$3799*
per person, twin share
Flower-dotted meadows, weeping waterfalls, and wildlife-packed mountains await discovery on this jaunt through two national parks, where casual drives morph uncannily into nature documentaries.
• 2 day Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service
• 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
• 7 nights hotel accommodation
• 5 days full-size car rental, including one-way drop charge and unlimited kilometres+
• Vancouver Lookout and Calgary Tower Admission
• Rail station transfers in Vancouver and Kamloops
• Luggage handling
Travel Dates
15 April – 10 October 2019 (On selected Mondays & Thursdays)
Prices based on travel 29 April – 23 May 2019
Other dates available, surcharges may apply.
SilverLeaf Service: From $3,799* per person, twin share
GoldLeaf Service: From $5,639* per person, twin share
(Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service from $1,844* per person twin share)
01/03/2019
unless sold out prior. Availability is limited.
Day 1 Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own.
Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 2: Vancouver - Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like environment of the BC Interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into Kamloops. (B, L)
Overnight in Kamloops.
Day 3: Kamloops - Jasper
Your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will be surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains, climbing ever nearer to the high peaks of the Continental Divide. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Your rail journey ends this evening on arrival in the resort town of Jasper. (B, L)
Overnight in Jasper.
Day 4: Jasper National Park
Enjoy a day touring at your leisure in Jasper National Park with your rental car. Among the area’s highlights are Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, Maligne Canyon, Miette Hot Springs, Maligne Lake and Whistlers Mountain.
Overnight in Jasper.
Day 5: Jasper - Lake Louise
Travel south to Lake Louise via the spectacular Icefields Parkway. Allow time to visit highlights along the way, including Athabasca Falls, Bow Summit, Peyto Lake and Crowfoot Glacier. With sightseeing stops, we recommend allowing at least eight hours for today’s drive.
Overnight in Lake Louise.
Day 6: Lake Louise to Banff
Today, drive the scenic one-hour journey from Lake Louise to Banff. Along the way, watch for deer and elk crossing the specially constructed wildlife bridges over the highway. Alternatively, take a more leisurely drive along the Bow Valley Parkway for views of Castle Mountain and Johnston Canyon (requires a short walk). The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore the shops, restaurants, pristine scenery and plentiful wildlife of magnificent Banff National Park.
Overnight in Banff.
Day 7: Banff - Calgary
Travel through Kananaskis Country and the western ranching regions of Alberta at your own pace before arriving in Calgary.
Overnight in Calgary.
Day 8: Calgary
Drop off your rental car in downtown Calgary or at Calgary International Airport, where your vacation ends.
B = Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner
Day 1 Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own.
Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 2: Vancouver - Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like environment of the BC Interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into Kamloops. (B, L)
Overnight in Kamloops.
Day 3: Kamloops - Jasper
Your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will be surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains, climbing ever nearer to the high peaks of the Continental Divide. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Your rail journey ends this evening on arrival in the resort town of Jasper. (B, L)
Overnight in Jasper.
Day 4: Jasper National Park
Enjoy a day touring at your leisure in Jasper National Park with your rental car. Among the area’s highlights are Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, Maligne Canyon, Miette Hot Springs, Maligne Lake and Whistlers Mountain.
Overnight in Jasper.
Day 5: Jasper - Lake Louise
Travel south to Lake Louise via the spectacular Icefields Parkway. Allow time to visit highlights along the way, including Athabasca Falls, Bow Summit, Peyto Lake and Crowfoot Glacier. With sightseeing stops, we recommend allowing at least eight hours for today’s drive.
Overnight in Lake Louise.
Day 6: Lake Louise to Banff
Today, drive the scenic one-hour journey from Lake Louise to Banff. Along the way, watch for deer and elk crossing the specially constructed wildlife bridges over the highway. Alternatively, take a more leisurely drive along the Bow Valley Parkway for views of Castle Mountain and Johnston Canyon (requires a short walk). The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore the shops, restaurants, pristine scenery and plentiful wildlife of magnificent Banff National Park.
Overnight in Banff.
Day 7: Banff - Calgary
Travel through Kananaskis Country and the western ranching regions of Alberta at your own pace before arriving in Calgary.
Overnight in Calgary.
Day 8: Calgary
Drop off your rental car in downtown Calgary or at Calgary International Airport, where your vacation ends.
B = Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner
*Conditions apply. Prices correct as at 21 Jan 2019 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Offers subject to availability. Agents may charge service fees, rates vary. Payments by credit card will incur a surcharge. Airfare not included. All savings are included in the advertised price. Deposits are required at the time of booking and full payment of the balance must be made at least 61 days prior to departure. ~Maximum offer value of 275 AUD per adult (550 AUD per couple) for qualifying packages of five days or more. Credit must be requested at the time of booking. Credits can only be used towards buying additional services – cannot be used to upgrade rail service or accommodation of the core package. Credit cannot be deferred to a later trip. +Minimum driver age is 25 years. Driver must hold a valid driver’s licence and hold a major bank's credit card. If the driver's licence is not in English, an International Driving Permit is strongly recommended. A credit card deposit will be required at time of car rental pick-up Loss / Damage Waiver (LDW), Personal Accident Insurance (PAI), GST, hotel parking charges, meals, attractions, passage by ferry, port taxes and child seats are not included. Pick up and drop off at a differenct location including an aiport is subject to an additional fee. Offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Please check all prices, availability and other information before booking. Qantas Holidays, Rock Mountaineer and Helloworld Travel booking terms and conditions apply, see in store for details.
