Rocky Mountaineer: Journey through the Clouds at Leisure (Westbound) 2020Day 1 CalgaryArrive in Calgary and spend the rest of the day sightseeing in “The Heart of the NewWest” independently. Overnight in Calgary.Meals: Day 2 Calgary - BanffDepart Calgary this morning for a full-day tour concluding in Banff. Journey toKananaskis where you will enjoy the highlight of today, a 12-minute PanoramicHelicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. Continue on to Banfffor a sightseeing tour including Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. BanffGondola included. Your tour ends on arrival in Banff late this afternoon. Overnight inBanff.Meals: Day 3 BanffToday you will have an entire day to spend exploring Banff National Park on yourown. Optional activities include soaking in the mineral pools at Upper Hot Springs,enjoying a nature walk on nearby mountain trails, visiting Banff’s historic museums,cruising on Lake Minnewanka or playing a round of golf at The Fairmont BanffSprings. Overnight in Banff.Meals: Day 4 Banff - Lake LouiseA half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its naturalwonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a naturalrock bridge spanning the Kicking Horse River. The tour ends in Lake Louise wherethe remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy this magnificent location.Overnight in Lake Louise.Please note: While arrival at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately1:00 p.m., scheduled check-in time is not until 4:00 p.m. In the event that your roomis not ready, your luggage will be stored and you are free to enjoy the amenities ofthe hotel.Meals: Day 5 Lake LouiseEnjoy a free day in Lake Louise. Local activities include canoeing, hiking in themountains or simply relaxing and taking in the magnificent views. Overnight in LakeLouise.Meals: Day 6 Lake Louise - JasperEnjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper national parks via the Icefields Parkway.Among the highlights are Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk andAthabasca Falls. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of icesouth of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America.Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learnmore about its geological features. Lunch is included at the Columbia Icefield GlacierDiscovery Centre. Arrive in Jasper late this afternoon. Overnight in Jasper.Meals: Day 7 JasperJasper National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Canadian Rockies’largest national park. Today you will enjoy a scenic half-day tour of some of thepark’s natural attractions and rugged peaks, and perhaps catch a glimpse of thewildlife that calls this region home. Highlights include breakfast at Maligne Canyonteahouse and a stroll to view the canyon itself. The remainder of the day is free foryou to explore more of Jasper independently. Overnight in Jasper.Meals: Day 8 Jasper - KamloopsTravel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies toKamloops, in the heart of the British Columbia Interior. As you journey west and southyou will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by theriver valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains. Today’s highlights includeMount Robson, Pyramid Falls, the climb over Yellowhead Pass, and the journey alongthe North Thompson River as you approach Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.Meals: B, LDay 9 Kamloops - VancouverYour journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city ofVancouver. On today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery,from the desert-like environment of the Interior, through winding river canyons andpristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade Mountains and the lush green fields of theFraser Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the ThompsonRiver and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journeyends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. Overnight in Vancouver.Meals: B, LDay 10 VancouverYour journey ends upon checkout from your Vancouver hotel.Meals: