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Rocky Mountaineer · Rail vacation package
First Passage to the West Excursion Banff
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 Vancouver to explore this scenic city.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Vancouver
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Day 4railovernight: Banff
Kamloops to Banff
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 Banff.
- Day 5overnight: Banff
Banff (free day)
Free time to relax or book activities at leisure - the Banff hot springs, exploring the town, or outdoor wildlife adventures.
- Day 6overnight: 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).
- Day 7
Depart Calgary
Journey ends upon checkout from your Calgary hotel.
Included
- 6 hotel nights: Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff, Calgary
- 2 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer, SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service
- 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 and Kamloops
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