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Luxury Gold
OFFER ID 1505956
Majesty Of The Rockies
Travel through the majestic Rocky Mountains embarking on a world-renowned train journey aboard the incredible Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service. Meet Matricia of Warrior Women who shares her culture throughout the Yellowhead Region. Delight in immersive nature experiences setting foot on a glacier, hiking across canyons and alongside placid lakes punctuated by stays in the most luxurious mountain retreats and indulging in incredible cuisine. Sample authentic, traditional ingredients at Salmon N' Bannock, a local restaurant that’s owned and operated by members of Canada’s First Nations.
Dining Summary
8 nights from $9,875 per person
Luxury Gold: Majesty of the Rockies
Day 1 - Welcome to Banff
Your luxury tour of Canada begins at the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, a “Castle in the Rockies” in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site Banff National Park. Tonight, indulge in a dinner of exquisite local specialties on your culinary journey through a selection of the hotel’s finest restaurants.
Accommodations: Fairmont Banff Springs.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Banff at Leisure Relaxed Start
Take the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain for a bird’s eye view of the Canadian Rockies or unwind to the calming sounds of rushing waterfalls and bubbling mineral pools at the Willow Stream Mineral Pools and Spa.
Accommodations: Fairmont Banff Springs.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 - Lakes of Banff National Park Relaxed Start
Take in Moraine Lake (in season) and bask in the natural beauty of this azure-colored lake tucked beneath 10 towering peaks. More astounding scenery awaits at Lake Louise. Stroll the lakeshore admiring your surroundings and perhaps a few daring rock climbers tackling the distant peaks. After lunch and the afternoon at your leisure, feast on the local specialties on an included Dine-Around evening at your Chateau Lake Louise. Then relax in your decadent room.
Accommodations: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 - Along the Icefields Parkway to Jasper
Travel the Icefields Parkway and step aboard an Ice Explorer with a Local Expert onto the gleaming white surface of the Athabasca Glacier. Meet the First Nations Warrior Women for an illuminating conversation about their Indigenous culture over a homecooked barbecue dinner with storytelling, drumming and songs.
Accommodations: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 - Jasper National Park
Journey to Maligne Canyon, the deepest canyon in the park for a walk on several of the scenic bridges crossing bubbling streams. Afterwards, glide across the crystal waters of magical, glacier fed Maligne Lake past mountain peaks to Spirit Island, a remote destination only accessible by boat (seasonal). Or, pedal your way on the scenic trails of UNESCO World Heritage Site Jasper National Park to take in sights only visible from these winding paths. Unwind this evening in your lodge where you’ll be surrounded by nature and abundant wildlife on this 700-acre luxury mountain resort on the shores of pristine Lac Beauvert.
Accommodations: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 - Jasper to Kamloops
Enjoy majestic scenery in an unforgettable setting aboard one of the most famous train journeys in the world, the Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service. From your glass-domed coach or outdoor viewing platform, take in unobstructed views, be transported by engaging stories and spot wildlife, your journey enhanced by gourmet meals of locally sourced ingredients paired with local wines.
Accommodations: Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 - Kamloops to Vancouver
Ease into another glorious day with a gourmet breakfast in the exclusive dining room of your dome coach. Marvel at the dramatic changes in scenery while you dine on a three-course gourmet lunch before arriving in Vancouver. Your sustainably designed hotel welcomes you with its rooftop urban park in the heart of the city.
Accommodations: The DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection Hotel, Vancouver.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 - Vancouver Sightseeing Relaxed Start
Take in the best of Vancouver touring downtown, the historic Gastown neighborhood and along the seawall of Stanley Park to see the First Nations totem poles of Brockton Point. You’re treated to an intimate historical and cultural immersion at Salmon n' Bannock savoring lunch prepared with traditional ingredients. This afternoon, personalise your day as you embark on a scenic cruise or visit the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art.
Accommodations: The DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection Hotel, Vancouver.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9 - Depart Vancouver
After breakfast you are transferred to Vancouver International Airport as your awe-inspiring luxury tour comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
Main Office - 7171 Cave Creek Road
Carefree, AZ 85377
USA
(480) 488-3111