Is all train travel included in the price?

Yes. The Rocky Mountaineer train journey from Vancouver to Kamloops to Jasper is included, with meals and your choice of SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf seating depending on tier. Airport transfers and train station transfers are also included.

Is this trip escorted or independent?

It is independent travel with no fixed group schedule. Canadian Insiders (local experts) plan, coordinate, and support your trip throughout, but you travel at your own pace and choose your own activities.

What hotels are included?

Hotels vary by tier. All packages include Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, and Moose Hotel and Suites in Banff. The comfort and star rating depend on which level (Comfort, Superior, or Deluxe) you book.

When does this trip run?

This trip departs in spring; the specific dates are not listed in the available information. Contact Fresh Tracks Canada directly to confirm spring departure dates.

What is not included?

Optional activities such as guided nature walks, wildlife tours, glacier tours, and gondola rides are extra. Meals not on the train or at the included feature restaurant are not included.

How much walking is involved each day?

Days involve exploring national parks and optional guided activities. No strenuous hiking is mentioned; activities can be adjusted based on your preference and fitness level.

Canadian Train Vacations (Fresh Tracks Canada) · Independent tailor-made rail vacation

Springtime in the Rockies

Eight-day Rocky Mountaineer journey from Vancouver through Canadian national parks to Calgary

Fresh Tracks Canada operates Springtime in the Rockies, an 8-day independent rail vacation through Canada's most scenic mountain landscape. The journey begins in Vancouver and ends in Calgary, with the centrepiece a two-day daylight journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train to Jasper. Between train days, you spend time exploring Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff national parks from comfortable hotel bases, with optional guided activities ranging from wildlife tours to gondola rides. The itinerary balances rail travel, scenic driving along roads like the Icefields Parkway, and time to soak in the spring mountains. Accommodation tiers range from 3-star Comfort properties to 5-star Deluxe, and all packages include one feature restaurant dinner and personalised support from Canadian Insiders. This suits independent travellers who want structure and support without being tethered to a group schedule, as well as first-time train travellers and couples seeking a mix of famous scenery and flexible daily choices.

What to know before you look closer

The package does not include accommodation for all three nights on the train; Day 2 overnight in Kamloops and Day 3 overnight in Jasper are in hotels, not on the train
Final hotel accommodation tier varies by price level chosen (3 to 3.5 star Comfort, 4 to 4.5 star Superior, or 5 star Deluxe); confirm your specific properties at booking
Many activities in Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff are optional add-ons and not included in the base package price

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver
Welcome to a famously lovely west coast city, surrounded by mountains and ocean.
Day 2railovernight: Kamloops
Rocky Mountaineer Train - Vancouver to Kamloops
All aboard. Travel from the lush fields of the Fraser Valley to the desert-like landscape of British Columbia's interior. See the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon, the steep slopes along the Thompson River, and the rocky bluffs around Kamloops Lake.
Day 3railovernight: Jasper
Rocky Mountaineer Train - Kamloops to Jasper
Follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo mountains before crossing the Continental Divide. Highlights include Pyramid Falls and Mount Robson, and the climb over Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park.
Day 4overnight: Jasper
Explore Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park, the largest park in the Canadian Rockies, is a magical place with lots to enjoy.
Day 5overnight: Lake Louise
Icefields Parkway - Jasper to Lake Louise
An all-day trip down the spine of the Canadian Rockies, on one of the most spectacular roads in the world, with lots to do along the way.
Day 6overnight: Banff
Enjoying Lake Louise and transfer to Banff
After a relaxing morning in Lake Louise, cross the Continental Divide and explore the highlights of Yoho National Park.
Day 7overnight: Banff
Explore Banff National Park
Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Rocky Mountain air and head out to explore Banff National Park.
Day 8
Depart from Calgary
Your wonderful week in the Canadian Rockies is over, to be relived in memory over many years.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2Rocky Mountaineer travels through Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and along the Thompson River, viewing rocky bluffs around Kamloops Lake
Day 3The train crosses the Continental Divide, passing Pyramid Falls and Mount Robson before climbing over Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park
Day 5Full day on the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most spectacular roads, running down the spine of the Canadian Rockies between Jasper and Lake Louise

Included

Hotel accommodation
Rocky Mountaineer daylight train journey
Meals onboard the train
Choice of unique guided activities
Transportation to and from airports, timed with your flights
Train station transfers
Feature dining experience at one of our favorite local restaurants
Electronic travel documentation package
Personalized Fresh Tracks Canada customer service support

Questions travellers ask

Is all train travel included in the price?: Yes. The Rocky Mountaineer train journey from Vancouver to Kamloops to Jasper is included, with meals and your choice of SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf seating depending on tier. Airport transfers and train station transfers are also included.
Is this trip escorted or independent?: It is independent travel with no fixed group schedule. Canadian Insiders (local experts) plan, coordinate, and support your trip throughout, but you travel at your own pace and choose your own activities.
What hotels are included?: Hotels vary by tier. All packages include Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, and Moose Hotel and Suites in Banff. The comfort and star rating depend on which level (Comfort, Superior, or Deluxe) you book.
When does this trip run?: This trip departs in spring; the specific dates are not listed in the available information. Contact Fresh Tracks Canada directly to confirm spring departure dates.
What is not included?: Optional activities such as guided nature walks, wildlife tours, glacier tours, and gondola rides are extra. Meals not on the train or at the included feature restaurant are not included.
How much walking is involved each day?: Days involve exploring national parks and optional guided activities. No strenuous hiking is mentioned; activities can be adjusted based on your preference and fitness level.