Banff & Lake
Louise Christmas
7 Day Escorted Tour
A horse-drawn sleigh jingles past winter resorts, which flicker
with the lights from inviting fireplaces. Settle into luxurious
accommodations, browse the unique shops of picturesque mountain
towns, and observe the splendor of Canadian natural life as you
ride The Canadian through serene mountain corridors. Click
Here For Itinerary
Inclusions:
- 1 night at The Sutton Place Hotel in Vancouver
- 1 night aboard VIA Rail's The Canadian in Silver & Blue
service
- 2 nights at the Rimrock Resort in Banff
- 2 nights at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
Highlights:
- Sightsee in Vancouver
- Take a gondola ride on excursion to Grouse Mountain
- Enjoy a Christmas Day sleigh ride around scenic Lake Louise
- View wildlife in scenic Banff National Park
- Visit Canada's snowy icefields and Athabasca Falls
- Enjoy an exciting dogsled ride in Banff
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| Departure Date |
Rate |
| Dec 20 |
From $2,299 |
*Rates are land only and are per person,
based on double occupancy. Please inquire about
airfare at the time of booking.
Vancouver
Start your winter getaway with your independent arrival into Vancouver.
First off, meet your fellow holiday revelers tonight at a reception
and dinner at THE SUTTON PLACE HOTEL.
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Vancouver/Grouse Mountain/The Canadian |
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| Begin the morning with a tour of Stanley Park, one of North
America's largest urban parks, located in downtown Vancouver.
Hop aboard the sky ride as it lifts you 3700 feet to the top
of Grouse Mountain for lunch and panoramas of the land, sea,
and city. Return to Vancouver and board The Canadian for an
exceptional overnight rail journey to Banff. THE CANADIAN |
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The Canadian/Banff
Gaze at the glorious vistas passing outside your window en route
to the rail head at Jasper. Travel down the scenic Icefield Parkway
to Banff National Park with views of Athabasca Falls. The Athabasca
River cascades over a shelf of 570-million-year-old gog quartzite,
which was uncovered by glaciers as they receded at the end of the
last ice age to form the Falls. Keep an eye out for moose, elk and
other large wildlife. Find yourself surrounded by snowcapped peaks
and tree-filled alpine valleys as you arrive at the RIMROCK
RESORT.
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Banff
Today, enjoy a brisk morning dogsled ride and warm drinks, then
the remainder of the day is yours to enjoy Banff. Want to get a
great snapshot? Catch a gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain to
see the vistas from the viewing platform and to visit the Weather
Observatory. Stay warm with a dip in the Banff Hot Springs, which
are just across the street from the hotel, or stay in and pamper
yourself with a Swedish massage at the hotel's in-house spa. Dinner
this evening is at the RIMROCK RESORT.
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Banff to Lake Louise/Christmas Eve |
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| Enjoy a leisurely morning before you transfer to the lavish
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Originally built in 1890, this
posh resort has expanded several times to meet its growing number
of visitors. The scenery is a natural marvel, as the mountains
reflect in the cool blue water of the glacier-fed Lake Louise.
Ring in the holiday this evening with a Christmas Eve pageant,
followed by a Christmas Eve dinner at the FAIRMONT CHATEAU
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Christmas Day/Sleigh Ride
Merry Christmas! Your morning is free
to celebrate as you wish. Have a leisurely brunch at the hotel today
in the beautiful Victoria Dining Room, then enjoy a sleigh ride
this afternoon. This evening, a traditional Christmas dinner is
served at the FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE.
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Conclude Calgary
With the charm of this Canadian holiday getaway still fresh in your
mind, drive to Calgary for your return flights, which should not
be booked before 11:30 AM.
The above rates are presented as
a guideline only.
Please contact Quality Travel at 1-800-331-5601
for actual pricing and availability.
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