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Journey through the Clouds

Vancouver to Jasper on Rocky Mountaineer through Canadian Rockies

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Journey through the Clouds is Rocky Mountaineer's signature route connecting Vancouver and Jasper across two days of all-daylight rail travel. The train departs Vancouver and follows the scenic Fraser River eastbound through the fertile farmlands of the Fraser Valley, then continues into desert-like landscapes approaching Kamloops, where you overnight in a hotel. The second day takes you north-east through the Clearwater region along the North Thompson River, passing Pyramid Falls and Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Throughout the journey, Rocky Mountaineer's onboard Hosts narrate regional stories while serving breakfast and lunch. This route overview aggregates a family of specific bookable packages sold by Rocky Mountaineer, ranging from a 2-day rail-only itinerary to multi-night Classic, Discovery, and Grand Adventure packages. It suits first-time rail travellers seeking a curated daylight experience and photographers eager to capture the Canadian Rockies from the train.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is the operator's route overview page; it aggregates multiple bookable packages ranging from 2-day rail-only to multi-night Classic, Discovery, Grand Adventure, and Circle Journey itineraries. Specific dates, prices, and hotel details depend on which package you select.
  • The overnight stop is in a hotel in Kamloops; passengers do not sleep on the train.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Kamloops

    Vancouver to Kamloops

    Depart from the Vancouver station and follow the scenic Fraser River eastbound through the fertile farmlands of the Fraser Valley, with breakfast served onboard, into a desert-like landscape approaching Kamloops. A three-course lunch is served by the train's Hosts, who share stories about the region. Disembark in Kamloops for an overnight stay.

  2. Day 2rail

    Kamloops to Jasper

    Continue north-east through the Clearwater region, following the North Thompson River, with breakfast and coffee served onboard. Highlights include Pyramid Falls, viewed from a vantage point accessible only by rail, and Mount Robson. Arrive in Jasper.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Day 1: Board in Vancouver station and travel east along the Fraser River through the fertile Fraser Valley farmlands, with breakfast and a three-course lunch served onboard.
  • Day 2Day 2: Travel north-east through the Clearwater region along the North Thompson River, passing Pyramid Falls and Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.

Questions travellers ask

Is all the train travel included?
Yes. Rocky Mountaineer operates the full Vancouver-to-Jasper route, with breakfast and lunch served onboard on both days.
Who is with me on this trip?
Onboard Hosts narrate throughout the journey and serve meals. This is not an escorted tour with a tour manager.
Where do I sleep?
You spend one night in a hotel in Kamloops. The train travels only during daylight hours.
What are the main scenery highlights?
The Fraser Valley, desert-like landscapes near Kamloops, the Clearwater region and North Thompson River, Pyramid Falls (viewable only from the train), and Mount Robson.
What does the from-price of CAD 2354 include?
This is the operator's route overview; actual packages vary. Check with Rocky Mountaineer to confirm what accommodation, meals beyond onboard service, and transfers are included in the specific package you book.

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