Rocky Mountain Lights Train, a magical 7-day trip
The legendary Rocky Mountaineer Lights train has been rated as the “World’s Best Travel Experience” by many media. It passes through a series of magnificent natural landscapes along the way, including turbulent canyons, towering peaks, glacial lakes and waterfalls… It is a true journey of natural landscapes, and the most special thing is its super-large dome glass windows, which allow you to take in the beautiful scenery of the Rocky Mountains passing by. The Rocky Mountaineer Lights train is one of the top five train sightseeing routes in the world selected by Conde Naste Traveler magazine. In 2011, it won the “World-Class Train Travel Experience” award from the World Travel Awards. This is the sixth consecutive year that the Rocky Mountaineer Lights train has won this honor.
The Rocky Mountain Light is a luxury train that runs through Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, offering a comprehensive tour of the region. The train takes you along rivers, through quaint mountain towns, and past magnificent snow-capped peaks. Along the way, you can enjoy a front-row seat to watch the wildlife of moose, elk, bighorn sheep, bears, and eagles fly by. In the Rocky Mountain Light’s fully domed train, you can simply lean back in the reclining seats to listen to rich historical stories, taste world-class delicacies, and take in lush forests and clear blue glacial lakes. Relax and unwind as the picturesque landscape of nature stretches out beyond the windows. Whether you enjoy a drink in the cozy dome car or breathe in the fresh mountain air on the open-air porch, the Rocky Mountain Light train will make you feel luxurious and relaxed. During the Labor Day holiday, we will customize a 7-day romantic Canadian Rockies luxury train tour for you. While enjoying the early spring scenery of Canada, you will also experience the world’s most worthwhile train tour. It will be a memorable journey in your lifetime. During the customized date, there will be Chinese waiters and guides on the train to provide you with convenient and satisfactory services.
April 30, Day 1, Hometown – Vancouver
After the tour guide picks you up at the airport, we will have lunch. Visit Stanley Park. Stanley Park is located in the bustling neighborhood of Vancouver, only a fifteen-minute walk from downtown Vancouver. It is rated as one of the best urban parks in the world because of the perfect fusion of city and nature. Then go to the early immigrant settlement of Coal Gas Town, where you can see the only steam clock left from the early days, still standing in the city streets, which is a wonder. This is the birthplace of Vancouver, and it still retains the flavor of the late seventeenth century. Next, we will visit the famous landmark building of Vancouver, Five Sails Square, where the unique white five sails are in harmony with the blue sea and sky. After dinner, check in to the hotel and rest.
May 1, Day 2 Vancouver – Rocky Mountaineer – Kamloops
Gather in the hotel lobby in the morning, take the train company’s VIP bus to the train station, and take the Rocky Mountaineer to cross the Canadian mountains in a different way and experience the magical journey of the mountains. Before boarding, you can also enjoy the characteristic whistle departure ceremony. Whether you are a train fan, a photographer, or just want to sit back and relax while watching the magnificent scenery pass by, this world-class sightseeing train will satisfy you. Follow the majestic Fraser River through Hell’s Gate. Then go to the Spiral Tunnel, which is inaccessible to cars. This is a tunnel formed by blasting through two mountains at Kicking Horse Pass. The train passes through several century-old artificial bridges and clear blue mountain lakes. Listen to the waterfalls pouring down from the granite cliffs, flowing through the narrow canyon, and rushing forward. Observe the grizzly bears foraging on the hillside and the golden eagles circling in the sky on the air currents. Taste local specialties and mellow Okanagan wines in the dining car and enjoy distinguished and considerate service.
May 2, Day 3 Kamloops – Rocky Mountaineer – Banff
Today we will continue our train journey. Through the skylight, we can see glaciers and snow-covered peaks everywhere. The attractions along the way include glaciers and [Grizzly National Park], [The Last Spike], [Kicking Horse Valley], [Rogers Pass], [Golden Town], [Yooho National Park], [Lake Louise], [Castle Mountain], etc.
May 3rd, the fourth day, Banff Town – Lake Louise – Yoho National Park – Salmon Arm
【Lake Louise】: Lake Louise originates from the Victoria Glacier. The lake water is turquoise and clear, and is known as the ‘Sapphire of the Rockies’. The reason why the lake water presents a sapphire blue belt 【Yoho National Park】: Yoho National Park is located on the right wing of the Rocky Mountains. Yoho National Park has Canada’s highest waterfall wonders, world-class fossil remains, and natural topography that is amazing. It is listed as one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO together with Banff National Park. 【The Last Nail】: This is the intersection of the Trans-Canada Pacific Railway, commemorating the place where the last nail was driven. 【Moraine Lake】: Nestled against the Ten Peaks Mountain, which is covered with snow all year round, it is crystal clear. Its beautiful scenery was once printed on the old Canadian $20 banknote.
May 4th, Day 5 Salmon Arm-Kelowna-Vancouver
Kelowna is located in the middle of the Okanagan Valley, with abundant sunshine and developed tourism. It is known as the “California” of the North. It is adjacent to the Great Lakes but has a dry climate, which is very suitable for grape cultivation. It is also recognized as one of the world’s high-quality wine producing areas. Most of the local wineries are built on the hillsides of the Okanagan Lake, with beautiful scenery and elegant environment. Many of them are open to the public for tourists to visit and buy various red and white wines and the most famous Canadian ice wine.
May 5th, Day 6 Vancouver-Original Place
May 6th, Day 7 Return to the original place of residence Ending the 7-day romantic trip to Canada