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Classic First Passage to the West

Classic First Passage to the West

A spectacular two-day, all daylight journey onboard the Rocky Mountaineer, plus an additional night of accommodation in both Vancouver and Calgary.

Trip Dates:

Departures available from April through October 2010

Length:

4 days

Accommodations:

RedLeaf Service:

  • Calgary: International Hotel Suites Calgary, Studio/Twin Suite
  • Vancouver: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Vancouver Downtown, Run of House

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GoldLeaf Service:

  • Calgary: Fairmont Palliser, Fairmont Room
  • Vancouver: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Fairmont Room

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GoldLeaf Service with Fairmont Deluxe:

  • Calgary: Fairmont Palliser, Junior Suite
  • Vancouver: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Gallery Room

Meals:

  • 2 Breakfasts
  • 2 Lunches

Locations:

British Columbia, Alberta

Transportation:

  • 2 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer

Package Inclusion

  • 2 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation
  • Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Calgary
  • Luggage handling
  • 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches

  • Vancouver
  • Kamloops
  • Banff
  • Calgary

  • Day 1 Vancouver: Arrive in Vancouver for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is yours to explore one of the world's most beautiful cities.
  • Day 2 2 Vancouver to Kamloops: Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Overnight in Kamloops.
  • Day 3 Kamloops to Calgary: Your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. After a brief stop in Banff, hors d'oeuvres will be served as you continue on to Calgary. Overnight in Calgary.
  • Day 4 Calgary: Your Classic First Passage to the West Vacation ends this morning with check-out from your Calgary hotel.

Rocky Mountaineer

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Rocky Mountaineer offers over 70 unique Canadian vacation packages and four spectacular train trips through British Columbia, Alberta and the Canadian Rockies. Best known for the world-acclaimed Rocky Mountaineer® train, a two-day, all daylight rail journey through the Canadian Rockies, the company also offers trips onboard the Whistler Mountaineer™ train, a three-hour experience between North Vancouver and Whistler, BC.

 

For reservations or additional information, call 1-866-286-9323 to speak with an experienced travel consultant.

 

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