How much does it cost?

From £4,310 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,822 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. The package includes two days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in Silverleaf class, from Vancouver through Kamloops to Jasper. Gold Leaf class is available as a supplementary upgrade.

Is this an escorted or independent tour?

It is independent. You have free time in Vancouver (two days) and Banff (one day) to explore at your own pace. Some days include guided sightseeing tours: a half-day in Jasper National Park and a full day in Banff.

What hotels are available?

Vancouver options include the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre and the four-star Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Jasper hotels are the Chateau Jasper Hotel and the three-star Forest Park Hotel. Banff offers the three-star Elk and Avenue Hotel, The Rimrock Resort, and the five-star Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Calgary has the Delta Calgary Downtown and the Fairmont Palliser.

What is not included?

Not included are cancellation and travel insurance. Optional activities at additional cost include upgrading from Silverleaf to Gold Leaf class on the train, a Maligne Lake cruise in Jasper, natural hot springs access in Banff, and hiking Johnston Canyon.

Great Rail Journeys · Independent rail holiday

Rocky Mountaineer: Jasper & Banff

Great Rail Journeys operates this 10-day independent journey through western Canada, departing from London with flights to Vancouver and returning from Calgary. The trip spans five nights in two major cities and mountain towns, with two full days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train traveling through the Canadian Rockies. Days one and two are free exploration of Vancouver's districts, shops, and waterfront. Days three and four belong to the train, with meals served onboard as the route winds through river canyons and mountain ranges toward Jasper. Day five includes a half-day tour of Jasper National Park with its aerial tramway, leaving the morning and evening free. Day six is a coach journey along the Icefields Parkway with a stop at the Athabasca Glacier. Days seven through nine take in Banff, with one full free day and guided tours featuring Bow Falls and the Banff Gondola ride. This tour suits independent travellers who enjoy a mix of guided highlights and unstructured time, as well as first-time rail passengers drawn to the Rocky Mountaineer's reputation for daylight-only scenic routes and panoramic viewing.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £4,310 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier and Glacier Skywalk are included only on departures from mid-May onwards; earlier spring departures visit the Icefield without glacier access
This is an independent tour; sightseeing is guided on certain days (Jasper half-day and Banff full-day tours), but you have two free days in Vancouver and one in Banff to explore on your own
Hotels vary by tier and location; final choice depends on the accommodation tier selected, as multiple options are available in each city

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Vancouver
London to Vancouver
A flight from London Heathrow to Vancouver, with a transfer to your hotel and time to explore, perhaps Stanley Park or Yaletown.
Day 2overnight: Vancouver
Discovering the sights of Vancouver
A free day to explore Vancouver, with suggestions including Gastown, Granville Island and Chinatown.
Day 3overnight: Kamloops
Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops
You board Rocky Mountaineer along the Fraser River and through Fraser Canyon, past Hell's Gate, to Kamloops, with breakfast and lunch served on board.
Day 4overnight: Jasper
Kamloops to Jasper on the Rocky Mountaineer
Rocky Mountaineer continues northeast along the North Thompson River through the Clearwater region and past Pyramid Falls and Mount Robson to Jasper, with breakfast and lunch on board.
Day 5overnight: Jasper
Exploring Jasper National Park
A free morning in Jasper, with the option of a cruise on Maligne Lake, followed by a half-day sightseeing tour including Patricia Lake, Pyramid Lake and the Jasper SkyTram.
Day 6overnight: Banff
Along the Icefields Parkway to Banff
A coach journey along the Icefields Parkway, stopping at the Columbia Icefield for an Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier and the Glacier Skywalk (mid-May departures onwards), and at Bow Lake, before arriving in Banff.
Day 7overnight: Banff
A free day in beautiful Banff
A free day in Banff, with suggestions including the Cascade of Time Garden, the hot springs, or a hike through Johnston Canyon.
Day 8overnight: Calgary
Banff sightseeing and onwards to Calgary
A sightseeing tour of Banff National Park including Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Banff Hoodoos, followed by an included ride on the Banff Gondola, then a transfer to Calgary.
Day 9
Homeward bound
Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight back to London Heathrow.
Day 10
Landing in London
Landing in London today, your Rocky Mountains holiday comes to a close.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3Board the Rocky Mountaineer and travel eastward along the Fraser River through Hell's Gate and Fraser Canyon, with breakfast and lunch served onboard
Day 4Continue northeast into the Canadian Rockies on the Rocky Mountaineer, passing the Monashee and Caribou mountain ranges and approaching Jasper with views of Mount Robson
Day 5Take a half-day sightseeing tour of Jasper National Park including Patricia Lake, Pyramid Lake, and a ride on the Jasper SkyTram, Canada's highest and longest aerial tramway
Day 6Coach journey along the Icefields Parkway includes a stop at the Columbia Icefield to ride an Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier and visit the Glacier Skywalk (from mid-May departures only)
Day 8Sightseeing tour of Banff National Park includes Bow Falls and the Banff Gondola, which ascends to the summit of Mount Sulphur at approximately 7,500 feet

Included

8 nights in hotel accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis
2 days on board the Rocky Mountaineer train in SilverLeaf class (GoldLeaf upgrade available at supplementary cost)
Flights from London Heathrow to Vancouver, Calgary to London Heathrow
Half day sightseeing tour of Jasper National Park
Sightseeing tour of Banff including Banff Gondola
Icefields Parkway including a journey on an Ice Explorer onto the glacier and the Glacier Skywalk (only operates on departures from mid-May onwards)

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £4,310 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,822 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. The package includes two days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in Silverleaf class, from Vancouver through Kamloops to Jasper. Gold Leaf class is available as a supplementary upgrade.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?: It is independent. You have free time in Vancouver (two days) and Banff (one day) to explore at your own pace. Some days include guided sightseeing tours: a half-day in Jasper National Park and a full day in Banff.
What hotels are available?: Vancouver options include the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre and the four-star Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Jasper hotels are the Chateau Jasper Hotel and the three-star Forest Park Hotel. Banff offers the three-star Elk and Avenue Hotel, The Rimrock Resort, and the five-star Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Calgary has the Delta Calgary Downtown and the Fairmont Palliser.
What is not included?: Not included are cancellation and travel insurance. Optional activities at additional cost include upgrading from Silverleaf to Gold Leaf class on the train, a Maligne Lake cruise in Jasper, natural hot springs access in Banff, and hiking Johnston Canyon.