Best of the Rockies Circle Journey 13D12N

From $7,976.98 $7,250.63 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

ROUTE: Vancouver – Kamloops – Banff – Lake Louise – Jasper – Quesnel – Whistler – Vancouver

Ignite your senses on a new era of luxury travel and style onboard the opulent Rocky Mountaineer train. A world class rail journey combining two riveting Western Canadian routes; discover towering snow-capped mountains, lush green forests, sublime wildlife and experience all of this region’s raw beauty on this 13-day voyage. Unearth the magnificent majesties from Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Quesnel and Whistler.

Your adventure begins with an overnight stay in Vancouver unlocking this scenic coastal city at your own pace. Your voyage culminates as you step onboard the opulent Rocky Mountaineer and embark on a 2-day train escapade like no other from Vancouver, Kamloops and into Banff. Ignite your senses from the ...

Trip Highlights

  • Absorb panoramic views of Canada’s Magnificent Rockies from custom-designed glass domed service cars giving a truly spectacular view of your surroundings
  • Indulge in a 5-day journey of unparalleled views of the Canadian Rockies’ breathtaking scenery through areas unreachable by cars
  • Overnight at comfortable hotels at the end of each day before boarding the train again the next morning
  • Marvel at the unbelievable engineering of the Spiral Tunnels
  • Take freedom in exploring the extraordinary wonders, historic landmarks and captivating wildlife of Lake Louise, Banff and Jasper at your own leisure
  • Saunter the Legendary Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored walkway suspended 280 metres above the spectacular Sunwapta Valley
  • Experience nature at its best, travelling only from spring to Autumn on a daylight only rail service
  • Savour exceptional service with world-class hosts onboard

What's Included

  • National Park Pass
  • Glacier Skywalk
  • Ice Explorer
  • Breakfast and lunch including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks onboard Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service
  • 12 night’s accommodations on a twin share basis in picturesque hotels
  • Rail station and luggage transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff, Jasper, Quesnel and Whistler

Itinerary

DAY 1 WELCOME TO VANCOUVER
Georgian Court Hotel or Sutton Place Hotel or Fairmont Pacific Rim
None
DAY 2 ONBOARD THE LUXURY ROCKY MOUNTAINEER RAIL TO KAMLOOPS
Kamloops accommodation
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 3 RAIL JOURNEY TO BREATHTAKING BANFF
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa or Rimrock Resort Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4-5 EXPLORE BANFF AT YOUR OWN LEISURE
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa or Rimrock Resort Hotel
None
DAY 6 AN ADVENTURE TO THE VAST YOHO NATIONAL PARK
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
None
DAY 7 DISCOVER LAKE LOUISE AT YOUR LEISURE
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
None
DAY 8 MOTORCOACH TO JASPER NATIONAL PARK & RIDE AN ICE EXPLORER
Forest Park Hotel or Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Lunch
DAY 9 UNCOVER THE WONDERS OF JASPER ON YOUR OWN
Forest Park Hotel or Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
None
DAY 10 BOARD THE LUXURY ROCKY MOUNTAINEER TO QUESNEL
Quesnel Accommodation
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 11 RAIL TRAVEL CONTINUES TO ICONIC WHISTLER
Whistler Accommodation
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 12 A TRIP BACK TO WHERE IT ALL BEGAN, VANCOUVER
Georgian Court Hotel or Sutton Place Hotel or Fairmont Pacific Rim
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 13 FAREWELL CANADIAN ROCKIES
None
None

Accommodation

Dates & Prices

Scheduled departures from April to October only. Train not available in winter season from November to March. The price is based on GoldLeaf. Room upgrade is available at an additional charge. Please contact us for upgrading and prices.

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How To Get There

- The departure and finish point is Vancouver

- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Vancouver

Weather & Climate

Average temperatures in Canadian Rockies vary drastically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold all year with a low chance of precipitation most of the year. The area is less temperate than some. Warmest time to visit Canadian Rockies, the hottest months are July, June, and then September. The warmest time of year is generally early to mid July where highs are regularly around 52.5°F (11.4°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 29.9°F (-1.2°C) at night.

Spring (April- May): As winter relinquishes its hold and the wilderness comes to life, streams swell, bears lumber from hibernation, and flowers start to bloom. This is one of the best times to join us.

Summer (July-Aug): Warm weather urges vegetation to flourish. Baby animals emerge under their parents’ watchful eyes as the days grow longer and the rainforest is at its most lush.

Autumn (Sept-Oct): The forests create a vibrant display of red, orange, and gold, mixed with evergreen. Snow dusts the mountain peaks and animals forage through the wilderness.

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Destinations

Vancouver: With a backdrop of endless mountains and glistening ocean, Vancouver is simply awe-inspiring. From beach walks to award-winning restaurants, it offers a rare blend of urban experiences that will leave you wanting more.

Banff: One of the most beautiful places on earth, Banff is home to a wild, untamed national park, distinctive hotels, inspired local food, and a natural hot spring that people come from all over the world to experience.

Lake Louise: World-renowned for its postcard- perfect turquoise-hued lake, Lake Louise is set against a breathtaking backdrop of peaks and glaciers. This dramatically beautiful place is stunning any time of year.

Jasper: A quaint town set within majestic mountains, Jasper sits in the middle of Canada’s largest national park. Its extensive trail network is perfect for exploring the many mountain peaks, glacial lakes, and dramatic waterfalls.

Whistler: With stunning mountain vistas around every corner, pristine lakes, limitless outdoor activities, a peak-to-peak gondola, restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife, Whistler offers endless exploration all year round.

Other Information

Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.

For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.

 

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