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Rocky Mountaineer · Rail vacation package

Passage to the Peaks Grand Adventure

Ten-day Canadian Rockies rail and coach loop from Calgary through Lake Louise and Jasper

Illustration of Passage to the Peaks Grand Adventure

Passage to the Peaks Grand Adventure is a ten-day package operated by Rocky Mountaineer, departing from Calgary and exploring the Canadian Rockies. The journey loops through Lake Louise, Jasper, Kamloops, and Banff, combining two days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer's scenic trains with motorcoach tours and stays in established mountain resort towns. Day one begins in Calgary at leisure; day two takes you by coach through Banff to Lake Louise, including a boat cruise on Lake Minnewanka and a ride up the Banff Gondola. You then have a full day to relax or explore Lake Louise before boarding the train toward Jasper. The itinerary balances structured sightseeing, included activities such as the Icefields Parkway motorcoach tour, and free time to hike, canoe, or simply enjoy the mountain setting. This package suits couples and families seeking a mix of rail experience and mountain scenery without constant activity; repeat rail travellers will appreciate two full days aboard one of North America's premier scenic trains. Most accommodations are mid-range three to four-star hotels, and the pace allows two nights in Lake Louise and multiple nights in Jasper to settle in.

What to know before you look closer

  • The published itinerary covers only the first three days; Rocky Mountaineer does not provide a full day-by-day breakdown for the Lake Louise, Jasper, and Kamloops portions. Confirm the complete routing and hotel nights with the operator before booking.
  • Pricing shown is per person based on double occupancy in a single room; a single-occupancy supplement is not detailed in the evidence.
  • The route description states a round trip from Calgary via Lake Louise and Jasper, but the itinerary and stops suggest the trip ends in Banff, not Calgary. Verify the final destination with Rocky Mountaineer.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Calgary

    Calgary at leisure

    Arrive in Calgary and spend time exploring this cosmopolitan city on your own. That could be going to the top of the Calgary Tower, exploring Prince's Island Park or much more.

  2. Day 2overnight: Lake Louise

    Motorcoach: Calgary to Lake Louise via Banff

    Depart Calgary this morning for a full-day transfer concluding in Lake Louise. Journey to Lake Louise, where you will enjoy a spectacular boat cruise on Lake Minnewanka. Continue on to a sightseeing tour including Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Admission to the Banff Gondola included. Your tour ends on arrival in Lake Louise late this afternoon. Activities: Banff Gondola (climb Sulphur Mountain in an enclosed four-passenger gondola cabin for a view of six mountain ranges); Banff Minnewanka Lake Cruise (a just-over-one-hour interpretive lake cruise of Minnewanka).

  3. Day 3overnight: Lake Louise

    Lake Louise at leisure

    Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. With its unique history and picturesque scenery, Lake Louise will not disappoint. Learn about the local wildlife, paddle the lake by canoe, or simply relax amongst the beauty.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Motorcoach journey to Lake Louise includes a boat cruise on Lake Minnewanka, views of Bow Falls and Surprise Corner, and a ride up Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola.
  • Day 3Full day at leisure in Lake Louise; optional activities include canoeing the lake or learning about local wildlife.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the package price?
Yes. The package includes two days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer between Lake Louise and Jasper in GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf class, plus motorcoach transfers.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
The motorcoach sightseeing tours are led; however, you have free time in Calgary, Lake Louise, and Jasper to explore independently.
What hotels are included?
Rocky Mountaineer offers a choice of three to four-star hotels: in Calgary (Hyatt Regency, Fairmont Palliser, or Delta Downtown), Lake Louise (Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise or Post Hotel and Spa), Jasper, and Kamloops. Specific hotel for Jasper and Kamloops are not named in the available details.
What is included in the price?
Accommodation, two days of Rocky Mountaineer rail travel, motorcoach tours of Banff and the Icefields Parkway, a Lake Minnewanka boat cruise, the Banff Gondola, and meals (extent detailed in operator materials).
How much walking is involved?
Walking is moderate, consisting of motorcoach sightseeing stops and a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain. Free time at Lake Louise and Jasper allows you to choose your own level of activity.

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