Welcome to Calgary, also known as “Cowtown”. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.

The rest of the day is at your leisure. You can take one of the following options tours (Arrival time must be before 12:00 noon):

【Optional Tour - Calgary City Tour (3 hours)】

A guided tour takes you to explore the city; from the historic site to the newest modern building. (Includes guide service, transportation, and admission)

【Optional Tour -Heritage Park with Transportation/Admission (3.5 hours)】

Explore Canada's second largest living history museum in Calgary. See and feel the past as it comes to life in front of your eyes.

【Optional Tour -Cross iron Mill Outlet Shopping Tour (5 hours)】

Discover the biggest one-level shopping centre in Alberta.

【Optional Tour -The Calgary Zoo with Public Transportation Ticket/Admission】

The Calgary Zoo takes you to see almost 900 animals from around the world, including popular gorilla, hippos, grizzly bear, penguins, endangered red pandas and amur tigers, and etc for you to explore.

Today, we will visit the Waterton National Park, the only park in the world that has three designations - UNESCO World Heritage Site, an International Peace Park and a Biosphere Reserve!

【Prince Wales Hotel】

A true historic Canadian icon. Named after Prince of Wales, it is the park’s most recognized landmark. (stop for about 30 minutes)

【Waterton Town】

Explore this tiny, vibrant town site. (stop for about 60 minutes)

【Cameron Falls】

A highlight of a Waterton visit. Crystal clear cascading mountain water rushes steadily over 1.5 billion-year-old Cambrian rock, throwing off a delicate mist that dusts the skin of those who stand-around admiring it. (stop for about 15 minutes)

【Red Rock Canyon】

The layers of red and green coloured minerals offer a brilliant contrast to each other and the lush surroundings. (stop for about 30 minutes)

【Buffalo Paddock】

In the specially designated protected area you will have the opportunity to observe the largest mammals of the American prairie from a distance. (Duration approx. 15 min.)

* If Buffalo Paddock Not Open, will go Okotoks Big Rock Instead

【Okotoks Big Rock】

Big Rock lies about 8 km west of the town of Okotoks, Alberta, Canada, formed by dislodged rocks that travelled on top of a glacier thousands of years ago. (stop for about 15 minutes)

Start your journey to Famous Canadian Rockies from Calgary and you will visit the Lake Louise and Yoho National Park.

【Lake Louise】

This beautiful lake is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta. Famous photo-taking location. (stop for about 2 hours)

【Moraine Lake/Ten Peaks Valley】

Its waters are the most amazing color, a vivid shade of turquoise that changes in intensity through the summer as the glacier melt. Set in the rugged Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and rock piles, creating a scene so stunning it almost seems unreal. (stop for about 60 minutes)

* Moraine Lake open from (Early June to Early Oct). If closed, it will be replaced by the Vermillion Lake

【YOHO National Park】

Named for a Cree expression of awe and wonder, Yoho lies on the Western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

【Spiral Tunnel】

It is one of the most bizarre feats of engineering to get the grade of a train line to be at or below 2.2%. The current two spiral tunnels where the railroad forms two spirals, crossing beneath itself twice, almost forming a figure eight, before continuing in the proper direction down the mountain were completed in 1909. (pass through)

【Emerald Lake】

Name comes from her green water color. (stop for about 20 minutes)

【Natural Bridge】

Sculpted by the erosive forces of rushing water over what had once been a waterfall, the Natural Bridge is a powerful reminder of how much influence water has in shaping the landscape. (stop for about 15 minutes)

Continue your journey to Jasper National Park, the biggest National Park in Canada.

【Icefield Parkway】

One of Canada's national treasures and most rewarding destinations. Stretching 232km (144mi) through the heart of Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site, this world-class journey offers access to a vast wilderness of pristine mountain lakes, ancient glaciers and broad sweeping valleys. (pass through)

【Bow Lake】

It is the headwaters of the Bow River that runs south through the city Calgary and onto the Oldman River ultimately to Hudson Bay. (stop for about 20 minutes)

【Columbia Icefield】

Snocoach and Skywalk (Optional $$): Visit the Canadian Rockies and tour over the Athabasca Glacier in a giant Ice Explorer. A once in a lifetime experience. Next, enjoy a breathtaking view of the glacier from The Glacier Skywalk. (stop for about 3.5 hours)

【Athabasca Falls】

It is not one of the highest waterfalls, However, it is rather known for the shear amount and force of the water that flows through it from the Columbia Glacier. (stop about 30 minutes)

【Jasper Town】

It is the heart of Jasper National Park. 2nd biggest town in the Canadian Rockies. (stop time – your own arrangement)

 

Today, continue your journey in the Jasper National Park.

【Maligne Lake (Optional - Lake Cruise $$)】

It is the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. You can take an optional cruise to enjoy the scenery of the lake. (stop for about 100 minutes)

【Maligne Canyon】

It is carved into the Palliser Formation, a layer of limestone deposited in a shallow tropical sea by lime-secreting plankton about 365-million years ago. (stop for about 30 minutes)

【Medicine Lake】

During the summer, glacier melt waters flood the lake, sometimes overflowing it. In fall and winter the lake disappears, becoming a mudflat with scattered pools of water connected by a stream. Medicine Lake is one of the largest known sinking rivers in the Western Hemisphere. It is also maybe the largest inaccessible cave system anywhere in the world! (pass through)

【Peyto Lake】

It is a glacier-fed lake in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. During the summer, significant amounts of glacial rock flour flow into the lake, These suspended rock particles give the lake a bright, turquoise color. (stop for about 20 minutes) / (It will be replaced by Waterfowl Lake if it is closed)

【The Crossing】

A starting point for tours on the Columbia Icefield. It is also the only place for basic services including public bathrooms, gas station and a restaurant. (stop for about 10 minutes)

【Crowfoot Glacier】

Named after its shape when was discovered. A must-see stop with the climate change nowadays. The "Third Toe" was melted and barely visible. (stop for about 15 minutes)

Today you will visit the Banff National Park, Canada's first national park.

【Banff Sulphur Mt Gondola (Optional)】$$

Enjoy a 360º view of Banff. (stop for about 90 minutes)

【Johnston Canyon】

Known for its walking trail throughout the year. (stop for about 60 minutes)

【Bow Falls】

Location of the film "The River of no return" in 1960's. (stop for about 15 minutes)

【Surprise Corner】

Good view for the Castle in the Rockies. (stop for about 15 minutes)

【Hoodoos】

Hoodoos are composed sedimentary rock covered by harder rock that is harder to erode. Once softer sediment erodes rock needle, only tower like natural obstacles are left. (stop for about 15 minutes)

【Banff Town】

The biggest town of National towns, many shops and restaurants waiting for your discovery. (stop for about 90 minutes)

Boarding the train to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. Start the journey with a welcome-aboard breakfast on the train. The journey takes you through a spectacular array of scenery as you travel between the glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the interior.Today's highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, the Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie - where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. Arrive at Kamloops at 18:30PM-20:00PM (PT)

At the time of booking, you can choose the cabin class according to your preferences, with the following differences between the cabin classes:

Gold Leaf Class:

Luxurious double-decker cabin with a Full glass-dome windows with panoramic views, the dreamy glass dome on the upper level and a scenic dining area on the lower level.

Gourmet à la carte meals in the lower-level dining room

Attended by four Hosts, plus a full culinary team

Signature cocktails, premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

Large exclusive outdoor viewing platform

Luxurious hotel accommodations with premium room categories.

Unlimited beverages and complimentary snacks

Silver Leaf Class:

Custom-designed single-level dome. Oversized glass-dome windows for taking in the spectacular views

Regionally-inspired meals served in the comfort of your seat

Attended by up to three Hosts

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

Outdoor viewing area

Comfortable accommodations with restaurants on the property or within walking distance

Unlimited beverages and complimentary snacks

Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. You will again see dramatic changes in scenery. From the desert-like environment of the Interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade Mountains, and the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Highlights included the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening.