Rocky Mountaineer Rainforest to Gold Rush

Rocky Mountaineer Rainforest to Gold Rush

Discover the stunning scenery of Banff and Jasper, where moose and elk roam freely and lakes reflect chiselled mountains and alpine forests. A train ride through the Canadian Rockies is up next. We'll take the Rocky Mountaineer train between Jasper and Whistler - a less frequented but equally stunning route - and capture a piece of the mystical gold rush history. On the last leg of our tour, between the gabled alpine village of Whistler and the urban gem of Vancouver, you’ll witness some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in the natural world.

What's Included:

• 9 nights in hotels and 1 in flight
• International flights. Prices are based on return flights with Air Canada from London Heathrow.
• Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service (3 days)

• 5 meals: 2 breakfasts (days 5-6) 2 lunches (days 5-6) 1 dinner (day 4)

  5 excursions and visits

• Tours of Banff surrounds (with Lake Louise) and Jasper National Park
• Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure
• Interpretative talk during dinner in Jasper

• City tour of Vancouver

  Plus all these benefits

• Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service
• Services of a Titan tour manager
• International flights (prices are based on return flights with Air Canada from London Heathrow. Supplements may apply from other airports)
• Best available coaches with experienced drivers
• Porterage
• All airport taxes and duties

Day 1: UK - Calgary - Banff

Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Calgary. On arrival we’ll transfer to Banff, the largest town in the parks, set in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

Day 2: Banff - Lake Louise

We’ll tour the surrounding area of Banff and its beautiful lakes this morning. One of Canada’s most famous is Lake Louise and we’ll have time to admire its captivating turquoise waters and mountainous backdrop. There’ll also be a chance to take an optional gondola ride, or unwind at the historic Chateau Lake Louise, a luxury hotel dating back to 1911.

This evening you’re free to dine in one of the many restaurants on offer in this delightful alpine location.

Tour of Banff surrounds, with Lake Louise (all day)

Day 3: Columbia Icefield - Jasper

Today we head northwards through the Rockies to Jasper, with some fantastic scenery and possible wildlife sightings along the way.

We stop at the Columbia Icefield and take an unforgettable Ice Explorer ride onto the surface of the Athabasca Glacier (subject to favourable weather conditions). An experienced guide will share a wealth of fascinating information about glaciers, icefields and their impact on our environment. You’ll also have the opportunity to safely step out onto the glacier and stand on this powerful ancient ice.

Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure (morning)

Day 4: Jasper

We set off on an unforgettable sightseeing journey, beginning with the limestone gorge of magical Maligne Canyon and continues along the shore of Medicine Lake and the rushing Maligne River. Have your camera at the ready for one of the most photographed spots in the world, the magnificent Maligne Lake, renowned for its stunning azure water.

We’ll enjoy dinner tonight at the hotel, with an interpretative talk.

Tour of Jasper National Park (morning) Interpretative talk during dinner (evening)

Day 5: Rocky Mountaineer (Jasper - Quesnel)

Our Rocky Mountaineer journey begins early this morning as we board our train on the Rainforest to Gold Rush route. We’ll pass by magnificent Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 12,972ft, and then enter the Rocky Mountain Trench, where the Rocky Mountains rise steeply to the north and the Cariboo Mountains soar to the south.

We continue west through the forests of northern British Columbia and arrive into Quesnel this evening, for an overnight hotel stay.

Day 6: Rocky Mountaineer (Quesnel - Whistler)

An early start this morning, as we re-board Rocky Mountaineer to enjoy some of the most breathtaking and varied scenery found anywhere in the world. As we leave Quesnel, we travel through the vast rangelands of the Cariboo Plateau and the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon before passing the stunning lakeshores of Seton and Anderson Lakes. Our destination is the delightful mountain resort of Whistler.

Day 7: Rocky Mountaineer (Whistler - Vancouver)

You’ll have the morning to explore charming Whistler. There are some lovely walking trails or you can explore the pretty village itself, with art centres, museums, and an abundance of shops, restaurants and cafés.

This afternoon, we’ll board Rocky Mountaineer for our final leg and another memorable journey through the stunning scenery of the Sea to Sky Corridor. After your busy morning, sit back and relax while you take in breathtaking views of the Cheakamus Canyon, the dome peak of Mount Garibaldi, Brandywine Falls, Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains. We transfer to our hotel on arrival.

Day 8: Vancouver

Lapped by the Pacific Ocean on one side, and overlooked by mountains on the other, Vancouver is nestled in one of the most dramatic locations you can think of - and we waste no time in getting to know this bustling city on a guided tour this morning.

We’ll visit some of Vancouver’s most notable sights, including bustling Chinatown and Gastown, the oldest part of the city with picture-perfect heritage buildings. In the afternoon, you may like to visit Granville Island with its colourful markets.

City tour of Vancouver (morning)

Day 9: Vancouver

A further day to explore Vancouver or take an optional trip to Vancouver Island by ferry and visit tranquil Butchart Gardens with its beautiful display of lush green trees and delightful array of colourful flowers.

Day 10: Vancouver - In flight

There’s free time before we transfer to the airport for our return flight to the UK.

Day 11: UK

Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.