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2 Day Rail, Banff - Jasper

Two days on Rocky Mountaineer through Canadian Rockies, Jasper to Banff

Illustration of 2 Day Rail, Banff - Jasper

Rocky Mountaineer's 2-day Passage to the Peaks journey crosses the Canadian Rockies between Jasper and Banff, with an overnight stop in Kamloops. Travellers spend two full days aboard the train in SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service, featuring all-daylight viewing through glass-dome cars. The first day carries you from Jasper westward through the Continental Divide, passing the Yellowhead Pass, Pyramid Falls, and Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres. On day two, the train climbs Rogers Pass and winds through Kicking Horse Canyon and the Spiral Tunnels, crossing ranchlands and rocky lakeshores before arriving in Banff. The route follows the historic Canadian Pacific Railway corridor, including a stop at Craigellachie, where the final spike connecting Canada's transcontinental railway was driven. This compact journey works for first-time rail travellers seeking a guided, all-inclusive experience, couples looking for a short escape, and photographers drawn to named mountain landmarks and engineering feats.

What to know before you look closer

  • The specific hotel property in Kamloops is confirmed only at check-in; the description notes it may include properties in the Sun Peaks Resort area
  • This is a short journey; two full days of rail travel with one overnight hotel stop and then arrival in Banff in the evening of day 2

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Kamloops (moderate 3-star hotel)

    Jasper to Kamloops

    Depart early morning aboard Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper to Kamloops in the British Columbia Interior, through the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains. Highlights include the climb over the Yellowhead Pass, Pyramid Falls, Mount Robson (3,954m/12,972ft, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies) and the North Thompson River as you approach Kamloops.

  2. Day 2rail

    Kamloops to Banff

    Continue eastward back into Alberta and the Canadian Rockies, across ranchlands, rocky lakeshores, high mountain passes and historic rail tunnels. Highlights include Craigellachie (where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven), the climb over Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon and the Spiral Tunnels. The rail journey ends this evening in Banff.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Day 1: Pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres, and climb over the Yellowhead Pass while viewing Pyramid Falls and the North Thompson River valley
  • Day 2Day 2: Travel through Kicking Horse Canyon and the Spiral Tunnels, and stop at Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven

Included

  • 2 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer, SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service
  • 1 night hotel in Kamloops (moderate 3-star)
  • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches onboard the train (per direction)
  • Luggage handling and rail station transfers in Kamloops

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The package includes 2 days of Rocky Mountaineer rail travel in either SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service.
What does the package include?
Two days onboard Rocky Mountaineer, one night in a 3-star hotel in Kamloops, 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches onboard the train, and luggage handling and station transfers in Kamloops.
Which direction does the train travel?
The route runs from Jasper through Kamloops to Banff. Rocky Mountaineer also sells the route westbound (Banff to Jasper).
What is the cost?
From CAD 2,939 per guest (USD 2,069). Final pricing is confirmed once a date is selected.
How much walking or physical activity is involved?
The evidence does not specify walking or physical demands on this journey.
When does it run?
The evidence does not list specific departure dates or seasons.

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