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Canadian Rockies by Rail

Canadian Rockies by Rail, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Take in the beauty of the Canadian Rockies by train on this 7-day journey through the majestic scenery and sights spanning from Vancouver to Banff.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver

    Arrive and check in to a centrally located hotel, with time to explore the city or add optional excursions such as FlyOver Canada or the Capilano Suspension Bridge.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Overnight aboard VIA Rail's Canadian

    Depart for Jasper

    A day in Vancouver before transferring to Pacific Central station to board VIA Rail's Canadian in Sleeper Plus accommodations toward the Canadian Rockies.

    Meals: Dinner

  3. Day 3overnight: Jasper

    En Route to Jasper

    Wake to views of the Rockies from the Skyline Car observation dome, arriving in Jasper and transferring to the hotel, with the rest of the day free.

    Meals: Breakfast

  4. Day 4overnight: Lake Louise

    Jasper to Lake Louise

    A scenic coach transfer along the Icefields Parkway, with a stop at the Columbia Icefield for an Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier, continuing to Lake Louise.

    Meals: Lunch

  5. Day 5overnight: Banff

    Lake Louise to Banff

    An included scenic transfer to Banff, with time to explore the town's shops and restaurants.

  6. Day 6overnight: Banff

    Banff

    A guided 90-minute vintage drop-top vehicle tour of Banff's sights (or upgrade to a 7-hour Explore Banff Tour with Banff Gondola and lake cruise), with the rest of the day free.

  7. Day 7

    Transfer to Calgary

    Transfer to Calgary Airport for the flight home (flights must be scheduled after 11:00 AM), or extend the stay in Banff or Calgary.

Included

  • Hotel accommodations for 5 nights
  • Rail travel on VIA Rail's Canadian in first-class accommodations (1 night on train)
  • Choice of train accommodations ranging from semi-private berths to private cabins
  • Select transfers
  • 3 meals

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
  • Flights and Airport transfers not included

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