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Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer from Banff

Rail journey from Calgary to Vancouver via Banff, Jasper, Rocky Mountaineer

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Railbookers operates Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer from Banff, a 10-day, 9-night independent rail package from Calgary to Vancouver. After a night in Calgary, a transfer leads to two nights in Banff, including a Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls tour that takes in Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Takkakaw Falls. The Icefields Parkway then carries travelers to Jasper, stopping for an Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier and a walk along the Glacier Skywalk, followed by a guided excursion to Maligne Canyon and Medicine Lake. On day 6, travelers board the Rocky Mountaineer's SilverLeaf carriages for two days of scenery through Kamloops and the Fraser Valley to Vancouver. Three nights in Vancouver include a hop-on, hop-off city tour and a day trip to Victoria's Butchart Gardens. Seven meals are included along the way. It suits travelers who want a longer, tour-heavy route through the Rockies with the Rocky Mountaineer as its centerpiece.

What to know before you look closer

  • The hotel list is 22 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: Calgary

    Your Journey Begins in Calgary

    Welcome to Canada! Arrive in Calgary today, and check in your hotel. Get a good night's rest in preparation for your exciting journey to the Rockies tomorrow.

  2. Day 2overnight: Banff

    Banff, AB

    Transfer from Calgary to your hotel in Banff. When you arrive in Banff, you'll quickly realize why it is one of the most visited regions of Alberta, Canada.

  3. Day 3overnight: Banff

    Banff, AB

    Today, enjoy your sightseeing adventures with a Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls tour from Banff, which will take you deep into the mountains. Be amazed by Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and the crashing Takkakaw Falls.

  4. Day 4overnight: Jasper

    Banff to Jasper

    Tour the Icefields Parkway as you make your way from Banff to Jasper. Stop along the way to experience an Ice Explorer vehicle onto Athabasca Glacier and walk along the Glacier Skywalk.

  5. Day 5overnight: Jasper

    Jasper, AB

    Spend the day discovering the delights of Jasper. The guided excursion will introduce you to Maligne Canyon, the crystalline Medicine Lake and the panoramas of Athabasca Lookout.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Kamloops

    Jasper to Kamloops

    This morning, board the famous navy and gold carriages of the Rocky Mountaineer. Settle into SilverLeaf Class. Enjoy the dramatic passing mountain scenery as your train makes its way through western Canada.

  7. Day 7overnight: Vancouver

    Kamloops to Vancouver

    Re-board the Rocky Mountaineer this morning and settle in for another day of simply stunning scenery as you travel through verdant vistas of the Fraser Valley.

  8. Day 8overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver, BC

    Spend the day exploring Vancouver, a cosmopolitan coastal paradise. Your included Vancouver hop-on, hop-off tour will help you experience the best of the city.

  9. Day 9overnight: Vancouver

    Day Trip to Victoria

    Begin your day with a ferry over to Vancouver Island. Enjoy free time exploring the quaint city of Victoria. Included today is admission to Butchart Gardens.

  10. Day 10

    Your Journey Ends in Vancouver

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3A Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls tour from Banff goes deep into the mountains, taking in Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Takkakaw Falls.
  • Day 4The Icefields Parkway tour to Jasper stops for an Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier and a walk along the Glacier Skywalk.
  • Day 5A guided excursion in Jasper introduces Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake, and the panoramas of Athabasca Lookout.
  • Day 6The Rocky Mountaineer's navy and gold carriages carry travelers from Jasper to Kamloops in SilverLeaf class through dramatic mountain scenery.
  • Day 9A ferry crossing to Vancouver Island leads to free time in Victoria and admission to Butchart Gardens.

Included

  • Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper to Vancouver in SilverLeaf class
  • 9 nights' hotel stay
  • Transfer from Calgary Hotel to Banff Hotel
  • Roundtrip ferry from Vancouver to Victoria
  • 7 meals (2 breakfasts, 5 lunches)

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper to Vancouver via Kamloops is included in SilverLeaf class.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is sold as an independent rail package, though most days include a guided sightseeing tour in Banff, along the Icefields Parkway, in Jasper National Park, or in Victoria.
What is included?
9 nights of hotel accommodation, the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper to Vancouver in SilverLeaf class, a transfer from Calgary to Banff, round-trip ferry from Vancouver to Victoria, and 7 meals (2 breakfasts, 5 lunches).
Which hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 22 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.
Where does the trip end?
In Vancouver, per the itinerary. Day 9 is a day trip to Victoria and the Butchart Gardens, with the overnight stay back in Vancouver.
How much does it cost?
From 4,589 US dollars per person, about 459 US dollars per day, per the evidence.

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