SAVE NOW: Canadian Rockies Rail Tour
Experiencing Canada's most remote and stunning vistas from the Rocky Mountaineer train. We’ll travel through scenic valleys and past white-water rapids, and hopefully spot wildlife on the way.
A snapshot of the best of Western Canada, this Canadian Rockies rail tour embraces the wild majesty of the mountains. You’ll rumble through the best of the region’s scenery aboard the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer train, part of the country’s grand rail travel tradition. As you go, take in panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains, dramatic ice fields, thunderous waterfalls and glacial lakes. This amazing two-day experience is bookended by stays in mountain towns (Banff and Jasper) and attractive cities (Vancouver and Victoria).
- 5 meals - 2 breakfasts, 2 lunch, 1 dinner
- Accommodation - 9 nights in hotels
- Rocky Mountaineer Silver Leaf Service (2 days)
- Expert Tour Manager
- 6 Excursions & Visits
- Gratuities for Rocky Mountaineer crew
Your fare excludes:
- Airfares & Travel Insurance
Day 1 - Banff
Join your tour group at the hotel.
Day 2 - Banff - Lake Louise
Today we tour the surrounds of Banff and visit famous Lake Louise. Take a stroll by the lakeside and visit the Chateau, a luxury hotel with cafés and bars to enjoy. This is Canada’s best-known lake, renowned for its beautiful setting and magical view of the Victoria Glacier.
Excursions & visits: Tour of Banff surrounds, with Lake Louise (all day)
Day 3 - Columbia Icefield - Jasper
As we journey to Jasper National Park, the stunningly scenic Icefields Parkway takes in over 140 miles of jagged mountain peaks, high forested valleys, emerald lakes and mountain-fed waterfalls. The halfway point is the spectacular Columbia Icefield, one of the biggest accumulations of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle. Here, we take an Ice Explorer ride on to the surface of Athabasca Glacier (weather dependent). An experienced driver-guide will lead us and teach us about glaciers and icefields and their importance on our environment. You’ll even have the opportunity to safely step out onto the glacier and stand on the ancient ice. Turning west, we enter Jasper National Park - 4,200 square miles of alpine forests, natural hot springs, white-water rivers, tranquil valleys and jagged snow-capped mountains - and continue to the centre of Jasper town.
Excursions & visits: Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure (afternoon)
Day 4 - Jasper
Today we enjoy an unforgettable journey to Maligne Canyon and then to one of the most photographed spots in the world, the breathtaking Maligne Lake. There may be the opportunity for an optional cruise to Spirit Island (weather dependent). This evening we enjoy dinner with an interpretative talk.
Excursions & visits: Jasper National Park (morning)
Interpretative talk (evening)
Day 5 - Rocky Mountaineer (Jasper - Kamloops)
Today we make the first half of perhaps one of the most unforgettable journeys of your life on the Rocky Mountain railroad. Take your seat aboard the famed Rocky Mountaineer and you’ll carve through the Canadian Rockies (glass of wine in hand). Gaze up at snow-capped mountains and watch the region’s finest scenery pass you by from panoramic domed windows. We stop in historic Kamloops for the night; the gateway to the Interior of British Columbia.
Day 6 - Rocky Mountaineer (Kamloops - Vancouver)
Our second day aboard Rocky Mountaineer and another exciting journey of stunning vistas awaits us. You’ll see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the interior, through winding river canyons and forests surrounded by peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. This afternoon, we’ll arrive in Vancouver.
Day 7 - Vancouver
This morning we’ve arranged a short orientation tour of Vancouver. After this you’re free to explore at leisure. In quaint Gastown you’ll find many interesting shops, cafés and restaurants. Chinatown is well worth a visit to experience the bustle of this exciting area of the city.
Excursions & visits: Vancouver city tour (morning)
Day 8 - Vancouver - Victoria
This morning we drive to Tsawwassen to take the ferry through the glorious Gulf Islands region to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. We continue to the world-famous Butchart Gardens, reclaimed from a limestone quarry in 1904 and now a riot of colour and fragrance covering more than 30 acres. These beautiful gardens have long been one of Vancouver Island’s premier attractions and include rose, Japanese and Italian gardens. Later this afternoon we continue to Victoria, the provincial capital of British Columbia.
Excursions & visits: Visit Butchart Gardens (afternoon)
Day 9 - Victoria
Today is free for you to explore Victoria and its many attractions, shops and perhaps some of its colonial heritage. The evening offers a chance to sample the range of fine restaurants around the harbour.
Day 10 - Vancouver
We leave Victoria behind and drive to Swartz Bay, for the ferry to Tsawwassen and transfer to Vancouver, where you'll say goodbye to your tour group for your onward travel.
**Please note: Exact itineraries may vary slightly depending on departure date.
Book by 31 July 2024 and save $1,250 per person*
Tour operates on various dates between May, June & September 2024. Below pricing is based on 04 Sep 2024 departure from Banff:
- From
$9,284$8,034 per person twin share* - From $
9,438$8,188 for Solo Traveller*
Call our team today on 1300 414 198 tobook your preferred travel date. Our team can also assist with booking International flights and accommodation as part of your overall travel plans.
Note: prices are subject to change without notice.
- Banff Caribou Lodge (3.5-star)
- Forest Park Hotel, Jasper (3-star)
- Hotel in Kamloops
- Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront (4-star)
- Chateau Victoria (4-star)
Each of our tours has been given a rating from 1 to 3, with 3 being the most strenuous. It’s really important that you discuss with us your suitability for this tour prior to booking.
The above tour has been classified as:
- Level 2 - A moderately paced holiday with more long days. Excursions may require moderate walking at a steady pace, and you might be required to walk further distances, including over mixed terrain and up and down stairs.
Please note: This is a guide only. Please be aware that for each level you should also be comfortably able to manage the requirements set out in the lower levels.
Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.
A non-refundable deposit of $1050 per person is required within 7 days.