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Rocky Mountaineer · Rail vacation package

2 Day Rail, Lake Louise - Jasper

Two-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey across the Canadian Rockies

Illustration of 2 Day Rail, Lake Louise - Jasper

Rocky Mountaineer operates a 2-day rail journey on the Passage to the Peaks route, connecting Jasper and Lake Louise with a single overnight stay in Kamloops. You travel in SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service, viewing the Canadian Rockies through glass domes all day as the train climbs the Yellowhead Pass on Day 1, passing Pyramid Falls and Mount Robson (the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres). Day 2 continues eastward through ranchlands and mountain passes, stopping at Craigellachie (site of the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway), crossing Rogers Pass, and threading through Kicking Horse Canyon and the Spiral Tunnels. Onboard breakfasts and lunches are included, as is one night in a moderate 3-star Kamloops hotel and luggage handling. This trip suits first-time rail travellers seeking a compact introduction to scenic North American rail travel, repeat rail enthusiasts who know Rocky Mountaineer's reputation, couples looking for mountain scenery and easy pacing, and photographers drawn to the dramatic Rocky Mountain landscape.

What to know before you look closer

  • The hotel in Kamloops is moderate 3-star quality; Rocky Mountaineer notes the specific property is confirmed at check-in
  • Pricing is estimated per guest with double occupancy; actual per-guest price is confirmed once a travel date is selected

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 Lake Louise

    Continue eastward to the mighty 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 Lake Louise.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Day 1: Depart Jasper early morning aboard Rocky Mountaineer and climb over the Yellowhead Pass, passing Pyramid Falls and Mount Robson (3,954 metres, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies) as the train descends through the North Thompson River valley to Kamloops
  • Day 2Day 2: Travel eastward across ranchlands and high mountain passes, passing Craigellachie (where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven), climbing Rogers Pass, and traversing Kicking Horse Canyon and the Spiral Tunnels before arriving at Lake Louise

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 consecutive days of all-daylight rail travel aboard Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service
What meals are included?
Two breakfasts and two lunches are served onboard the train
Do I sleep on the train?
No. You spend one night in a moderate 3-star hotel in Kamloops between the two rail days
What are the highlights?
The route includes the Yellowhead Pass, Pyramid Falls, Mount Robson (the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies), Craigellachie, Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon and the Spiral Tunnels
Is luggage handled for me?
Yes. Luggage handling and rail station transfers in Kamloops are included

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