Rocky Mountaineer · Rail vacation package

First Passage to the West Discovery

First Passage to the West Discovery, a rail journey with Rocky Mountaineer

Begin or end your journey in Vancouver or Calgary. Enjoy a relaxing and unforgettable two-day experience onboard Rocky Mountaineer. Enjoy some extra time in Lake Louise and Banff to take in the awe-inspiring sights.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver (5-star)

    Vancouver

    Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic coastal city on your own - Stanley Park, a small ferry to Granville Island, or much more.

  2. Day 2overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver (free day)

    Free time to relax or book your own activities at leisure - historic Gastown, Yaletown dining, or the Stanley Park Seawall.

  3. Day 3overnight: Kamloops

    Vancouver to Kamloops

    Depart early morning aboard Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops. Highlights include Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the Thompson River.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Lake Louise

    Kamloops to Lake Louise

    Continue eastward to the Canadian Rockies. Highlights include Craigellachie, Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon and the Spiral Tunnels. The rail journey ends this evening in Lake Louise.

  5. Day 5overnight: Lake Louise

    Lake Louise (free day)

    Free time to relax or book activities at leisure - learn about local wildlife, paddle the lake by canoe, or simply relax amongst the scenery.

  6. Day 6overnight: Banff

    Lake Louise to Banff

    Free morning in Lake Louise; after lunch, a half-day guided motorcoach transfer into Yoho National Park, taking in the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge spanning the Kicking Horse River, ending in Banff.

  7. Day 7overnight: Banff

    Banff (free day)

    Free time to relax or book activities at leisure - the Banff hot springs, exploring the town, or outdoor wildlife adventures.

  8. Day 8overnight: Calgary

    Banff to Calgary

    Full-day guided sightseeing transfer to Calgary, beginning with a Banff sightseeing tour (Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, the Hoodoos) and a visit to the Banff Gondola (admission included).

  9. Day 9

    Depart Calgary

    Journey ends upon checkout from your Calgary hotel.

Included

  • 8 hotel nights: Vancouver, Kamloops, Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary
  • 2 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer, SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service
  • Guided half-day motorcoach tour into Yoho National Park (Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, natural rock bridge over the Kicking Horse River)
  • Guided full-day sightseeing transfer from Banff to Calgary via Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos, with Banff Gondola admission included
  • Onboard breakfasts and lunches on rail days
  • Luggage handling and rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Lake Louise

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