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Tour Code: DM-RMRRGR

Duration: 10D/9N

Availability: May to October 2022

Places Visited: Vancouver, BC; Whistler, BC; Quesnel, BC; Jasper, AB

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CA $5,569

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3 Days Rocky Mountaineer – Rainforest to Goldrush (Overnight in Whistler & Quesnel).
3 Nights’ Accommodation in Vancouver.
2 Nights’ Accommodation in Jasper.
2 Nights’ Accommodation in Banff.
Breakfast & Lunch on Day 4 & 5 on board Rocky Mountaineer.
Daily Breakfast at Vancouver, Jasper & Banff.
City tour of Vancouver + Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.
Admission to FlyOver Canada.
Icefields Parkway Discovery tour from Jasper to Banff including admission to Ice Explorer Glacier & Glacier Skywalk.
Explore Banff with Banff Gondola & Lake Minnewanka Cruise.
Luggage handling and rail station transfers in Whistler & Quesnel.
Optional Tours & Admissions
Option to extend stay.

Note - Operation of this tour is subject to the evolving COVID-19 situation.

We offer competitive rates for a Private Tour, Car, SUV or Minivan Rental, Upgrade & Extend Hotel Stay, optional Tours & Attractions.

Is your client looking for a Private Tour? Let us know.
Would your client like to rent a car?
Would your client like to upgrade the hotel? We offer hotel stay extension as well as Hotel and Room Upgrades.
Please check us with on the various optional tours and attractions.

Please contact our Canada Destination Specialist for information and assistance.

Itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrive in Vancouver and transfer to hotel on own.

Your Rainforest to Gold Rush tour starts when you check-in to your hotel. Check in starts at 4:00 PM PT.

Spend the rest of the evening exploring downtown Vancouver at your own space.

Overnight in Vancouver, BC.

DAY 2 – City tour of Vancouver with Capilano Suspension Bridge Park – Seat on Coach tour + FlyOver Canada - Admission: No Transfer.

This intriguing trip takes you through modern cityscapes, seashore parks, and ancient rain forests to learn about Vancouver's unique past and present. Start with the city's highlights, such as Canada Place, which is home to the 2010 Olympic Cauldron. Wind your way through spectacular modern and historic architecture, the Arts and Financial Districts, and Robson Street's fashion district. Explore Stanley Park, a 1,000-acre urban rainforest that offers a unique perspective of the city from a peaceful woodland setting.

Continue across the Lions Gate Bridge to the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and the picturesque North Shore. The ancient Story Centre and the stunning collection of First Nations artwork are not to be missed. Look out over towering cedars and the Capilano River meandering through the valley far below from the stunning Cliffwalk. Take an exhilarating trek to the opposite side of the Capilano Suspension Bridge, where you'll find a variety of interesting and educational experiences, including the Treetops Adventure. As you stroll out into Granville Island Market in downtown Vancouver, prepare to engage all of your senses. Delicious cuisine, coffee, tea, quirky artwork, and west coast music can all be found at this artisan refuge for all things local and hand made. Continue onto Chinatown, a lively monument to the Far East. Continue to Gastown, Vancouver's historic core, where it all began.

Your tour package also includes admissions to FlyOver Canada. Experience Canada like never before. This virtual flight experience will take you on an aerial adventure starting on Canada ‘s Atlantic coast, across the Canadian landmass, over rushing rivers, placid lakes, snowy peaks with forested slopes, green meadows & prairies, over glittering cityscapes to the Pacific Costa and on to see the Northern Lights dance in the Arctic skies.

Overnight in Vancouver, BC.

DAY 3 – Day free to explore Vancouver at leisure.

Today you are free to explore Vancouver. Spend your time exploring downtown Vancouver. Stroll along the Seawall at Coal Harbour, go hiking on one of the many hiking trails in Stanley Park, take a bicycle tour or indulge in one of the many optional tour activities we offer.

Take a private tour up the most scenic drives in North America, the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler, the fun and activity capital of Canada. Another interesting tour would be a full day private tour to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia and home to the historic Fairmont Empress Hotel and the beautiful Butchart Gardens. Another upgraded optional tour you can take in Victoria is a Seaplane Tour.

Overnight in Vancouver, BC.

DAY 4 – Depart from Vancouver to Whistler on board Rocky Mountaineer Train.

Today you will leave Vancouver to Whistler on RMR Rail with overnight stay in Kamloops. Breakfast will be served onboard.

Note - Upon check-in for your train departure, you will receive a boarding pass which will indicate your Whistler accommodation.

Overnight in Whistler, BC.

DAY 5 – Depart from Whistler to Quesnel on board Rocky Mountaineer Train.

Today you will leave Whistler to Quesnel on RMR Rail with overnight stay in Kamloops. Breakfast and lunch will be served onboard.

Note - Upon check-in for your train departure, you will receive a boarding pass which will indicate your Quesnel accommodation.

Overnight in Quesnel, BC.

DAY 6 – Arrive at Jasper.

This evening you will arrive in Jasper. Transfer to your hotel on own. Rest of the evening free.

Overnight in Jasper, AB.

DAY 7 – Day free.

Today you are free to explore Jasper.

Optional Tour of Explore Jasper & Maligne Lake Cruise – Seat in Coach tour.

Explore the spectacular natural treasures of the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Stand above the massive walls of Maligne Canyon for stunning views of rushing waterfalls, discover the mystery of the disappearing water at Medicine Lake and experience the scenic lake cruise of Maligne Lake – all on this incredible sightseeing tour. Lunch will also be provided on this trip.

Overnight in Jasper, AB.

DAY 8 – Icefields Parkway Discovery from Jasper to Banff includes admission to Ice Explorer Glacier tour & Glacier Skywalk - Seat in Coach tour.

Featuring over one hundred visible glaciers, turquoise lakes and rushing waterfalls you will discover Canada's most scenic mountain roadway i.e., the Icefield's Parkway. For a spectacular Ice Age adventure travel the surface of the Athabasca Glacier with the specially designated Ice Explorer. You will get to experience the newest attraction of the Jasper National Park, the Glacier Skywalk. The Glacier Skywalk is a glass-floored observation platform extending 30 metres out over the Sunwapta Valley. You will get amazed as you step onto it. Your tour from Jasper to Banff will include Hot Buffet Lunch at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre.

Overnight in Banff, AB.

DAY 9 – Explore Banff with Banff Gondola & Lake Minnewanka Cruise - Seat in Coach tour.

See some of the most incredible sights and sounds that western Canada has to offer on this full guided sightseeing tour of Banff. All the guests get to learn about the culture, geology, and wildlife while exploring the spectacular sights of the renowned mountain town of Banff. See the foothills of the Canadian Rockies (Calgary departures only), Sulphur Mountain, Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain Drive, Surprise Corner, Hoodoos and Two Jack Viewpoint that western Canada has to offer. On this trip your admissions will include the famous trip Banff Gondola to see the view of Sulphur Mountain with a 360-degree panorama view of the Bow Valley and Lake Minnewanka* Lake Cruise. A light lunch will also be provided on this trip.

Note - Operation dates for the Lake Cruise will be dependent on weather

Overnight in Banff, AB.

DAY 10 – End of your Vancouver, Rainforest to Gold Rush Tour Experience.

Today is the last day of your tour. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before checking out. Your check-out time is set for 11:00 AM.

If you would like to extend your stay in Banff or Jasper or spend a few days exploring Lake Louise, please let our Canada Destination Specialist know. We will be glad to build a customized program for you.

End of your Rainforest to Gold Rush Tour Experience.

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Are you travelling as a group of 10 persons or more? Check with us for our special group rates including transportation.

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Inclusions

3 Days Rocky Mountaineer – Rainforest to Goldrush (Overnight in Whistler & Quesnel).
3 Nights’ Accommodation in Vancouver.
2 Nights’ Accommodation in Jasper.
2 Nights’ Accommodation in Banff.
Breakfast & Lunch on Day 4 & 5 on board Rocky Mountaineer.
Daily Breakfast at Vancouver, Jasper & Banff.
City tour of Vancouver + Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.
Admission to FlyOver Canada.
Icefields Parkway Discovery tour from Jasper to Banff including admission to Ice Explorer Glacier & Glacier Skywalk.
Explore Banff with Banff Gondola & Lake Minnewanka Cruise.
Luggage handling and rail station transfers in Whistler & Quesnel.
Taxes & GST.

Exclusions

Airfare.
Arrival transfer from YVR Airport to hotel in Vancouver.
Transfer from Vancouver hotel to Vancouver RMR train station.
Arrival transfer from Banff RMR train station and transfer to hotel on Banff.
Departure transfer from Banff hotel to YYC Airport.
Meals (Other than mentioned in the itinerary).
Travel Insurance - recommended. We require Travel Agent to secure a signed Waiver in the event client declines your offer to sell Travel Insurance.
DMCi will require Travel Agent to provide us the signed waiver when required as a part of the Terms & Conditions of Contract.
DMCi sells Manulife Travel Insurance. Please check with us for rates.
Bottled Water.
Early Check-in and Late Check-out charges. Charges will apply.
Optional Tours & Admissions.
Option to extend stay.

Accommodations Featured

Tour Code - DM-RMRRGR

Class - Silver Leaf

Destination	Hotel	Category
Vancouver	Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre	Traditional Guest Room
Whistler - RMR	Upon check-in for your train departure, you will receive a boarding pass which will indicate your Whistler accommodation	Standard Room
Quesnel - RMR	Upon check-in for your train departure, you will receive a boarding pass which will indicate your Quesnel accommodation	Standard Room
Jasper	Chateau Jasper	Studio (Standard Room)
Banff	Elk + Avenue Hotel	Standard Room

Class - GoldLeaf

Destination	Hotel	Category
Vancouver	Fairmont Hotel Vancouver	Fairmont Room
Whistler - RMR	Upon check-in for your train departure, you will receive a boarding pass which will indicate your Whistler accommodation	Standard Room
Quesnel - RMR	Upon check-in for your train departure, you will receive a boarding pass which will indicate your Quesnel accommodation	Standard Room
Jasper	Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge	Deluxe Room
Banff	Fairmont Banff Springs	Deluxe Room