How much does it cost?

From £7,600 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $10,266 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

The Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff via Kamloops, in GoldLeaf service, travelling exclusively by daylight.

Is the tour guided or independent?

Guided. Scott Dunn provides private, English-speaking local guides in each city and a dedicated Travel Consultant for all arrangements.

Which hotels are included?

One night at the Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver, two nights aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, and two nights at the Fairmont Banff Springs in Banff.

Scott Dunn · Rail & Sail cruise extension

Canadian Rockies by Rail: Pre Cruise Extension

Six-day rail extension from Vancouver through the Rockies to Banff

Scott Dunn's Canadian Rockies by Rail is a six-day pre-cruise extension that bridges Vancouver's urban culture with the mountain grandeur of Banff. Beginning with a private guided day exploring Vancouver's neighbourhoods from Stanley Park to Yaletown, guests then board the Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf service for two days of daylight travel through the Canadian Rockies. The train carries them eastward through river valleys and ranchlands to Kamloops, then ascends through Rogers Pass and Kicking Horse Pass to reach Banff, passing the legendary Spiral Tunnels and arriving at the Fairmont Banff Springs, a castle-like hotel set in the mountains. Two full days in Banff include a five-hour private guided tour of Banff National Park, visiting Two Jack Lake, Bow Falls, the Hoodoos, and Cave and Basin National Historic Site. The package provides private transfers, a dedicated Travel Consultant, and English-speaking guides throughout. It is designed as a complement to a larger cruise itinerary, concluding with a transfer to Calgary Airport on day six.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £7,600 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

This is a pre-cruise extension; you depart on day six to Calgary Airport; confirm onward flight timing with Scott Dunn when booking.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada's Premier Pacific City
A private tour, just you and your expert guide, beginning at Stanley Park, a 1,000-acre urban wilderness with First Nations totem poles, then Granville Island, historic Gastown, Chinatown and Robson Street, the harbour and English Bay, concluding in the restaurants and bars of Yaletown.
Day 2railovernight: Rocky Mountaineer (Kamloops)
Vancouver to Banff aboard the Rocky Mountaineer
A private transfer delivers you to the Rocky Mountaineer station for two days of rail travel in GoldLeaf service, travelling exclusively by daylight. Day one carries you through the BC interior to Kamloops, with sweeping views of river valleys and ranchlands.
Day 3railovernight: Rocky Mountaineer
Railway Through the Rockies
The full drama of the Rockies: Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Pass and the legendary Spiral Tunnels, with freshly prepared breakfasts and lunches served daily and an exclusive outdoor observation deck, before arrival into Banff.
Day 4overnight: Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff
Banff, the Gem of the Rockies
Transfer to the Fairmont Banff Springs, modelled on a 19th-century Scottish Baronial castle, with a Mountain View Room, eight restaurants, a world-class spa, a fitness centre and an 18-hole golf course.
Day 5overnight: Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff
A Tour of Banff National Park
A five-hour private guided exploration of Banff National Park: Two Jack Lake, Bow Falls, the Hoodoos along Tunnel Mountain Drive, the panorama from Mt. Norquay, and the Cave and Basin National Historic Site.
Day 6
Farewell to the Rockies
After a leisurely breakfast, a private transfer takes you onwards to Calgary Airport for your flight home.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Private guided tour of Vancouver: Stanley Park with First Nations totem poles, Granville Island, historic Gastown, Chinatown, English Bay, and Yaletown.
Day 2Board the Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf service; daylight travel through BC interior river valleys and ranchlands to Kamloops.
Day 3Traverse Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Pass, and the legendary Spiral Tunnels with freshly prepared meals and exclusive outdoor observation deck.
Day 5Five-hour private guided tour of Banff National Park: Two Jack Lake, Bow Falls, the Hoodoos, Mt. Norquay panorama, and Cave and Basin National Historic Site.

Included

Your dedicated Travel Consultant who will take care of arrangements
Private international airport transfers in destination and your own private, English-speaking local guides
Unique experiences, hand-picked by our Journeys team
Entrance to must-see local sites
Dedicated 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £7,600 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $10,266 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Which train is used?: The Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff via Kamloops, in GoldLeaf service, travelling exclusively by daylight.
Is the tour guided or independent?: Guided. Scott Dunn provides private, English-speaking local guides in each city and a dedicated Travel Consultant for all arrangements.
Which hotels are included?: One night at the Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver, two nights aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, and two nights at the Fairmont Banff Springs in Banff.