scenery as you travel the ‘Yellowhead’ route past the sprawling grandeur of Mount Robson. Watch the landscape transition from mountains to desert as you follow the Thompson River into central British Columbia. Brunch and dinner is included onboard VIA Rail, and your private quarters will once again be transformed into a bedroom for the overnight journey.

Day 7 Vancouver | Arrival VIA Rail Awaken to the coastal city of Vancouver today, and transfer to your downtown hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (continental breakfast included today onboard VIA Rail)

Day 8 Vancouver | Departure Your incredible Canadian Rockies winter adventure comes to an end today as we transfer you to the airport to begin the journey home.