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 end of 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 Jasper
An early morning departure finds the train winding its way northward along the wide, peaceful North Thompson River Valley. Along the way small communities greet the train as it rolls through the vast grazing lands and heavily wooded forests from which the local people derive their living. By mid-day the train is climbing through a series of gentle mountain passes as it moves closer to the province of Alberta. Soon the towering peak of Mt. Robson, highest mountain in the Rockies, greets you. A short journey along the shore of Moose Lake and the Fraser River brings heralds your arrival in the Province of Alberta. The train soon enters Jasper National Park and arrives at its final destination, the resort community of Jasper.
NOTE: This itinerary also operates in the reverse direction from Jasper 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:
- 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)