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The Rockies & Beyond By Rail

The Rockies & Beyond By Rail, a rail journey with Marvellous Escapes

A breathtaking journey across Western Canada and beyond, combining Rocky Mountaineer and iconic Canadian rail.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver

    Depart the UK and arrive in Vancouver. Transfer to your hotel, settle in, and enjoy your evening exploring the city's waterfront, or relax after your flight.

  2. Day 2overnight: Vancouver

    Vancouver

    Enjoy a 48-hour Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour to discover the best of Vancouver, from Stanley Park and Granville Island to Gastown's charming cobbled streets.

  3. Day 3overnight: Kamloops

    Rocky Mountaineer - Vancouver to Kamloops

    Board the legendary Rocky Mountaineer for your first day of daylight travel through river valleys and dramatic canyons.

  4. Day 4overnight: Banff

    Rocky Mountaineer - Kamloops to Banff

    Continue by Rocky Mountaineer into the Canadian Rockies, passing glacier-fed lakes and towering peaks. Package transfer to your Banff hotel.

  5. Day 5overnight: Banff

    Banff

    Today you'll enjoy a full 7-hour guided Explore Banff tour, including the Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain and a scenic cruise on Lake Minnewanka.

  6. Day 6overnight: Lake Louise

    Lake Louise

    Travel by shuttle transfer to the peaceful Lake Louise.

  7. Day 7overnight: Jasper

    Jasper

    Today enjoy the spectacular Icefields Parkway Discovery Tour, including the Columbia Icefield Adventure, Glacier Skywalk, and lunch.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Onboard VIA Rail

    Jasper to Toronto

    Board The Canadian for your cross-country sleeper journey. Relax in your private cabin and enjoy onboard dining.

  9. Day 9overnight: Onboard VIA Rail

    Jasper to Toronto

    Watch the scenery shift to rolling prairies and wide-open landscapes.

  10. Day 10overnight: Onboard VIA Rail

    Toronto

    Continue travelling east across forests and lakes, enjoying time in the viewing car or lounge.

  11. Day 11overnight: Toronto

    Toronto

    Disembark in Toronto and transfer to your hotel.

  12. Day 12overnight: Toronto

    Toronto

    Enjoy a full-day tour to the iconic Niagara Falls, with free time to explore.

  13. Day 13

    Return home

    Transfer to Toronto Airport for your return overnight flight to the UK, marking the end of your incredible coast-to-coast journey.

Included

  • 2 nights' hotel accommodation in Vancouver, Banff and Toronto
  • Overnight hotel accommodation in Kamloops, Lake Louise & Jasper
  • 3 nights' accommodation aboard VIA Rail
  • Flights from UK to Vancouver and return from Toronto
  • Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver to Kamloops and Kamloops to Banff
  • VIA Rail The Canadian from Jasper to Toronto
  • Hop-on, hop-off bus tour in Vancouver
  • Explore Banff Tour with Gondola
  • Cruise Discovery Tour Lake Louise to Jasper
  • Day trip to Niagara Falls

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