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See the best of the Canadian West, much of it from the comfort of your Gold Leaf Service Car on the Rocky Mountaineer, an award-winning train that presents an ever-changing landscape of beautiful mountains, rivers and forests.
NOTE: This program ends in Calgary, Alberta. Departing flights must be made from Calgary International Airport (YYC). For guests wishing to book extra nights after the program ends, they must be booked independently as Rocky Mountaineer is not able to confirm them.
NOTE: Please use this itinerary for suggested timings as they may change. Your Tour Director will be able to advise of any changes along the way.
DAY 1
After disembarking your ship in Vancouver, you will meet your Rocky Mountaineer Tour Director in the Cruise Terminal.
You will be assisted to your hotel for check-in. The hotel is located directly above the cruise terminal.
The hotel’s official check-in time is at 4:00pm. Should your room not be available when you arrive, luggage can be stored with the Concierge so you can hit the streets and explore the city of Vancouver on a whim. There are so many amazing things to do in the city from shopping, to museums, to eateries, there’s historic Gastown, the Vancouver Lookout or perhaps experience Fly Over Canada – an attraction located at the Waterfront. Perhaps hop on a seaplane and take a trip over to Vancouver Island for the day to explore Victoria or check with the concierge on bus times to the mountains and Whistler. The possibilities are endless.
Meals are on your own today.
DAY 2
Following breakfast at your hotel, you will enjoy an exclusive Regent Seven Seas Group half day tour seeing the city’s most popular sites with a driver-guide. Along the way you will visit Granville Island, Gastown and Stanley Park.
After returning to your hotel in mid-afternoon, the remainder of the day will be at your leisure.
Lunch and dinner are on your own.
DAY 3
Following an early morning shared motor coach transfer to the Cottrell Street Station, you will board the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer train. Breakfast will be served onboard shortly after departure.
The Rocky Mountaineer will head north and east through the majestic Canadian Rockies to your overnight destination of Kamloops. On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like environment of the BC 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.
On arrival at the Kamloops station, you will be transferred by shared motor coach to your overnight accommodation (the exact hotel will be confirmed by Rocky Mountaineer approximately 7 days prior to departure and are subject to adjustment). The evening is at leisure and dinner is on your own.
DAY 4
You will re-board the Rocky Mountaineer, enjoy breakfast on board and continue eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Highlights include passing by Craigellachie where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven in 1885, the climb over Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels – a true engineering feat, and the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies.
Your rail journey concludes in the town of Banff. Here you will board a shared motor coach and transfer to the Rimrock Resort (or similar hotel). Note that rooms will have two queen beds.
Dinner is on your own.
Note: A complimentary shuttle stops at the Rim Rock Hotel which can take you on the short drive into the town of Banff. Here you will find an array of restaurants and unique shopping opportunities. Shuttle schedules are available at the hotel’s Reception or Concierge Desks.
DAY 5
Following breakfast at your hotel, set out for an awe-inspiring full-day sightseeing tour along the magnificent Icefields Parkway. Among the highlights today are Lake Louise, Emerald Lake and Moraine Lake.
Both Moraine Lake and Lake Louise are stunning turquoise lakes located within Alberta’s Banff National Park. These lakes are glacially fed and when light hits the lake it is refracted by the rock flour in the water displaying a distinctive azure-blue color. Photo stops will be made at both.
Enjoy lunch at Emerald Lake Lodge which is located on a private island in Alberta's Yoho National Park. Enjoy breathtaking views over the lake during your visit here.
After this fun-filled day you will return to Banff where the remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure. Dinner is on your own.
DAY 6
After breakfast at leisure at your hotel, you will enjoy an exclusive Regent Seven Seas Group full-day tour with a driver-guide en-route to Calgary.
This highlights tour includes Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos in the Banff area. Also take a ride on the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain where you will experience a stunning bird's-eye view of six incredible mountain ranges.
In time, you will check in at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel or similar in Calgary for the evening.
DAY 7
Following breakfast at leisure, you will check out and transfer by pre-paid taxi to the Calgary Airport based on your flight time. Your tour director will provide you with your transfer details so you can plan your departure accordingly. For guests with late flights after check-out time, luggage storage will be available at the hotel until your transfer.
NOTE: Rocky Mountaineer requires departure flight details at least 3 months in advance. If your flights are not booked through Regent Seven Seas Cruises, kindly make sure that we have these details so that the transfer can be arranged accordingly.
Land Program Step by Step:
Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program details are subject to change. The timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Itineraries with the most up to date details will be issued by the Destination Services Team when you are on board your ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments and meeting information. Your Tour Director will provide any further updates along the way if necessary.
Accompanying our exclusive group will be a professional tour director who will handle every aspect of the tour so that you can truly relax and enjoy the beautiful Rocky Mountains. The tour director will check in and out of each hotel on your behalf, ensure your luggage is in the right place at the right time, double check all aspects of the tour are in place, and be available during daylight hours to assist you.
DAY 1
TBA Disembark the ship in Vancouver
4:00pm Check in at the hotel (located in the same building as the cruise terminal)
Afternoon and evening at leisure, meals on own
Overnight at the Pan Pacific or similar hotel
DAY 2 - times are approximate and will be confirmed by your Tour Director
AM Breakfast at your hotel
TBA Half day tour of Vancouver’s sites
TBA Return to your hotel
Afternoon and evening at leisure, meals on own
Overnight at the Pan Pacific or similar hotel
DAY 3 - times are approximate and will be confirmed by your Tour Director
6:30am Shared transfer from your hotel to the Cottrell Street Station
7:00am Check in at the station. Refreshments available
7:30am Board the train – Gold Leaf Service
8:00am Departure – time subject to change
Breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks served on board
TBA Arrive in Kamloops (Expected arrival is between 6:15pm and 7:30pm)
Transfer to the Kamloops hotel for the evening. Dinner on your own
(The exact hotel will be confirmed by Rocky Mountaineer approximately 7 days prior to departure)
Hotel TBA
DAY 4 - times are approximate and will be confirmed by your Tour Director
6:10am Shared transfers from hotel to Kamloops train station
6:30am Board the train
Breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks served on board
TBA Arrive in Banff (Expected arrival is between 8:15pm and 9:30pm)
Transfer to your hotel for the evening
Dinner on own
Overnight at the Rimrock Resort or similar hotel
DAY 5 - times are approximate and will be confirmed by your Tour Director
AM Breakfast at your hotel
TBA Full day tour including Lake Louise, Emerald Lake and Moraine Lake.
TBA Lunch at at Emerald Lake Lodge
TBA Return to your hotel
Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at the Rimrock Resort or similar hotel
DAY 6 - times are approximate and will be confirmed by your Tour Director
AM Breakfast at your hotel
TBA Check out, drive to Calgary with tour en-route including Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos as well as a ride on the Banff Gondola
TBA Arrive in Calgary
Evening at leisure, lunch and dinner on own
Overnight at the Fairmont Palliser or similar hotel
DAY 7
7:00am Breakfast at leisure begins
9:30am Breakfast at leisure ends
12:00pm Check out time at the hotel
TBA Transfer via pre-paid taxi to the Calgary International Airport based on your flight departure time. Should you have a late departing flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel.
Gold Leaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer Includes:
•On board hosts and culinary team (Michelin Star chefs)
•A refreshing welcome aboard toast
•Hot gourmet breakfasts and lunches from an à la carte menu
•Morning scones and afternoon wine and cheese service
•Meal service in the private lower-level dining room of your dome coach
•Custom-designed bi-level dome coach with an upstairs seating area
•An exclusive outdoor vestibule to soak up that fresh mountain air
•Complimentary beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and gourmet snacks served throughout your journey
•Complimentary baggage delivery to your hotel
•Luxury hotel accommodation in Banff and Vancouver
•Moderate (3-star) hotel accommodation in Kamloops
EXCLUSIVE RSSC TOURS IN BANFF AND VANCOUVER:
Should the group size fall below 20 guests, the tours will not be exclusive but shared (based on availability) with other independently booked Rocky Mountaineer guests.
Expected Weather:
The Rockies – Average High from May through September - 14-22 °C / 57-71°F
Kamloops – Average High from May through September - 14-23°C / 57-72°F
Vancouver –Average High from May through September - 13-18°C / 55-64°F
Luggage: The Rocky Mountaineer train allows for two pieces of luggage per person (total not to exceed 60 lbs.). Your airline policy may differ, so if you have excess luggage you may wish to consult a luggage-shipping firm and have your bags shipped from the cruise terminal in Vancouver to your home.
As a Gold Leaf Service guest, your checked luggage will travel separately from the train and will be waiting for you at your various hotel locations. Please note that there is no overhead or under seat storage – your carryon bag must fit at your feet.
What to Bring: Sweater, pants, light raincoat, lightweight summer wear, flat-soled shoes, medication, travel documents, sunglasses, camera and video camera, warmer jacket and gloves for shoulder season months.
Accessibility and Dietary Restrictions: The Rocky Mountaineer Trains and hotels used are fully accessible however advance notice of any mobility issues should be communicated when making your booking. Should you have any dietary restrictions, these will need to be communicated to Regent Seven Seas Cruises in advance so that we may advise Rocky Mountaineer. Most diets, with advance notice, can be accommodated with the exception of Kosher meals.
Local Currency: Canadian dollars, although U.S. dollars are accepted at most locations
Electricity: 120V / 60Hz — same wall sockets as in the United States. Guests traveling from overseas with electric equipment should bring a travel converter.
Documents and Visa Requirements: U.S. citizens require a passport to travel into Canada. Please check your local Canadian Embassy for Visa entry requirements.
Hotel addresses:
Pan Pacific Hotel
999 Canada Pl #300, Vancouver, BC V6C 3B5, Canada
Kamloops Hotel – TBA
Rimrock Resort or similar in Banff
300 Mountain Avenue, Banff, AB, T1L 1J2
Phone: 403-762-3356
Fairmont Palliser or similar in Calgary
133 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2M3
Phone: 403-262-1234
*Rocky Mountaineer will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified in advance of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.
Program Includes for guests:
•Meet and greet at the Vancouver Cruise terminal
•Two nights in Vancouver at the Pan Pacific Hotel or similar – Deluxe room
•One-night moderate (3-star) hotel accommodation in Kamloops, hotel TBA
•Two nights in Banff at the Rimrock Resort or similar – Classic Room
•One night in Calgary at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel or similar – Fairmont Room
•Breakfast each morning
•One lunch at Emerald Lake Lodge – beverages not included
•Shared transfers to or from the rail stations in Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff
•Two days on the award-winning Rocky Mountaineer with breakfast, lunch, snacks and alcoholic- and non-alcoholic drinks included – Gold Leaf Service
•Gratuities for the onboard train hosts
•A dedicated professional Tour Director for the entire journey (not a guide)
•RSSC half day group tour with driver guide in Vancouver
•RSSC full day group tour with driver guide to Lake Louise, Morraine Lake and Emerald Lake
•RSSC group tour with driver guide including Banff Gondola and transfer to Calgary
Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged for the last day of the program. Rocky Mountaineer requires departure flight details at least 3 months in advance. If your flights are not booked through Regent Seven Seas, kindly make sure that we have these details so that the transfer can be arranged accordingly. Should you book any extra nights on your own or deviate from the program in any way, transfers are not included.
Extra Nights: At this time extra nights cannot be booked for this program through RSSC or Rocky Mountaineer.
Program Excludes for guests:
•Gratuities for motor coach drivers, guides and Tour Director. Gratuities are at the sole discretion of each guest
•Any meals aside from those specified within the itinerary
•Beverages during lunch at the Emerald Lake Lodge
•Airport porterage, airport departure fees, passport or visa fees
•Admission to attractions other than those specified within the itinerary
•All items of a personal nature such as room service, mini bar, telephone calls and other incidentals
Please Note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces that may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.
All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty.
See the best of the Canadian West, much of it from the comfort of your Gold Leaf Service Car on the Rocky Mountaineer, an award-winning train that presents an ever-changing landscape of beautiful mountains, rivers and forests.
NOTE: This program starts in Calgary, Alberta. Arriving flights must be into Calgary International Airport (YYC). For guests wishing to book extra nights before the program starts, they must be booked independently as Rocky Mountaineer is not able to confirm them.
NOTE: Please use this itinerary for suggested timings as they may change. Your Tour Director will be able to advise of any changes along the way.
DAY 1
Upon arrival at the Calgary International Airport, you will be met by local meet and greet personnel and assisted to your taxi transfer to the Fairmont Palliser Hotel (or similar) located in the heart of downtown in Calgary.
After check-in at 12:00pm, the remainder of the day is at your leisure. Should you have an early arriving flight you may store luggage with the hotel Concierge until your hotel’s check in time.
NOTE: Rocky Mountaineer requires arrival flight details at least 3 months in advance. If your flights are not booked through Regent Seven Seas Cruises, kindly make sure that we have these details so that the transfer can be arranged accordingly.
Meals are on your own today.
DAY 2
After breakfast at leisure and then check out, meet your Tour Director and set off of an exclusive Regent Seven Seas Group full-day tour ending in Banff.
Enjoy the scenery with photo stops along the way as you make your way to Banff. Once in the Banff area your tour highlights include Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Also take a ride on the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain where you will experience a stunning bird's-eye view of six incredible mountain ranges.
Before heading into the town of Banff, enjoy a one-hour cruise on Lake Minnewanka, considered to be Banff’s largest lake. Feel the fresh mountain air, watch for wildlife and get adventurous on Banff's largest lake. This panoramic interpretive cruise begins from the western end of the lake. Take in breathtaking mountains and emerald-green water as you keep a watchful eye on forested slopes and rocky shorelines for wildlife and waterfalls. The boats are heated and covered so you can explore in any weather. NOTE: Boat may be shared with other guests.
In time, you will check in at the Hotel Canoe and Suites or similar.
Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
Note: Your hotel is within walking distance to all the unique shops and restaurants of Banff.
DAY 3
Following breakfast at your hotel, set out for an awe-inspiring full-day sightseeing tour along the magnificent Icefields Parkway. Among the highlights today are Lake Louise, Emerald Lake and Moraine Lake.
Both Moraine Lake and Lake Louise are stunning turquoise lakes located within Alberta’s Banff National Park. These lakes are glacially fed and when light hits the lake it is refracted by the rock flour in the water displaying a distinctive azure-blue color. Photo stops will be made at both.
Enjoy lunch at Emerald Lake Lodge which is located on a private island in Alberta's Yoho National Park. Enjoy breathtaking views over the lake during your visit here.
After this fun-filled day you will return to Banff where the remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure. Dinner is on your own.
DAY 4
Following an early morning shared motor coach transfer to the Lake Louise Rail Station, you will board the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer train. A gourmet breakfast will be served onboard shortly after departure.
The Rocky Mountaineer will head west through the majestic Canadian Rockies to your overnight destination of Kamloops. Highlights include passing by Craigellachie - where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven in 1885, the climb over Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels – a true engineering feat, and the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies.
On arrival at the Kamloops station, you will be transferred by shared motor coach to your overnight accommodation (the exact hotel will be confirmed by Rocky Mountaineer approximately 7 days prior to departure and are subject to adjustment). The evening is at leisure and dinner is on your own.
DAY 5
You will re-board the Rocky Mountaineer, enjoy another gourmet breakfast on board and continue west along the banks of the Fraser River as it winds to the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver.
On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the BC Interior, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains and into the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River.
At Vancouver's Rocky Mountaineer Station, you will board a shared motor coach and transfer to the Pan Pacific Hotel (or similar) hotel. Dinner is on your own.
Note: Please be aware that rail travel in Canada is subject to unforeseen delays. The expected arrival time in Vancouver will be between 5:30pm and 7:00pm.
DAY 6
Following breakfast at your hotel, you will enjoy an exclusive Regent Seven Seas Group tour seeing the city’s most popular sites with a driver-guide. Along the way you will visit Granville Island, Gastown and Stanley Park.
After returning to your hotel in mid-afternoon, the remainder of the day will be at your leisure.
Lunch and dinner are on your own.
DAY 7
Following breakfast at leisure and check out, you can make your way at your leisure to the check in area for your cruise which is located in Canada Place directly underneath the hotel.
Check out time at the hotel is at 12:00pm.
Please check with your Tour Director or the Reception Team at your hotel for luggage assistance.
Land Program Step by Step:
Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program details are subject to change. The timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Itineraries with the most up to date details will be issued by our Documents Team approximately 21 days before sailing with your Final Cruise Documents. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments and meeting information. Your Tour Director will provide any further updates along the way if necessary.
Accompanying our exclusive group will be a professional tour director who will handle every aspect of the tour so that you can truly relax and enjoy the beautiful Rocky Mountains. The tour director will check in and out of each hotel on your behalf, ensure your luggage is in the right place at the right time, double check all aspects of the tour are in place, and be available during daylight hours to assist you.
Should you book any extra nights on your own because your flight arrives before the first day of the program, transfers are not included. At this time extra nights cannot be booked through Regent Seven Seas Cruises or Rocky Mountaineer.
DAY 1
Arrive at Calgary International Airport
You are met by a Rocky Mountaineer representative in the arrivals hall who will assist you to your taxi transfer your hotel
3:00pm Check-in time at the hotel
Although every effort will be made for rooms to be available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed. The remainder of the day is at your leisure and meals are on your own
Overnight at the Fairmont Palliser (or similar) in Calgary.
DAY 2 - times are approximate and will be confirmed by your Tour Director
7:00am Breakfast at your hotel
8:00am Depart for Banff with sightseeing including Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos
1:00pm Ride on the Banff Gondola
TBA Lake Minnewanka Cruise – 1 hour
4:00pm Arrive at your hotel
Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at Hotel Canoe and Suites or similar hotel
DAY 3 - times are approximate and will be confirmed by your Tour Director
7:00am Breakfast at your hotel
8:00am Depart for full day mountain, lakes and waterfalls tour
10:00am Arrive in Lake Louise
11:00am Explore Moraine Lake
11:30am Lunch at Emerald Lake
4:00pm Arrive back at your hotel
Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at Hotel Canoe and Suites or similar hotel
DAY 4 - times are approximate and will be confirmed by your Tour Director
7:00am Shared transfer from your hotel to the Banff station
7:30am Check in at Banff station
8:00am Depart Banff – Gold Leaf Service
Breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks served on board
TBA Arrive in Kamloops (Expected arrival is between 7:15pm and 8:00pm)
Transfer to your Kamloops hotel for the evening. Dinner on your own
Hotel is TBA
DAY 5 - times are approximate and will be confirmed by your Tour Director
6:45am Shared transfers from your hotel to Kamloops train station
8:00am Depart Kamloops – Gold Leaf Service
Breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks served on board
TBA Arrive in Vancouver (Expected arrival is between 6:15pm and 7:30pm
Transfer to your hotel for the evening
Dinner is on own
Overnight at the Pan Pacific or similar hotel
DAY 6 - Approximate times to be confirmed by Tour Director
7:00am Breakfast at leisure begins
9:30am Breakfast at leisure ends
10:00am RSSC exclusive group tour around Vancouver with driver-guide
3:00pm Approximate arrival back at your hotel with the evening at your leisure.
Lunch and dinner on own.
Overnight at the Pan Pacific or similar hotel
DAY 7 - Approximate times to be confirmed by Tour Director
7:00am Breakfast at leisure begins
9:30am Breakfast at leisure ends
12:00pm Hotel check out time
Make your way at leisure to the check-in area for your cruise located directly beneath the hotel
Gold Leaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer Includes:
•On board hosts and culinary team (Michelin Star chefs)
•A refreshing welcome aboard toast
•Hot gourmet breakfasts and lunches
•Morning scones and afternoon wine and cheese service
•Meal service in the private lower-level dining room of your dome coach
•Custom-designed bi-level dome coach with an upstairs seating area
•An exclusive outdoor vestibule to soak up that fresh mountain air
•Complimentary beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and gourmet snacks served throughout your journey
•Complimentary baggage delivery to your hotel
•Deluxe hotel accommodation in Banff and Vancouver
•Moderate (3-star) hotel accommodation in Kamloops
EXCLUSIVE RSSC TOURS IN BANFF AND VANCOUVER:
Should the group size fall below 20 guests, the tours will not be exclusive but shared (based on availability) with other independently booked Rocky Mountaineer guests.
Expected Weather:
The Rockies – Average High from May through September - 14-22 °C / 57-71°F
Kamloops – Average High from May through September - 14-23°C / 57-72°F
Vancouver –Average High from May through September - 13-18°C / 55-64°F
Luggage: The Rocky Mountaineer train allows for two pieces of luggage per person (total not to exceed 60 lbs.). Your airline policy may differ, so if you have excess luggage you may wish to consult a luggage-shipping firm and have your bags shipped from your home to the cruise terminal in Vancouver.
As a Gold Leaf Service guest, your checked luggage will travel separately from the train and will be waiting for you at your various hotel locations. Please note that there is no overhead or under seat storage – your carryon bag must fit at your feet.
What to Bring: Sweater, pants, light raincoat, lightweight summer wear, flat-soled shoes, medication, travel documents, sunglasses, camera and video camera, warmer jacket and gloves for shoulder season months.
Accessibility and Dietary Restrictions: The Rocky Mountaineer Trains and hotels used are fully accessible however advance notice of any mobility issues should be communicated when making your booking. Should you have any dietary restrictions, these will need to be communicated to Regent Seven Seas Cruises in advance so that we may advise Rocky Mountaineer. Most diets, with advance notice, can be accommodated with the exception of Kosher meals.
Local Currency: Canadian dollars, although U.S. dollars are accepted at most locations
Electricity: 120V / 60Hz — same wall sockets as in the United States. Guests traveling from overseas with electric equipment should bring a travel converter.
Documents and Visa Requirements: U.S. citizens require a passport to travel into Canada. Please check your local Canadian Embassy for Visa entry requirements.
Hotel addresses:
Fairmont Palliser
133 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2M3
Phone: 403-262-1234
Hotel Canoe and Suites Banff
600 Banff Ave #2000, Banff, AB T1L 1H8, Canada
Kamloops Hotel – TBA
Pan Pacific Hotel
999 Canada Pl #300, Vancouver, BC V6C 3B5, Canada
*Rocky Mountaineer will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified in advance of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.
Program Includes for guests:
•Meet and greet at Calgary Airport
•Taxi transfer from Calgary airport to Calgary hotel
•One night in Calgary at the Fairmont Palliser or similar in a Fairmont Room
•Two nights in Banff at the Hotel Canoe and Suites or similar – Superior Suite
•One-night moderate (3-star) hotel accommodation in Kamloops, hotel TBA
•Two nights in Vancouver at the Pan Pacific Hotel or similar – Deluxe Room
•Breakfast each morning
•One lunch at Emerald Lake – beverages not included
•Shared transfers to or from the stations in Lake Louise, Kamloops and Vancouver
•Two days on the award-winning Rocky Mountaineer with breakfast, lunch, snacks and
alcoholic- and non-alcoholic drinks included – Gold Leaf Service
•Gratuities for the onboard train hosts
•RSSC group transfer from Calgary and tour with driver guide including Banff Gondola and Lake Minnewanka Cruise
•RSSC full day group tour with driver guide to Lake Louise, Morraine Lake and Emerald Lake
•RSSC half day group tour with driver guide in Vancouver
•A dedicated professional Tour Director for the entire journey (not a guide)
Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers from the airport can be arranged on the first day of the program. Rocky Mountaineer requires arrival flight details at least 3 months in advance. If your flights are not booked through Regent Seven Seas Cruises, kindly make sure that we have these details so that the transfer can be arranged accordingly. Should you book any extra nights on your own or deviate from the program in any way, transfers are not included.
Extra nights: At this time extra nights cannot be booked for this program through RSSC or Rocky Mountaineer.
Program Excludes for guests:
•Gratuities for motor coach drivers, guides and Tour Director. Gratuities are at the sole discretion of each guest
•Any meals aside from those specified within the itinerary
•Beverages during lunch at Emerald Lake
•Airport porterage, airport departure fees, passport or visa fees
•Admission to attractions other than those specified within the itinerary
•All items of a personal nature such as room service, mini bar, telephone calls and other incidentals
Please Note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces that may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.
All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released. Arrangements for accommodation and transfers will be at the expense of guests.
See the best of the Canadian West, much of it from the comfort of your Gold Leaf Service Car on the Rocky Mountaineer, an award-winning train that presents an ever-changing landscape of beautiful mountains, rivers and forests.
NOTE: This program starts in Calgary, Alberta. Arriving flights must be into Calgary International Airport (YYC). For guests wishing to book extra nights before the program starts, they must be booked independently as Rocky Mountaineer is not able to confirm them.
NOTE: Please use this itinerary for suggested timings as they may change. Your Tour Director will be able to advise of any changes along the way.
DAY 1
Upon arrival at the Calgary International Airport, you will be met by local meet and greet personnel and assisted to your taxi transfer to the Hyatt Regency Calgary Hotel (or similar) located in the heart of downtown in Calgary.
After check-in at 12:00pm, the remainder of the day is at your leisure. Should you have an early arriving flight you may store luggage with the hotel Concierge until your hotel’s check in time.
NOTE: Rocky Mountaineer requires arrival flight details at least 3 months in advance. If your flights are not booked through Regent Seven Seas Cruises, kindly make sure that we have these details so that the transfer can be arranged accordingly.
Meals are on your own today.
DAY 2
After breakfast at leisure and then check out, meet your Tour Director and set off of an exclusive Regent Seven Seas Group full-day tour ending in Banff.
Enjoy the scenery with photo stops along the way as you make your way to Banff. Once in the Banff area your tour highlights include Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Also take a ride on the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain where you will experience a stunning bird's-eye view of six incredible mountain ranges.
Before heading into the town of Banff, enjoy a one-hour cruise on Lake Minnewanka, considered to be Banff’s largest lake. Feel the fresh mountain air, watch for wildlife and get adventurous on Banff's largest lake. This panoramic interpretive cruise begins from the western end of the lake. Take in breathtaking mountains and emerald-green water as you keep a watchful eye on forested slopes and rocky shorelines for wildlife and waterfalls. The boats are heated and covered so you can explore in any weather. NOTE: Boat may be shared with other guests.
In time, you will check in at the Hotel Canoe and Suites or similar.
Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
Note: Your hotel is within walking distance to all the unique shops and restaurants of Banff.
DAY 3
Following breakfast at your hotel, set out for an awe-inspiring full-day sightseeing tour along the magnificent Icefields Parkway. Among the highlights today are Lake Louise, Emerald Lake and Moraine Lake.
Both Moraine Lake and Lake Louise are stunning turquoise lakes located within Alberta’s Banff National Park. These lakes are glacially fed and when light hits the lake it is refracted by the rock flour in the water displaying a distinctive azure-blue color. Photo stops will be made at both.
Enjoy lunch at Emerald Lake Lodge which is located on a private island in Alberta's Yoho National Park. Enjoy breathtaking views over the lake during your visit here.
After this fun-filled day you will return to Banff where the remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure. Dinner is on your own.
DAY 4
Following an early morning shared motor coach transfer to the Lake Louise Rail Station, you will board the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer train. A gourmet breakfast will be served onboard shortly after departure.
The Rocky Mountaineer will head west through the majestic Canadian Rockies to your overnight destination of Kamloops. Highlights include passing by Craigellachie - where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven in 1885, the climb over Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels – a true engineering feat, and the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies.
On arrival at the Kamloops station, you will be transferred by shared motor coach to your overnight accommodation (the exact hotel will be confirmed by Rocky Mountaineer approximately 7 days prior to departure and are subject to adjustment). The evening is at leisure and dinner is on your own.
DAY 5
You will re-board the Rocky Mountaineer, enjoy another gourmet breakfast on board and continue west along the banks of the Fraser River as it winds to the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver.
On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the BC Interior, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains and into the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River.
At Vancouver's Rocky Mountaineer Station, you will board a shared motor coach and transfer to the Pan Pacific Hotel (or similar) hotel. Dinner is on your own.
Note: Please be aware that rail travel in Canada is subject to unforeseen delays. The expected arrival time in Vancouver will be between 5:30pm and 7:00pm.
DAY 6
Following breakfast at your hotel, you will enjoy an exclusive Regent Seven Seas Group tour seeing the city’s most popular sites with a driver-guide. Along the way you will visit Granville Island, Gastown and Stanley Park.
After returning to your hotel in mid-afternoon, the remainder of the day will be at your leisure.
Lunch and dinner are on your own.
DAY 7
Following breakfast at leisure and check out, you can make your way at your leisure to the check in area for your cruise which is located in Canada Place directly underneath the hotel.
Check out time at the hotel is at 12:00pm.
Please check with your Tour Director or the Reception Team at your hotel for luggage assistance.
Land Program Step by Step:
Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program details are subject to change. The timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Itineraries with the most up to date details will be issued by our Documents Team approximately 21 days before sailing with your Final Cruise Documents. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments and meeting information. Your Tour Director will provide any further updates along the way if necessary.
Accompanying our exclusive group will be a professional tour director who will handle every aspect of the tour so that you can truly relax and enjoy the beautiful Rocky Mountains. The tour director will check in and out of each hotel on your behalf, ensure your luggage is in the right place at the right time, double check all aspects of the tour are in place, and be available during daylight hours to assist you.
Should you book any extra nights on your own because your flight arrives before the first day of the program, transfers are not included. At this time extra nights cannot be booked through Regent Seven Seas Cruises or Rocky Mountaineer.
DAY 1
Arrive at Calgary International Airport
You are met by a Rocky Mountaineer representative in the arrivals hall who will assist you to your taxi transfer your hotel
3:00pm Check-in time at the hotel
Although every effort will be made for rooms to be available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed. The remainder of the day is at your leisure and meals are on your own
Overnight at the Hyatt Regency (or similar) in Calgary.
DAY 2 - times are approximate and will be confirmed by your Tour Director
7:00am Breakfast at your hotel
8:00am Depart for Banff with sightseeing including Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos
1:00pm Ride on the Banff Gondola
TBA Lake Minnewanka Cruise – 1 hour
4:00pm Arrive at your hotel
Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at Hotel Canoe and Suites or similar hotel
DAY 3 - times are approximate and will be confirmed by your Tour Director
7:00am Breakfast at your hotel
8:00am Depart for full day mountain, lakes and waterfalls tour
10:00am Arrive in Lake Louise
11:00am Explore Moraine Lake
11:30am Lunch at Emerald Lake
4:00pm Arrive back at your hotel
Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at Hotel Canoe and Suites or similar hotel
DAY 4 - times are approximate and will be confirmed by your Tour Director
7:00am Shared transfer from your hotel to the Banff station
7:30am Check in at Banff station
8:00am Depart Banff – Gold Leaf Service
Breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks served on board
TBA Arrive in Kamloops (Expected arrival is between 7:15pm and 8:00pm)
Transfer to your Kamloops hotel for the evening. Dinner on your own
Hotel is TBA
DAY 5 - times are approximate and will be confirmed by your Tour Director
6:45am Shared transfers from your hotel to Kamloops train station
8:00am Depart Kamloops – Gold Leaf Service
Breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks served on board
TBA Arrive in Vancouver (Expected arrival is between 6:15pm and 7:30pm
Transfer to your hotel for the evening
Dinner is on own
Overnight at the Pan Pacific or similar hotel
DAY 6 - Approximate times to be confirmed by Tour Director
7:00am Breakfast at leisure begins
9:30am Breakfast at leisure ends
10:00am RSSC exclusive group tour around Vancouver with driver-guide
3:00pm Approximate arrival back at your hotel with the evening at your leisure.
Lunch and dinner on own.
Overnight at the Pan Pacific or similar hotel
DAY 7 - Approximate times to be confirmed by Tour Director
7:00am Breakfast at leisure begins
9:30am Breakfast at leisure ends
12:00pm Hotel check out time
Make your way at leisure to the check-in area for your cruise located directly beneath the hotel
Gold Leaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer Includes:
•On board hosts and culinary team (Michelin Star chefs)
•A refreshing welcome aboard toast
•Hot gourmet breakfasts and lunches
•Morning scones and afternoon wine and cheese service
•Meal service in the private lower-level dining room of your dome coach
•Custom-designed bi-level dome coach with an upstairs seating area
•An exclusive outdoor vestibule to soak up that fresh mountain air
•Complimentary beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and gourmet snacks served throughout your journey
•Complimentary baggage delivery to your hotel
•Deluxe hotel accommodation in Banff and Vancouver
•Moderate (3-star) hotel accommodation in Kamloops
EXCLUSIVE RSSC TOURS IN BANFF AND VANCOUVER:
Should the group size fall below 20 guests, the tours will not be exclusive but shared (based on availability) with other independently booked Rocky Mountaineer guests.
Expected Weather:
The Rockies – Average High from May through September - 14-22 °C / 57-71°F
Kamloops – Average High from May through September - 14-23°C / 57-72°F
Vancouver –Average High from May through September - 13-18°C / 55-64°F
Luggage: The Rocky Mountaineer train allows for two pieces of luggage per person (total not to exceed 60 lbs.). Your airline policy may differ, so if you have excess luggage you may wish to consult a luggage-shipping firm and have your bags shipped from your home to the cruise terminal in Vancouver.
As a Gold Leaf Service guest, your checked luggage will travel separately from the train and will be waiting for you at your various hotel locations. Please note that there is no overhead or under seat storage – your carryon bag must fit at your feet.
What to Bring: Sweater, pants, light raincoat, lightweight summer wear, flat-soled shoes, medication, travel documents, sunglasses, camera and video camera, warmer jacket and gloves for shoulder season months.
Accessibility and Dietary Restrictions: The Rocky Mountaineer Trains and hotels used are fully accessible however advance notice of any mobility issues should be communicated when making your booking. Should you have any dietary restrictions, these will need to be communicated to Regent Seven Seas Cruises in advance so that we may advise Rocky Mountaineer. Most diets, with advance notice, can be accommodated with the exception of Kosher meals.
Local Currency: Canadian dollars, although U.S. dollars are accepted at most locations
Electricity: 120V / 60Hz — same wall sockets as in the United States. Guests traveling from overseas with electric equipment should bring a travel converter.
Documents and Visa Requirements: U.S. citizens require a passport to travel into Canada. Please check your local Canadian Embassy for Visa entry requirements.
Hotel addresses:
Hyatt Regency Calgary
700 Centre St S, Calgary, AB T2G 5P6, Canada
Hotel Canoe and Suites Banff
600 Banff Ave #2000, Banff, AB T1L 1H8, Canada
Kamloops Hotel – TBA
Pan Pacific Hotel
999 Canada Pl #300, Vancouver, BC V6C 3B5, Canada
*Rocky Mountaineer will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified in advance of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.
Program Includes for guests:
•Meet and greet at Calgary Airport
•Taxi transfer from Calgary airport to Calgary hotel
•One night in Calgary at the Hyatt Regency or similar in a Standard room
•Two nights in Banff at the Hotel Canoe and Suites or similar – Superior Suite
•One-night moderate (3-star) hotel accommodation in Kamloops, hotel TBA
•Two nights in Vancouver at the Pan Pacific Hotel or similar – Deluxe Room
•Breakfast each morning
•One lunch at Emerald Lake – beverages not included
•Shared transfers to or from the stations in Lake Louise, Kamloops and Vancouver
•Two days on the award-winning Rocky Mountaineer with breakfast, lunch, snacks and alcoholic- and non-alcoholic drinks included – Gold Leaf Service
•Gratuities for the onboard train hosts
•RSSC group transfer from Calgary and tour with driver guide including Banff Gondola and Lake Minnewanka Cruise
•RSSC full day group tour with driver guide to Lake Louise, Morraine Lake and Emerald Lake
•RSSC half day group tour with driver guide in Vancouver
•A dedicated professional Tour Director for the entire journey (not a guide)
Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers from the airport can be arranged on the first day of the program. Rocky Mountaineer requires arrival flight details at least 3 months in advance. If your flights are not booked through Regent Seven Seas Cruises, kindly make sure that we have these details so that the transfer can be arranged accordingly. Should you book any extra nights on your own or deviate from the program in any way, transfers are not included.
Extra nights: At this time extra nights cannot be booked for this program through RSSC or Rocky Mountaineer.
Program Excludes for guests:
•Gratuities for motor coach drivers, guides and Tour Director. Gratuities are at the sole discretion of each guest
•Any meals aside from those specified within the itinerary
•Beverages during lunch at Emerald Lake
•Airport porterage, airport departure fees, passport or visa fees
•Admission to attractions other than those specified within the itinerary
•All items of a personal nature such as room service, mini bar, telephone calls and other incidentals
Please Note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces that may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.
All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released. Arrangements for accommodation and transfers will be at the expense of guests.
