Vancouver Arrival
You will be met upon arrival at Vancouver International Airport and transferred to your first-class downtown Vancouver accommodations. Admission to the Vancouver Observation Deck at Harbour Centre is included, where you can experience spectacular views of the city, mountains and ocean. Overnight at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

Vancouver to Kamloops, GoldLeaf® Service
Travel aboard the Rocky Mountaineer® Vancouver to Kamloops in the heart of British Columbia while enjoying the added comforts and amenities of GoldLeaf® Service. Take in panoramic views of spectacular scenery through the dome windows and enjoy gourmet meals in the GoldLeaf® Dining Room. During the day’s journey you will experience dramatic changes in scenery, from the rich green fields of the Fraser River Valley, to forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the rugged Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the arid environment of the 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, before you ease along the shores of Kamloops Lake into your overnight destination, Kamloops. Dinner is included at your Kamloops accommodation. Overnight in Kamloops.

Kamloops to Jasper GoldLeaf® Service
Your rail excursion continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies. Again you will find yourself surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains, climbing toward the high peaks of the Continental Divide. The day’s highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet) as well as the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. End your rail journey in Jasper in the evening. Overnight at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

Jasper Sightseeing
Meet your driver/guide, concierge, and your fellow travelers for a morning tour of Jasper National Park. Visit Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, Maligne Canyon and Athabasca viewpoint before returning to your accommodations at the historic Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. All travel in the Canadian Rockies will be aboard a specially designed motorcoach, which provides extra legroom and additional comfort. The remainder of the day is at yours to spend at your leisure. Overnight at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

Icefields Parkway Tour from Jasper to Lake Louise
Continue your journey through the Canadian Rockies traveling along one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. Among the highlights are Crowfoot Glacier, Peyto Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Sunwapta Falls, and Athabasca Falls. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle, and here you will ride an Ice Explorer to the middle of Athabasca Glacier and learn more about its geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Arrive in beautiful Lake Louise late in the afternoon, just in time for a guided one-hour lakeshore stroll. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Lake Louise to Banff
Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Banff and Yoho National Parks. Begin your morning in Yoho Park visiting the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural Rock Bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. After free time for lunch (not included) your tour continues on to the main attractions of Banff. Among the highlights are Bow Falls, the Cave and Basin Centre, Banff Gondola, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos*. Overnight at The Fairmont Banff Springs.

Banff to Kamloops, GoldLeaf® Service
Travel aboard the Rocky Mountaineer® from the mountain town of Banff to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia. Your journey offers a spectacular range of scenery as you travel between the high peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores, and across the ranchlands of the interior. The day’s highlights include: the Continental Divide; the Spiral Tunnels, a remarkable feat of railroad engineering; Kicking Horse Canyon; Rogers Pass; Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven; and of course, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Dinner is included in the evening at your Kamloops hotel. Overnight in Kamloops.

Kamloops to Vancouver, GoldLeaf® Service
Your rail excursion continues west toward the Pacific and the coastal city of Vancouver. During the journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the arid environment of the interior, to winding river canyons and forests surrounded by the peaks of the rugged Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the rich green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River, and the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Overnight at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

Vacation ends
After check-out in the morning, transfer by limousine to Vancouver International Airport where your tour concludes.