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Rockies Rail & Drive

Rockies Rail & Drive, a rail journey with First Class Holidays

Drive through unforgettable scenery in the Banff and Jasper National Parks, see the crystal waters of Lake Louise, enjoy charming Jasper then take the iconic Rocky Mountaineer for the journey of a lifetime to Vancouver.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Banff

    Calgary - Banff (75 miles)

    Arriving in cosmopolitan Calgary, collect your rental car and drive to Banff.

  2. Day 2overnight: Banff

    Banff

    Today is free to explore. Check out the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Banff Gondola (included) where you will see a panoramic view of the Bow Valley, then take a dip in the hot mineral pools at the Upper Hot Springs.

  3. Day 3overnight: Lake Louise

    Banff - Lake Louise (38 miles)

    Travel along the lovely Bow Valley Parkway on a leisurely drive to Lake Louise, taking advantage of the many scenic lookouts along the way. Stop for a quick nature walk at Johnston Canyon. Continue to Lake Louise, the "Jewel of the Rockies".

  4. Day 4overnight: Jasper

    Lake Louise - Jasper (129 miles)

    Today, travel through the spine of the Canadian Rockies along the amazing Icefield Parkway. A stop at Peyto Lake along the way is a must. Don't miss the Columbia Icefield for a ride onto the Athabasca Glacier on board an Ice Explorer (included) before continuing your journey to Jasper.

  5. Day 5overnight: Jasper

    Jasper

    A free day to explore this charming mountain village, with over 4,000 acres of alpine forests, white-water rivers, hot springs, soaring mountain peaks and tranquil river valleys. This evening you'll experience an included visit to the Jasper Wonderland for close-up photo opportunities of wildlife.

  6. Day 6overnight: Kamloops

    Jasper - Rocky Mountaineer - Kamloops

    Return your car this morning. Then it's aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service for a journey past the sprawling grandeur of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, following the mighty Thompson River, the route of early fur traders towards Kamloops.

  7. Day 7overnight: Vancouver

    Kamloops - Rocky Mountaineer - Vancouver

    Leaving Kamloops follow the Thompson River to the Fraser Canyon, where at Hells Gate watch water torrent past the canyon walls at its narrowest point. The last leg of the journey takes you through the fertile farming region of the Fraser Valley to arrive in the Pacific port of Vancouver late afternoon.

  8. Day 8

    Depart Vancouver

    Your tour ends with the check out from your hotel. Why not extend your stay to see more of Vancouver, add on another tour, or join an Alaskan cruise.

Included

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 4 meals - 2 breakfasts & 2 lunches
  • Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf between Jasper & Vancouver
  • 5 days intermediate car hire with GPS and additional driver fee
  • Admission to either Banff Upper Hot Springs or Miette Hot Springs Jasper
  • Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier
  • Sulphur Mountain Gondola
  • Taxi transfer between rail station and hotel in Vancouver & Jasper
  • Comprehensive document pack

Not included

  • Flights to/from Canada (First Class Holidays can arrange these)
  • Meals, sightseeing and attractions not shown as included
  • Gratuities
  • Toll fees
  • Parking fees
  • Fuel

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