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Signature Vancouver to the Rockies by Rail and Road

Signature Vancouver to the Rockies by Rail and Road, a rail journey with Cox & Kings

Misty mornings catch the first light on jagged peaks, while rivers carve luminous ribbons through emerald valleys.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vancouver (L'Hermitage Hotel)

    Arrive Vancouver

    Arrive in Vancouver and transfer to your downtown hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to discover the city at your own pace.

  2. Day 2overnight: Vancouver (L'Hermitage Hotel)

    Vancouver

    On your first full day, you'll take to the skies on an included floatplane flight from Vancouver's Coal Harbour, lifting off beside the city's gleaming towers for sweeping views of Stanley Park, English Bay, the Lions Gate Bridge and the North Shore Mountains.

  3. Day 3overnight: Vancouver (L'Hermitage Hotel)

    Vancouver

    Enjoy Vancouver as you please today. Stroll the seawall in Stanley Park, explore the galleries and markets of Granville Island, or wander between Gastown's heritage charm and Yaletown's sleek boutiques.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Kamloops

    Arrive Kamloops

    Board the included Rocky Mountaineer train this morning – complete with Gold Leaf Service upgrade – and glide out of Vancouver into the fertile farmlands of the Fraser River Valley, continuing beside the Thompson River before arriving in the rail town of Kamloops.

  5. Day 5overnight: Jasper (Forest Park Hotel)

    Arrive Jasper

    Rejoin the Rocky Mountaineer and follow the Thompson River through sunlit plateaus towards the snow-clad Monashee Mountains. By late afternoon, arrive in Jasper, collect your hire car, and settle into your hotel.

  6. Day 6overnight: Jasper (Forest Park Hotel)

    Jasper

    Today, set out on a 90-minute included voyage along Maligne Lake, drifting past forested slopes and through the narrowing channel of Samson Narrows. Step ashore for a short walk to its celebrated viewpoint at Spirit Island.

  7. Day 7overnight: Jasper (Forest Park Hotel)

    Jasper

    A full day to explore the wilderness of Jasper National Park as you wish. You might hike a forested trail, drift down the Athabasca River on a gentle float, or visit Pyramid Lake.

  8. Day 8overnight: Lake Louise (Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise)

    Arrive Lake Louise

    Wind along the spine of the Rockies. Your included activities today see you step onto ancient glaciers aboard the Ice Explorer, then dare the vertiginous heights of the Glacier Skywalk, suspended almost a thousand feet above the Sunwapta Valley.

  9. Day 9overnight: Banff (Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa)

    Arrive Banff

    Morning light dances across Lake Louise's turquoise waters. Later, our local experts suggest taking the scenic Bow Valley Parkway route between Lake Louise and Banff, stopping at Johnston Canyon.

  10. Day 10overnight: Banff (Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa)

    Banff

    Enjoy a serene morning on the Bow River with an included Big Canoe tour. Paddle upstream while a certified guide shares stories of the region's history and local insights.

  11. Day 11overnight: Banff (Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa)

    Banff

    A flexible final day in Banff. You might choose to join an experience you missed the previous day, visit the historic Cave and Basin National Historic Site, or simply relax at your lodge.

  12. Day 12

    Fly home

    Today marks the conclusion of your Rocky Mountain adventure. Take in the final vistas as you drive toward Calgary Airport, where you'll return your rental car and prepare for your overnight flight home.

Included

  • Scheduled international flights
  • Superior accommodation
  • Premium car rental package with Q4 Toyota RAV4 (or similar)
  • Scenic floatplane flight over Vancouver
  • Rocky Mountaineer train journey in GoldLeaf Service
  • Return transfers between rail depot and hotel in Kamloops
  • Transfer between rail depot and hotel in Jasper
  • Maligne Lake Cruise in Jasper
  • Ice Explorer Ride and visit to the Glacier Skywalk from Jasper
  • River Explorer Canoe Tour in Banff

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