Railbookers · Independent rail package

Circle of the Canadian Rockies

9-day round-trip Rocky Mountaineer circle from Vancouver through the Rockies

Railbookers sells Circle of the Canadian Rockies as an independent rail vacation, meaning travelers follow the route on their own rather than with an escorted group. The trip runs 9 days and 8 nights, in a round trip that starts and ends in Vancouver, with stops in Kamloops, Banff, and Jasper. In Vancouver, the description points to Stanley Park, a stroll along the seawall with views back at Coal Harbour and the city, and Granville Island's Farmers Market. From there, the route travels on what the operator calls the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer, winding through the Canadian Rockies toward the mountain town of Banff, then on into Alberta. Railbookers' own description text is incomplete in what's available here, cutting off partway through the Alberta portion of the trip, so the exact route from Banff to Jasper and back to Vancouver is not fully described. It suits travelers who want a scenic rail loop through Western Canada's Rockies rather than a one-way rail trip.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers' description of this package is incomplete in what's available here, cutting off partway through the Alberta portion of the route; confirm the full day-by-day itinerary, especially how the trip gets from Banff to Jasper and back to Vancouver, before booking.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The description names the Rocky Mountaineer as the train used for part of this round trip from Vancouver.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail package from Railbookers, without an escorted tour group.
Which train is used?
The Rocky Mountaineer, described as world-famous, for the scenic stretch through the Canadian Rockies toward Banff.
How long is the trip?
9 days and 8 nights, in a round trip from Vancouver to Kamloops, Banff, and Jasper, and back to Vancouver.
What will I see along the way?
In Vancouver, the description mentions Stanley Park, a seawall walk with views of Coal Harbour and the city, and Granville Island's Farmers Market, followed by the Canadian Rockies and Alberta on the way to Banff.
What does the price include?
The package is priced from $3,799 per person, about $422 a day.

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