Upon arrival at the hotel on day one, you’ll find your personalized Globe-Trotter roadbook at the front desk. This very complete package of travelling literature includes: the relevant road maps, a copy of your detailed itinerary, some useful travelling tips, the vouchers, the relevant travelling guides, a 24h/7d toll free emergency number as well as a few surprises !

Day 1 - Vancouver
Upon arrival, transfer on own to your hotel.

Day 2 - Vancouver / Banff
On these two days you will experience one of the most spectacular train journeys. On board the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver through the Fraser Valley to Kamloops and on to the Rocky Mountains and Banff you enjoy either RedLeaf Service (standard - with assigned seating and meals delivered to your seat) or GoldLeaf Service (deluxe - assigned seating in dome coach and gourmet meals in the dining car). (Breakfast and Lunch included) (an additional D with GoldLeaf)

From Vancouver (day 2), here are a few optional short stays that you could easily add to your package. Please refer to their duration in order to determine the number of nights each of these trips will add to the original route.
	Rafter Six Ranch Resort Duration : 3 days and 2 nights Theme : Guest Ranch Vacation Location : Exshaw For more information		City Escape - Calgary Duration: 3 days and 2 nights Theme: Discovery and Activities Location: Calgary For more information
These are only a few samples of the short packages that are actually available. For additional ideas, please visit our short packages section. In some occasions, the transfers for these optional short stays are not included. A car rental might therefore be required.

Days 3 and 4 - Banff
This day is yours to explore the charming mountain town of Banff. You might want to take the gondola up to Sulphur Mountain to enjoy the great view from the summit and soak in the Hot Springs afterwards. A visit to the Luxton Museum is also recommended. (Breakfast and Lunch inlcuded on day 3)(Breakfast included on day 4)

Day 5 - Banff / Jasper (285 km by bus)
Along spectacular Icefields Parkway you travel to Jasper today. Beautiful lakes and spectacular waterfalls and glaciers invite you to stop and admire. (Breakfast included)

Day 6 - Jasper
Day at leisure to explore Jasper National Park. An excursion to beautiful Maligne Lake is recommended where you can participate in a cruise to famous Spirit Island (optional).

Day 7 - Jasper / Prince George (376 km by train)
Past majestic Mount Robson (3954 m) you travel to Prince George aboard The Skeena.

Days 8 and 9 - Prince George / Prince Rupert (724 km by train)
The journey takes you through the beautiful valley of the Skeena River to Prince Rupert. Depending on the ferry schedule, you might have a day at leisure in Prince Rupert.

Day 10 - Prince Rupert / Port Hardy (12 km+Inside Passage-15 hours)
Today you travel the world-famous “Inside Passage”. During the 15-hours-trip there are good opportunities to watch marine wildlife.

Days 11 and 12 - Port Hardy / Victoria (584 km by bus)
Today Island Coach Lines will take you from Port Hardy to Victoria, the capital of the province.

From Port Hardy (day 11), here are a few optional short stays that you could easily add to your package. Please refer to their duration in order to determine the number of nights each of these trips will add to the original route.
	Great Bear Lodge Escape Duration : 3 days and 2 nights or 4 days and 3 nights Theme : Bear Watching and Multi-activities Location : Port Hardy For more information		The Orcas Kingdom Duration : 4 days and 3 nights Theme : Sea Kayaking and Whales Location : Johnstone Strait For more information
These are only a few samples of the short packages that are actually available. For additional ideas, please visit our short packages section. In some occasions, the transfers for these optional short stays are not included. A car rental might therefore be required.

Days 13 and 14 - Victoria / Vancouver (70 km by bus)
Today it is back to Vancouver, one of the most beautiful city in the world.

From Victoria (day 13), here are a few optional short stays that you could easily add to your package. Please refer to their duration in order to determine the number of nights each of these trips will add to the original route.
	City Escape - Whistler Duration: 3 days and 2 nights Theme: Discovery and Activities Location: Whistler For more information		The Ranch Life Duration : 4 days and 3 nights Theme : Guest Ranch Vacation Location : Gold Bridge For more information
	Echo Valley Ranch and Spa Duration : 4 days and 3 nights and 5 days and 4 nights Theme : Horseback Riding and Spa Location : Jesmond For more information		TYAX Mountain Lake Resort Duration : 3 days and 2 nights Theme : Log Lodge and Multi-activity Location : Gold Bridge For more information
These are only a few samples of the short packages that are actually available. For additional ideas, please visit our short packages section. In some occasions, the transfers for these optional short stays are not included. A car rental might therefore be required.

Day 15 - Vancouver
Transfer to the airport on your own. Return flight.

· The personalized roadbook of the perfect Globe-Trotter:road map, detailed itinerary, useful infos, touristic guides, etc.

· The assistance of your travel adviser in Canada who can be reached with a toll-free emergency number

· Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff according to the chosen class

· The Skeena from Jasper to Prince George and on to Prince Rupert

· Day excursion— transfer from Banff to Jasper including a visit to the Columbia Icefield (Snowcoach)

· Bus transfer from Port Hardy to Victoria and from Victoria to Vancouver

· City tour in Vancouver

· 14 nights accommodation

· 6 meals in STD (an additional dinner with GoldLeaf)

· The applicable taxes and the contribution to the compensation Fund