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Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver

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

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Railbookers operates Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver, a 10-day, 9-night independent rail package from Vancouver to Calgary. Three nights in Vancouver include a hop-on, hop-off trolley tour and a day trip to Victoria by floatplane, with a guided visit to Butchart Gardens. On day 4, travelers board the Rocky Mountaineer's SilverLeaf carriages, passing the Fraser Valley, forests, and river canyons on the way to Kamloops, then continuing into Alberta the next day with views of Mount Robson and Pyramid Falls before checking in at the Chateau Jasper for two nights. An Explore Jasper tour visits Maligne Canyon and Medicine Lake, before an Icefields Parkway and Rockies Discovery tour to Banff stops at the Glacier Skywalk. Two nights in Banff include a Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls tour of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, before a transfer to Calgary. It suits travelers who want a longer, tour-heavy route through the Rockies that ends, rather than begins, with the Rocky Mountaineer.

What to know before you look closer

  • The hotel list is 26 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! Arrive in Vancouver today, and check in your hotel for a three night stay.

  2. Day 2overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver, BC

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

  3. Day 3overnight: Vancouver

    Victoria Trip from Vancouver

    Your adventure in Vancouver continues with a tour to Victoria. Begin your day with a floatplane flight over to Vancouver Island. Your holiday also includes a guided tour to Butchart Gardens.

  4. Day 4overnight: 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.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Jasper

    Rocky Mountaineer from Kamloops to Jasper

    Re-board the train this morning and settle in for another day of stunning scenery. Snake through the Canadian Rockies into Alberta, keeping your eyes peeled for Mount Robson and the mighty Pyramid Falls. Check in at the Chateau Jasper for a two night stay.

  6. Day 6overnight: Jasper

    Jasper, AB

    Spend the day discovering the delights of Jasper on an 'Explore Jasper' tour, including Maligne Canyon, the crystalline Medicine Lake and the panoramas of Athabasca Lookout.

  7. Day 7overnight: Banff

    Jasper to Banff

    Transfer from Jasper to Banff today, checking in at your hotel for a two night stay. Immerse yourself with an Icefields Parkway and Rockies Discovery tour. Enjoy a trip to the Glacier Skywalk and lunch at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre.

  8. Day 8overnight: Banff

    Banff, AB

    Continue your sightseeing adventures with a Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls tour from Banff. Be amazed by Lake Louise, Victoria Glacier and Moraine Lake, and the crashing Takkakaw Falls.

  9. Day 9overnight: Calgary

    Banff to Calgary

    Pick up your shuttle transfer today and make your way to Calgary. Take a trip to Fort Calgary, visit one of the city's museums or venture to the top of the Calgary Tower.

  10. Day 10

    Your Journey Ends in Calgary

    Finish your sightseeing in Calgary before continuing your journey.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3A floatplane flight carries travelers to Vancouver Island for a guided tour of Butchart Gardens.
  • Day 4The Rocky Mountaineer's navy and gold carriages depart Vancouver in SilverLeaf class, passing the Fraser Valley, forests, and river canyons.
  • Day 5The train continues into Alberta, with views of Mount Robson and Pyramid Falls, before checking in at the Chateau Jasper.
  • Day 7An Icefields Parkway and Rockies Discovery tour visits the Glacier Skywalk, with lunch at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre.
  • Day 8A Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls tour from Banff takes in Lake Louise, Victoria Glacier, Moraine Lake, and Takkakaw Falls.

Included

  • Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Jasper in SilverLeaf class
  • 9 nights' hotel stay
  • Vancouver Trolley hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour
  • Explore Jasper tour
  • Rockies discovery sightseeing tour from Jasper
  • Mountains, lakes and waterfalls tour
  • Tour transfer from Jasper to Banff and shuttle transfer from Banff to Calgary

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Jasper via Kamloops is included in SilverLeaf class.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is sold as an independent rail package, with guided tours included in Victoria, Jasper, along the Icefields Parkway, and in Banff.
What is included?
9 nights of hotel accommodation, the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Jasper in SilverLeaf class, a Vancouver Trolley hop-on, hop-off tour, an Explore Jasper tour, a Rockies Discovery tour from Jasper, a Mountains, Lakes and Waterfalls tour, and transfers from Jasper to Banff and Banff to Calgary.
Which hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 26 accommodation options across tiers and cities rather than one fixed list of hotels. The sample evidence includes properties such as the Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver and the Fairmont Empress in Victoria; day 5 names the Chateau Jasper specifically for the Jasper stay.
Can the trip be extended?
Yes. An optional extra lets travelers continue by train to Toronto.
How much does it cost?
From 4,809 US dollars per person, about 481 US dollars per day, per the evidence.

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