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2 Day Rail, Vancouver - Lake Louise

Two days on Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Lake Louise through the Canadian Rockies

Illustration of 2 Day Rail, Vancouver - Lake Louise

Rocky Mountaineer, Canada's premier private rail operator, offers this compact two-day rail journey aboard its all-daylight First Passage to the West route. The trip departs Vancouver early morning, crosses the dramatic Fraser Canyon through Hell's Gate, and travels through forests and interior ranchlands to Kamloops, where you overnight in a moderate 3-star hotel. On day two, the train climbs into the Canadian Rockies, passing Craigellachie (where the final Canadian Pacific Railway spike was driven), traversing Rogers Pass and Kicking Horse Canyon, and navigating the historic Spiral Tunnels before arriving in Lake Louise at the day's end. Glass-domed SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service seating frames the landscape throughout. Breakfasts and lunches are served onboard both days. This trip suits first-time rail travellers, photographers seeking dramatic mountain and canyon views, and couples seeking a compact rail escape through western Canada.

What to know before you look closer

  • The final hotel in Lake Louise is not confirmed; you are dropped at Lake Louise in the evening and must arrange your own accommodation from there
  • Pricing is per guest with double occupancy; single supplement and exact hotel confirmation depend on the date you select

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 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: Pass through Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and watch the landscape shift from the lush Fraser Valley through forests to the dry interior plateaus
  • Day 2Day 2: Travel the Canadian Rockies leg, including Craigellachie where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, and navigate the Spiral Tunnels

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 all train travel included?
Yes, two full days of Rocky Mountaineer rail travel in SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service are included, with breakfasts and lunches aboard.
What happens on each day?
Day 1 departs Vancouver early morning for Kamloops via the Fraser Canyon, with an overnight 3-star hotel stay. Day 2 continues from Kamloops to Lake Louise through the Canadian Rockies, arriving in the evening.
What is included in the price?
Included are two days of rail travel, one night in a moderate 3-star hotel in Kamloops, two breakfasts and two lunches onboard the train, luggage handling, and rail station transfers in Kamloops.
What is not included?
Accommodation in Lake Louise and all meals not onboard the train are not included. Transfers to Lake Louise accommodations are not mentioned.
Can I take this trip westbound?
Yes, the route is also sold westbound from Lake Louise to Kamloops to Vancouver; confirm availability and direction when booking.

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