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Passage to the Peaks Excursion Lake Louise

Eight-day Canadian Rockies rail journey from Edmonton to Calgary via Jasper

Illustration of Passage to the Peaks Excursion Lake Louise

Rocky Mountaineer's Passage to the Peaks Excursion spans eight days from Edmonton to Calgary, offering a relaxed journey through the Canadian Rockies. The trip begins with a leisure day in Edmonton, followed by a motorcoach transfer north to Jasper. After exploring the mountain town and taking a half-day sightseeing tour of Jasper National Park on Day 4, you board Rocky Mountaineer for two full days of rail travel. Day 5 carries you westbound from Jasper through the Continental Divide, past Pyramid Falls and Mount Robson, to Kamloops. On Day 6, the train continues eastbound over ranchlands and high mountain passes, passing through the historic Spiral Tunnels at Craigellachie and Rogers Pass before arriving at Lake Louise. The package places you in Fairmont luxury hotels and offers a balance of guided experiences and independent exploration, making it suited to couples and repeat rail travellers seeking premium comfort in one of North America's most celebrated mountain corridors.

What to know before you look closer

  • Day 2 and Day 3 involve stays in Jasper at either Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge or Forest Park Hotel; Rocky Mountaineer does not specify which property you will be assigned.
  • Accommodation in Kamloops is listed as 'Kamloops Accommodation' with no specific hotel name provided; confirm the actual property with Rocky Mountaineer before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Edmonton

    Edmonton at leisure

    Arrive in Alberta's capital city, Edmonton, and spend time exploring this northern city on your own. There is plenty to see in Edmonton, including museums, art galleries, the famous West Edmonton Mall, and the River Valley, featuring paved and natural trails winding through the heart of the city.

  2. Day 2overnight: Jasper

    Motorcoach: Edmonton to Jasper

    Enjoy the morning at your leisure in Edmonton before travelling by motorcoach to your hotel in Jasper in the afternoon. Type and size of vehicle may vary.

  3. Day 3overnight: Jasper

    Jasper at leisure

    Arrive in Jasper and spend time exploring this picturesque mountain resort town at your leisure.

  4. Day 4overnight: Jasper

    Jasper National Park sightseeing

    This morning you are free to explore Jasper on your own. In the afternoon, experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Jasper National Park on a half-day sightseeing tour, where you'll explore stunning landscapes, look for wildlife, and visit iconic landmarks. Activities: Jasper SkyTram.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Kamloops

    Rail: Jasper to Kamloops

    Departing early in the morning, travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops, in the heart of the British Columbia Interior. As you journey west and south, you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains. Today's highlights include the climb over the Yellowhead Pass, Pyramid Falls, Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and the journey along the North Thompson River as you approach Kamloops in the evening.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Lake Louise

    Rail: Kamloops to Lake Louise

    Early in the morning, your journey continues eastward to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again, you will experience ever-changing scenery as you travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today's highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, of course, the iconic glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends this evening in Lake Louise.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 4Half-day sightseeing tour of Jasper National Park with wildlife viewing and visit to the Jasper SkyTram.
  • Day 5Rocky Mountaineer departs Jasper early, climbing over Yellowhead Pass and passing Pyramid Falls and Mount Robson as it travels west through the Continental Divide and river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains.
  • Day 6Rocky Mountaineer continues eastward from Kamloops, crossing ranchlands and rocky lakeshores, passing over high mountain passes and through historic tunnels including the Spiral Tunnels at Craigellachie and Rogers Pass.

Questions travellers ask

Which trains are included?
Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf class for two full days: Jasper to Kamloops on Day 5, and Kamloops to Lake Louise on Day 6.
Is the trip escorted or independent?
Mostly independent. You explore Edmonton and Jasper on your own, attend a half-day guided sightseeing tour of Jasper National Park on Day 4, and travel by train and motorcoach on scheduled segments.
What hotels are included?
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge or Forest Park Hotel in Jasper (two nights), an unspecified hotel in Kamloops, and Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
What is the total cost?
Pricing starts at CAD 9,585.50 per person (approximately USD 6,749) for a single room with double occupancy.
How much walking and physical activity is involved?
Most days allow leisure exploration of towns and hotel grounds. Day 4 includes a half-day sightseeing tour of Jasper National Park with wildlife viewing and a visit to the Jasper SkyTram.

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