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Canadian Rockies Express with Rocky Mountaineer from Banff

Rocky Mountaineer rail journey from Banff to Vancouver via Kamloops

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Railbookers operates Canadian Rockies Express with Rocky Mountaineer from Banff, a 6-day, 5-night independent rail package from Banff to Vancouver. Two nights in Banff open the trip with a guided Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls tour that takes in Lake Louise, Victoria Glacier, Moraine Lake, and Takkakaw Falls, crossing into Yoho National Park with lunch included. On day 3, travelers board the Rocky Mountaineer's blue and gold carriages in SilverLeaf class for a journey past snow-capped peaks and glaciers to Kamloops, continuing the next day to Vancouver with views of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Two nights in Vancouver close the trip, with a hop-on, hop-off tour and a full day at leisure. Meals and service are included aboard the train, and a GoldLeaf class upgrade is available as an optional extra. It suits travelers who want the Rocky Mountaineer as the centerpiece of a shorter Rockies trip.

What to know before you look closer

  • The hotel list is 16 accommodation OPTIONS across tiers and cities rather than a fixed sequence of stays, so which hotels a traveler gets depends on the tier and city selected.
  • SilverLeaf is the included Rocky Mountaineer class; GoldLeaf is offered only as a paid optional extra.
  • The evidence does not list current departure dates for this trip; confirm availability with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Banff

    Calgary to Banff

    Welcome to Canada and the Canadian Rockies! Use your included transfer from the Calgary airport to your hotel in Banff and check in for a two-night stay.

  2. Day 2overnight: Banff

    Banff, AB

    Explore the Canadian Rockies with a Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls tour from Banff. Be amazed by Lake Louise, Victoria Glacier and Moraine Lake, and the crashing Takkakaw Falls. Enjoy an included lunch and make your way across the Great Divide to Yoho National Park.

  3. Day 3overnight: Kamloops

    Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Kamloops

    Board the iconic blue and gold carriages of the Rocky Mountaineer. Settle into your SilverLeaf accommodations, or upgrade to GoldLeaf. The journey from Banff to Kamloops will take you past snow-capped peaks and glaciers.

  4. Day 4overnight: Vancouver

    Rocky Mountaineer from Kamloops to Vancouver

    Depart Kamloops for Vancouver today, re-boarding the Rocky Mountaineer. Views of the rushing Hell's Gate in Fraser Canyon are a truly wonderful sight. On arrival in Vancouver, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

  5. Day 5overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver, BC

    Enjoy a full day at leisure in Vancouver! Use your included hop-on, hop-off tour to navigate the city with ease.

  6. Day 6

    Your Journey Ends in Vancouver

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A guided tour from Banff visits Lake Louise, Victoria Glacier, Moraine Lake, and Takkakaw Falls, crossing the Great Divide into Yoho National Park, with lunch included.
  • Day 3The Rocky Mountaineer's blue and gold carriages carry travelers from Banff to Kamloops in SilverLeaf class, passing snow-capped peaks and glaciers.
  • Day 4The Rocky Mountaineer continues from Kamloops to Vancouver, passing the rushing Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon.

Included

  • Transfer from Calgary Airport to hotel in Banff
  • Mountains, lakes and waterfalls tour from Banff
  • Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver in SilverLeaf class
  • 5 nights' hotel accommodations
  • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver via Kamloops is included in SilverLeaf class.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is sold as an independent rail package. Day 5 in Vancouver is a full day at leisure, though the Banff Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls day is a guided tour.
What is included?
A transfer from Calgary Airport to Banff, a Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls tour from Banff, the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver in SilverLeaf class, 5 nights of hotel accommodation, and a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver.
Which hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 16 accommodation options across tiers and cities rather than one fixed list of hotels. The sample evidence includes properties such as the Fairmont Palliser in Calgary and the Buffalo Mountain Lodge in Banff.
Can I upgrade the train class?
Yes. A GoldLeaf class upgrade is listed as an optional extra.
How much does it cost?
From 3,369 US dollars per person, about 562 US dollars per day, per the evidence.

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