Canadian Rockies Experience
oyal Canadian Pacific
September 11-16, 2005
with tour host Karl ZimmermannAlso available:
2005: May 26-31, June 2-7, August 25-30
2006: June 1-6, August 7-12, Sept. 11-16, Sept. 18-23
Itinerary
Day One
You will be chauffeured from the Calgary International Airport to the landmark Fairmont Palliser Hotel. You are invited to a private wine and cheese reception in the Canadian Pacific Railway Pavilion. Afterwards, enjoy dinner in the Rimrock Dining Room. Overnight in Calgary.
Day Two
After breakfast, the train travels west through the Canadian Rockies. Stop in Banff for a guided tour of local historic sites. Next, travel to Lake Louise for an interpretive hike with a resident naturalist. The train continues west across the Continental Divide, through the famous Spiral Tunnels to Field, then along the Kicking Horse River Valley. At Golden, you overnight alongside the Columbia River.
Day Three
A luxury motorcoach whisks you to Kicking Horse Gondola for breakfast in the Eagle Eye's Restaurant and a 360-degree view of the stunning Rocky Mountains. After breakfast, the train heads south through the Columbia River Valley to Cranbrook, for a private tour of the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel. That evening, enjoy a gourmet dinner and overnight stay at Summit Lake on the Continental Divide.
Day Four
The journey continues with a gentle descent to the Alberta prairies. Visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Return to the train at Lethbridge for a breathtaking crossing of the High Level Bridge. Overnight at serene Eltham, in the heart of the Alberta prairies.
Day Five
At Okotoks a luxury motorcoach transfers you to Homeplace Ranch, a unique feature of high cattle country since 1912. Enjoy a guided horseback tour of the family-owned ranch and savor a rustic steak pit lunch. Return to the train for the final leg of the excursion, reaching Calgary by mid-afternoon. Check in at the Palliser and enjoy a farewell dinner.
Day Six
After breakfast and checkout, a chauffeur returns you to the Calgary International Airport.
The Royal Canadian Pacific is North America's most luxurious train.
Click here for more information about the train's history.Included in this excursion:
• state room in double, twin or single accommodation with private shower, sink and toilet
• on-train - daily table d'hote meals, including wine, all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• all off-train activities as described in the daily itineraries
• all ground transportation and admission to off-train tours
• transportation to and from Calgary Airport and the Fairmont Palliser Hotel
• gratuities are neither required nor expected
Not included: airfare, tour insurance, gift shop purchases, Goods & Services Tax (GST)
Tour Cost:
$5,100 + GST per person, double occupancy
$5,450 + GST single occupancy, on a space available basisCanadian Goods and Services tax is 7%
Please note: Each Royal Canadian Rockies Experience departure has a maximum capacity of 32 guests.
Karl Zimmermann will be aboard the Sept. 11-16 trip. Other departures available in 2005: May 26-31, June 2-7 and Aug. 25-30. And in 2006: June 1-6, Aug. 7-12, Sept. 11-16 and Sept. 18-23.
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