How much does it cost?

From CA$9,050 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $6,531 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. Two days aboard Rocky Mountaineer's daylight train, from Vancouver to Jasper via Kamloops, are included, with meals onboard.

Is it escorted or independent?

It's an independent, personalized trip. Local Canadian Insiders plan the logistics, with onboard hosts on Rocky Mountaineer, and you choose your own guided activities in Jasper and Banff.

This itinerary is available only in September.

What hotels are used?

Example hotels include the Azur Legacy Collection Hotel in Vancouver, Glacier View Lodge on the Icefields Parkway, and the Rimrock Resort Hotel (Deluxe) or Royal Canadian Lodge (Comfort) in Banff, depending on the tier booked.

Canadian Train Vacations · Independent rail vacation

Glaciers, Lakes, and Fall Colours in the Rockies

8-day Rocky Mountaineer fall journey from Vancouver to Calgary

Canadian Train Vacations, part of Fresh Tracks Canada, arranges this 8-day independent rail vacation between Vancouver and Calgary, available only in September for fall colours and wildlife viewing. Two days aboard Rocky Mountaineer's daylight train cover Vancouver to Jasper via Kamloops, with glass-dome viewing past Hell's Gate, the Thompson River, and Mount Robson. After a day exploring Jasper National Park, the trip continues down the Icefields Parkway to an overnight at Glacier View Lodge, including a guided Ice Explorer tour onto the Athabasca Glacier, before a final day in Banff National Park and a transfer to Calgary. Local Canadian Insiders plan the logistics, and each day in Jasper and Banff offers a choice of guided activities. It suits travelers drawn to autumn scenery and glacier views who want the Rocky Mountaineer rail experience combined with a short, resort-based itinerary rather than a longer rail-only trip.

What to know before you look closer

This trip runs only in September, so it is not available at other times of year.
Three price tiers, Comfort, Superior and Deluxe, use different example hotels; the hotel you actually get depends on the tier booked.
Rocky Mountaineer is a daylight-only train, so the overnight between the two rail days is spent in a Kamloops hotel, not aboard the train.
Several add-ons, such as the private heli-tour or an Alaska cruise extension, cost extra.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver
Welcome to Vancouver, a beautiful west coast city surrounded by mountains and ocean. Includes a private transfer from Vancouver Airport.
Day 2railovernight: Kamloops
Rocky Mountaineer Train - Vancouver to Kamloops
Board Rocky Mountaineer and travel from the lush Fraser Valley to the desert-like interior of British Columbia, past Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon, the Thompson River and Kamloops Lake.
Day 3railovernight: Jasper
Rocky Mountaineer Train - Kamloops to Jasper
Follow the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo mountains, crossing the Continental Divide, with views of Pyramid Falls and Mount Robson, then over Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park.
Day 4overnight: Jasper
Explore Jasper National Park
A day exploring Jasper National Park on your choice of tour: Pyramid Lake Guided Canoe Paddle, Maligne Lake Tour with Cruise, Jasper Motorcycle Sidecar Tour, or Private Guided Nature Walk.
Day 5overnight: Glacier View Lodge
Icefields Parkway - Jasper to Glacier View Lodge
Morning tour of Jasper, then travel the Icefields Parkway to Glacier View Lodge, seeing waterfalls, mountains and glaciers; includes a welcome reception and Skywalk Adventure, and dinner at the lodge.
Day 6overnight: Banff
Icefields Parkway - Glacier View Lodge to Banff
Breakfast at the lodge, then the Ice Explorer Tour onto the Athabasca Glacier, followed by a scenic drive past glacial lakes to Banff.
Day 7overnight: Banff
Explore Banff National Park
A day exploring Banff National Park on your choice of tour: Yoho and Kootenay National Park Tour, Johnston Canyon E-Bike and Hike, Guided Hike at Sunshine Meadows, or Afternoon Banff Sightseeing Tour with Gondola.
Day 8
Depart from Calgary
Your week in the Canadian Rockies ends with a transfer to Calgary Airport.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2Rocky Mountaineer's train from Vancouver to Kamloops passes Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the Thompson River.
Day 3The second day aboard Rocky Mountaineer crosses the Continental Divide with views of Pyramid Falls and Mount Robson before Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park.
Day 5The Icefields Parkway drive to Glacier View Lodge includes a welcome reception and the Skywalk Adventure.
Day 6The Ice Explorer Tour drives onto the Athabasca Glacier before a scenic drive past glacial lakes to Banff.

Included

Hotel accommodation
Rocky Mountaineer daylight train journey (Vancouver to Jasper via Kamloops)
Meals onboard the train
Feature dining experience in Jasper
1 breakfast and 1 dinner at Glacier View Lodge
Activities and overnight stay at Glacier View Lodge
Choice of unique guided activities
Transportation to and from airports, timed with your flights
Train station transfers
Electronic travel documentation package
Personalized Fresh Tracks Canada customer service support

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CA$9,050 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $6,531 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. Two days aboard Rocky Mountaineer's daylight train, from Vancouver to Jasper via Kamloops, are included, with meals onboard.
Is it escorted or independent?: It's an independent, personalized trip. Local Canadian Insiders plan the logistics, with onboard hosts on Rocky Mountaineer, and you choose your own guided activities in Jasper and Banff.
When does it run?: This itinerary is available only in September.
What hotels are used?: Example hotels include the Azur Legacy Collection Hotel in Vancouver, Glacier View Lodge on the Icefields Parkway, and the Rimrock Resort Hotel (Deluxe) or Royal Canadian Lodge (Comfort) in Banff, depending on the tier booked.