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Grand Canadian Rockies Discovery Eastbound

Independent Canadian Rockies rail package, Vancouver to Calgary eastbound

Railbookers operates the Grand Canadian Rockies Discovery Eastbound, a 9-day, 8-night independent rail package that starts in Vancouver, British Columbia, and finishes in Calgary, Alberta. Because it is an independent trip rather than an escorted tour, Railbookers arranges the transport, rail tickets and hotels, and travelers move between stops at their own pace. Time in Vancouver includes a guided bus tour past Stanley Park and a day trip across to Victoria to see Butchart Gardens. The route's centerpiece is an overnight journey aboard VIA Rail from Vancouver to Jasper, where a ride on the Ice Explorer vehicle brings travelers close to glacier ice. From Jasper the trip continues through Banff and Lake Louise before ending in Calgary. It suits travelers who want one overnight train journey as an introduction to rail travel, combined with mountain and glacier scenery, without a fully guided schedule for the rest of the trip.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator's description does not include a day-by-day itinerary and cuts off before fully describing the Lake Louise and Calgary stops; confirm exact routing, hotels and which legs are by rail with Railbookers before booking.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in this trip?
Yes. Railbookers includes an overnight VIA Rail journey from Vancouver to Jasper as part of the package.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail package. Railbookers arranges the transport and accommodations, and travelers make their own way between stops.
Which places does the trip visit?
The route runs from Vancouver, BC, to Victoria, BC, then Jasper, Banff, Lake Louise and Calgary, all in Alberta and British Columbia.
How much does it cost?
Prices start at 1,549 USD for the 9-day, 8-night package, which works out to about 172 USD per day.

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