Rocky Mountaineer: Discovery Circle Journey Banff
Journey through the awe-inspiring Canadian Rockies on two of themost popular rail routes - First Passage to the West and Journey through the Clouds. Enjoy stays in the stunning mountain towns of Jasper and Banff, and one night in Vancouver at the start and end of your journey. Unleash your inner explorer on an exciting Icefields Parkway adventure.
Journey through the Clouds
Travel through scenic valleys, along the mighty Fraser River, through Hell’s Gate, and past the magnificent Pyramid Falls. This Rocky Mountaineer rail route, only accessible by train, also features the majestic Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
First Passage to the West
Travel through the iconic Spiral Tunnels, traverse the Continental Divide, and be inspired as you wind through mountain passes and dramatic canyons. Experience the only passenger rail service on this historic rail route by Rocky Mountaineer, celebrated for connecting Canada from East to West.
- Accommodation - 8 nights in hotels
- 9 meals - 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches
- 4 days Rocky Mountaineer Silverleaf Service
- Local transport by Motorcoach
- National Parks Pass
- Ice Explorer
- Glacier Skywalk
- Luggage handling and rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper and Banff
Your fare excludes:
- Airfares & Travel Insurance
Day 1 - Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic coastal city on your own. Vancouver has activities for all interests, including visiting historic Gastown, dining in lively Yaletown, or enjoying a walk on the Stanley Park Seawall. No matter what you choose to do, the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean surround you.
- Overnight in Vancouver
Day 2 - Vancouver - Kamloops
Departing early in the morning, travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, located in the heart of British Columbia's interior. On today's journey, you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like landscapes of the BC interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day ends in the evening as the train travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into the town of Kamloops.
- Overnight in Kamloops
- Included Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3 - Kamloops - Jasper
Early in the morning, your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again, you will be surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains, climbing ever nearer to the high peaks of the Continental Divide. Today's highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, followed by Pyramid Falls and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Your rail journey ends this evening on arrival in the resort town of Jasper.
- Overnight in Jasper
- Included Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 4 - Jasper
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. The resort town of Jasper and the surrounding national park offer various activities from relaxation to adventure.
- Overnight in Jasper
Day 5 - Jasper - Banff
Travel from Jasper to Banff via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. Lake Louise, Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk, and Athabasca Falls are among the day's highlights. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn about its geological features. Lunch is provided at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Banff in the late afternoon.
- Overnight in Banff
- Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 - Banff
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Banff has activities for all, from taking the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain, relaxing in the Banff hot springs, and exploring the bustling town, to outdoor wildlife adventures.
- Overnight in Banff
Day 7 - Banff - Kamloops
Departing early in the morning, travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain resort town of Banff to Kamloops, in the heart of the British Columbia Interior. Your journey takes you through ever-changing scenery as you travel between the iconic glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the Interior. Today's highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. You will arrive in Kamloops in the evening.
- Overnight in Kamloops
- Included Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 8 - Kamloops - Vancouver
Early in the morning, your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today's journey, you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the B.C. Interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Cascade and Coast Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening.
- Overnight in Vancouver
- Included Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 9 - Vancouver
Your journey ends upon check out from your Vancouver hotel.
**Please note: Exact itineraries may vary slightly depending on departure date.
This tour operates on various dates between April-October 2025. Call our team today on 1300 414 198 to book your preferred travel date.
2025 Departures - from May to October 2025
Below pricing is based on Standard Silverleaf Service 6 October 2025 (Vancouver roundtrip)
- Twin share from
$9,235$7,993 per person* Save $1,242 per person! - Solo traveller from
$11,157$9,915 * Save $1,242!
Call our team today on 1300 414 198 to book your preferred travel date.
Note: prices are subject to change without notice.
- 8 nights hotel: Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper and Banff