Rocky Mountaineer: Ultra-Luxe Canadian Rockies Adventure

Learn about the people, geology and wildlife while exploring the spectacular sights of the renowned mountain town of Banff. This private touring excursion is highlighted with a journey on the Banff Gondola for a 360º view of six mountain ranges that surround the town. After a brief stop at Lake Minnewanka, you’ll be returned to your hotel.

Highlights: Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain Drive, Hoodoo’s, Surprise Corner, Lake Minnewanka Loop, Two Jack viewpoint, Banff Gondola.

Accommodations: Fairmont Gold Mountain View Room, Fairmont Banff Springs

Enjoy breakfast before you meet your private transfer driver to be whisked away to the stunning Lake Louise. Often described as the crown jewel of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the striking turquoise waters of Lake Louise, Alberta, are perhaps the most photographed in all of Canada.

Enjoy a Traditional English High Tea with champagne while enjoying the scenic views of the lake.

Your evening is at leisure.

Accommodations: Fairmont Gold Lakeview Room, Fairmont Château Lake Louise

Breakfast included today. Your private sightseeing tour will encompass the ultimate glacier exploration as you travel along the spectacular Icefields Parkway. From walking on ancient ice at the Glacier Adventure (included), to standing on a glass platform almost one thousand feet in the air at the Glacier Skywalk (included), today’s experiences will leave you with a special appreciation for this treasured region of the Rockies. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. (Gourmet picnic lunch included today.)

Arrive in Jasper early this evening.

Accommodations: Junior Suite Lakeview, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

After your included breakfast, enjoy a private half-day tour of Jasper National Park, a World Heritage Site and the Canadian Rockies’ largest national park. See the area’s many natural attractions, rugged peaks, and wildlife – such as coyotes, deer, elk, big-horned sheep, moose, mountain goats, and wolves. And again, you set the time for departure and the pace — since it is a private tour.

The remainder of the day is free for you to explore Jasper on your own — or relax in your lovely suite.

Accommodations: Junior Suite Lakeview, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

This morning, you will be privately transferred to the Rocky Mountaineer station to board the train. Enjoy a full day on board the Rocky Mountaineer en route to Kamloops, with a gourmet breakfast and lunch served in the beautiful dining level. Today’s highlights include Mt. Robson (at 12,972 feet, highest peak in Canadian Rockies), Pyramid Falls, Yellowhead Pass, and the journey along the North Thompson River into Kamloops.

Arrive late evening and be transferred to your hotel.

Accommodations: Kamloops hotel. (Please note that all accommodation in Kamloops is considered moderate.)

Board the Rocky Mountaineer for another exciting full day on board. Continue west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. Pass through Rainbow Canyon, named for its cliffs striped with pinks, greens and greys creating a stunning rainbow effect. View the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate and traverse the fertile farming region of the Fraser Valley.

When you arrive in Vancouver late this evening, you will be met by your private driver and transferred to a modern icon of Vancouver, the Fairmont Pacific Rim. Consider dining in the hotel’s Michelin-recommended onsite dining.

Accommodations: Fairmont Gold Harbour Mountain View Room, Fairmont Pacific Rim

After your included breakfast this morning, your tour ends with a private transfer to the airport for your flight home.

If you wish to extend your stay, please let us know at time of booking. We highly recommend an extension to Sonora Resort.