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Canadian Rockies Express with Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver

Rocky Mountaineer rail journey from Vancouver to Banff via Kamloops

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Railbookers operates Canadian Rockies Express with Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver, a 5-day, 4-night independent rail package from Vancouver to Banff. The trip opens with a night in Vancouver before travelers board the Rocky Mountaineer's navy and gold carriages the next morning, settling into SilverLeaf class for a day of Fraser Valley vistas, forests, and river canyons before overnighting in Kamloops. On day 3, the train resumes into the mountains, passing historic Craigellachie, the Spiral Tunnels, and the magnificence of Lake Louise before arriving in Banff. A guided Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls tour on day 4 visits Lake Louise again, Victoria Glacier, Moraine Lake, and Takkakaw Falls, with lunch included, on the way to Yoho National Park. The trip ends with a transfer from Banff to Calgary Airport. It suits travelers who want a short, rail-heavy introduction to the Rockies with two full days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer.

What to know before you look closer

  • The hotel list is 12 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.
  • The evidence does not list current departure dates for this trip; confirm availability with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vancouver

    Your Journey Begins in Vancouver

    Welcome to Canada! Upon Arrival, check into your hotel for the evening. Spend some time exploring this beautiful coastal city.

  2. Day 2overnight: Kamloops

    Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops

    This morning, board the famous navy and gold carriages of the Rocky Mountaineer itself. Settle into SilverLeaf Class. Spot the verdant vistas of Fraser Valley, wind through lush forests and along river canyons. Enjoy sumptuous meals on board before spending the night in Kamloops.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Banff

    Rocky Mountaineer from Kamloops to Banff

    Today your journey resumes as the train winds into the mountains. The train passes historic Craigellachie and through the Spiral Tunnels. The train passes the magnificence of Lake Louise before arriving to Banff.

  4. Day 4overnight: 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 to Yoho National Park.

  5. Day 5

    Your Journey Ends in Calgary

    Transfer from your hotel in Banff to the Calgary airport today to complete your journey.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2The Rocky Mountaineer's navy and gold carriages depart Vancouver in SilverLeaf class, passing the Fraser Valley, forests, and river canyons before overnighting in Kamloops.
  • Day 3The train resumes into the mountains, passing historic Craigellachie, the Spiral Tunnels, and the magnificence of Lake Louise before arriving in Banff.
  • Day 4A guided tour from Banff visits Lake Louise, Victoria Glacier, Moraine Lake, and Takkakaw Falls, with lunch included, on the way to Yoho National Park.

Included

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

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff via Kamloops is included in SilverLeaf class.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is sold as an independent rail package, with a guided Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls tour in Banff and a hop-on, hop-off tour of Vancouver included.
What is included?
The Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff in SilverLeaf class, 4 nights of hotel accommodation, a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver, a Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls tour, and a transfer from the Banff hotel to Calgary Airport.
Which hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 12 accommodation options across tiers and cities rather than one fixed list of hotels. The sample evidence includes properties such as the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and the Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa.
Where does the train stop overnight?
In Kamloops. The Rocky Mountaineer travels by day only, overnighting in a Kamloops hotel on day 2 before resuming to Banff on day 3.
How much does it cost?
From 2,489 US dollars per person, about 498 US dollars per day, per the evidence.

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