The Festive Feel
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The Twelve Days of Christmas
Vancouver → Calgary
Trip Code: UTWCB12
Your Vacation Includes
- A maximum of 40 guests in your APT group
- Freedom of Choice inclusions
- Luxury dining – a total of 18 meals
- Expert APT Tour Director
- Lakeview Room at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- Overnight VIA Rail journey into the Rockies
- Transfers, porterage and gratuities
- Dash through snowy landscapes on a horse-drawn sleigh ride at Lake Louise
Map & Itinerary
Vancouver → Calgary
Signature Experiences
Designed Exclusively for APT guests
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Give your holiday a personal touch with a choice of included sightseeing or dining options
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Arrive Vancouver - 17 Dec
Once you’ve arrived, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner this evening.
Stay: Vancouver, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
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Vancouver, Whistler - 18 Dec
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and see the magical Canyon Lights display.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
This evening, dine at one of your hotel’s restaurants.
Spend this morning exploring Vancouver on a guided tour.
Stay: Two Nights, Fairmont Chateau Whistler
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Whistler - 19 Dec
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Take a helicopter ride or the adventurous among us might prefer to jump on a snowmobile (additional expense), zip trek or even enjoy a dog sled ride(additional expense). Otherwise, you might ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola or relax with a Scandinave Spa experience.
Your day unfolds with a choice of sightseeing options.
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Whistler, Vancouver, VIA Rail - 20 Dec
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
The heritage of Canada’s Indigenous people comes to light at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. Enjoy breakfast and explore the museum, discovering your First Nations ‘animal spirit’ with the help of your guide.
Travel back to Vancouver and head to the station for your overnight VIA Rail journey to Jasper National Park. Dinner is served on board your train.
Stay: VIA Rail, in Sleeper Plus Class
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VIA Rail, Jasper - 21 Dec
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
This evening, dine at one of your hotel’s restaurants.
Your morning carries on along the rail tracks. Sights set on Jasper, watch as the snowy Canadian Rockies pass by your window. Once at your lodge, become familiar with the beauty of the national park. Relax over dinner at your lodge this evening.
Stay: Two Nights, Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
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Jasper - 22 Dec
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Watch for local wildlife, or don some snowshoes for a trek through the alpine scenery. Maybe take the chance to view the icefalls that can only be seen at this time of year during a Maligne Canyon Ice Walk, or visit the planetarium to explore the world’s largest dark sky preserve.
Choose how you want to explore the national park. This evening, perhaps head out for a bonfire on the shores of Lac Beauvert and make your own delicious s’mores after your fun-filled day.
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Jasper, Banff - 23 Dec
Leaving Jasper, you’ll journey through the Rocky Mountains and along the Icefields Parkway (weather permitting), before heading to Banff. Take a ride on the Banff Gondola for mountain views across Banff National Park.
Stay: Three Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Banff Springs, in a Mountain View Room
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Banff - 24 Dec
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
You might like to take an ice walk in Johnston Canyon, take a dog sled ride (additional expense), embark on a wilderness experience or enjoy a soak in the mineral pool at the Willow Stream Spa. The afternoon tea at Fairmont Banff Springs is also a tempting option.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
This evening, select from a range of dining venues at your hotel.
Today, choose how to explore Banff your way.
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Christmas in Banff - 25 Dec
Wake to a snow-white Christmas Day in Banff. Whether you choose to relax in your hotel or enjoy the great outdoors, today promises to be a very special Christmas. Round it off with a festive drink and Christmas dinner this evening.
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Banff, Lake Louise - 26 Dec
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Meet a Mountie and listen to tales of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Enjoy breakfast before heading to Lake Louise.
Stay: Two Nights, Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, in a Lakeview Room
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Lake Louise - 27 Dec
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
The highlight of today is sure to be the horse-drawn sleigh ride along a frozen lakeside trail.
Soak up the wintry atmosphere of this special place today. You might like to use the time to curl up by the fireplace and watch the snowy landscapes outside. Or venture outdoors and choose from one of the resort’s many activities on offer, which are available at an extra cost. This evening, gather around for a farewell dinner.
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Lake Louise, Depart Calgary - 28 Dec
Be transferred to Calgary and say your goodbyes before joining your onward flight.
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