Rockies Rail Winter Wonderland
Rated 5 / 5 based on 2 customer reviews8 days from $2,487 per person
The ‘Bear’ Essentials
This is one of our most magical Canadian Railway tours. Imagine climbing aboard a train in Vancouver, and being lulled to sleep by the train’s gentle rocking as snow falls outside. Then awaken in a Rockies winter wonderland to spend a few days playing outside, cozying up each night in a warm hotel...
What we love about this trip• The majestic Canadian Rockies in Winter• Overnight rail journey • Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff • Unique resort hotels • Wildlife spotting & Helicopter excursions • Optional dog sledding, skiing, skating & more!
ItineraryDay 1 – Begin your Canadian Rail Vacation – arrive in VancouverYour Canadian railway adventure begins with arrival in Vancouver. Vancouver’s Standing on the beach of English Bay, you can look north and you see what you’ve been dreaming of. Vancouver’s coastal mountains stand before you, covered in pure white snow. Day 2 – Tour Vancouver, then into the Canadian Rockies on the Canadian Railway Spend the day enjoying Vancouver from a local’s perspective as you visit the lush North Shore. A thrilling experience awaits at the Capilano Suspension Bridge, before heading up the Grouse Mountain gondola. From up here, you can retrace your last few day’s adventures. Gaze upon the Georgia Strait, Gulf Islands, and coastal mountains in the distance. This evening, a cozy and comfortable cabin awaits you on the Canadian train. A panoramic dome car - where you can relax, unwind, and see the sights all around you - is only a short walk from your cabin. Tasty meals are served in an elegant yet casual dining car and chatting over a drink with fellow travelers makes the evening end too quickly. You climb into your warm bed and are rocked off to sleep by the clickety-click of timeless tracks as you travel further toward the Canadian Rockies. Day 3 – Rockies Winter Wonderland – arrive in Jasper You awake on your travels to see pine forests blanketed in fresh snow - with occasional antlers peeking through - as your Canada train trip nears the Canadian Rockies. The sun is shining on the pure white snow as you arrive in the mountain town of Jasper. Step off the train and breathe deeply - the fresh mountain air is invigorating. Day 4 - Explore the Canadian outdoors at your own pace Today will be a highlight of your trip to the Rockies, as you explore Jasper National Park with a small group and guide. Choose to seek out wildlife with a naturalist leader, or for those feeling invigorated, strap on some ice cleats and walk the floor of Maligne Canyon, surrounded by Icefalls and eerie rock formations. Day 5 – Travel the Icefields Parkway – Jasper to Lake Louise Welcome the morning as you head south along the Icefields Parkway. You’re traveling along one of the most scenic highways in the world, so wipe the sleep from your eyes quickly! The grand finale of this day is in Lake Louise, where you will stay at one of the historic Canadian railway hotels. You can choose from a lakeside sleigh ride this afternoon, or a spectacular snowshoe tour along the ‘Great Divide’. Afterwards, warm yourself with an indulgent fondue meal at the Walliser Stube restaurant. Day 6 – The Southern Canadian Rockies – Lake Louise to Banff & heli-tour Travel from Lake Louise this morning, then head to the skies to explore Banff National Park by helicopter. Soar through Spray Valley, Goat Range Pass, and along the Sundance Range of Banff National Park, to witness vast expanses of snow covered peaks, icefalls tumbling off mountainsides, and enormous glaciers. The grand finale to your tour will astound you, as you pass be the “Matterhorn of the Canadian Rockies”, or Mount Assiniboine rising majestically to 3611 meters. For those wanting more adventure, enjoy a 12 minute helicopter ride to meet a team of sled-dogs,and race along the trails in pristine back-country. Day 7 – Explore the Canadian Rockies – Banff Savor the last magical day of your Canadian Rockies train vacation. Banff is the liveliest of the mountain towns on your Canadian holiday and the energy on Banff Avenue is contagious. Quaint shops omit a warm welcoming glow, and the scent of homemade maple fudge wafts out of sweet shops. Day 8 – Your winter adventure Ends – Departure from Calgary Your Rocky Mountain winter train trip ends today as you travel through the foothills of the Canadian Rockies to Calgary airport, in time for you flight home.
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What's IncludedHere are just a few of the things to look forward to on this trip...  Vancouver sightseeing tour  Maligne Canyon Ice Walk  Banff flightseeing or heli-tour  Lake Louise sleigh ride
Customize this trip a little... or a lotThink of this itinerary as just a starting point. Work with us to personalize this trip by adding some amazing side trips & activities, like...  An authentic dogsledding experience  Downhill or cross-coutry skiing  Enjoying spa treatment or massage |
Accommodation Options
Below you'll find examples of this trip's accommodation options. Please call us for the full list or advice on how to customize your experience.
Georgian Court Hotel
An example of our Comfort accommodations
The Georgian Court Hotel features 180 guestrooms in a 12-story brick building, in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Enjoy a comfortable sleep in your elegant room, surf the internet with the complimentary wireless, or enjoy a meal on the seasonal patio.
Rimrock Resort
An example of our Superior accommodations
The Rimrock Resort is one of Fresh Tracks favourite hotels! The hotel is built into the side of a mountain, when you enter the main lobby, you are actually on the 7th floor, and the views from the pamorama of windows over the Bow Valley are simply stunning. The hotel has an upscale yet understated feel, and the service is impeccable.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
An example of our Deluxe accommodations
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is undoubtedly a beautiful and impressive hotel. Its amazing location overlooking beautiful Lake Louise and the distant mountains can not be compared. There are a variety of restaurant types, so you can do casual or fine dining as you choose. Strolling around the lake, renting a canoe, riding horses, or hiking up to the tea house are all great summer activities. In winter choose from snow shoeing, skating, skiing or taking a sleigh ride around the lake.
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Prices & Dates
Trip Start Dates for 2013-14(this trip can also start in Calgary, please call or email for start dates)
November 18*, 21*, 25*, 28*
December 2*, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19*, 23*, 26*, 30
January 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
February 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27
March 3, 6, 10, 13 ,17, 20, 24, 27
April 3, 7
Trip Notes
*Comfort and Superior guests: December 19, 23 and 26 trip start dates include 1 extra night in Lake Louise.
*Deluxe and Deluxe Plus guests: December 19 trip start date includes 1 extra night in Lake Louise.
*Deluxe and Deluxe Plus guests: Due to hotel restrictions at the Jasper Park Lodge, guests will stay in a Fairmont Room on December 23 trip start date.
*Maligne Canyon Icewalk, Lake Louise Sleigh Ride, Lake Louise Snowshoeing, and Heli dogsledding will not be available until December 5th start date (these activities may start earlier depending on snow conditions)
Price notes
• Prices are per person
• Double means two people sharing a room
• Triple, quad and child prices also available
| Comfort Hotels | USD$ | ||
| Single | Double | ||
| Nov 18 - Dec 02, 2013 | 3,674 | 2,487 | |
| Dec 05 - Dec 12, 2013 | 4,083 | 2,788 | |
| Dec 16, 2013 | 4,429 | 2,973 | |
| Dec 19 - Dec 26, 2013 | 5,576 | 3,548 | |
| Dec 30, 2013 | 4,717 | 3,117 | |
| Jan 02 - Apr 07, 2014 | 4,398 | 2,957 | |
| Superior Hotels | USD$ | ||
| Single | Double | ||
| Nov 18 - Dec 02, 2013 | 4,778 | 3,103 | |
| Dec 05 - Dec 12, 2013 | 4,925 | 3,225 | |
| Dec 16, 2013 | 5,314 | 3,446 | |
| Dec 19 - Dec 26, 2013 | 7,022 | 4,287 | |
| Dec 30, 2013 | 5,613 | 3,589 | |
| Jan 02 - Apr 07, 2014 | 5,327 | 3,446 | |
| Deluxe Hotels | USD$ | ||
| Single | Double | ||
| Nov 18 - Dec 02, 2013 | 6,870 | 4,074 | |
| Dec 05 - Dec 12, 2013 | 6,842 | 4,088 | |
| Dec 16, 2013 | 7,488 | 4,412 | |
| Dec 19, 2013 | 9,731 | 5,531 | |
| Dec 23, 2013 | 7,724 | 4,529 | |
| Dec 26 - Dec 30, 2013 | 8,803 | 5,063 | |
| Jan 02 - Apr 07, 2014 | 7,423 | 4,379 | |
| Deluxe Plus Hotels | USD$ | ||
| Single | Double | ||
| Nov 18 - Dec 02, 2013 | 7,844 | 4,571 | |
| Dec 05 - Dec 12, 2013 | 8,040 | 4,717 | |
| Dec 16, 2013 | 8,775 | 5,095 | |
| Dec 19, 2013 | 11,181 | 6,283 | |
| Dec 23, 2013 | 8,887 | 5,140 | |
| Dec 26 - Dec 30, 2013 | 10,016 | 5,699 | |
| Jan 02 - Apr 07, 2014 | 8,780 | 5,099 | |
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Customer Reviews & Testimonials
The Rocky Mountaineer was spectacular
“ My wife and I travelled from Edmonton to Vancouver via Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff. The train trip over the Rockies on the Rocky Mountaineer was spectacular. The holiday went like clockwork and we will use Fresh Tracks again when we are in Canada. They were friendly, informative and very helpful. ”
Ken & Lynette Wheeler, Australia
Great scenery and hotel accommodations
“ We returned from our wonderful and flawless trip through the Canadian Rockies. What great scenery and hotel accommodations. Attached is a photo of me and my husband James at Lake Louise which as you can see had lots of snow. Thanks for all of your help. Many of my friends are anxious to hear about our trip. ”
Carol Butler and James McPhail
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Trip Map & Outline
1 nights Vancouver
1 night VIA Rail
2 nights Jasper
1 night Lake Louise
2 nights in Banff
Depart Calgary
What Clients Say
The Rocky Mountaineer was spectacular
“ My wife and I travelled from Edmonton to Vancouver via Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff. The train trip over the Rockies on the Rocky Mountaineer was spectacular. The holiday went like clockwork and we will use Fresh Tracks again when we are in Canada. They were friendly, informative and very helpful. ”
Ken & Lynette Wheeler, Australia
Why Book With Us?
What makes booking with Fresh Tracks Canada different?
- Our commitment to making your trip an unforgettable experience
- 20 years of experience in travel
- Intimate knowledge of Canada
- Attention to every detail
- Caring and creative people
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