Is the train travel included?

Yes. The Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Whistler and Whistler to Jasper is included. Flights from the UK to Vancouver and return from Calgary are also included.

Is this an escorted tour or independent?

It is an independent tailor-made journey with guided excursions. Marvellous Escapes provides 24-hour on-trip support and includes guided tours in Victoria, Jasper, the Icefields Parkway, Banff and Lake Louise.

Which trains are featured?

The Rocky Mountaineer operates the rail journeys from Vancouver to Whistler (Day 4) and Whistler to Jasper (Days 5-6). All daytime travel with panoramic viewing carriages.

What is included in the price from GBP 5,799?

Hotel accommodation in seven locations (13 nights total), flights from the UK to Vancouver and return from Calgary, three Rocky Mountaineer train segments, a 48-hour Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour in Vancouver, Icefields Parkway Discovery Tour, Lake Louise Sightseeing Lift, and guided Wildlife Discovery Tour.

How much walking is involved?

The trip includes city walking tours in Vancouver and Victoria, chairlift and gondola rides at Lake Louise and Banff, and guided discovery tours of national parks. Shuttle transfers are provided between some destinations.

Marvellous Escapes · Tailor-made rail holiday

Canada's Wild West

Rocky Mountaineer rail journey through Canadian Rockies, Vancouver to Calgary

Marvellous Escapes' Canada's Wild West is a 14-day tailor-made rail holiday from the UK combining the Rocky Mountaineer train with guided excursions through Western Canada. Starting in Vancouver, you spend three days exploring the city and touring Victoria's Butchart Gardens before boarding the Rocky Mountaineer for three spectacular rail days through British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies to Jasper. The final portion of the journey includes guided tours of Jasper National Park, the Icefields Parkway with the Columbia Icefield and Glacier Skywalk, and excursions through Banff and Yoho National Parks to Moraine Lake and Takakkaw Falls. You stay in a mix of mountain towns and national park gateways, with two-night stops allowing time to settle in and explore. The blend of daytime rail travel, guided discovery tours and 24-hour on-trip support from Marvellous Escapes suits repeat rail travellers, couples seeking a structured yet flexible itinerary, and photographers drawn to dramatic mountain and glacier scenery.

What to know before you look closer

The final two days (13-14) are overnight return travel to the UK; the working portion of the holiday is 12 days in Canada.
Hotel standards in the seven destinations are not specified in the operator's published details; confirm the property grades and amenities before booking.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Vancouver
Vancouver
Depart the UK and arrive in Vancouver. Transfer to your hotel, settle in, and enjoy your evening exploring the city's waterfront, or relax after your flight.
Day 2overnight: Vancouver
Vancouver
Enjoy a 48-hour Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour to discover the best of Vancouver, from Stanley Park and Granville Island to Gastown's charming cobbled streets.
Day 3overnight: Vancouver
Vancouver
A full-day tour to Victoria, capital of British Columbia, including the famous Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre floral display with themed gardens, ponds and sweeping landscapes.
Day 4railovernight: Whistler
Rocky Mountaineer - Vancouver to Whistler
Board the iconic Rocky Mountaineer for a spectacular rail journey from Vancouver to Whistler through coastal mountains, fjords and forested valleys.
Day 5overnight: Quesnel
Rocky Mountaineer - Whistler to Quesnel
Board the Rocky Mountaineer for a scenic journey from Whistler to Quesnel, travelling deep into British Columbia's interior through landscapes shaped by Canada's frontier and Gold Rush era.
Day 6overnight: Jasper
Rocky Mountaineer - Quesnel to Jasper
Continue aboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Quesnel to Jasper through Western Canada's most remote and dramatic landscapes, keeping an eye out for wildlife as you approach the Canadian Rockies.
Day 7overnight: Jasper
Jasper
Explore the natural beauty of Jasper National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on a guided wildlife discovery tour with local driver-guides.
Day 8overnight: Lake Louise
Lake Louise
Enjoy the spectacular Icefields Parkway Discovery Tour, including the Columbia Icefield Adventure, Glacier Skywalk, and lunch.
Day 9overnight: Lake Louise
Lake Louise
Take in the breathtaking beauty of the Canadian Rockies from an open chairlift or gondola, spotting wildlife including grizzly bears and vibrant wildflowers where two eco-regions meet.
Day 10overnight: Banff
Banff
Explore the most treasured spots in the Canadian Rockies on a scenic excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks, including Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, the Spiral Tunnels, and Takakkaw Falls, with lunch at Emerald Lake Lodge.
Day 11overnight: Banff
Banff
Ascend the Banff Gondola for spectacular panoramic views over Banff National Park, the surrounding mountains, and the Bow Valley.
Day 12overnight: Calgary
Calgary
A comfortable Brewster shuttle transfer from Banff to Calgary, taking in the final glimpses of the Rockies along the way, with the remainder of the day at leisure.
Day 13
Return home
Transfer to Calgary Airport for your return overnight flight to the UK.
Day 14
Return home
Overnight/return travel day continuing home to the UK, per the page's 'Days 13 - 14' combined itinerary heading.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3Full-day tour to Victoria and Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre floral display with themed gardens, ponds and sweeping landscapes.
Day 4Board the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Whistler through coastal mountains, fjords and forested valleys.
Day 6Continue aboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Quesnel to Jasper through Western Canada's most remote and dramatic landscapes, with views of the Canadian Rockies and wildlife.
Day 8Icefields Parkway Discovery Tour including the Columbia Icefield Adventure, Glacier Skywalk, and lunch at the base of a glacier.
Day 10Scenic excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, the Spiral Tunnels and Takakkaw Falls, with lunch at Emerald Lake Lodge.

Included

3-nights hotel accommodation in Vancouver
Overnight hotel accommodation in Whistler, Quesnel and Calgary
2-nights hotel accommodation in Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff
Flights from UK to Vancouver and return from Calgary
Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver to Whistler & Whistler to Jasper
Hop-on, hop-off bus tour in Vancouver
Icefields Parkway Discovery Tour
Lake Louise Sightseeing Lift
Wildlife Discovery Tour

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?: Yes. The Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Whistler and Whistler to Jasper is included. Flights from the UK to Vancouver and return from Calgary are also included.
Is this an escorted tour or independent?: It is an independent tailor-made journey with guided excursions. Marvellous Escapes provides 24-hour on-trip support and includes guided tours in Victoria, Jasper, the Icefields Parkway, Banff and Lake Louise.
Which trains are featured?: The Rocky Mountaineer operates the rail journeys from Vancouver to Whistler (Day 4) and Whistler to Jasper (Days 5-6). All daytime travel with panoramic viewing carriages.
What is included in the price from GBP 5,799?: Hotel accommodation in seven locations (13 nights total), flights from the UK to Vancouver and return from Calgary, three Rocky Mountaineer train segments, a 48-hour Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour in Vancouver, Icefields Parkway Discovery Tour, Lake Louise Sightseeing Lift, and guided Wildlife Discovery Tour.
How much walking is involved?: The trip includes city walking tours in Vancouver and Victoria, chairlift and gondola rides at Lake Louise and Banff, and guided discovery tours of national parks. Shuttle transfers are provided between some destinations.