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2 Day Rail, Vancouver - Jasper

Two-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey from Vancouver to Jasper through Canadian Rockies

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Rocky Mountaineer's two-day Journey through the Clouds route takes you from the coastal city of Vancouver to the mountain resort town of Jasper aboard all-daylight trains with glass-dome cars. Day one travels eastward through the dramatic Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon, then into British Columbia's interior forests and desert-like landscapes. You overnight in a three-star hotel in Kamloops with luggage handled for you. Day two continues north and east through the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains, following the North Thompson River toward Mount Robson, the Canadian Rockies' highest peak at 3,954 metres, before descending through the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Two breakfasts and two lunches are served onboard each day. This is ideal for first-time train travellers seeking a short, inclusive rail experience without overnight sleeper logistics, and for photographers seeking Mount Robson, Pyramid Falls, and mountain pass scenery.

What to know before you look closer

  • The final hotel in Kamloops is a moderate three-star property with the specific name confirmed only at check-in; a Sun Peaks Resort area location is possible
  • This is a short journey over two calendar days; both involve full-day rail travel with limited free time in any city

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 Jasper

    Continue north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies, following the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains towards the Continental Divide. Highlights include Mount Robson (3,954m/12,972ft, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies), Pyramid Falls and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. The rail journey ends this evening in Jasper.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Day 1: Pass through Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon, where the river narrows dramatically, and cross from coastal lush valleys into the desert-like interior of British Columbia
  • Day 2Day 2: Follow the North Thompson River toward Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres, and cross the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park

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 price includes two days aboard Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf service, with all-daylight travel and glass-dome cars.
What meals are included?
Two breakfasts and two lunches onboard the train each day, served in the dining car.
Which train is this?
Rocky Mountaineer, Journey through the Clouds route. Offered eastbound (Vancouver to Jasper) and westbound (Jasper to Vancouver).
What is the hotel in Kamloops?
A moderate three-star property in the Kamloops area, possibly in the Sun Peaks Resort area; the specific hotel is confirmed at check-in.
How much walking or activity is involved?
Minimal. You remain onboard the train during daylight hours. Luggage handling and station transfers in Kamloops are included.
What is not included?
Flights, ground transport before boarding in Vancouver, meals in Kamloops overnight, and any activities or sightseeing in the towns are not included.

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