Banff Aspen Lodge

This charming, friendly hotel boasts a privileged position on Banff National Park, being the ideal choice of accommodation to explore the Canadian Rocky Mountains, as well as to visit downtown Banff. Set in an unforgettable setting, this establishment offers affordable luxury accommodation for everyone visiting this impressive region, either when travelling alone, as a couple or with the whole family. All modern guest rooms are beautifully appointed and come equipped with a wide range of convenient amenities to ensure guests have a nice time while on holidays. Among the extraordinary hotel's facilities, the property offers an outdoor hot tub with fireplace and a wide range of facilities, assuring its guests a truly comfortable stay.

Banff

Banff is situated in Banff National Park, Alberta, 78 miles west of Calgary and 36 miles east of Lake Louise. At 1,400 m above sea level - Banff is known for its mountainous surroundings and hot springs, and outdoor sports such hiking, biking and skiing. Perhaps take the Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain for panoramic views, dine in the Sky Bistro and visit the Cosmic Ray Station.

Rocky Mountaineer Train - Banff to Vancouver

Day 1 - Banff to Kamloops 
Departure Banff: 8:00am MT
Arrival: 7:15pm - 8:45pm PT

Day 2 - Kamloops to Vancouver 
Departure: 8:00am PT
Arrival: 6:15pm - 7:45pm PT

Rocky Mountineer's most historic route, running along the very tracks that formed the transcontinental railway, linking Canada from East to West when it opened in 1886. Over a two-day journey, guests travel from the fertile farmlands of the Fraser Valley, through  desert-like Interior landscape, and on to the craggy peaks, glaciers, and the wilderness of the Canadian Rockies.

Boarding in Banff you will enjoy a sumptuous breakfast on board as the train heads through the Alpine region of the Rocky Mountains taking in Castle Mountain and Lake Louise. Over a leisurely lunch the train starts is decent through the Rocky Mountains and through the Spiral Tunnels. The train passes through Craigellachi - the home of the last spike hammered in to complete the transcontinental railway, and continues west through the lake strewn Schuswap region to Kamloops. After a full day on the train, we arrive into Kamloops with time to have dinner and a good night’s rest in a hotel.

Board the train the following day in the morning to continue your journey onwards to Vancouver. After a leisurely breakfast on board the train passes through more arid and barren landscape before crossing the truss arch bridge of Cisco Crossing. Enjoy the views of the raging waters of Hell’s Gate over a delicious lunch. The landscape then changes dramatically as the train crosses the Coast Mountain Range following the Fraser River through the Fraser Valley and then through the metropolitan area of Vancouver.

Stepping onboard Rocky Mountaineer is like stepping into another world. One where iconic, untouched landscapes unfold around you as world-class Hosts share stories of the region’s history. A world where you meander through towering mountains in a spacious and luxurious dome coach, while toasting with new friends. Or where you can simply relax as you dine on delicious, locally‑inspired cuisine.

For 35 years, guests have experienced the best displays of nature with our daylight only rail journey through unparalleled scenery. Join us onboard and get the adventure you crave with the exceptional service you deserve. After all, if you’re going to see an extraordinary place, you’ll want an extraordinary way to see it.

Included in the fare is the Silver-leaf Service which  gives you a comfortably elegant way to experience our rail routes. With delicious three-course meals served right at your seat, expansive windows and engaging Hosts who bring the scenery to life with rich storytelling, you get to sit back, relax, and journey in style.

Choose the upgrade to Gold-leaf Service and relax in a bi-level glass-dome coach featuring expansive panoramic windows that ensure you do not miss a thing. Enjoy an exclusive dining room on the lower level where our Hosts serve you gourmet meals. Plus, step out onto a large outdoor viewing platform that brings you closer to nature’s splendours.

EVERY RAIL JOURNEY COMES WITH:
• All meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks onboard the train
• Hotel accommodation in midpoint destinations
• Rail station transfers
• Complimentary luggage delivery in each destination
• World-class service and expert storytelling

Georgian Court Hotel Vancouver

Situated in downtown Vancouver, the Georgian Court Hotel, WorldHotels Elite, is a full-service boutique hotel located steps from BC Place Stadium – home of the Vancouver Canucks – Rogers Arena, fashionable Robson Street and many of downtown Vancouver's main tourist attractions. The hotel was designed with your comfort in mind. We offer a fitness center with Peloton Bike, whirlpool, infrared sauna, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access throughout the hotel, complimentary bicycle rentals as well as 180 spacious guest rooms, executive suites and luxurious penthouse suites for an ideal downtown Vancouver business or leisure retreat. All our hotel guest rooms and suites include Beekman® bath amenities, yoga mats and cordless speaker phones. In 2009, the Georgian Court Hotel introduced the ladies preferred Orchid floor with 18 hotel guest rooms offering additional amenities providing comfort and convenience for ladies traveling to Vancouver.

Vancouver

Visit one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, Vancouver. Explore the world-famous food markets, stroll through Stanley Park or just relax and breathe in the fusion of Canadian culture. Take your breath away and feel your pulse rising on the Capilano Suspension Bridge and even take a daytrip up to Whistler or pristine mountain views.

Celebrity Solstice

Celebrity Solstice launched the Solstice fleet of 5 ships as the first of the Fleet entering service in November 2008. The US at the time was the lawn club on the top deck with a glass blowing studio and a real grass for outdoor activities afloat with a difference. This 122,000 tonne ship accommodates 2852 passengers over 14 passenger decks and features 3 swimming pools (one indoor in a solarium) and 12 restaurants.

Enjoy an uninterrupted day of relaxation at sea taking advantage of the facilities, entertainment and dining options on board.

Icy Straight Point

Icy Straight Point is a privately owned island operated by the native Tlingit Nation. Located near the village of Hoonah, it offers breathtaking waterfront restaurants, scenic walking trails, a free museum, a live native show, and plenty of shopping. For those looking to relax, Icy Straight Point even has a charming beach to enjoy.

Hubbard Glacier

The Hubbard Glacier makes another scenic cruising stop. This is the longest tidewater glacier in Alaska, extending 76 miles from its source on Mt. Logan in the Yukon. The cliff face you sail along is over six miles wide, 300 to 400 feet from the top to sea level, and 300 feet from sea level to the bottom. As Hubbard is advancing, it creaks and groans as it moves and is a very actively calving glacier. This makes for some exciting moments when huge chunks of ice crash into the bay, creating a wonderful sound called “white thunder” by the Tlingit people.

Small icebergs, sometimes with seabirds or seals resting on them, float in the water, which is glacial blue. Seals calve on the icebergs here, as Orca whales do not visit the bay.

Juneau

Juneau, the capital of Alaska, is perched on a hillside where the historic downtown buildings give the city a charming frontier feel. Towering 4,000-foot mountains create a dramatic backdrop, making the setting truly unforgettable.

Beyond the city lies the vast Juneau Icefield, from which more than 30 glaciers flow — the most famous being the spectacular Mendenhall Glacier. Rich in history, Juneau was shaped by the gold rush era and remains deeply connected to Tlingit culture, blending frontier heritage with Native traditions.

Ketchikan

Ketchikan, known as the Salmon Capital of the World, is a quaint village just three miles long and three blocks wide, wedged between the water and the forested slopes of Deer Mountain. Much of the native village is propped up on wooden pilings, and the Totem Heritage Center houses the world’s largest collection of authentic totem poles.

Beyond the town, you can explore the surrounding wilderness, where there’s an excellent chance of spotting bald eagles soaring effortlessly over the inlets in search of salmon — a sight that perfectly captures the spirit of Alaska’s rugged beauty.

Enjoy an uninterrupted day of relaxation at sea taking advantage of the facilities, entertainment and dining options on board.