Canada Rail (canadarail.ca) · Independent Tour

Rockies Passage: Eastbound

4-day Rocky Mountaineer rail trip from Vancouver to Calgary

Rockies Passage: Eastbound, a rail journey with Canada Rail (canadarail.ca)

Canada Rail Vacations runs this 4-day independent tour eastbound from Vancouver to Calgary. The first day is free time to explore Vancouver at your own pace, taking in spots like Stanley Park, Granville Island and Gastown. Day two boards the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service for the run to Kamloops, passing the Fraser River and the rapids of Hell's Gate. Day three continues aboard the train into the Canadian Rockies, through Kicking Horse Canyon and the Spiral Tunnels, ending in the mountain town of Banff. The trip closes with a transfer from Banff to Calgary. There are no separate guided sightseeing tours in the itinerary beyond the train journey itself, and the evidence does not name the hotels used in Vancouver, Kamloops or Banff. It suits travelers who want a short, straightforward two-day rail crossing of the Rockies without added excursions or an extended stay in any one town.

What to know before you look closer

  • No hotels are named anywhere in the evidence for this package.
  • This package includes no separate guided sightseeing tours or excursions; days in Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff are unguided free time apart from the two days aboard the train.
  • Gratuities for hotel and transfer staff and Canadian sales tax are listed as not included.
  • The CAD 2,957 (about USD 2,082) from-price is the lowest of 149 listed departures; other dates run up to CAD 4,083.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver Arrival

    Start your trip by arriving in Vancouver, Canada’s third-largest city. Due to its cultural diversity and bustling arts scene, this west coast gem is home to a number of unique attractions. Explore the city at your own pace. After a day of exploring popular destinations like Stanley Park, Granville Island, and Gastown, you’ll soon realize why Vancouver is often called one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Kamloops

    Rocky Mountaineer Train from Vancouver to Kamloops

    Climb aboard the Rocky Mountaineer and raise your glass as the train heads northeast out of Vancouver. Your journey to the Canadian Rockies has officially begun! Travel alongside the turbulent waters of the salmon-rich Fraser River and pass the powerful rapids of Hell’s Gate. Towards the end of today, you’ll approach the drier grasslands of Kamloops, where you will be spending the night.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Banff

    Rocky Mountaineer Train from Kamloops to Banff

    As you travel east towards the province of Alberta, you are greeted by the Canadian Rockies. Rocky lakeshores, snow-capped mountain peaks, and crisp glacial streams accompany you as you dine on locally-sourced, gourmet meals. Learn about points of interest such as the astoundingly high Kicking Horse Canyon and the Spiral Tunnels. End off today in the friendly mountain resort town of Banff.

  4. Day 4rail

    Banff to Calgary Transfer

    Your journey continues with a two-hour transfer to Calgary. This trip may have been short, but the memories will last forever. Another bucket list item has been added to your list of world travels. Thank you for traveling with Canada Rail Vacations!

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2The Rocky Mountaineer passes the salmon-rich Fraser River and the rapids of Hell's Gate on the way to Kamloops.
  • Day 3The train crosses into the Canadian Rockies via Kicking Horse Canyon and the Spiral Tunnels on the way to Banff.

Included

  • 2-day Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service
  • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches onboard train
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation
  • Complimentary transfer to Calgary airport or downtown
  • Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff (select hotels in Vancouver and Banff only)
  • Gratuities/tip for onboard train staff

Not included

  • Transportation from Vancouver airport (available, please ask for details)
  • Meals, other than onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
  • Gratuities/tip for hotel and transfer staff
  • Canadian sales tax

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. The package includes 2 days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service, from Vancouver to Kamloops to Banff.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is listed as an Independent Tour, and the days in Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff are unguided free time.
Which train is used?
The Rocky Mountaineer, in SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service.
What hotels are included?
The evidence does not name specific hotels for this package.
When does it run?
149 departures are listed from April through October in both 2026 and 2027, priced from CAD 2,957 to CAD 4,083.
What is not included?
Transportation from the Vancouver airport, meals other than onboard the Rocky Mountaineer, gratuities for hotel and transfer staff, and Canadian sales tax.

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