Pulled by CPR’s "Empress" steam engine, the train travels at a leisurely pace through the Fraser River and Thompson River Canyons, past the Kicking Horse River and Spiral Tunnels, through the magnificent Rockies and finally to the Alberta prairies. Travel is during daylight only, with overnights spent in top hotels.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Vancouver
Passengers arriving in Vancouver are met and transferred to a central hotel for a two-night stay and dinner. Included: (D).
Day 2: Vancouver
Free day to take in the sites and sounds of the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Vancouver. Lunch and dinner own arrangements. Included: (B).
Day 3: Vancouver to Kamloops
Mid-morning departure from Vancouver, for Kamloops, some 250 miles away. Our Canadian Rocky Mountain Steam Express will include ex-California Zephyr glass-domed viewing cars and is scheduled to be pulled by the CPR heritage steam engine 2816 "Empress." We follow Burrard Inlet, then enter the Lower Fraser River and later Thompson River Canyons before our evening arrival in Kamloops. Transfer to the Executive Inn for dinner and overnight. Included: (B),(L),(D).
Day 4: Kamloops to Revelstoke
After breakfast join the Spirit of Kamloops Heritage train for a short excursion. On returning to Kamloops rejoin our train and continue traveling into the Rockies, pausing at Craigellachie, where the last spike was driven to complete the Trans-Continental rail link in1885. Private visit to the CPR Railway Museum in Revelstoke and stay overnight nearby. Included: (B),(L),(D).
Day 5: Revelstoke to Lake Louise
From Revelstoke our train climbs through Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park and pauses in the town of Golden. After leaving Field we pass Lake Wapata and follow the Kicking Horse River through two spiral tunnels as we climb to the continental divide, where we cross into Alberta. Descend to Lake Louise where we spend the night. Included: (B),(L),(D).
Day 6: Lake Louise to Calgary
Morning tour of Lake Louise before rejoining the train for the final leg of our journey down the Prairies to Calgary. On arrival transfer to the five-star Fairmont Palliser Hotel, located adjacent to the CPR pavilion station, where we stay for two nights. Included: (B),(L),(D).
Day 7: Calgary
Free day to explore the cowboy town of Calgary and visit the local attractions, including the fascinating Grain Academy, Heritage Park (with working steam railway), Calgary Tower and the Stampede Show grounds, home of the famous Calgary Stampede. Included: (B).
Day 8: Calgary
Airport transfer included after breakfast at the hotel. Included:(B).
Prices:
In order to keep rates as low as possible, we do not build in a cushion to cover possible increases due to currency fluctuations or fuel costs. As currencies fluctuate around the world and fuel-cost increases may occur, it may be necessary for us to initiate a rate surcharge at any time before departure. In trips where U.S. dollar rates are estimated, the exact tour cost will be dependent upon the value of the dollar on the date payment is due.
Price does not include:
Airfare (unless otherwise noted); passport/visa fees; laundry; phone calls; meals and alcoholic beverages not specifically listed; optional excursions; services other than those specifically listed; accident, sickness, trip cancellation/interruption and/or baggage insurance; and excess baggage charges. It does not cover gratuities for your tour leader or for overnight train/cruise staff, which are optional and at your discretion.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Dates: Sept. 27-Oct. 3 (Westbound)
Oct. 4-10 (Eastbound)
$3,995 per person, double occupancy
$4,835 single occupancy
$4,995 per person, double occupancy in dome car seating
$5,835 single occupancy in dome car seating
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