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Canadian Rockies Express with Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver

5-day eastbound Rocky Mountaineer rail trip from Vancouver to Calgary

Railbookers runs this 5-day, 4-night independent rail package eastbound through the Canadian Rockies, starting in Vancouver and ending in Calgary. The trip opens with time to explore Vancouver before boarding the Rocky Mountaineer for two days aboard the train, traveling through mountain scenery on the way to Kamloops and on to Banff. The trip then continues with a stay in Banff, Alberta, before heading on to Calgary for the journey home. Railbookers sells this as an independent rail package rather than an escorted tour, and its own description does not break down exactly how many nights are spent in each city. This suits travelers who want a shorter, train-centered introduction to the Rockies bookended by two of western Canada's main gateway cities.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package; the description does not say how many nights are spent in Vancouver versus Banff, so confirm the overnight breakdown with Railbookers before booking.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Two days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, traveling from Vancouver through Kamloops to Banff.
Is it escorted or independent?
Independent; Railbookers arranges the package rather than running an escorted tour.
Which train is used?
The Rocky Mountaineer.
Which cities does the trip visit?
Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff and Calgary.
How much does it cost?
Prices start at $2,749 per person for the 5-day, 4-night trip, about $550 per day.

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