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Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer from Banff

10-day Rocky Mountaineer rail trip through Banff, Jasper, Vancouver and Victoria

Railbookers runs this 10-day, 9-night independent rail package through the Canadian Rockies, starting in Calgary and returning to Vancouver at the end. The trip takes in Banff and Jasper National Park, where the evidence describes stunning alpine scenery and pristine lakes including Lake Louise, before travelers board the Rocky Mountaineer for the journey from Jasper to Vancouver via Kamloops. From there the trip adds a visit to Vancouver Island, exploring Victoria and the Butchart Gardens. Railbookers sells this as an independent rail package rather than an escorted tour, and its own description does not lay out a day-by-day breakdown of nights in each city. This suits travelers who want the Rocky Mountaineer rail journey paired with national park sightseeing and a side trip to Vancouver Island, rather than a fully guided coach tour.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm which nights are spent in each city, and which stops are guided versus independent sightseeing, with Railbookers before booking.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The Rocky Mountaineer, traveling from Jasper to Vancouver via Kamloops.
Is it escorted or independent?
Independent; Railbookers arranges the package rather than running an escorted tour.
Which train is used?
The Rocky Mountaineer, described in the evidence as 'the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer train.'
What else does the trip include?
Banff and Jasper National Park, including Lake Louise, plus a visit to Victoria and the Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island.
How much does it cost?
Prices start at $3,899 per person for the 10-day, 9-night trip, about $390 per day.

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