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Rockies Circle by Rail

Rockies Circle by Rail, a rail journey with First Class Holidays

The perfect tour for all rail enthusiasts, combining two of Canada's incredible rail journeys: the all-daylight Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail's overnight Canadian.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Kamloops

    Rocky Mountaineer

    Early this morning board Rocky Mountaineer for the scenic rail journey to Kamloops in the interior of British Columbia. Pass through the rich fields of the Fraser River Valley and the towering peaks of the Coastal Mountains before entering the Fraser Canyon. Follow the Thompson River through spectacular landscapes to historic Kamloops.

  2. Day 2overnight: Banff

    Rocky Mountaineer

    Departing Kamloops, follow the South Thompson River to Shuswap Lake with its thousand miles of shoreline. The Kicking Horse River leads you to Kicking Horse Pass, the Spiral Tunnels, then over the Continental Divide to Banff and Banff National Park.

  3. Day 3overnight: Banff

    Banff

    Today you can personalise your day by choosing 1 of 5 excursions. Choose from Discover Banff & It's Wildlife Tour and Banff Gondola; Banff National Park Explorer; Moraine Lake & Lake Louise; Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch or Dinner or Signature Guided Hike, a Small Group Hike with Picnic Lunch.

  4. Day 4overnight: Jasper

    Jasper

    Depart on a full day sightseeing with picnic lunch. Included is a stop at the Athabasca Glacier for an Ice Explorer ride and the Glacier Skywalk.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Aboard VIA Rail (overnight train)

    VIA Rail

    This morning, board VIA Rail's Canadian train for the journey from Jasper to Vancouver. Using the original steel railcars from the 1950s, sit back and relax in the dome car to enjoy a dramatic change in scenery as you travel the 'Yellowhead' route past the sprawling grandeur of Mount Robson. Your private cabin will be transformed into a bedroom for the overnight journey.

  6. Day 6rail

    Arrive Vancouver

    Waking to the coastal city of Vancouver today, your tour ends upon arrival at VIA Rail station.

Included

  • 4 nights hotel accommodation
  • Rocky Mountaineer Silverleaf rail journey
  • 3 sightseeing experiences
  • Modern coach travel with experienced driver and tour director

Not included

  • Flights to/from Canada
  • Meals and sightseeing not shown as included

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