J3travel.com ::: Land Package - 8D Canadian Rockies

Package Includes	Package Excludes
Arrival and Departure Transfers. (Sit in Coach basis) 07 Nights Hotel accommodation 04 breakfast & 04 lunches 04 days Rocky Mountaineer Red Leaf Services Exclusive Attractions Pass & Yoho Park Tour Icefield Parkway Tour including the Ice Explorer Transfer to Banff Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper & Banff Luggage handling & National Park Pass	Meals, other than onboard the Rocky Mountaineer and Whistler Mountaineer Gratuities for rail, hotel and transfer staff All personal expense

Tour Itinerary ( English Tour)

Travel on two scenic Rocky Mountaineer rail routes. This circle tour gives you the opportunity to experience both in only eight days, returning you to Vancouver.

Day 01 Arrive Vancouver
Upon arrival into Vancouver, you will be transferred to your hotel via sit in coach basis. Rest of the day is free for you to explore this beautiful city.

Day 02 Vancouver / Kamloops (B/L)
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like environment of the interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake and into your overnight destination, Kamloops.

Day 03 Kamloops / Jasper (B/L)
Your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will be surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains, climbing ever nearer to the high peaks of the Continental Divide. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), Pyramid Falls, as well as the climb over the Yellow head Pass into Jasper National Park. Your journey ends on arrival in the resort town of Jasper this evening. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 04 Jasper / Lake Louise
Travel to Lake Louise via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield. It is here that you will ride an Ice Explorer to the middle of Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Your driver/guide will explain how glaciers are formed and point out some interesting geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Lake Louise this afternoon. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Day 05 Lake Louise / Banff
A half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Banff. Overnight in Banff. Please note: While departure from The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 1:30 PM, scheduled checkout time is normally 11:00 AM. Your luggage will be stored on check-out and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel or a guided one-hour lakeshore stroll before the tour departs.

Day 06 Banff / Kamloops (B/L)
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain town of Banff to Kamloops in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. Your journey offers you a spectacular range of scenery as you travel between the high peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the interior. Today’s highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels a remarkable feat of railroad engineering, the Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass, Craigellachie where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven and of course the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Overnight in Kamloops.

Day 07 Kamloops to Vancouver (B/L)
Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the interior, through the winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 08 Depart Vancouver
You will be transferred to Vancouver International Airport (Sit in coach basis) for your flight home.

*Departure dates underlined will operate in brochure direction otherwise will operate in reverse

Lake Louise

Icefields Parkway

(Rates Per Person in C$)
Vacation Start Dates	Single Share	Twin Share	Triple Share	Child
Popular Hotel, Red Leaf Service & Coast Classic Experience
05 May - 26 May	C$3134	C$2403	C$2297	C$1809
02 Jun - 29 Sep	C$4035	C$2986	C$2827	C$2085
06 Oct	C$3102	C$2403	C$2297	C$1788
Superior Hotel, Red Leaf Service & Coast Classic Experience
05 May - 26 May	C$3950	C$2827	C$2710	C$1809
02 Jun - 29 Sep	C$5053	C$3505	C$3272	C$2085
06 Oct	C$3696	C$2721	C$2615	C$1788
Deluxe Hotel, Gold Leaf Service & Glacier Dome Experience
05 May - 26 May	C$6145	C$4703	C$4343	C$3039
02 Jun - 29 Sep	C$7385	C$5435	C$4905	C$3272
06 Oct	C$5837	C$4544	C$4237	C$3039

Terms & Conditions

Final Payment
Final payment of the balance of the cost of the tour price or service is required at least 3 weeks before departure or upon confirmation, whichever is earlier.
Late Bookings
In the event of late bookings of less than 35 days before arrival, the total amount is payable at time of booking.
Cancellation Fees
35 - 15 days notice: 50% package price
14 - 6 days notice: 75% of package price
5 days or less notice: 100% of package price

The following hotels charge 100% cancellation fees if cancelled 30 days or less prior to arrival : Painter's Lodge (Campbell River), Hudson Bay Lodge, Lake Louise Inn, Whistler Village Inn & Suites, Delta Whistler Village Suites, Pan Pacific Whistler, Crystal Lodge Whistler.
Refunds
There will be no refund for unused services which were reserved at the time of confirmed booking as suppliers would have received payment in advance.
Changes to Terms & Conditions
J3 Travel & our supplier reserve the right to withdraw or amend the Terms & conditions and advise any adjusted pricing due to changes in supplier costs, without notice. However your holiday costs are protected against adjustments or amendments once final payment has been received.
Visas
It is the responsibility of the travel agent and passengers to ensure that they are in possession of the necessary travel documents including a valid passport and visas. No refunds can be made for cancelled trips due to lack of proper travel documentation after final payment.
Travel Insurance
Passengers are advised to purchase insurance prior to their departure from their final destination.
Rooming
Hotel rooming is based on standard room with bath and are on run-of-house allocation of rooms decided by the hotel management.
Triple/ Quad Occupancy
All adult triple and quad occupancy rates are quoted based on using existing bedding only. Rollaway bed will be on availability basis and payment is to be made direct to the hotel.
Hotel Check-In Time
It is standard policy in Canada that hotel rooms are not available for check-in prior to 4p.m.
Children
Child rates are based on children aged under 12 years at time of departure from their initial destination. Tour or hotel accommodation price for a child sharing with two adults is based on using existing bedding. Child paying a twin-share rate and sharing a room with one adult will be allocated a bed.
Tipping/ Gratuities
Hotel service charge and room taxes are included. Porterage is not included unless pre-arranged. However, tipping of USD$2 per person per day is recommended for each person - The driver and guide (if any).
Taxes
Rates include all the relevant taxes.
Responsibilities
J3 Travel not itself a direct supplier of transportation, accommodation and other travel services. It acts as an agent and/or intermediary for the independent suppliers and contractors. J3 Travel assumes no responsibility of liability for any injury, accident or damage due to and loss of any service resulting directly or indirectly from strikes, declared or undeclared government regulations, thefts, failure of means, acts of God, discrepancies or changes over which its has no control. Reasonable changes in the itinerary may be made when necessary for the comfort and safety of tour participants. The right is also reserved to decline, accept or retain any person as a tour member at any time. All claims against our supplier must be received in writing no later than thirty days after the last day of service.
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