7 Days December 21 - 27, 1996
Enjoy the amenities of legendary Banff Springs HoteL
INCLUDED MEALS
Begin Vancouver, British Columbia
Saturday Dec. 21 D
Meet your tour manager and fellow travelers at a get-acquainted reception and dinner at the PAN PACIFIC HOTEL.
City sightseeing Capilano Bridge
Sunday Dec. 22 BL
Morning sightseeing of Vancouver includes a city tour and stops at the Capilano Suspension Bridge midmorning for tea and scones. Continue to The Lookout for brunch at the Revolving Restaurant. This afternoon is free for your own exploration. PAN PACIFIC HOTEL.
Vancouver Aquarium The Canadian
Monday Dec. 23 BD
This morning is free to explore Vancouver on your own. Shop, relax or find a quiet spot for lunch. Early this afternoon, you'll visit the Vancouver Aquarium, home to more than 8,000 animals hailing from the Arctic, Amazon, tropical Pacific and British Columbia's own waters and enjoy a delightful dinner. Afterward, enjoy a wine and hors d'oeuvres reception as you board VIA Rail's The Canadian for a scenic journey to Jasper. THE CANADIAN.
The Canadian Lake Louise
Tuesday Dec. 24 BLD
Breakfast is served aboard the train as you witness the spectacular scenery of the Rockies rising before you. After brunch, disembark at Jasper and travel the Canadian Parkway to lovely Lake Louise. A spectacular Christmas Pageant is followed by tonight's enchanting Christmas Eve dinner. CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE.
Christmas day Sleigh ride
Wednesday Dec. 25 BLD
Merry Christmas!
The morning is at leisure. Enjoy a sleigh ride after lunch. A delicious Christmas dinner is served at the hotel. CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE.
Banff Springs Sulphur Mountain
Thursday Dec. 26 BD
Depart midday for Banff Springs, stopping at Sulphur Mountain for a gondola ride. Continue to the hotel with the afternoon on your own to explore the legendary hotei or relax with a massage in the new spa. Enjoy a farewell dinner this evening at BANFF SPRINGS HOTEL.
Conclude Calgary
Friday Dec. 27 B
After breakfast, transfer to the Calgary Airport, booking return flights no earlier than 11:00 a.m. Thank you forjoining us for Christmas in the Canadian Rockies. Travel with us again soon.
If you would like to take advantage of optional helicopter flights, dogsled rides or other activities while at Banff Springs Hotel, please see your tour manager prior to boarding The Canadian so reservations can be made from Vancouver.
LAND TOUR RATE per person is $1565 twin and $1940 single basis. AIRFARE is additional. Please see your travel agent.
RESERVATION DEPOSIT per person is $250 plus (optional) $75 per person fee for Tour Cancellation Protection.
FULL REFUND when you participate in the Tour Cancellation Protection Plan.
Please see the For Your Information section.
Please note: Due to limited space, only one (1) overnight case per passenger may be carried on board the train. Excess baggage, up to 30 kg or 66 lbs, can be checked at the station of departure for pick-up at the end of the rail portion of the tour.
Maximum elevation: 7, 000 feet Average temperature: Hi 21, Low 5
TOUR NUMBER: RMX-190