Sun, Sept 3: Fly to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Transfer to the Sheraton Wall Centre and enjoy some leisure time before coming together for a Welcome Dinner. (Meals: Dinner)

Mon, Sept 4: Today enjoy a sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s North Shore. Take the Skyride Gondola at Grouse Mountain for breathtaking views of the city, the sparkling Pacific Ocean, and snowy mountain peaks. Let thrill be your reward with a canopy walk across the world’s longest suspension foot bridge, perched 230 feet above the thriving rainforest canyon at Capilano Suspension Bridge.  Later, a leisurely evening awaits to relax and enjoy at your own pace. (B)

Tues, Sept 5: Board Rocky Mountaineer and journey in luxury along the rails of their original and exclusive route from Banff to Calgary. Indulge in the elegant GoldLeaf Service featuring gourmet cuisine, an outdoor viewing platform, and signature  glass-dome car, a room with an uninterrupted panoramic view. Relax as the treacherous waters of Hell’s Gate rush through the Fraser Canyon, bearing witness to the dramatic change of scenery, from the Cascade Mountains, winding river canyons and pristine coastal forests, to the inland desert and grassy plains of the British Columbia’s Interior.  End with  overnight in Kamloops, which boasts surprisingly diverse dining experiences. You be the judge as dinner is on your own! (B,L)

Wed, Sept 6: Resume the awe of raw, undisturbed beauty as you venture east on Rocky Mountaineer from Kamlooops to the mountain town of Banff. Today affords another mind-bending array of wonder while traveling through the spiral tunnels of Roger’s Pass and Kicking Horse Canyon and alongside the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Upon final reach of Lake Louise, disembark the train, and transfer to your home for the next 3 nights, Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa. Nestled in the heart of Banff, tonight is yours to discover this quaint, yet lively downtown, known to be a spirited place of welcome and adventure surrounded by striking landscape. (B,L)

Thu, Sept 7: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and take advantage of a full day to explore Banff at your leisure. (B)

Fri, Sept 8: Today’s touring includes Yoho National Park and Banff National Park. Visit Lake Louise, often known as the “Jewel of the Canadian Rockies,” where the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise proudly stands at one end and the Victoria Glacier reflects off the other. Marvel at Emerald Lake and stop at the Spiral Tunnels viewpoint, where three lines of railway are laid at different elevations to cross the Kicking Horse River on four bridges. Enjoy a delightful dinner with your fellow travelers at the historic Fairmont Château Lake Louise.  (B,D)

Sat, Sept 9:  Depart for Calgary, but first, see the world from the Sulphur Summit with a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. En route to Calgary, visit the famous Bow Falls and the Hoodoos of the Canadian badlands. Upon arrival in Calgary, be ready to discover How the West Once Was at Canada’s largest living history museum, Heritage Park Historical Village, an impressive 127-acre attraction that proves Calgary to be more than just cowboys and rodeos. It is a place where hundreds of exhibits and daily demonstrations tell historical tales of all those who have gathered there. Spend your final afternoon in this city that calls you to explore!  (B)

Sun, Sept 10: Transfer to the Calgary Airport and fly home. (B)