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8 nights in hand-picked hotels.

Others

BANFF NATIONAL PARK Orientation tour; stay overnight inside the park LAKE LOUISE Visit the lake COLUMBIA ICEFIELD Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield JASPER NATIONAL PARK Orientation tour; stay overnight inside the park JASPER NATIONAL PARK–VANCOUVER Journey aboard Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service VANCOUVER Sightseeing; Stanley Park VICTORIASightseeing; visit Butchart Gardens

Guide

Experienced local guide.

Meals

On Rocky Mountaineer—2 breakfast, 2 lunches

Hygieneprotocol

The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators – like airlines – have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy – requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 – remains in effect until 1 March , 2023. Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ---------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally throughout 2021 and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technology—including our Go Beyond Devices in Europe—enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with Cosmos removes many of the “touch points” of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: Cosmos has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operation—from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

Transport

On Rocky Mountaineer—2-day, all-daylight rail journey in SilverLeaf Service; GoldLeaf Service upgrades are available; ferry crossing to/from Vancouver Island; private, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach while touring with free Wi-Fi.

Not included:

Flights

International flights not included.

Others

Canadian hotel taxes are not included in the price of this tour. The exact amount will be added after you complete your booking, but before your final payment. Other activities and services are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Calgary
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Calgary

Welcome to Calgary! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Day 2 Day 2: Calgary–Banff National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Calgary–Banff National Park

The discovery of oil converted this cattle-ranching town into a thriving, sophisticated city. Sightseeing highlights downtown, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park. Next, drive west through the foothills of the Rockies into Banff National Park. On arrival, enjoy an orientation tour.
Day 3 Day 3: Banff National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Banff National Park

Today is at leisure. Play golf, horseback ride, hike the many wilderness trails in the area, stroll through Banff, or simply relax at the hot springs. The park is the perfect place for wildlife watching, and you may spot some of these amazing creatures in their natural habitat. The most commonly seen are deer and big horn sheep.
Day 4 Day 4: Banff National Park–Lake Louise–Columbia Icefield–Jasper National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Banff National Park–Lake Louise–Columbia Icefield–Jasper National Park

First stop is Lake Louise, with its cold waters reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Precipitous gorges, snowcapped mountain ranges, and exquisite lakes come into view as your motorcoach scales three mountain passes. Another highlight is a stop at the Columbia Icefield to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 750 feet thick. Late this afternoon, join our optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River. In Jasper, an orientation tour showcases the area’s unspoiled beauty. Accommodation for the next two nights is in Jasper National Park.
Day 5 Day 5: Jasper National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Jasper National Park

Join the optional narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island. On the return journey, view picturesque Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon. With much of the afternoon and evening free, consider hiking or exploring Jasper’s local charm. While exploring the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies keep an eye out for native wildlife, including grizzly bears, moose, elk, and wolves.
Day 6 Day 6: Jasper National Park–Mount Robson–Rocky Mountaineer–Kamloops
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Jasper National Park–Mount Robson–Rocky Mountaineer–Kamloops

An exciting morning as you board the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all-daylight, classic rail journey from the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Coast. En route, pass Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. Follow the North Thompson River and enjoy vistas of the Monashee Mountains. Free time in Kamloops this evening. (B,L)
Day 7 Day 7: Kamloops–Rocky Mountaineer–Vancouver
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Kamloops–Rocky Mountaineer–Vancouver

Reboard your train and head through the ranchlands along the Thompson River. Continue through the stark beauty of Fraser Canyon and the turbulence of mighty Hell’s Gate. After an evening arrival in Vancouver, transfer to your hotel. (B,L)
Day 8 Day 8: Vancouver–Ferry Crossing–Victoria
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Vancouver–Ferry Crossing–Victoria

Morning sightseeing focuses on Vancouver’s Chinatown, Gastown, and lovely Stanley Park. Afterward, sail through the spectacular Gulf Islands, known for their Mediterranean-like climate. Afternoon sightseeing in Victoria includes world-famous Butchart Gardens, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park with its collection of totem poles.
Day 9 Day 9: Victoria–Ferry Crossing–Vancouver
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Victoria–Ferry Crossing–Vancouver

Morning departure for Vancouver. The trip ends at Vancouver International Airport. Please schedule flights after 1:30 pm.

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Western Canada By Rail

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Itinerary of your trip Western Canada By Rail

Day 1: Calgary

Day 2: Calgary–Banff National Park

Day 3: Banff National Park

Day 4: Banff National Park–Lake Louise–Columbia Icefield–Jasper National Park

Day 5: Jasper National Park

Day 6: Jasper National Park–Mount Robson–Rocky Mountaineer–Kamloops

Day 7: Kamloops–Rocky Mountaineer–Vancouver

Day 8: Vancouver–Ferry Crossing–Victoria

Day 9: Victoria–Ferry Crossing–Vancouver

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