How much does it cost?

From £6,410 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $8,659 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Which trains are included?

Great Rail Journeys includes three Rocky Mountaineer rail journeys: Vancouver to Kamloops to Jasper (Days 2-3), and the return journey Banff to Kamloops to Vancouver (Days 7-8).

Is this an escorted tour or independent?

This is an escorted tour. Great Rail Journeys includes flights, hotels, a half-day sightseeing tour of Jasper National Park, the Icefields Parkway coach journey, and the Ice Explorer and Columbia Icefield Skywalk experiences. However, Days 1, 4, and 6 offer independent exploration time in Vancouver, Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff.

What meals are included?

The package includes bed and breakfast basis accommodation for 8 nights. Breakfast is provided each morning of the 10-day itinerary. Lunch and dinner are not included.

Hotel options include the Sutton Place Hotel or Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in Vancouver, The Crimson Jasper or Forest Park Hotel in Jasper, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, and The Rimrock Resort or Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff.

When does the tour run?

Great Rail Journeys does not publish a departure calendar in the available information. Contact the operator to confirm available dates and any seasonal variations, such as the Ice Explorer excursion availability from mid-May onwards.

Great Rail Journeys · Independent rail holiday

Rocky Mountaineer: Jasper & Banff Loop

Rocky Mountaineer circle through Canadian Rockies, Vancouver to Banff and back

Great Rail Journeys operates this 13-day escorted tour through western Canada's mountain landscape, departing from and returning to Vancouver. You will travel on the Rocky Mountaineer train on three separate daylight journeys, each featuring glass-domed cars and panoramic views from an outdoor viewing platform. The itinerary moves from Vancouver west through British Columbia's canyons and forests to the Canadian Rockies and the towns of Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff. You will spend days exploring Jasper National Park by coach, traveling the Icefields Parkway and standing on the Athabasca Glacier via Ice Explorer. Days in Lake Louise and Banff are left free to pursue activities such as canoeing, wildlife spotting or browsing local shops and restaurants. Hotel options range from simple to Fairmont luxury properties. This trip suits repeat rail travellers drawn to scenic daylight routes, couples seeking a balance of guided experiences and independent time, and photographers eager to capture the Rocky Mountain landscape.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £6,410 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 itinerary spans 10 days shown, but the package is priced as 13 days and 12 nights, with 8 nights accounted for in hotels; confirm the structure and what comprises the additional nights before booking.
The Ice Explorer excursion on the Athabasca Glacier is included only on departures from mid-May onwards; earlier departures may not include this activity.
Hotel options are listed with 'or similar', meaning your final accommodation depends on availability and the tier selected.
Day 9 involves a coach transfer to the airport and a transatlantic flight home; Day 10 is arrival in London with no accommodations included.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Vancouver
Arrival in Vancouver
Your Canadian journey begins in Vancouver. After settling into your hotel, explore independently, perhaps visiting Gastown, Stanley Park or Chinatown.
Day 2overnight: Kamloops
Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops
The first of two daylight Rocky Mountaineer journeys, through the forests and valleys of British Columbia, past Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon, arriving in Kamloops in the evening.
Day 3overnight: Jasper
Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper
The second Rocky Mountaineer journey north and east through the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains, past Mount Robson and Pyramid Falls, climbing over Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park.
Day 4overnight: Jasper
Exploring Jasper National Park
A free morning to explore Jasper independently, followed by a half-day sightseeing tour of Jasper National Park including Maligne Canyon and Maligne Lake.
Day 5overnight: Lake Louise
Along the incredible Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise
A coach journey along the Icefields Parkway, with an included Ice Explorer excursion onto the Athabasca Glacier and the Columbia Icefield Skywalk (mid-May departures onwards), and a stop at Bow Lake, before arriving in Lake Louise.
Day 6overnight: Banff
Exploring Lake Louise and Banff
A free morning in Lake Louise, then a coach transfer to Banff in the afternoon, with the rest of the day free to explore, including the option of Banff's hot springs.
Day 7overnight: Kamloops
The amazing journey to Kamloops
A Rocky Mountaineer journey from Banff to Kamloops, passing the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie's 'last spike' site.
Day 8overnight: Vancouver
Returning to Vancouver
The final Rocky Mountaineer leg west through the BC Interior, the Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon, past Hell's Gate, arriving in Vancouver in the evening.
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 holiday comes to a close.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2Board the Rocky Mountaineer in Vancouver and travel through British Columbia's lush forests and dramatic valleys, passing Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and steep slopes along the Thompson River.
Day 3Journey north and east on Rocky Mountaineer toward the Canadian Rockies, with views of Mount Robson at 12,972 feet, Pyramid Falls, and the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park.
Day 4Take a half-day sightseeing tour of Jasper National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, visiting Maligne Canyon and Maligne Lake with possible wildlife sightings including wolves, marmots, caribou and moose.
Day 5Travel the Icefields Parkway by coach from Jasper to Lake Louise; from mid-May departures, ride the Ice Explorer across the Athabasca Glacier and walk on the glass-floored Columbia Icefield Skywalk.
Day 7Depart Banff on Rocky Mountaineer heading to Kamloops, crossing the Continental Divide, passing through the Spiral Tunnels and Kicking Horse Canyon, and viewing Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven.

Included

8 nights in hotels on a Bed & Breakfast basis
Flights from London Heathrow to Vancouver, Vancouver to London Heathrow

Not included

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

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £6,410 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $8,659 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Which trains are included?: Great Rail Journeys includes three Rocky Mountaineer rail journeys: Vancouver to Kamloops to Jasper (Days 2-3), and the return journey Banff to Kamloops to Vancouver (Days 7-8).
Is this an escorted tour or independent?: This is an escorted tour. Great Rail Journeys includes flights, hotels, a half-day sightseeing tour of Jasper National Park, the Icefields Parkway coach journey, and the Ice Explorer and Columbia Icefield Skywalk experiences. However, Days 1, 4, and 6 offer independent exploration time in Vancouver, Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff.
What meals are included?: The package includes bed and breakfast basis accommodation for 8 nights. Breakfast is provided each morning of the 10-day itinerary. Lunch and dinner are not included.
What are the hotels?: Hotel options include the Sutton Place Hotel or Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in Vancouver, The Crimson Jasper or Forest Park Hotel in Jasper, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, and The Rimrock Resort or Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff.
When does the tour run?: Great Rail Journeys does not publish a departure calendar in the available information. Contact the operator to confirm available dates and any seasonal variations, such as the Ice Explorer excursion availability from mid-May onwards.