Pacific Explorer Series

(6 to 9 night package tours)

The Pacific Northwest and Vancouver Island offer unspoiled coastlines and spectacular cities such as Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle. These tours offer you the highlights of this facinating region and two days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer, all in one simple itinerary. We do all the planning for you!


Pacific Explorer Series


Best of the West
7 nights/8 days
EASTBOUND

Package Includes:
  • 2 day Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf ServiceŽ
  • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
  • 7 nights accommodation
  • Tour to Victoria, including Butchart Garden
  • Whale watching in Victoria
  • Motorcoach and BC Ferries transfer to Victoria
  • Yoho Park Tour
  • Banff Tour and Banff Gondola ride
  • Transfer to Calgary
  • Rail Station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff
  • Optional - Fairmont Deluxe Package


DAY 1 VANCOUVER
Arrive in Vancouver for an overnight stay.

DAY 2 VANCOUVER TO VICTORIA
Travel via motorcoach and BC Ferries through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island. Tour Victoria, including the spectacular Butchart Gardens. Overnight in Victoria.

DAY 3 VICTORIA TO VANCOUVER
This morning you will experience a three hour whale watching tour off the coast of Victoria. Motorcoach transfer to the BC Ferries terminal for the return voyage back to Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver.

DAY 4 VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS
Transfer (included) to Pacific Central Station where you board the Rocky Mountaineer to begin your two-day rail adventure. Pass through the Coastal Mountains as you follow the winding Fraser and Thompson Rivers. Witness the tumult of Hell's Gate and treacherous Jaws of Death Gorge before arriving in Kamloops for the evening. Optional evening at Two River Junction Dinner and Musical Revue. Breakfast and lunch onboard.

DAY 5 KAMLOOPS TO BANFF
Your trip continues as the Rocky Mountaineer runs beside Shuswap Lake, through Rogers Pass and over the Stoney Creek Bridge. Travel up the Kicking Horse Pass and through the impressive Spiral Tunnels before arriving in Banff. Transfer (included) to your hotel. Breakfast and lunch onboard.

DAY 6 BANFF and Lake Louise
Experience a Yoho Park motorcoach tour exploring Lake Louise, Emerald Lake and the Spiral Tunnels. Overnight in Banff.

DAY 7 BANFF TO CALGARY
Enjoy a morning tour of Banff including a mountain gondola ride. In early afternoon, transfer (included) to downtown Calgary. Overnight in Calgary.

DAY 8 CALGARY DEPARTURE
The Best of the West tour ends with check-out from your hotel.

AIR COMPONENT:
DiscoverCanada and Uniglobe Specialty Travel is pleased to offer airfares to residents of North America from various USA and Canadian departure cities.

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Canadian Rockies & Vancouver
6 nights/7 days
EASTBOUND

Package Includes:
  • 2 day Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf ServiceŽ
  • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
  • 6 nights accommodation
  • Tour of Vancouver
  • Yoho Park tour
  • Banff Tour and Banff Gondola ride
  • Transfer to Calgary
  • Rail Station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff


DAY 1 VANCOUVER
Arrive in Vancouver for a two night stay.

DAY 2 VANCOUVER
Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of this spectacular city.

DAY 3 VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS
Transfer (included) from your hotel to Pacific Central Station to begin your rail adventure onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Follow the mighty Fraser River through the Coastal Mountains and past Hell's Gate, before it meets the Thompson River. Pass into the desert belt of Canada before arriving in Kamloops for the evening. Optional evening at Two River Junction Dinner and Musical Revue. Breakfast and lunch onboard.

DAY 4 KAMLOOPS TO BANFF
Back onboard the Rocky Mountaineer, follow mountain streams and rivers toward the Canadian Rockies. Travel through Rogers Pass, over Stoney Creek Bridge, up Kicking Horse Pass and through the Spiral Tunnels before arriving in Banff early evening. Transfer (included) to your hotel. Overnight in Banff. Breakfast and lunch onboard.

DAY 5 BANFF AND LAKE LOUISE
Today tour Yoho Park with visits to Emerald Lake and Lake Louise. Overnight in Banff.

DAY 6 BANFF TO CALGARY
A morning tour of Banff and area includes a mountain gondola ride. An afternoon transfer to downtown Calgary is included. Overnight in Calgary.

DAY 7 CALGARY
Your Rocky Mountaineer Railtour ends with check-out from your hotel.

AIR COMPONENT:
DiscoverCanada and Uniglobe Specialty Travel is pleased to offer airfares to residents of North America from various USA and Canadian departure cities.

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Pacific Northwest & the Canadian Rockies
9 nights/10 days
EASTBOUND

Package Includes:
  • 2 day Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf ServiceŽ
  • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
  • 9 nights accommodation
  • Victoria Clipper passenger ferry service
  • Whale watching in Victoria
  • Victoria Tour, including Butchart Garden
  • Motorcoach and BC Ferries transfer to Vancouver
  • Tour of Vancouver
  • Yoho Park Tour
  • Banff Tour and Banff Gondola ride
  • Transfer to Calgary
  • Rail Station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff

DAY 1 SEATTLE
Arrive in Seattle for an overnight stay.

DAY 2 SEATTLE TO VICTORIA
Travel to Victoria by sea this morning onboard the Victoria Clipper, then explore this British-style city. Don't miss the Royal BC Museum, the BC Legislative Buildings, and Craigdarroch Castle. Overnight in Victoria.

DAY 3 VICTORIA
This morning, experience a three hour whale watching tour. In the afternoon, you will visit the world renowned Butchart Gardens. Overnight in Victoria.

DAY 4 VICTORIA TO VANCOUVER
Enjoy a highlights of Victoria tour before travelling by motorcoach and BC Ferries to Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver.

DAY 5 VANCOUVER
Enjoy a tour of Vancouver including Gastown, Chinatown, Robson Street, English Bay and Stanley Park. Spend the rest of the day exploring on your own. Overnight in Vancouver.

DAY 6 VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS
Transfer to Pacific Central Station (included). Board the Rocky Mountaineer for travel from Vancouver to Kamloops in British Columbia's interior. Pass by the Fraser Valley farmlands, and view the raging waters of the Fraser Canyon. Your route continues along the Thompson River to Kamloops for an overnight stay. Optional evening at Two River Junction Dinner and Musical Revue. Breakfast and lunch onboard.

DAY 7 KAMLOOPS TO BANFF
Continue your Canadian Rockies rail adventure, travelling through vast ranchlands and along Shuswap Lake. View Rogers Pass with its tunnels, glaciers, and snow-capped peaks. Before crossing the Continental Divide into Banff National Park, your trip takes you through the Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park. Overnight in Banff (transfer to hotel included). Breakfast and lunch onboard.

DAY 8 BANFF AND LAKE LOUISE
Experience a Yoho Park motorcoach tour exploring Lake Louise, Emerald Lake and the Spiral Tunnels. Overnight in Banff.

DAY 9 BANFF TO CALGARY
Tour Banff this morning before an afternoon transfer to Calgary. Overnight in Calgary.

DAY 10 CALGARY
The Canadian Rockies tour ends with check-out from your hotel.

AIR COMPONENT:
DiscoverCanada and Uniglobe Specialty Travel is pleased to offer airfares to residents of North America from various USA and Canadian departure cities.

To book this trip.









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