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Canadian Rockies & Rocky Mountaineer

Eight-day escorted journey through Canadian Rockies aboard Rocky Mountaineer

Illustration of Canadian Rockies & Rocky Mountaineer

Vacations By Rail's eight-day Canadian Rockies tour combines two remarkable daytime journeys on the Rocky Mountaineer with immersive stays in Jasper and Banff. The escorted itinerary begins in Vancouver with a guided city tour of Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park, and Granville Island, then boards the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service for a scenic passage through mountain valleys to Jasper. From there, guests cruise on glacier-fed Maligne Lake to Spirit Island, explore the ancient Athabasca Glacier via Ice Explorer, and ride the Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain. Throughout, a Tour Manager leads the group, and all meals, rail travel, guided excursions, and three-star hotel accommodation are included. This tour suits travelers seeking guided comfort and those familiar with rail travel who want to experience North America's most celebrated scenic train in full service.

What to know before you look closer

  • The package price excludes flights and the airport transfer to Vancouver; international flights must be booked separately
  • Hotel accommodation varies by booking tier across multiple three-star properties in Jasper; the final hotel depends on availability and selection
  • Travel insurance is not included but can be arranged separately

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vancouver

    Arrive in Vancouver

    Check in independently at a centrally located hotel, with the day free before a welcome dinner with the Tour Manager and group this evening.

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver City Tour

    A guided sightseeing tour of Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park and Granville Island, with the afternoon free to explore independently.

    Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 3overnight: Kamloops

    Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops

    Board Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service for a scenic daylight journey along the Thompson River and Hell's Gate to Kamloops, with breakfast and lunch served at your seat.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  4. Day 4overnight: Jasper

    Arriving in the Rockies' largest park, Jasper

    Rocky Mountaineer continues through the Clearwater region, passing Pyramid Falls and Mount Robson, arriving in Jasper.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  5. Day 5overnight: Jasper

    Maligne Lake and Spirit Island

    A cruise on glacier-fed Maligne Lake out to the photogenic Spirit Island, with the afternoon free in Jasper.

    Meals: Breakfast

  6. Day 6overnight: Banff

    To Banff via the sprawling Columbia Icefield

    A stop at the Columbia Icefield for an Ice Explorer tour of Athabasca Glacier, then a photo stop at Lake Louise before arriving in Banff.

    Meals: Breakfast

  7. Day 7overnight: Banff

    Banff

    A ride on the Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain, with the rest of the day free before a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  8. Day 8

    Traveling home

    A group transfer to Calgary International Airport accommodates flights departing after 1:30pm.

    Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3Board Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service for a scenic daylight journey along the Thompson River and Hell's Gate to Kamloops, with breakfast and lunch served at your seat
  • Day 4Rocky Mountaineer continues through the Clearwater region, passing Pyramid Falls and Mount Robson, before arriving in Jasper
  • Day 5A cruise on glacier-fed Maligne Lake out to Spirit Island
  • Day 6An Ice Explorer tour of Athabasca Glacier at Columbia Icefield, then a photo stop at Lake Louise before arriving in Banff
  • Day 7A ride on the Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 7 nights' 3-Star hotel accommodation
  • SilverLeaf class rail travel on Rocky Mountaineer
  • All rail, cruise and coach travel throughout your tour
  • Breakfast each day, 2 lunches, 2 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 and airport transfer to Vancouver

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes, all rail travel is included, including two daytime journeys on Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service, all coach and cruise travel, and a group transfer to the airport on the final day
What is included in the package price?
Seven nights in three-star hotels, the Tour Manager, breakfast daily, two lunches, two dinners, all guided tours and excursions including the Maligne Lake cruise, Ice Explorer tour, and Banff Gondola ride
Is this an escorted or independent tour?
It is escorted; a Tour Manager travels with the group from start to finish
What is not included?
International flights, the airport transfer to Vancouver, travel insurance, and optional activities such as the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Jasper SkyTram, or Banff Upper Hot Springs
How much walking and activity is involved?
The tour is rated Mobility 2, with guided city walking tours in Vancouver, plus excursions that include a Banff Gondola ride and an Ice Explorer tour of the glacier
When does the tour depart?
Specific departure dates are not listed in the tour details; contact Vacations By Rail to confirm available dates

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