Is train travel included?

Yes. The Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Jasper via Kamloops is included, in SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf class depending on the comfort tier, with meals onboard.

Is this trip escorted or independent?

It is independent travel with no fixed group schedule. Local experts from Canadian Train Vacations (Fresh Tracks Canada) plan and coordinate the trip, with a choice of small-group or private guided activities.

The Rocky Mountaineer, traveling from Vancouver to Jasper via Kamloops.

What hotels are included?

Named hotels include the Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, and the Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff, with standard rising from 3 to 3.5 star at Comfort Level to 5 star at Deluxe Level.

What is not included?

Park activities and excursions such as the Motorcycle Sidecar Tour, the Maligne Lake cruise, and guided hikes are optional add-ons, as are extensions like the Great Bear Rainforest excursion, a Victoria, BC visit, or an Alaska Cruise.

The evidence pack does not list current departure dates.

Canadian Train Vacations (Fresh Tracks Canada) · Tailor-made rail vacation

Complete Canadian Rockies by Train

Rocky Mountaineer rail journey from Vancouver through Kamloops to Jasper and Banff

Canadian Train Vacations (Fresh Tracks Canada) runs this 8-day independent rail vacation, described as its bestseller, from Vancouver to the Canadian Rockies. There is no fixed group schedule; local experts plan the trip and offer support, with a choice of small-group or private guided activities. Two days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer carry travelers from Vancouver through the Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon to Kamloops, then along the North Thompson River past Mount Robson and over Yellowhead Pass into Jasper. From Jasper, the trip continues by the Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise, with time to stroll the lakeshore or arrange canoeing and hiking, before finishing with two nights in Banff. Named hotels include the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and the Rimrock Resort Hotel. The trip suits travelers who want the Rocky Mountaineer's daylight rail journey paired with flexible time in Banff, Jasper, and Lake Louise, choosing their own pace and activities in each park.

What to know before you look closer

Hotel standard and Rocky Mountaineer class depend on the comfort tier chosen; Comfort Level pairs 3 to 3.5 star hotels with SilverLeaf service, while Deluxe Level moves up to 5-star hotels and GoldLeaf service.
Most park activities in Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff, such as the Motorcycle Sidecar Tour, the Maligne Lake cruise, and guided hikes, are offered as options rather than included in the base price.
The itinerary ends with departure from Calgary after the final night in Banff, but the pack does not describe how travelers get from Banff to the Calgary airport.
The evidence pack does not list current departure dates; confirm availability and exact pricing with the operator before booking.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver
Welcome to a famously lovely west coast city, surrounded by mountains and ocean. Dinner in Vancouver.
Day 2railovernight: Kamloops
Rocky Mountaineer Train - Vancouver to Kamloops
Settle into your seat for a day of spectacular scenery, from the lush fields of the Fraser Valley to the desert-like landscape of British Columbia's interior, past Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the Thompson River.
Day 3railovernight: Jasper
Rocky Mountaineer Train - Kamloops to Jasper
Follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo mountains before crossing the Continental Divide. See Pyramid Falls and Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, before climbing over Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park.
Day 4overnight: Jasper
Explore Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park, the biggest park in the Canadian Rockies, is a magical place. Options: Jasper Motorcycle Sidecar Tour, Maligne Lake Tour with Cruise, Private Guided Nature Walk.
Day 5overnight: Lake Louise
Icefields Parkway - Jasper to Lake Louise
An all-day trip down the spine of the Canadian Rockies, on one of the most spectacular roads in the world. Options: Icefields Parkway Sightseeing Tour, Six Glaciers Helicopter and Icefields Tour.
Day 6overnight: Banff
Enjoying Lake Louise and Transfer to Banff
Relax, stroll around the lake, go to the spa, or ask about canoeing, horseback riding, hiking or climbing. Yoho National Park Tour to Banff.
Day 7overnight: Banff
Explore Banff National Park
Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Rocky Mountain air and head out to explore Banff National Park. Options: Afternoon Banff Sightseeing Tour with Gondola, Guided Hike at Sunshine Meadows.
Day 8
Depart from Calgary
Too soon, your wonderful week in the Canadian Rockies is over.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2The Rocky Mountaineer runs from Vancouver to Kamloops through the Fraser Valley, past Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the Thompson River.
Day 3The Rocky Mountaineer continues to Jasper along the North Thompson River, past Pyramid Falls and Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
Day 5The Icefields Parkway from Jasper to Lake Louise, described as one of the most spectacular roads in the world.
Day 6Time at Lake Louise to stroll the lakeshore, visit the spa, or arrange canoeing, horseback riding, hiking, or climbing, before transferring to Banff via Yoho National Park.
Day 7An optional Guided Hike at Sunshine Meadows in Banff National Park.

Included

Hotel accommodation
Rocky Mountaineer daylight train journey
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 one of our favorite local restaurants
Electronic travel documentation package
Personalized Fresh Tracks Canada customer service support

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?: Yes. The Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Jasper via Kamloops is included, in SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf class depending on the comfort tier, with meals onboard.
Is this trip escorted or independent?: It is independent travel with no fixed group schedule. Local experts from Canadian Train Vacations (Fresh Tracks Canada) plan and coordinate the trip, with a choice of small-group or private guided activities.
Which train is used?: The Rocky Mountaineer, traveling from Vancouver to Jasper via Kamloops.
What hotels are included?: Named hotels include the Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, and the Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff, with standard rising from 3 to 3.5 star at Comfort Level to 5 star at Deluxe Level.
What is not included?: Park activities and excursions such as the Motorcycle Sidecar Tour, the Maligne Lake cruise, and guided hikes are optional add-ons, as are extensions like the Great Bear Rainforest excursion, a Victoria, BC visit, or an Alaska Cruise.
When does it run?: The evidence pack does not list current departure dates.