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Journey through the Clouds Classic - 5-nights

Two-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey from Vancouver to Jasper through Canadian Rockies

Illustration of Journey through the Clouds Classic - 5-nights

Journey through the Clouds Classic, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, is a 6-day, 5-night package that combines two days aboard one of North America's premier scenic trains with stays in three Canadian cities. The trip begins with two free days in Vancouver, where you can explore the coastal city at your own pace, visiting Stanley Park, Granville Island, or the Seawall. On Day 3, you board Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service and travel east to Kamloops, passing Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Day 4 takes you deeper into the mountains as the train climbs through the Monashee and Cariboo ranges, offering views of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and the Yellowhead Pass before arriving in Jasper. Your final days include a half-day guided tour of Jasper National Park covering Patricia Lake, the Jasper SkyTram, and Pyramid Lake, plus free time to explore on your own. The pace is unhurried, with ample time for independent activities and two nights in each of the larger destinations.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price is per guest with double occupancy; actual cost is confirmed once a date is selected.
  • Days 1, 2, and the morning of Day 5 are unguided; Rocky Mountaineer does not arrange activities for these times.

Day by day

  1. 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.

  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: Jasper

    Kamloops to Jasper

    Continue north and east, following the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains. Highlights include Mount Robson (3,954m/12,972ft, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies), Pyramid Falls and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. The rail journey ends this evening in Jasper.

  5. Day 5overnight: Jasper

    Jasper

    Free morning to explore Jasper on your own; in the afternoon, a half-day guided sightseeing tour of Jasper National Park, with highlights including Patricia Lake, the Jasper SkyTram, and Pyramid Lake.

  6. Day 6

    Depart Jasper

    Journey ends upon checkout from your Jasper hotel.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3Day 3: Rocky Mountaineer departs Vancouver early morning, passing Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and following the Thompson River to Kamloops.
  • Day 4Day 4: The train climbs through the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains, with views of Mount Robson (3,954 meters, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies), Pyramid Falls, and the Yellowhead Pass before arriving in Jasper.
  • Day 5Day 5: A half-day guided sightseeing tour of Jasper National Park includes Patricia Lake, the Jasper SkyTram, and Pyramid Lake.

Included

  • 5 hotel nights: Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper
  • 2 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer, SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service
  • Half-day guided Jasper National Park sightseeing tour (Patricia Lake, Jasper SkyTram, Pyramid Lake)
  • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches onboard the train
  • Luggage handling and rail station transfers in Kamloops

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes. The package includes two full days aboard Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service, with breakfasts and lunches onboard.
What trains are used?
Rocky Mountaineer operates the Journey through the Clouds route from Vancouver through Kamloops to Jasper, available in SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service.
What accommodation is included?
Five hotel nights: two in Vancouver, one in Kamloops (moderate 3-star), and two in Jasper. The package includes luggage handling and rail station transfers in Kamloops.
Is this an escorted tour or independent?
The train journeys are unescorted; you travel independently. A half-day guided sightseeing tour is included in Jasper National Park. Days in Vancouver and the morning in Jasper are free to explore on your own.
How much walking is involved?
Days are flexible; you explore Vancouver and Jasper on your own at your pace. The half-day Jasper National Park tour includes standard sightseeing walking.
What is the starting price?
CAD $3,275.73 per guest (approximately USD $2,307) with double occupancy; actual price confirmed upon date selection.

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