Rocky Mountaineer Rainforest to Gold Rush Explorer – 2018
8 Nights / 9 Days
Overview
The 2018 Rainforest to Gold Rush Explorer includes a night in Vancouver before you embark on the Rocky Mountaineer to Whistler, site of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
You’ll spend the night in Whistler Village before boarding the Rocky Mountaineer for your two day train journey to Jasper National Park. You’ll follows a rugged, northern route so you’ll be treated to spectacular scenery from start to finish.
When you reach Jasper, you’ll have a full day to explore Jasper. After your second night in Jasper, enjoy guided motor coach tours of the Columbia Icefield, the Athabasca Glacier, Yoho National Park and Banff. A helicopter flightseeing tour is included on your journey between Banff and Calgary.
This vacation begins with an overnight stay in Vancouver each Friday between April 27 and October 5, 2018. It begins with an overnight stay in Calgary each Thursday from April 26 and October 4, 2018.
Previously known as the Northern Explorer, in 2018 this package is renamed to the Rainforest to Gold Rush Explorer.
Features
- 2 day Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service
- 3.5 hour Rocky Mountaineer Whistler Sea to Sky Climb
- 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches (Reverse itinerary features 2
breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 afternoon snack) - 8 nights hotel accommodation
- Vancouver Lookout
- Jasper Highlights Tour
- Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Jasper to
Lake Louise - Yoho Park Tour, Lake Louise to Banff
- Banff to Calgary Tour, including Banff Gondola
- Panoramic Helicopter Flightseeing
- Calgary Tower
- Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Whistler, Quesnel
and Jasper - Luggage handling and National Park Pass
Add Ons
- Add airport transfers in Vancouver and Calgary
- Add additional nights in the Rockies
- Add activities in Jasper, Lake Louise and/or Banff
- Add sightseeing in Vancouver and tours to Victoria and Butchart Gardens
Prices
- Prices depend on when you travel, number of travelers, train service you choose, extras you add and the hotels you choose.
- They also depend on promotions available when you book.
- Call 800-913-9207 or 604-990-9299 or Email to get prices for your trip.
| Vancouver to Calgary – 2018 Prices |
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| Start Dates | SILVERLEAF | GOLDLEAF | GOLDLEAF DELUXE |
| Apr 27 | $3,899 | $5,399 | $6,199 |
| May 4 – 25 | $4,099 | $5,849 | $6,699 |
| Jun 1 – Jun 22 | $4,449 | $6,299 | $7,249 |
| Jun 29 – Jul 6 | $4,549 | $6,449 | $7,399 |
| Jul 13 – Sep 21 | $4,449 | $6,299 | $7,249 |
| Sep 28 | $4,049 | $5,599 | $6,499 |
| Oct 5 | $3,699 | $4,999 | $5,849 |
| Optional Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners: $819 – $1,150 | |||
| Calgary to Vancouver – 2018 Prices |
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| Start Dates | SILVERLEAF | GOLDLEAF | GOLDLEAF DELUXE |
| Apr 26 | $3,899 | $5,399 | $6,199 |
| May 3 – 24 | $4,099 | $5,849 | $6,699 |
| May 31 – Jun 21 | $4,449 | $6,299 | $7,249 |
| Jun 28 – Jul 5 | $4,549 | $6,449 | $7,399 |
| Jul 12 – Sep 20 | $4,449 | $6,299 | $7,249 |
| Sep 27 | $4,049 | $5,599 | $6,499 |
| Oct 4 | $3,699 | $4,999 | $5,849 |
| Optional Meal Plan: All Breakfasts & Dinners: $863 – $1,191 | |||
Prices are per person, before taxes, based on Double Occupancy
2018 Schedule
| Starts Vancouver April 27 May 4, 11, 18, 25 June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July 6, 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 September 7, 14, 21, 28 October 5 |
Starts Calgary April 26 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 June 7, 14, 21, 28 July 5, 12, 19, 26 August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 September 6, 13, 20, 27 October 4 |
Itinerary
| Vancouver to Calgary | Calgary to Vancouver | |||
| Day | Activities | Overnight | Activities | Overnight |
| 1 | Arrive in Vancouver | Vancouver | Arrive in Calgary | Calgary |
| 2 | On the Rocky Mountaineer to Whistler | Whistler | Panoramic Helicopter and Banff Tour with Gondola Transfer to Banff |
Banff |
| 3 | On the Rocky Mountaineer to Quesnel | Quesnel | Yoho Park Tour Transfer to Lake Louise |
Lake Louise |
| 4 | On the Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper | Jasper | Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer | Jasper |
| 5 | Jasper Highlights Tour | Jasper | Jasper Highlights Tour | Jasper |
| 6 | Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer | Lake Louise | On the Rocky Mountaineer to Quesnel | Quesnel |
| 7 | Yoho Park Tour and transfer to Banff | Banff | On the Rocky Mountaineer to Whistler | Whistler |
| 8 | Banff Tour with Gondola and Panoramic Helicopter Transfer to Calgary |
Calgary | On the Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver | Vancouver |
| 9 | Vacation ends in Calgary | Vacation ends in Vancouver | ||
Levels of Service
Rocky Mountaineer: SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf Service
- SilverLeaf Service includes reserved seating in a custom built single level car with expansive windows curving into the ceiling, hot breakfast and lunch served at your seat, and complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during the day.
- GoldLeaf Service – Reserved seating in the GoldLeaf elevated dome car. Breakfast and lunch are served in the GoldLeaf dining car and GoldLeaf passengers have access to the outdoor viewing platform.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included . - View the Differences between SilverLeaf Service and GoldLeaf Service
Route Map
