Day 1 - Vancouver to Kamloops
Early this morning, make your way to the Rocky Mountaineer® train station in Vancouver and board the Rocky Mountaineer® to experience the "Most Spectacular Train Trip in the World"®. Today's trip will take you through the fertile fields of the Fraser Valley and up through the rugged Fraser Canyon alongside the mighty Fraser River. Later in the day the route follows the stark, arid beauty of the Thompson River where white water rafters deftly navigate the river. The day comes to an end with the train gliding swiftly along the shores of Kamloops Lake before arriving at your destination for the night, the bustling interior city of Kamloops.
OPTION:
Kamloops Evening Entertainment
A choice of evening entertainment is offered in the new River Roundhouse venue featuring two dinner theatre. Select between two entertainment choices during your overnight stay in Kamloops:
Two River Junction Dinner and Musical Revue (Begins late April) - A classic dinner and musical revue offering a fun-filled look at Canadian rail history. Enjoy the historic tale of infamous bandit Billy Miner's botched train robbery. Watch the fun as local reporter Mary Spencer tries to capture this exciting story, only to find instead that Billy has captured her heart. The minute the show starts; you will sing along to old favourites and laugh at "Tales from the Rails" woven around the notorious train robber, Billy Miner.
The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show (Begins early May) - A wild and entertaining evening show featuring an icon of Canada's West 'the lumberjack'. This comedic story features two world-class lumberjacks competing to be the best in town. Recreating the historic world of a logging camp, the local lumberjacks will dazzle and amaze the audience with their skills, tricks and showmanship. Among the challenges are a 50-foot tree climb, an axe-throwing competition, and an entertaining log-rolling competition.
Overnight in Kamloops (Hotel to be advised)
Day 2 - Kamloops to Banff or Calgary
You will depart early this morning for your second day aboard Rocky Mountaineer. Soon after you leave Kamloops you will pass along the shores of the Shuswap Lakes and into the first of several mountain ranges. Passing through the historic railway town of Revelstoke the train winds through spectacular river valleys before disappearing in a mile long tunnel under the Rogers Pass. Near the Alberta border you will enter Glacier National Park and soon see the rugged mountains of the Canadian Rockies. Climbing slowly through the engineering marvel of the Spiral Tunnels the train enters Banff National Park. Along the way you will see Lake Louise Village, and the glacier fed Bow River. After a short stop in the resort city of Banff the Rocky Mountaineer® will continue east through the foothills of the Rockies and on to the final destination of Calgary.
NOTE: This itinerary also runs in the reverse direction from Calgary to Vancouver
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Rocky Mountaineer® 2 day rail tour including 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches & snacks (GoldLeaf Service® includes dinner at Kamloops hotel)
- 1 night accommodation in Kamloops including room tax
- Transfers between Kamloops Train station and Kamloops hotel
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Rocky Mountaineer® Fuel Surcharge as of May 15, 2008 - $30 PP
- Transfers to and from the train station not listed as included
- Dinner in Kamloops (RedLeaf Service®)
- Optional Activities
- Gratuities for Train & Bus attendants
- Goods and Services tax (GST)
- Trip Cancellation Insurance (Insurance can be purchased from your Vacation Specialist, ask for more details)