your WestJet Vacations Experience Specialist
2008 Departures Dates: Apr 3, 8, 13, 17, 22, 27, and May 1-Oct 14 - Thursdays, Sundays and Tuesdays.
Yellowhead Route – Vancouver to Jasper
Itinerary can be done Jasper to Vancouver.
Day 1 Vancouver to Kamloops
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 River valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade mountains, to the desert-like environment of the 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 and into Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.
Day 2 Kamloops to Jasper
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 on arrival in the resort town of Jasper. Overnight in Jasper.
Choose either Red Leaf or Gold Leaf service for your rail experience.
Red Leaf service
Gold Leaf service
Please be sure to carry any medication with you, as you will not have access to your luggage during the day.
