Vacations By Rail
Canadian Snow Train with Jasper
10 daysfrom $2,395
Vacations By Rail · Independent rail vacation
Canadian Rockies & Northern Lights
This independent rail vacation offers ten days of exploration split between Banff and Jasper National Parks, Vancouver and Southern Lakes Resort in Whitehorse, Yukon.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Banff
Arriving in the Canadian Rockies via Calgary
Fly into Calgary International Airport and take an included transfer into the Canadian Rockies to Banff.
- Day 2overnight: Banff
Exploring Banff's epic views
An open-voucher visit to the Banff Gondola for panoramic winter views from the summit of Sulphur Mountain.
- Day 3overnight: Jasper
To Jasper via Icefields Parkway
A free morning in Banff, then a coach journey along the Icefields Parkway to Jasper for a two-night stay (early fall departures include a lunch-inclusive tour version of this transfer).
- Day 4overnight: Jasper
Uncovering Jasper and its wildlife
A guided winter wildlife excursion in Jasper National Park in search of moose, elk, lynx, big-horned sheep, wolves and foxes.
- Day 5railovernight: Overnight aboard VIA Rail's Canadian
Aboard VIA Rail's Canadian to Vancouver
Board VIA Rail's Canadian in a Sleeper Plus berth for an overnight journey from the Rockies toward Vancouver, with dinner included in the Dining Car.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6overnight: Vancouver
Arriving in coastal Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver and transfer independently to a downtown hotel, with the rest of the day free.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 7overnight: Whitehorse (Southern Lakes Resort)
Into the Northern Territories to Southern Lakes Resort
Fly to Whitehorse, Yukon, and transfer to Southern Lakes Resort for a three-night stay in a private lakefront cabin, with included winter clothing rentals and dinner at the on-site restaurant.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 8overnight: Whitehorse (Southern Lakes Resort)
A Yukon snowshoeing experience
A self-guided snowshoe expedition through the resort property, with optional snowmobiling or dog sledding available at a supplement.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 9overnight: Whitehorse (Southern Lakes Resort)
Relaxing at Southern Lakes Resort
A full day at leisure at the resort, with a final chance to view the Northern Lights this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 10rail
Tour conclusion
An included transfer to Whitehorse's airport for the return flight to Vancouver, or extend the stay with a Rail Specialist's help.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- 8 nights hotel accommodation
- 1 night in a Sleeper Plus curtained berth aboard VIA Rail's Canadian
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- Flights and airport transfers
- All internal flights
- 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
- All guided tours and excursions
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
- Flights
