rocky mountaineer - Cruise Holidays of Kansas City

2017
Royal Family
Join Mark and Mimi Comfort
August 27- September 5, 2017
ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
Pacific Northwest & Canadian Rockies Highlights
About Rocky Mountaineer:
Rocky Mountaineer offers over 65 unique Canadian vacation packages and four
distinctive rail routes, rich in history and natural wonders, through British Columbia
and Alberta. This world renowned, luxurious train travels by daylight through the
wild beauty of Canada’s West and is the best way to experience the majestic Canadian
Rockies, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Over the past 25 years, Rocky Mountaineer
has grown to become the largest privately owned luxury tourist train company in the
world and has welcomed over 1.7 million guests from around the world.
Pacific Northwest & Canadian Rockies
Our newest route connects the cosmopolitan city of Seattle, WA, USA with Vancouver, BC and the Canadian Rockies.
Hang on, this route serves up the crème de la crème of Western Canada with a little bit of Americana on top.
This unique rail experience connects the cosmopolitan cities of Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, B.C. to the breathtaking Canadian Rockies. Guests will experience an all daylight journey onboard the Rocky Mountaineer traveling along the
Pacific Ocean’s sparkling coastline.
GoldLeaf Service
Our custom-designed, bi-level, glass-domed GoldLeaf coach puts you right in the middle of the awe-inspiring scenery of the Canadian Rockies. Take in the dazzling vistas
upstairs, and enjoy delicious meals downstairs. GoldLeaf Service is quite simply, as good
as it gets.
Fully domed windows that give you unparalleled panoramic views from your seat in the
upper-level of our bi-level dome coach. Hot gourmet meals prepared from regional cuisine by our Executive Chefs. Complimentary beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
throughout the journey, along with gourmet snacks. An exclusive outdoor vestibule in the lower-level of your dome coach.
AND COMFORT TOURS & TRAVEL
YOUR EXPERTS AT LAND AND SEA
Contact Cruise Holidays Comfort Tours
816-741-7417 • [email protected]
Day 1 August 27- Vancouver
Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Vancouver
Transfer from airport to hotel.
Optional tours will be available.
Overnight in Vancouver.
enjoy a scenic half-day tour of some of the park’s natural
attractions and rugged peaks, and perhaps catch a glimpse of
the wildlife that calls this region home. The remainder of the
day is free for you to explore more of Jasper independently.
Overnight in Jasper. B
Day 2: August 28- Vancouver
Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Vancouver
Sightseeing and Gala Dinner
Morning free at leisure. In the afternoon, depart for a half
day sightseeing tour of Vancouver. Highlights include Chinatown, Gastown, Stanley park and Granville Island.
Enjoy a unique dining experience tonight at the Vancouver
Aquarium where you private dinner is set amongst a beautiful backdrop of aquatic life in Canada’s Arctic Gallery.
Overnight in Vancouver. B, D
Day 6: September 1- Jasper to Lake Louise
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Breakfast at the hotel.
Travel to Lake Louise via one of the most scenic highways
in the world, the Icefields Parkway. A stop will be made at
Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield.
Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the
Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features.
Your driver/guide will explain how glaciers are formed and
point out some interesting geological features. Time will be
available for lunch (not included). Afterwards, a brief stop
will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Lake Louise this
afternoon.
Overnight in Lake Louise. B
Day 3: August 29- Rocky Mountaineer : Vancouver to
Kamloops
Hotel 360
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city
of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s
interior. On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes
in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley,
through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by
the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like environment of the BC Interior. Highlights include
the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and
the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River.
Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along
the shores of Kamloops Lake
into Kamloops.
Overnight in Kamloops. B, L.
Day 4: August 30- Rocky Mountaineer : Kamloops to
Jasper
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you
will be surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the
banks of the North Thompson river through the Monashee
and Cariboo Mountains, climbing ever nearer to the high
peaks of the Continental Divide. Today’s highlights include
Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet) the highest
peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, and the climb
over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Your rail
journey ends this evening on arrival in the resort town of
Jasper.
Overnight in Jasper. B, L.
Day 5: August 31- Jasper Highlights Tour
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Breakfast at the hotel
Jasper National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and
the Canadian Rockies’ largest national park. Today you will
Day 7: September 2 - Lake Louise to Banff
Rimrock Resort
Breakfast at the hotel.
This morning you are free to explore beautiful Lake Louise
on your own. After lunch, a half-day tour takes you into
Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders.
Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake
and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River.
At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Banff.
Please note: While departure from The Fairmont Chateau
Lake Louise will be approximately 2:00 p.m., scheduled
checkout time is normally 12:00 p.m. Your luggage will be
stored upon checkout and you are free to enjoy the amenities
of the hotel before the tour departs.
Overnight in Banff. B
Day 8: September 3- Free day in Banff
Rimrock Resort
Breakfast at the hotel.
B
Day 9: September 4- Banff to Calgary with
Optional Summit Helicopter Tour*
Fairmont Pallister
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today you will enjoy a full-day tour concluding in Calgary.
Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among
the points of interest are Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka,
Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Banff Gondola included. Continue on to Kananaskis for the highlight of today’s
adventure, a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the
remarkable landscape of the Rockies.
Overnight in Calgary. B
*Helicopter tour is optional and additional.
Day 10: September 5- Calgary Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the Calgary Airport for your return flight home. B
Main Tour: August 27 - September 5, 2017
GoldLeaf $5,999*pp
SI N G L E O C C U PA N C Y $ 8 , 1 4 4 * P P
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Prices, taxes and fees are subject to change.
Airfare is additional. Payments need to be made by cash or check.
$750PP DEPOSIT DUE AT BOOKING. FINAL PAYMENT DUE 6-1-17
OPTIONAL PRE PACKAGE
INCLUDES: GoldLeaf Service from Seattle to Vancouver with dinner included ·
1 night in Seattle with breakfast included · 1 night in Vancouver with breakfast included
Day 1 August 25-Seattle Arrival
Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Fairmont
Arrive in Seattle and spend time exploring Seattle’s waterfront, Chinatown, Pioneer Square, the sights of Pike Place
Market, and/or the Space Needle on your own at leisure.
Overnight in Seattle.
Day 2 August 26- Seattle to Vancouver
Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Vancouver
Breakfast at the hotel.
Take in the sights of Seattle you didn’t see yesterday before
checking out from your hotel. A motorcoach will transfer you
(and your luggage) to King Street Station to check in for the
first leg of your Rocky Mountaineer journey to Vancouver.
After boarding, toast the rail voyage ahead and enjoy dinner onboard as you travel past the Chittenden Locks linking
AND COMFORT TOURS & TRAVEL
YOUR EXPERTS AT LAND AND SEA
Puget Sound to Lakes Union and Washington as you wave
goodbye to Seattle. Highlights include the fishing fleet (and
Boeing jets) of Everett, the fields at the foot of the Cascade
Mountains near Mount Vernon, sunset views of Bellingham
Bay and the San Juan Islands beyond, and, after crossing the
Canadian border, the community of White Rock as the train
hugs the Pacific Coast and travels into Vancouver. On arrival
in Vancouver, a motorcoach will transfer you from Pacific
Central Station to your nearby downtown hotel.
Overnight in Vancouver. B, D
Day 3 August 27- Vancouver
Connect with the main group after breakfast this morning.
Pre Package: August 25 - August 27, 2017
starting from $1,173pp
Contact Cruise Holidays Comfort Tours
816-741-7417 • [email protected] or your Travel Counselor
FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
Fairmont is a leader in the global hospitality industry, with a distinctive collection and a worldwide reputation for
excellence. Our diverse portfolio includes historic icons, elegant resorts and modern city center properties.
Hotels under the Fairmont banner offer guests an extraordinary place that is created by combining unique architecture and structure, expressive decor and artistry, and magnificent features all in one great location. Add great service
to this and the result is an extraordinary experience that would make your memory of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts a
long and lasting one. We guarantee consistency throughout our collection of hotels and resorts by adhering strictly to
company-wide standards.
FAIRMONT VANCOUVER
FAIRMONT JASPER
FAIRMONT LAKE LOUISE
RIMROCK RESORT
FAIRMONT PALLISTER