Enjoy the ultimate train ride - a two day, all daylight tour of the Canadian Rockies aboard the legendary Rocky Mountaineer. Relax as the stunning vistas parade before your eyes. From the amazing beauty of the lakes and peaks of the Rockies to the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and gentle farm lands as you enter Vancouver. Cross the Continental Divide. See the Spiral Tunnels and Hell's Gate. Spend two nights in Banff, and an overnight in rustic Kamloops. Discover the inimitable charm of Vancouver.
Please note: Guests on this program should schedule homeward flights from Calgary, Alberta, Canada
If you require a visa for Canada, please consult with your travel professional well in advance of your trip. It is the responsibility of the guest to obtain all the appropriate visa documents before your cruise. Please note that U.S. citizens require a valid U.S. passport to enter Canada.
DAY 1 - VANCOUVER
As you debark the ship the local Silversea representative is on hand to direct you to your motor-coach for a three-hour deluxe sightseeing tour of Vancouver. The city is renowned for its splendid gardens, as well as the mountains, ocean forest and parklands surrounding the city.
Following your tour check-in to the hotel and the balance of the day is at leisure. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense.
Overnight at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
DAY 2 - VANCOUVER / KAMLOOPS
This morning you are transferred to the Rocky Mountaineer Rail Depot to begin your journey. Enjoy breakfast aboard the train.
Your journey today takes you through the scenic Fraser Valley and over the dramatic Fraser Canyon. At Hell's Gate you see one of the most spectacular scenes along the entire route as thousands of gallons of rushing water are forced through one of the canyon's narrowest points. Continue alongside the Thompson River as you make your way toward Kamloops, British Columbia.
At the end of the day, arrive in Kamloops, British Columbia and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Breakfast and lunch are served on the train. Dinner is at your own expense.
Overnight at the Thompson Hotel (or similar 3-star property) - Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
DAY 3 - KAMLOOPS / BANFF
Rise and shine early today to re-board the Rocky Mountaineer and continue eastward to the Canadian Rockies. Breakfast is served on the train.
You travel through vast ranchlands to Shuswap Lake Pass Craigellachie where the "last spike" was driven completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. Beyond Craigellachie is Rogers Pass with its tunnels, glistening glaciers, and snowcapped mountains. Thrill as you pass through the Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park. Lunch is served on the train as the magnificent scenery continues to parade past.
Arrive in Banff in the early evening and transfer to the historic Fairmont Banff Springs Resort. For more than a century, 'The Castle in the Rockies' has provided the unique blend of luxurious comfort, individualized service and timeless beauty for the most discerning traveler. Please note: rooms in all categories vary in size and location.
Dinner this evening is on your own.
Overnight at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Banff, Alberta, Canada
DAY 4 - BANFF
After breakfast at the hotel, the rest of the morning is spent at your leisure. A visit to the Banff Visitor Center, which features a uniquely original interpretive program, offers an outstanding overview of the area.
After lunch on your own, depart for a sightseeing tour of Lake Louise, the 'Jewel of the Canadian Rockies'. Along with Moraine Lake, this area is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, time is made available to take photos, explore their shorelines, and learn about the area's mountaineering history. Your tour concludes with a stroll to a viewpoint in the Valley of Ten Peaks for splendid views and photo opportunities overlooking Moraine Lake.
Following your visit, transfer back to the hotel for dinner at your own expense.
Overnight at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Banff, Alberta, Canada
DAY 5 - BANFF
Following breakfast this morning you should check-out of the hotel. Your transfer to the airport in Calgary is pre-arranged to depart the hotel four (4) hours prior to your flight time. Note: Flights should be scheduled for departure from Calgary International Airport with flight times after 12:00 Noon.
For rates and availability please contact Silversea Cruises
Program Inclusions:
Luggage Information:
Your luggage accompanies you throughout the program. Gold Leaf guest's luggage is delivered to your room in Kamloops.
Visa Information:
If you require a visa for Canada, please consult with your travel professional well in advance of your trip. It is the responsibility of the guest to obtain all the appropriate visa documents before your cruise. Please note that U.S. citizens require a valid U.S. passport to enter Canada.
Accessibility:
The sights visited on this program are not well-equipped for mobility-impaired guests; therefore we do not recommend this tour to guests who utilize a wheelchair.
Please note:
The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is a uniquely historic property. As such, rooms in all categories vary in size and location.
No smoking is permitted at any time aboard the Rocky Mountaineer.
**Bed configuration of Fairmont Gold means no third person can be accommodated at Fairmont Waterfront. The program runs based off of single or double occupancy. Please check with your Silversea's representative to inquire if a triple or quad rate can be accommodated.
All Land Programs require a minimum number of participants in order to operate as described. If this minimum number is not obtained, Silversea reserves the right to offer the program at a different rate based on private arrangements, or to cancel a specific departure.
This description is a general overview of the highlights of this program. The local Silversea representative will do everything possible to insure that all of the sites described here are visited, though the tour sequence and specific sites mentioned is subject to change. Closure of some sites due to local or national holiday observances, flight schedules or other factors may affect the program, and the local operator reserves the right to substitute other sites if necessary.
All Land Adventure fares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until payment is received in full by Silversea. All Land Adventures are non-transferable and non-refundable for any reason, within 90 days of sailing and are recommended to guests 18 years or age and older. This description is a general overview of this programme. Our local operator reserves the right to substitute other sites if local situations, including holidays and weather, require. The programme described here is provided by independent contractors. Silversea acts solely as ticketing agent. Silversea shall have no obligation or liability of any kind to guests for the business practices, acts or omissions in connection with or arising out of arrangements with independent contractors, including but not limited to airline carriers, ground-tour operators, and hotels since they are neither agents for nor employees of Silversea Cruises. Silversea's liability does not extend beyond the vessel.