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5-Day Rail Tour of The Canadian Rockies: Vancouver To Jasper, Banff, Lake Louise And Kamloops Aboard The 'Rocky Mountaineer'

Hop aboard the luxury Rocky Mountaineer train for an incredible 5-day, round-trip journey from Vancouver with two days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, giving you an in-depth look at Canada's renowned beauty. Starting in British Columbia, relax on the scenic journey to Alberta, stopping in Jasper and Banff. Enjoy a glacier adventure with your guide at the Columbia Icefield and then visit pristine Lake Louise. Head to Kamloops and travel across the Continental Divide and pass Craigellachie, where the Canadian Pacific Railway was completed in 1885, before returning to Vancouver.

Meet at Vancouver's Pacific Central Station and board the VIA train. Enjoy a cozy night's sleep aboard the luxury train and travel between the Monashee and Cariboo mountain ranges before arriving in Jasper, a resort town.

The next day, travel along the Icefields Parkway, one of the most spectacular highways in North America, to the Columbia Icefield. Here, enjoy a unique adventure on the Athabasca Glacier, where your guide will point out interesting geological features and give you the chance to step out onto the ice!

Continue to Banff in Alberta for an overnight stay and then board the Rocky Mountaineer train for a 2-day journey through the Canadian Rockies. Journey across the Continental Divide and pass Craigellachie, where the Canadian Pacific Railway was completed in 1885, before arriving in Kamloops.

The next day, take the train along the Thompson River and through the Pacific Coast Mountains before returning to Vancouver.

Choose from several accommodation options to suit your budget, from best-value to deluxe hotels.

For details on each day, see the Itinerary section below.

Additional Info
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
  • You may choose from several accommodation options: best-value hotels and 1 overnight in standard cabin on train, moderate-level hotels and 1 overnight in standard cabin on train, or deluxe hotels with 1 overnight in deluxe cabin on train
  • Tickets and information MUST be picked up prior to departure. Documents will be left at pre-departure hotel or at the Vancouver Train Station. At booking, please advise in the Special Requirements where you would like to pick up documents
  • Please note: All Rocky Mountaineer travel is enjoyed in the Red Leaf service class. Best-value, moderate, and deluxe accommodations ONLY apply to overnight accommodations.
Departure Date Select Days from May - September Departure Time 7:30pm Tour Details Enjoy best-value accommodations throughout your 6-day/ 5-night train adventure from Vancouver; upper berth/lower berth on train, 3-4 star hotels (ie. Marmot Lodge, Jasper).
Rail transportation Accommodation for 5 nights (including taxes) - 4 nights in hotels, 1 night on VIA rail Meals per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner) Sightseeing activities as per itinerary Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks on Rocky Mountaineer All transfers Luggage handling at hotels National park fees
Transfers between hotel/airport to train station Food and drinks, unless specified Gratuities (optional)
For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.
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