Experience Overview
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.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
Choice Highlights
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Banff: Enjoy sweeping views of six mountain ranges as you ascend from Banff to the Sulphur Mountain summit. Once at the top, you can explore the board walk and the Cosmic Ray Station to learn more about Canada's first national park.
- Banff: Willow Stream Spa is a serene alpine sanctuary for pampering, relaxation and rejuvenation. Unwind to the calming sounds of rushing waterfalls and burbling mineral pools inviting you for a restorative soak. For more than a century, travelers have flocked to this beautiful wild place on journeys of wellness and healing. Let the crisp mountain air and intensity of high-altitude oxygen inspire clarity of thought and renew your strength of purpose. Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Maligne Lake: Cruise along the crystal-clear, reflective waters of Canada's most famous lake. Prepare for a breathtaking display of nature's beauty as you learn how early French traders navigated waters crowned by snow-laden peaks and nestled between glaciers.
- Jasper National Park of Canada: Spend your morning exploring Jasper National Park via bike. Pick up your bike, helmet, and trail map from the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, and hit one of the many scenic trails that start on the property.
Additional Included Highlights
- Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
- In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
- Included at all hotels.
- Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
- Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
- On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
- Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
- Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.
Curated Experiences
- Jasper: Join the First Nations Warrior Women for an evening by the fire over conversation about Indigenous culture with stories, drumming and songs. Warrior Women is a collective and a drumming group who are rooted in tradition and ambassadors of their knowledge. Meet Matricia of Warrior Women who -- in addition to being a singer, songwriter, musician, drummer and artist -- has shared her culture over the last 20 years to schools throughout the Yellowhead Region. You'll appreciate this immersive experience through creation story-telling and cultural teachings. The experience addresses United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10 by reducing inequalities for minorities or underrepresented people.
Exceptional Dining
- Banff: Meet your fellow travelers and Travel Concierge for a Progressive Dinner in Banff. Enjoy a variety of courses, each served in a different hotel restaurant.
- Lake Louise: Choose from a variety of distinct restaurants at the Fairmont Château Lake Louise during your Dine-Around Evening.
- Jasper: Savor a crafted-for-you experience dining in the forest of Jasper Park Lodge. Your exceptional location in the Rocky Mountains in the secluded Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge on Lac Beauvert is one of the top hotels in Jasper, Canada. Surrounded by breath-taking scenery of snow-capped peaks and pine forest, dine in an intimate fireside meal on the shores of Trefoil Lake. You'll embrace the total privacy of the lake in this authentic experience.
- Kamloops: Savor every moment aboard the Rocky Mountaineer Goldleaf Service as you enjoy elegantly plated meals prepared with local ingredients.
- Kamloops: Savor every moment aboard the Rocky Mountaineer Goldleaf Service as you enjoy elegantly plated meals prepared with local ingredients.
- Vancouver: Support Salmon N' Bannock, a local restaurant that’s owned and operated by members of Canada’s First Nations. Sample authentic, flavourful dishes with a modern twist, all prepared with traditional ingredients.
Magnificent Stays
- Surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, the iconic Fairmont Château Lake Louise resort is nestled deep within Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enveloped by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening emerald lake, the natural beauty of this destination permeates every nook of the historic resort.
Passport Moments
- Moraine Lake: In season, visit Moraine Lake to bask in the natural beauty of this azure-colored lake tucked beneath 10 towering peaks – each over 9,800 feet high – in the Valley of the Ten Peaks and the Wenkchemna Glacier.
- Jasper National Park of Canada: Board the Ice Explorer for an exhilarating tour of the Columbia Icefield. Walk on the largest ice field in the Rocky Mountains and experience the enormous glaciers up close.
- Maligne Canyon: Your Travel Concierge will lead you on a hike through Maligne Canyon, the deepest canyon in Jasper National Park. Hikers of all levels can explore this scenic landmark by crossing six bridges that cross various points of the canyon.
- Jasper: Journey in exceptional comfort from Jasper to Vancouver onboard the Rocky Mountaineer luxury train with GoldLeaf Service. Admire the pristine views through oversized windows, savor gourmet meals and enjoy award-winning service as you travel through the dramatic landscape.
Personalise your day
- Banff: Enjoy sweeping views of six mountain ranges as you ascend from Banff to the Sulphur Mountain summit. Once at the top, you can explore the board walk and the Cosmic Ray Station to learn more about Canada's first national park.
- Banff: Willow Stream Spa is a serene alpine sanctuary for pampering, relaxation and rejuvenation. Unwind to the calming sounds of rushing waterfalls and burbling mineral pools inviting you for a restorative soak. For more than a century, travelers have flocked to this beautiful wild place on journeys of wellness and healing. Let the crisp mountain air and intensity of high-altitude oxygen inspire clarity of thought and renew your strength of purpose.
- Maligne Lake: Cruise along the crystal-clear, reflective waters of Canada's most famous lake. Prepare for a breathtaking display of nature's beauty as you learn how early French traders navigated waters crowned by snow-laden peaks and nestled between glaciers.
- Jasper National Park of Canada: Spend your morning exploring Jasper National Park via bike. Pick up your bike, helmet, and trail map from the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, and hit one of the many scenic trails that start on the property.
- Vancouver: Embark on a scenic tour through Canada's "Gateway to the Pacific," the Burrard Inlet. Cruise up to Vancouver's most famous landmarks including Stanley Park, the dazzling city skyline, the historic Gastown neighborhood and the impressive North Shore Mountains. Toast with your travel mates as you enjoy the views from the spacious open-air decks or indoor viewing area.
- Vancouver: Explore the Bill Reid Gallery honoring the multifaceted legacy of Haida master artist Bill Reid (1920 - 1998). Join a guided tour to delve into Reid's journey from his upbringing in Victoria, B.C., and reconnecting with his Haida heritage, to crafting art blending traditional Haida elements with his unique modern style. Experience the Bill Reid SFU Art Collection and rotating exhibits, discovering Reid's role in fostering understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
Trip Details
Product Code: 28299
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Family, 55+, Luxury
Tour Operator: Luxury Gold (CA)
Supplier Code: 250.1024B
Starts: Calgary, Canada
Finishes: Vancouver (BC), Canada
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating: Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $13,444 ($1,494 /day)
Itinerary
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.
Accommodation: Fairmont Banff Springs.
Meals: Dinner
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.
Accommodation: Fairmont Banff Springs.
Meals: Breakfast
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 Château Lake Louise. Then relax in your decadent room.
Accommodation: Fairmont Château Lake Louise.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Accommodation: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Accommodation: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Accommodation: Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer, Kamloops.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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.
Accommodation: The DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection Hotel, Vancouver.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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.
Accommodation: The DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection Hotel, Vancouver.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast you are transferred to Vancouver International Airport as your awe-inspiring luxury tour comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast
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