How much does it cost?

From CA$8,330 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $6,011 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. The trip includes an overnight journey aboard VIA Rail's Canadian train in Prestige Class, a private sleeper cabin, from Vancouver to Jasper, with meals onboard.

Is it escorted or independent?

It's an independent, personalized trip. Local Canadian Insiders plan the logistics, with a dedicated concierge onboard the train, and you choose your own guided activities each day in Jasper and Banff.

What hotels are used?

Example hotels include the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Jasper and the Moose Hotel and Suites (Superior level) or Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (Deluxe level) in Banff, depending on the tier booked.

Canadian Train Vacations · Independent rail vacation

Canadian Rockies Prestige Train Journey

9-day VIA Rail Prestige sleeper journey from Vancouver to Calgary

Canadian Train Vacations, part of Fresh Tracks Canada, arranges this 9-day independent rail vacation between Vancouver and Calgary. The trip opens with a night in Vancouver, then boards VIA Rail's Canadian train for an overnight journey to Jasper in a private Prestige-class sleeper cabin, with meals onboard and a concierge attending to the cabin. Three nights in Jasper and three in Banff follow, each with a choice of guided activities such as a Maligne Lake cruise, the Icefields Parkway drive past Lake Louise, or a Sunshine Meadows hike, before the trip ends with a transfer to Calgary. Local Canadian Insiders plan the logistics in advance, so the days in the Rockies are flexible and self-directed within the operator's list of options. It suits travelers who want one overnight train experience bookended by resort-style time in Jasper and Banff, rather than a fully packed rail itinerary.

What to know before you look closer

The evidence lists two price tiers, Superior (CAD 8,330) and Deluxe (CAD 11,240), with different example hotels in Jasper and Banff; the hotel you get depends on which tier you book.
Only the Vancouver to Jasper leg is aboard VIA Rail's Canadian train; the Jasper to Banff to Calgary portion is by road.
Several optional add-ons, such as the private Icefields heli-tour, cost extra.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Vancouver
Welcome to Vancouver
Welcome to Vancouver, a lovely west coast city surrounded by mountains and ocean. Includes a private transfer from Vancouver Airport and dinner in Vancouver.
Day 2railovernight: Aboard VIA Rail's Canadian train (Prestige Class)
VIA Rail - Depart Vancouver
Board The Canadian train in Vancouver and settle into your private Prestige cabin, watching lush farmland, berry fields, river canyons and forests of British Columbia go by. Includes FlyOver Canada admission and a private transfer to the train station.
Day 3railovernight: Jasper
VIA Rail - Arrive in Jasper
Wake to see the towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies, including Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies. After breakfast, step off the train in Jasper and transfer to your hotel.
Day 4overnight: Jasper
Explore Jasper National Park
A day exploring Jasper National Park on your choice of tour: Private Guided Nature Walk, Maligne Lake Tour with Cruise, or Jasper Motorcycle Sidecar Tour.
Day 5overnight: Jasper
Explore Jasper National Park
Another day in Jasper National Park on your choice of tour: Jasper Skytram Experience with Shuttle, Athabasca River Scenic Rafting, or Jasper Evening Discovery Tour.
Day 6overnight: Banff
Icefields Parkway - Jasper to Banff
An all-day trip down the Icefields Parkway with a visit to Lake Louise; choice of the Icefields Parkway Tour to Banff or Private Icefields Sightseeing with Heli-Tour (extra cost).
Day 7overnight: Banff
Explore Banff National Park
A day of exploration in Banff on your choice of tour: Banff Sightseeing Tour and Gondola Ride, Cowboy Cookout Lunch by Horse-Drawn Wagon, or Johnston Canyon E-Bike and Hike.
Day 8overnight: Banff
Explore the Canadian Rockies
Explore the lakes and mountain valleys of the Canadian Rockies on your choice of tour: Yoho and Kootenay National Park Tour, Guided Hike at Sunshine Meadows, or Moraine Lake Sunrise or Sunset Tour.
Day 9
Depart from Calgary
Your week in the Canadian Rockies ends as you transfer to Calgary Airport.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2Boarding VIA Rail's Canadian train in Vancouver includes settling into a private Prestige cabin and watching the farmland and river canyons of British Columbia pass by.
Day 3Waking aboard the train brings views of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, before arriving in Jasper.
Day 6The Icefields Parkway drive from Jasper to Banff includes a stop at Lake Louise, with an optional private heli-tour.
Day 8A day of Rockies exploration offers a Moraine Lake sunrise or sunset tour among the choice of activities.

Included

Hotel accommodation
Sleeper train journey in VIA Rail's Prestige Class
Meals onboard the train
Choice of unique guided activities
Transportation to and from airports, timed with your flights
Train station transfers
Feature dining experience at a favorite local restaurant
Electronic travel documentation package
Personalized Fresh Tracks Canada customer service support

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CA$8,330 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $6,011 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. The trip includes an overnight journey aboard VIA Rail's Canadian train in Prestige Class, a private sleeper cabin, from Vancouver to Jasper, with meals onboard.
Is it escorted or independent?: It's an independent, personalized trip. Local Canadian Insiders plan the logistics, with a dedicated concierge onboard the train, and you choose your own guided activities each day in Jasper and Banff.
What hotels are used?: Example hotels include the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Jasper and the Moose Hotel and Suites (Superior level) or Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (Deluxe level) in Banff, depending on the tier booked.