A TRAIN VACATION
to the Canadian Rockies!

A Classic Holiday by train to Glacier National Park, Waterton National Park, the Canadian Rockies with Banff, Lake Louise & Jasper, and Vancouver.

11 days from $1,995 per person
Departing May through October 2005

Book early to receive complimentary Amtrak travel to begin this program!

Dear Friend,

While there are many tour programs to the Canadian Rockies, Train Holidays is pleased to offer a leisurely program that offers up a FULL WEEK in the Rockies along with comprehensive (and included) sightseeing along with two great train rides, one aboard the famous Empire Builder to stunning Glacier National Park and one aboard the acclaimed Rocky Mountaineer, offering a daylight passage through the Canadian Rockies, all in one magical holiday. Nicer still, not only do we provide complete sightseeing in the Canadian Rockies but a full day in spectacular Glacier National Park, Montana, including the famous 'Going to the Sun' Highway.

    This special holiday allows you to spend most of your time in the Rockies, rather than getting there, and in Banff allows the great comfort of a three-night hotel stay, with time to relax, settle and enjoy this stunning mountain setting followed by a two-night stay in picturesque Jasper. Few tours offer this much time in the Rockies and not having to change hotel rooms frequently makes this holiday far better than most. This program offers superb value, in that two of the most famous trains in North America are included along with breakfast daily, huge amounts of (included) sightseeing in Glacier National Park, the Canadian Rockies and even in Vancouver. In fact, this program, with comfortable and relaxing train travel is less costly than many programs that are entirely by bus!  There is only one potential glitch with this classic train journey to the Canadian Rockies: It will sell out quickly so prompt reservations are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

 



While many Canadian Rockies programs include endless days of bus travel, our guests travel in comfort aboard two of North America's most famous trains, all in one holiday. We begin on the famous EMPIRE BUILDER, traveling over the former Great Northern Railroad. This train offers comfortable reclining coach seats with plenty of room, a glass-roofed Observation Lounge car and magnificent views. Our other segment of travel is aboard the acclaimed ROCKY MOUNTAINEER, often described as 'The Most Spectacular Train Trip in the World' between the Canadian Rockies and Vancouver. The Rocky Mountaineer travels only in daylight so you will not miss a single thing. Guests enjoy reclining seats with good legroom, picture windows, at-seat meal service and superb commentary of the passing sights. Complimentary snacks, tea, coffee and soft drinks are available throughout the trip as well. There is no finer way to see the Canadian Rockies than on this great daylight adventure.

SPECIAL EARLY BOOKING BONUS-Free travel from any US city or town to the start of this program

Book early and you will enjoy FREE train travel from any US city or town to the start of our program in either Chicago or Portland (whichever is closer), an ideal bonus for those who prefer not to fly. This offer is capacity-controlled and we reserve the right to withdraw it at any time. It should be noted that some Amtrak routings may require an overnight stays en route depending on schedules.

FEATURES AT A GLANCE

  • Travel from Chicago to Glacier National Park, Montana aboard the famous Empire Builder' train. Guests living on the West Coast travel from Portland to Glacier National Park aboard the eastbound Empire Builder. Either segment is one-night en route.
  • Overnight accommodations in Whitefish, Montana including breakfast.
  • Complete sightseeing in Glacier National Park, Montana including the legendary 'Going to the Sun Highway' across the Continental Divide in the famous red 'jammer' buses.
  • Overnight in seldom-visited Waterton Lake including breakfast.
  • Sightseeing tour from Waterton to Banff followed by three-nights in Banff at the Brewster Mountain Lodge including breakfast daily.
  • Complete sightseeing while in Banff including Lake Minnewanka cruise, the Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain and Yoho National Park. A welcome dinner in Banff is also included, hosted by Train Holidays.
  • Sightseeing tour of the spectacular Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper, with a visit to Lake Louise en route, a visual feast of a day.
  • Two-night stay in Jasper at the well-located Chateau Jasper in the heart of Jasper village with breakfast daily.
  • Jasper sightseeing including a trip to beautiful Maligne Lake and Maligne Canyon with lunch hosted by Train Holidays.
  • Passage from Jasper to Vancouver aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train, a two-day trip with an overnight hotel stay en route included in Kamloops, B.C. All meals aboard the train are included.
  • Overnight hotel stay in Vancouver at the elegant Georgian Court Hotel with transfer from the train station upon arrival in Vancouver.

 
DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
1 Guests leave Chicago bound for Glacier National Park, Montana aboard the famous Empire Builder train. Guests living on the West Coast depart Portland, Oregon this afternoon for Glacier Park aboard the eastbound Empire Builder. For either departure point, it is an overnight trip to Glacier Park.
2 Arrive in Whitefish, Montana aboard the Empire Builder with a complimentary transfer to the very nice Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge for an overnight stay in this Gateway to Glacier National Park.
3 A day of spectacular sightseeing in Glacier National Park including the fabled 'Going to the Sun' Highway over the Continental Divide by red open-air 'jammer bus', a stunning journey. Later today, we enter Canada and overnight at picturesque Waterton Lake, one of the most photographed sites in North America. (CB)
4 We depart Waterton this morning with a stop in historic Fort McLeod, Alberta, home of the famed Royal Canadian Mounted Police 'Musical Ride', a real treat to see first-hand, while en route to Banff. Later today, we arrive in Banff and begin our three night stay in the heart of Banff village at the superb Brewster Mountain Lodge. Tonight is our welcome dinner in Banff, hosted by Train Holidays. (CB,D)    
5 A full day to enjoy Banff beginning with a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain followed by a visit to the Banff Hot Springs the town is famous for. Later tonight, a sunset cruise on lovely Lake Minnewanka with the evening at leisure at the Brewster Mountain Lodge. (CB) 
6 A final full day to enjoy Banff and the surrounding area, highlighted by a sightseeing tour to Yoho National Park. A final evening at the Brewster Mountain Lodge. (CB)
7 A day of breathtaking beauty as we travel to famous Lake Louise, a site without equal for sheer beauty followed by a stop at seldom-visited Moraine Lake. We then travel up the magnificient Icefields Parkway to Jasper, up the spine of the Rockies, where we will enjoy a two-night stay at the supremely comfortable Chateau Jasper in the heart of Jasper Village. (CB)
8 A final full day in the Canadian Rockies to enjoy this magical setting including Maligne Lake and Maligne Canyon where we feature a special luncheon hosted by Train Holidays in this idyllic setting. A final evening in Jasper with a Farewell Dinner hosted by Train Holidays. (CB,L,D)
9 All Aboard, as we board the Rocky Mountaineer train for a daylight passage through the Canadian Rockies over the Canadian National Railway, a day of great beauty that you will want to have your camera ready for! We travel only by day, so you will not miss a single thing. This afternoon, we arrive in Kamloops, British Columbia for an overnight stay in hotel accommodations. Naturally, transfers are provided to & from the train and the hotel. (CB, L)
10 Another beautiful day that will take us from Kamloops to Vancouver, all in daylight, along the Thompson River and past Hells Gate and its thundering water, through the Coast Mountains and spectacular Frasier River Canyon, all in one spellbinding day! An afternoon arrival in Vancouver and transfer to the perfectly located Crowne Plaza Hotel Georgia in the very heart of downtown Vancouver for an overnight stay. (CB, L)
11 Guests depart for home or may extend their stay in the Pacific Northwest. (CB)

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FARES & ACCOMMODATIONS                 FARE PER PERSON
Departure Date/Season Double Occ. Single Occ.
May 21-31, 2005 $1,995 $2,695
June 18-28, 2005 $2,195 $2,695
July 16-26, 2005 $2,395 $2,995
August 20-30, 2005 $2,395 $2,995
September 17-27, 2005 $2,395 $2,995
October 15-25, 2005 $2,195 $2,795
Prices are per person in US dollars and do not include Canadian GST taxes. Triple occupancy prices and children's fares are available upon request. Guests may opt to upgrade to First Class sleeping car travel aboard the Empire Builder, which includes meals while aboard, for prices starting at $145.pp. Prices are subject to change subject to availability at time of booking. Availability of sleeping car accommodations is limited and we strongly encourage that this be booked at the time the program is reserved since future availability cannot be assured.

 

*Fares are in U.S. dollars per person.  Not combinable with any other savings or promotion.

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