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Canadian Rockies Escape with Rocky Mountaineer

Canadian Rockies Escape with Rocky Mountaineer, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

See the best of the Canadian Rockies on this 5 day rail adventure combining cosmopolitan fun with spectacular natural beauty from Vancouver to Calgary.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver

    Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own.

  2. Day 2overnight: Kamloops

    Vancouver to Kamloops

    Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia's interior, seeing the lush green fields of the Fraser River valley, forests and winding river canyons, and the desert-like interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. The Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into Kamloops.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Banff

    Kamloops to Banff

    Continue eastwards to the Canadian Rockies and Alberta, traveling across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through historic tunnels. Highlights include Craigellachie (site of the Canadian Pacific Railway's last spike), the climb over Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels, and the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. The rail journey ends in Banff this evening.

  4. Day 4overnight: Banff

    Banff

    A day for exploring Banff and its surrounding areas, with a tour taking in Sulphur Mountain, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos, plus a ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola for panoramic views of the Bow Valley. Optional sightseeing tour of Yoho National Park available, including Lake Louise, Spiral Tunnels, and lunch at Emerald Lake Lodge.

  5. Day 5

    Banff to Calgary

    The excursion through the Canadian Rockies comes to an end today with a transfer to Calgary Airport for the flight home. Flights must be scheduled for after 11:00 AM.

Included

  • 4 nights hotel accommodation
  • 2 days of scenic rail travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer
  • Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff
  • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance
  • Flights and Airport transfers

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