Canadian Rockies Trains · Independent rail vacation

Vancouver and Jasper Getaway

5-day Rocky Mountaineer trip from Jasper to Vancouver via Kamloops

Vancouver and Jasper Getaway, a rail journey with Canadian Rockies Trains

Canadian Rockies Trains runs this 5-day, 4-night independent rail vacation from Jasper to Vancouver. Two nights in Jasper are unstructured, with the operator listing optional activities including hot springs, walking trails, canoeing on turquoise lakes, the Jasper Skytram, wildlife viewing, and whisky tastings. The Rocky Mountaineer then covers the rest of the route over two days, from Jasper to Kamloops and on to Vancouver, crossing Yellowhead Pass and the Continental Divide, and passing Pyramid Falls, Mount Robson, and Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon. The Classic tier uses 3-star hotels, including the Forest Park Hotel in Jasper; the Premium tier upgrades to 4-star hotels, including the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, with the 5-star Pan Pacific Vancouver used in Vancouver on both tiers. This is the shortest of the operator's Rockies rail vacations, suited to travelers with limited time who still want two full days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer.

What to know before you look closer

  • The Classic tier uses 3-star hotels, including the Forest Park Hotel in Jasper, while the Premium tier uses 4-star hotels, including the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, so the specific hotel depends on the tier booked.
  • The evidence pack does not list current departure dates or a full season; confirm scheduling directly with the operator.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Jasper

    Arrive in Jasper

    Welcome to Jasper! This charming alpine town is nestled within Jasper National Park, the largest park in the Canadian Rockies, known for its incredible wildlife and vast wilderness.

  2. Day 2overnight: Jasper

    Explore Jasper National Park

    Choose how you spend your day in Jasper. There is so much to see and do, from natural hot springs and scenic walking trails to canoeing on turquoise lakes, riding the skytram, wildlife viewing, whisky tastings, and more.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Kamloops

    Rocky Mountaineer Train - Jasper to Kamloops

    Your Rocky Mountaineer journey begins today. Depart Jasper early this morning and travel through the mountains, climbing over Yellowhead Pass and crossing the Continental Divide. Highlights along the way include Pyramid Falls, a stunning three-tiered waterfall, and Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Follow the North Thompson River and see how the landscape becomes more arid as you approach Kamloops.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Vancouver

    Rocky Mountaineer Train - Kamloops to Vancouver

    Re-board the Rocky Mountaineer this morning and continue your journey west. Travel through the semi-arid landscape of British Columbia's interior, see the powerful waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon, and pass by the beautiful Coast Mountains. There are dramatic changes in scenery today, ending with the lush farmland of the Fraser Valley and arrival in Vancouver.

  5. Day 5rail

    Depart from Vancouver

    Your Canadian Rockies train vacation ends today as you depart from Vancouver. Return home with amazing memories of your time in Canada.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3The Rocky Mountaineer's first day out of Jasper crosses Yellowhead Pass and the Continental Divide, passing Pyramid Falls and Mount Robson.
  • Day 4The second Rocky Mountaineer day passes the powerful waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon before arriving in Vancouver.

Included

  • Rocky Mountaineer daylight train journey
  • Gratuities for Rocky Mountaineer
  • Meals onboard the train
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Train station transfers
  • Electronic travel documentation package

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes, both days of travel are aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, from Jasper to Vancouver via Kamloops, in SilverLeaf (Classic) or GoldLeaf (Premium) service.
Is it escorted or independent?
Independent; Canadian Rockies Trains lists this as an "Independent rail vacation."
Which train is used?
The Rocky Mountaineer, from Jasper to Vancouver via Kamloops.
What hotels are included?
The Classic tier uses 3-star hotels, including the Forest Park Hotel in Jasper; the Premium tier uses 4-star hotels, including the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; the 5-star Pan Pacific Vancouver is used in Vancouver on both tiers.
When does it run?
The evidence pack does not list specific departure dates.

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