Mike and Dorie's May 1996 Vacation Itinerary

Wednesday, May 1, 1996 -- Los Angeles to Sacramento

• Start at Los Angeles Union Station
• Board the Amtrak Coast Starlight (coach) #14 at 9:30A
• Arrive in Sacramento, California at 11:37P
• Overnight in Old Sacramento in the Vagabond Inn

Thursday, May 2, 1996 -- Sacramento, California

• Visit/tour Sacramento
• Visit the California State Railway Museum in Old Sacramento
• Board the Amtrak Coast Starlight (Economy Sleeper) #14 at 11:37P.

Friday, May 3, 1996 -- Sacramento to Vancouver, Canada

• Travel through Oregon and Washington aboard the Amtrak CoastStarlight #14.
• Arrive in Seattle, Washington at 7:55P
• Transfer to Amtrak Thruway Bus and arrive at Pacific Central Station in Vancouver, Canada at 11:30P
• Begin Rocky Mountaineer Railtour -- Tour #4 Canadian Rockies and Vancouver (5 nights/6 days)
• Transfer from Pacific Central Station to hotel in Vancouver.

Saturday, May 4, 1996 -- Vancouver, Canada

• Free morning in Vancouver with a city tour in the afternoon
• Overnight in Vancouver

Sunday, May 5, 1996 -- Vancouver to Kamloops

• Transfer from hotel in Vancouver to Pacific Central Station
• Board the "Rocky Mountaineer" (Gold Leaf Service)
• Pass through the Coastal Mountains and towering canyons and stop overnight in Kamloops, Canada

Monday, May 6, 1996 -- Kamloops to Banff

• Back on board the "Rocky Mountaineer" to continue rail adventure into the Canadian Rockies via Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Pass, and the Spiral Tunnels.
• Arrive in Banff early evening and transfer to hotel.

Tuesday, May 7, 1996 -- Banff and Lake Louise

• Free morning in Banff
• Tour Lake Louise in the afternoon via the Bow Valley Parkway with a one-hour stop at Lake Louise to explore the Chateau
• Overnight in Banff

Wednesday, May 8, 1996 -- Banff to Calgary

• Morning tour of Banff including gondola ride
• Early afternoon transfer to Calgary airport
• Fly to Seattle, Washington
• Overnight in Seattle

Thursday, May 9, 1996 -- Seattle to Portland

• Breakfast in Seattle
• Board Amtrak Mt. Adams #753 at 11:30A in Seattle
• Arrive in Portland, Oregon at 3:25P
• Overnight at Ken, Margie, and Emily's house in Tigard

Friday, May 10, 1996 -- Portland

• Drive to Amtrak's Hood River station and catch the Mt. Hood Scenic Railroad at 10:00A
• Overnight at Ken, Margie, and Emily's house in Tigard

Saturday, May 11, 1996 -- Portland

• Free day
• Overnight at Ken, Margie, and Emily's house in Tigard

Sunday, May 12, 1996 -- Portland to Los Angeles

• Drive to Roy, Oregon to catch the Spirit of Oregon Dinner Train at 11:00A which is serving a Sunday Brunch. Trip ends at 3:00P
• Transfer to Portland International Airport (PDX) to catch 6:25P flight home to Los Angeles International Aiport (LAX) arriving at 8:48P