Is rail travel included?

Yes. The package includes three segments of Rocky Mountaineer travel: Vancouver to Kamloops, Kamloops to Jasper, and Jasper/Banff back to Vancouver.

Is this an escorted or independent tour?

Tailor-made independent journey with guided excursions. You have 24-hour on-trip support and structured guided tours (Wildlife Discovery Tour, Icefields Parkway tour, Lakes and Waterfalls tour), but days in Vancouver and between excursions are unguided.

What is included in the price?

Hotels in Vancouver (3 nights), Kamloops (2 nights), Jasper (2 nights), Lake Louise (1 night), and Banff (1 night); all three Rocky Mountaineer rail segments; flights from the UK to Vancouver and return; a 48-hour Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour in Vancouver; and three guided excursions.

How much walking is involved?

Guided tours include walking through valleys, alpine meadows, national parks, and to viewpoints like the Glacier Skywalk and Takakkaw Falls. No high-altitude hikes are described, but moderate walking and stairs are expected.

When does this trip run?

Marvellous Escapes does not publish a fixed departure schedule in the available information; contact the operator to confirm available dates.

What is the starting price?

From £5,999 per person (approximately USD 8,012), or about USD 728 per day.

Marvellous Escapes · Tailor-made rail holiday

Canadian Rockies Explorer

11-day Rocky Mountaineer circle through Canadian Rockies from Vancouver

Marvellous Escapes offers this 11-day tailor-made Canadian Rockies journey that combines rail travel on the Rocky Mountaineer with guided excursions through some of North America's most celebrated landscapes. Beginning and ending in Vancouver, you travel east aboard the Rocky Mountaineer three times, passing through coastal mountains, canyons, and river valleys to reach Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff. On Day 5, a Wildlife Discovery Tour takes you through Jasper National Park's pristine valleys and glacial rivers in search of bears, elk, moose, and bighorn sheep. Day 6 follows the Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield and Glacier Skywalk. On Day 7, a guided tour visits Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, the Spiral Tunnels, and Takakkaw Falls, with lunch at Emerald Lake Lodge. The pace is relaxed, with two or three nights in each base location, allowing time to settle between rail segments. This itinerary suits repeat rail travellers seeking depth in one region, couples wanting a mix of guided structure and independent exploration, and photographers drawn to alpine scenery, turquoise lakes, and mountain passes.

What to know before you look closer

The package includes international flights from the UK; confirm the exact departure airport and return airport (the itinerary notes Halifax for the return leg) before booking.
Days 10 and 11 combine overnight travel; you depart Vancouver evening of Day 9 and arrive home on Day 11.
Hotel standards and star ratings are not specified in the operator's description; confirm accommodation grades with Marvellous Escapes before booking.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Vancouver
Vancouver
Depart the UK and arrive in Vancouver. Transfer to your hotel, settle in, and enjoy your evening exploring the city's waterfront, or relax after your flight.
Day 2overnight: Vancouver
Vancouver
Enjoy a 48-hour Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour to discover the best of Vancouver, from Stanley Park and Granville Island to Gastown's charming cobbled streets.
Day 3railovernight: Kamloops
Vancouver to Kamloops
Head to the railway station to begin your journey aboard the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer, travelling from Vancouver to Kamloops through coastal mountains, deep canyons and rushing rivers.
Day 4overnight: Jasper
Jasper
Continue aboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Kamloops to Jasper, passing through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Canadian Rockies.
Day 5overnight: Jasper
Jasper
Spend the day immersed in Jasper National Park on a guided Wildlife Discovery Tour through pristine valleys, alpine meadows and glacial rivers in search of bears, elk, moose and bighorn sheep.
Day 6overnight: Lake Louise
Lake Louise
Enjoy the spectacular Icefields Parkway Discovery Tour, including the Columbia Icefield Adventure, Glacier Skywalk, and lunch.
Day 7overnight: Banff
Banff
Explore the most treasured spots in the Canadian Rockies on a scenic excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks, including Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, the Spiral Tunnels, and Takakkaw Falls, with lunch at Emerald Lake Lodge.
Day 8overnight: Kamloops
Kamloops
Board the iconic Rocky Mountaineer for a breathtaking journey back through the Canadian Rockies, arriving in Kamloops for an overnight stay.
Day 9overnight: Vancouver
Vancouver
Your final day aboard the legendary Rocky Mountaineer, travelling from the heart of the Rockies back to the Pacific coast, arriving in vibrant Vancouver in the evening.
Day 10
Return home
Transfer to Vancouver Airport for your return overnight flight to the UK.
Day 11
Return home
Overnight/return travel day continuing home to the UK, per the page's 'Days 10 - 11' combined itinerary heading.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3Board the Rocky Mountaineer in Vancouver and travel through coastal mountains, deep canyons, and rushing rivers to Kamloops.
Day 5Guided Wildlife Discovery Tour through Jasper National Park's pristine valleys, alpine meadows, and glacial rivers in search of bears, elk, moose, and bighorn sheep.
Day 6Journey along the Icefields Parkway with access to the Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk, and lunch included.
Day 7Scenic excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks visiting Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, the Spiral Tunnels, and Takakkaw Falls, with lunch at Emerald Lake Lodge.
Day 9Return aboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the heart of the Canadian Rockies back to Vancouver on the Pacific coast.

Included

3-nights hotel accommodation in Vancouver
2-nights hotel accommodation in Jasper and Kamloops
Overnight hotel accommodation in Lake Louise and Banff
Flights from UK to Vancouver and return from Halifax
Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Jasper & Banff to Vancouver
Hop-on, hop-off bus tour in Vancouver
Icefields Parkway and Rockies Discovery Tour from Jasper to Banff
Wildlife Discovery Tour
Mountain's Lakes & Waterfalls tour

Questions travellers ask

Is rail travel included?: Yes. The package includes three segments of Rocky Mountaineer travel: Vancouver to Kamloops, Kamloops to Jasper, and Jasper/Banff back to Vancouver.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?: Tailor-made independent journey with guided excursions. You have 24-hour on-trip support and structured guided tours (Wildlife Discovery Tour, Icefields Parkway tour, Lakes and Waterfalls tour), but days in Vancouver and between excursions are unguided.
What is included in the price?: Hotels in Vancouver (3 nights), Kamloops (2 nights), Jasper (2 nights), Lake Louise (1 night), and Banff (1 night); all three Rocky Mountaineer rail segments; flights from the UK to Vancouver and return; a 48-hour Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour in Vancouver; and three guided excursions.
How much walking is involved?: Guided tours include walking through valleys, alpine meadows, national parks, and to viewpoints like the Glacier Skywalk and Takakkaw Falls. No high-altitude hikes are described, but moderate walking and stairs are expected.
When does this trip run?: Marvellous Escapes does not publish a fixed departure schedule in the available information; contact the operator to confirm available dates.
What is the starting price?: From £5,999 per person (approximately USD 8,012), or about USD 728 per day.