Is train travel included?

Yes. Two full days (day 3, Banff to Kamloops, and day 4, Kamloops to Jasper) are spent aboard the Rocky Mountaineer daylight train, with meals onboard.

Which hotels are used?

The Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Jasper, and the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, with a two-night stay at Lake Louise.

What are the price tiers?

Comfort Level (3 to 3.5-star hotels, Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf, from CAD 9,820), Superior Level (4 to 4.5-star, SilverLeaf, from CAD 11,630), and Deluxe Level (5-star hotels, GoldLeaf, from CAD 15,520).

How much walking or activity is involved?

Optional activities range from an Icefields Parkway sightseeing tour and a guided hike on the Athabasca Glacier to canoe paddling, e-biking and scenic rafting on the Athabasca River.

When does this route run?

The evidence describes it as a special route available for 2026 only and does not list specific departure dates.

Canadian Train Vacations (Fresh Tracks Canada) · Tailor-made rail vacation (2026 limited-edition route)

Mountains and Lakes of the Rockies

9-day Rocky Mountaineer rail trip from Banff to Lake Louise via Jasper

Canadian Train Vacations, operated through Fresh Tracks Canada, runs this 9-day, 8-night tailor-made rail vacation on a route described as available for 2026 only. There is no fixed group schedule; local experts plan and coordinate the trip, and travellers can add small-group or private guided activities. After two nights in Banff, with options such as a Jeep sightseeing and wildlife tour, the trip boards the Rocky Mountaineer for two days of daylight travel to Jasper, passing the Spiral Tunnels, Craigellachie, and the Continental Divide at Yellowhead Pass. Three nights in Jasper National Park bring choices like canoeing on Pyramid Lake, e-biking, or rafting on the Athabasca River, before the Icefields Parkway carries the trip to Lake Louise, with an optional guided hike on the Athabasca Glacier along the way. Two nights at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise close out the trip. It suits travellers who want a short, independently arranged Rockies journey built around two days of scenic daylight rail rather than a longer cross-country trip.

What to know before you look closer

Hotel accommodation ranges from 3 to 3.5-star at the Comfort Level (from CAD 9,820, Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf) up to 5-star at the Deluxe Level (from CAD 15,520, Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf); the named hotels (Rimrock Resort Hotel, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge) may reflect a higher tier than the lead price.
Only 2 of the 9 days are spent aboard the Rocky Mountaineer itself; the rest of the trip is by coach transfer or on foot in Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise.
This route is described as available for 2026 only, and the evidence does not list specific departure dates.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Banff
Arrive in Calgary and travel to Banff
Transfer through the rolling foothills of the Canadian Rockies to the mountain town of Banff.
Day 2overnight: Banff
Explore Banff National Park
Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Rocky Mountain air. Options: Jeep Sightseeing and Wildlife Tour with Afternoon Tea, Banff Sightseeing Tour and Gondola Ride, Cowboy Cookout Lunch by Horse-Drawn Wagon, Eat the Castle Food Tour.
Day 3railovernight: Kamloops
Rocky Mountaineer Train - Banff to Kamloops
All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train, with highlights including the Spiral Tunnels and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven in 1885.
Day 4railovernight: Jasper
Rocky Mountaineer Train - Kamloops to Jasper
Follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo mountains before crossing the Continental Divide, with a chance to see Pyramid Falls and Mount Robson, and the climb over Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park.
Day 5overnight: Jasper
Discover Jasper National Park
Jasper's wide-open valleys are enticing to a variety of wildlife. Options: Pyramid Lake Guided Canoe Paddle, Jasper E-Bike Eco Tour, Maligne Lake Tour with Cruise.
Day 6overnight: Jasper
Explore Jasper National Park
Spend another day exploring Jasper National Park, the largest park in the Canadian Rockies. Options: Jasper Skytram Experience with Shuttle, Athabasca River Scenic Rafting, Jasper Evening Discovery Tour.
Day 7overnight: Lake Louise
Icefields Parkway - Jasper to Lake Louise
An all-day trip down the spine of the Canadian Rockies. Options: Icefields Parkway Sightseeing Tour, Private Icefields Sightseeing with Heli-Tour (extra cost).
Day 8overnight: Lake Louise
Explore Lake Louise
Spend your day in one of the most beautiful places on the planet, Lake Louise. Dinner at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Day 9
Depart from Calgary
Your dream week in the Canadian Rockies comes to an end as you travel to Calgary.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3The Rocky Mountaineer passes through the Spiral Tunnels and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven in 1885.
Day 4The train follows the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo mountains, crosses the Continental Divide near Pyramid Falls and Mount Robson, and climbs Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park.
Day 7The Icefields Parkway trip down the spine of the Canadian Rockies offers an optional guided hike on the Athabasca Glacier.
Day 8A full day at Lake Louise ends with dinner at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Included

Hotel accommodation
Rocky Mountaineer daylight train journey
Meals onboard the train
Choice of unique guided activities
Transportation to and from airports, timed with your flights
Train station transfers
Feature dining experience at one of our favorite local restaurants
Electronic travel documentation package
Personalized Fresh Tracks Canada customer service support

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?: Yes. Two full days (day 3, Banff to Kamloops, and day 4, Kamloops to Jasper) are spent aboard the Rocky Mountaineer daylight train, with meals onboard.
Is this trip guided or independent?: It is independent, with no fixed group schedule; local experts plan and coordinate the trip, and travellers can add small-group or private guided activities.
Which hotels are used?: The Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Jasper, and the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, with a two-night stay at Lake Louise.
What are the price tiers?: Comfort Level (3 to 3.5-star hotels, Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf, from CAD 9,820), Superior Level (4 to 4.5-star, SilverLeaf, from CAD 11,630), and Deluxe Level (5-star hotels, GoldLeaf, from CAD 15,520).
How much walking or activity is involved?: Optional activities range from an Icefields Parkway sightseeing tour and a guided hike on the Athabasca Glacier to canoe paddling, e-biking and scenic rafting on the Athabasca River.
When does this route run?: The evidence describes it as a special route available for 2026 only and does not list specific departure dates.