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Rocky Mountaineer · Rail vacation package

2 Day Rail, Vancouver - Banff

Two-day daylight glass-dome train journey, Vancouver to Banff via Kamloops

2 Day Rail, Vancouver - Banff, a rail journey with Rocky Mountaineer

Rocky Mountaineer operates this 2-day rail package on its First Passage to the West route, connecting Vancouver on Canada's coast to the mountain town of Banff, with an overnight stop in Kamloops partway through British Columbia's interior. Both days are spent in glass-dome railcars in SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf service, with travel scheduled entirely in daylight so the changing scenery stays visible throughout. Day one crosses the Fraser Valley's green fields, forested river canyons and the Coast and Cascade Mountains before reaching the desert-like landscapes near Kamloops. Day two climbs into the Rockies past Craigellachie, Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon and the Spiral Tunnels before arriving in Banff that evening. It suits travelers who want a short, self-contained scenic rail journey rather than a longer multi-country tour, with meals and the Kamloops hotel stop already arranged.

What to know before you look closer

  • The overnight Kamloops hotel is described as a moderate 3-star property; the specific hotel, which may be in the Sun Peaks Resort area, is confirmed at check-in rather than named in advance.
  • Displayed pricing is an estimate based on a single room with double occupancy; the actual per-guest price is confirmed once you select a travel date.
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Day by day

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

    Vancouver to Kamloops

    Depart early morning aboard Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops in the British Columbia Interior. Scenery changes from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like landscapes of the interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. The train arrives along the shores of Kamloops Lake in the evening.

  2. Day 2rail

    Kamloops to Banff

    Continue eastward to the mighty Canadian Rockies and Alberta, 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 1The train passes through Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon, where the Fraser River rushes through a narrow gorge.
  • Day 1Scenery shifts within a single day from the green fields of the Fraser Valley to the desert-like landscapes of the British Columbia interior.
  • Day 2The route crosses Craigellachie, the site where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven.
  • Day 2The train climbs over Rogers Pass and through Kicking Horse Canyon and the historic Spiral Tunnels before reaching Banff that evening.

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 the train travel included?
Yes. Both days are spent onboard the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf service.
What is the difference between SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf?
They are the two onboard service tiers offered on this package. SilverLeaf starts from GBP 1,755 and GoldLeaf from GBP 2,422 per person.
Does the trip include a hotel?
Yes, one night in a moderate 3-star hotel in Kamloops, with luggage handling and rail station transfers included there.
What meals are included?
Two breakfasts and two lunches onboard the train, one of each per day of travel.

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