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Rocky Mountain Railtour

Rocky Mountaineer through Canadian Rockies and coastal Canada, 11 days from Calgary

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Titan Travel's Rocky Mountain Railtour spans 11 days across Western Canada, beginning in Calgary and concluding in Victoria on Vancouver Island. The tour combines escorted coach travel through the Canadian Rockies with a two-day journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service, a train famed for its panoramic domed windows and luxury experience. Days start in the mountain towns of Banff and Jasper, where you visit Lake Louise, ride an Ice Explorer onto Athabasca Glacier, and tour Maligne Lake, one of the world's most photographed locations. After boarding the Rocky Mountaineer, you spend two days watching the landscape shift from the Rockies through river canyons and forests to the Fraser River Valley and Vancouver. The trip closes with a ferry crossing through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island, a visit to Butchart Gardens, and two free days in Victoria. A Titan tour manager accompanies you throughout, and the package includes international flights from London Heathrow, nine nights in 3 to 4-star hotels, five meals, and six guided excursions. This tour suits travellers who want the structure and convenience of an escorted group combined with the prestige of a famous rail experience.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price covers the package and accommodation; contact Titan's travel advisors to upgrade from SilverLeaf to GoldLeaf Service on Rocky Mountaineer.
  • Kamloops overnight hotel is listed as 'Hotel in Kamloops' with no star rating or name specified; confirm the property details with Titan before booking.
  • Five meals are included across 11 days; most other meals are not included and you are free to choose.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Banff Caribou Lodge (3.5-star)

    UK - Calgary - Banff

    Our nationwide shared chauffeur service collects you from home for your flight to Calgary. On arrival, we'll transfer to the mountain town of Banff.

  2. Day 2overnight: Banff Caribou Lodge (3.5-star)

    Banff - Lake Louise

    Today we tour the outskirts of Banff and visit famous Lake Louise, Canada's best-known lake, renowned for its beautiful setting and magical view of the Victoria Glacier.

  3. Day 3overnight: Chateau Jasper (3-star)

    Columbia Icefield - Jasper

    The Icefields Parkway takes in over 140 miles of jagged mountain peaks, high forested valleys, emerald lakes and mountain-fed waterfalls. At the Columbia Icefield we take an Ice Explorer ride onto the surface of Athabasca Glacier (weather dependent), then continue into Jasper National Park.

  4. Day 4overnight: Chateau Jasper (3-star)

    Jasper

    Today we enjoy a journey to Maligne Lake, one of the most photographed spots in the world, with the possible opportunity for an optional cruise to Spirit Island (weather dependent). This evening, dinner with an interpretative talk.

  5. Day 5overnight: Hotel in Kamloops

    Rocky Mountaineer (Jasper - Kamloops)

    The first half of the journey on the famed Rocky Mountaineer, carving through the Canadian Rockies with panoramic domed windows. We stop overnight in historic Kamloops, the gateway to the Interior of British Columbia.

  6. Day 6overnight: Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront (4-star)

    Rocky Mountaineer (Kamloops - Vancouver)

    Our second day aboard Rocky Mountaineer, through the desert-like interior, winding river canyons and forests of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. This afternoon, we arrive in Vancouver.

  7. Day 7overnight: Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront (4-star)

    Vancouver

    A short orientation tour of Vancouver this morning, then free to explore at leisure, including Gastown and Chinatown.

  8. Day 8overnight: Chateau Victoria (4-star)

    Vancouver - Victoria

    We drive to Tsawwassen to take the ferry through the Gulf Islands region to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island, continuing to the world-famous Butchart Gardens, then on to Victoria, the provincial capital of British Columbia.

  9. Day 9overnight: Chateau Victoria (4-star)

    Victoria

    Free to explore Victoria and its many attractions, shops and colonial heritage.

  10. Day 10overnight: In flight

    Victoria - Vancouver - In flight

    We drive to Swartz Bay for the return ferry crossing to Tsawwassen. Possible time in Vancouver before transferring to the airport for your overnight return flight to the UK.

  11. Day 11

    UK

    Upon arrival, your vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Lake Louise tour revealing Canada's best-known lake and the view of Victoria Glacier.
  • Day 3Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier at Columbia Icefield, travelling the 140-mile Icefields Parkway through jagged peaks, forested valleys, and emerald lakes.
  • Day 4Journey to Maligne Lake, one of the world's most photographed spots, with optional cruise to Spirit Island and an evening interpretative talk.
  • Day 5First day aboard Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service, carving through the Canadian Rockies with panoramic domed windows.
  • Day 8Ferry through the Gulf Islands region to Vancouver Island, then visit to the world-famous Butchart Gardens.

Included

  • 5 meals (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
  • Accommodation: 9 nights in hotels and 1 night in flight
  • 6 excursions & visits: Tour of Banff surrounds with Lake Louise; Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure; Jasper National Park; Interpretative talk in Jasper; Vancouver city tour; Visit to Butchart Gardens
  • Tour manager: Titan tour manager
  • Transport from the UK: international flights (based on return flights with Air Canada from London Heathrow)
  • Rail: Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service (2 days); to upgrade to GoldLeaf Service, contact Titan's travel advisors
  • Gratuities for Rocky Mountaineer crew
  • Porterage services
  • Nationwide return shared chauffeur service to/from the airport

Questions travellers ask

Which trains are included?
Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service for two days (Jasper to Kamloops to Vancouver), featuring panoramic domed windows. GoldLeaf Service upgrades are available by contacting Titan.
Is the tour escorted?
Yes. Titan provides a tour manager throughout, plus local driver-guides on excursions.
What is included in the price?
Five meals (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner), 9 nights in hotels and 1 night in flight, six excursions and visits, international flights from London Heathrow on Air Canada, Rocky Mountaineer rail, gratuities for Rocky Mountaineer crew, porterage, and nationwide shared chauffeur service to and from your home.
Which hotels are used?
Banff Caribou Lodge (3.5-star, 2 nights), Chateau Jasper (3-star, 2 nights), a hotel in Kamloops (1 night, rating not specified), Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront (4-star, 2 nights), and Chateau Victoria (4-star, 2 nights).
How much walking is involved?
The tour is rated for active travellers. It includes walking tours in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, and Vancouver, an Ice Explorer ride onto a glacier, and a ferry crossing.
What is not included?
Most meals beyond the five specified, optional extras such as the cruise to Spirit Island at Maligne Lake, and any GoldLeaf Service upgrade on Rocky Mountaineer.

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