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About This Tour:
Exploring Western Canada
This Rocky Mountain getaway takes you through the gems of the area, from the highest peaks to the largest icefields.
Book a qualifying USA or Canada rail vacation or rail-cruise package of $1,000 or more per person and select one of the following complimentary travel add-ons to include with your package.
- FREE pre- or post-night hotel stay
- FREE coach class connecting rail
Early Booking Bonus is valid on new bookings made by October 31, 2018, for travel in 2019 on select Vacations By Rail tours in the USA and Canada. Offers are not valid on Alaska Wilderness Tour, Alaska Wildlife Safari, Kantishna Arctic Explorer, Orca Vacation, Alaska by Daylight, Alaska by Land and Sea Featuring 3 nights in Denali and USA fall foliage tours. Offer is not applicable on winter tours. Maximum bonus offer value of Travel Add-On promotion is $200 per couple. Complimentary hotel night in Canada will be in the same accommodation class as vacation package. Offers are not valid on group tours. Offers are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Limited time offers are combinable where applicable. Offers are non-transferable. Additional terms and conditions may apply.
Tour Description
This is one of the most popular tours vacationers choose when planning their Rocky Mountain getaways. All of the must-see attractions of the Canadian Rockies are included in this week-long itinerary. Your rail journey begins aboard the Rocky Mountaineer as you travel toward Kamloops and along rushing waters and vast canyons. Ride past the highest peak of the Rockies and into the gorgeous Jasper National Park. Enjoy a guided tour before time to explore the area on your own. Next you'll travel the Icefields Parkway and take a glacier ride before you reach Lake Louise. Your trip continues with a visit to Yoho National Park and its famous Spiral Tunnels. Wrap up this excursion with a day to enjoy Calgary.
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Highlights and Inclusions
- 2 days of scenic rail travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer
- Hotel accommodations for 7 nights
- 4 meals
- Jasper National Park sightseeing (seasonal)
- Scenic drive along the Icefields Parkway
- Columbia Icefields excursion including a ride on the Ice Explorer Glacier Skywalk
- Yoho National Park including the Spiral Tunnels and Emerald Lake
- Select Rail station transfers
Itinerary
Day 1 - Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 2 - Vancouver To Kamloops
This morning take an included transfer to the Rocky Mountaineer station and board the train for your full-day rail journey into the Canadian Rockies. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Frasier Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Overnight in Kamloops. (B & L)
Day 3 - Kamloops To Jasper
Your rail adventure continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 meters (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Overnight in Jasper. (B & L)
Day 4 - Jasper
Jasper National Park is a World Heritage Site and Canada's largest National Park. Today you will enjoy a scenic tour including the many natural attractions, rugged peaks, and perhaps even catch a glimpse of some of the many creatures that call this mountain park home. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore more of Jasper independently. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 5 - Jasper To Lake Louise
Travel along the Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Afterward, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving at Lake Louise. Overnight in Lake Louise.
Day 6 - Lake Louise To Banff
A tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. The tour ends in Banff. Overnight in Banff.
Day 7 - Banff To Calgary
Today you depart Banff for Calgary. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in Calgary.
Day 8 - Calgary
Your vacation ends with checkout from your Calgary hotel.
Rail Your Way
Add more flexibility to your rail vacation by choosing when and where to begin and end your vacation. Whether you want to go east to west, west to east, north to south, south to north, start at the beginning, travel the reverse itinerary or begin in the middle, Rail Your Way allows you to tailor make your rail vacation so you can have the experience you want.
Look for the Rail Your Way icon to identify those vacations that offer customized rail connections or joining points. Ask your rail specialist how you can have Rail Your Way!
Add a Cruise
Many of our rail vacations begin and end in popular port cities. Spice up your vacation by adding an ocean or river cruise aboard your preferred cruise line to your itinerary and experience the best of both worlds. Popular cruises include Alaska’s Inside Passage, the Panama Canal, New England and Eastern Canada, and historic river towns along the Mississippi River.
Look for the Add a Cruise icon to identify those vacations that offer pre- or post-cruises. Ask your rail specialist how you can Add a Cruise!
Extend Your Vacation
Extend your rail vacation with new city packages in Chicago, Toronto, and Vancouver. Optional pre- or post-night packages include hotel accommodations for two nights and popular local sightseeing, and may be added to the beginning or end of qualifying rail vacations.
Look for the Extend Your Vacation icon to identify those vacations which offer new city stay packages. Ask your rail specialist for details about these pre- and post-night extensions.
Train and Hotel Accommodations
Superior Accommodations
Hotels include Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, Sawridge Hotel Jasper, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise*, Rimrock Resort Banff, and Westin Calgary (or similar). Travel aboard the
Rocky
Mountaineer
is in SilverLeaf service and includes travel in a
single-level dome car featuring panoramic views and hot meal service at your
seat.
Deluxe Accommodations
Hotels include Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont Banff Springs, and Fairmont Palliser (or similar). Travel aboard the
Rocky
Mountaineer
is in GoldLeaf service and includes travel in a bi-level
dome car featuring panoramic views on the upper level and an elegant private
dining room.
Testimonials
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Everything was done with style and excellence. From the sendoff at the station(and even the service there with orange juice, etc), to the bagpiper and the food on the train was amazing, plus the personnel were perfectly sweet and so knowledgeable, funny and personable. Seats were comfy, facilities were clean, everything was perfect!!
We enjoyed our trip and had a good time. The accommodations were excellent and people were very helpful and accommodating! The Rocky Mountaineer was a great experience! All in all it was a great trip!
Loved the itinerary and the train.
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Prices are correct at the time of publication, however are subject to change at time of booking. Hotel and Rail accommodations listed above, are subject to change based on availability at the time of booking. Prices are in USD. Prices are land-only, per person based on double occupancy. Prices for triples and children are available upon request. Please note all accommodations in Kamloops are of moderate standard. *SilverLeaf accommodations in Lake Louise for 2019 departures are at the Post Hotel.
Meals (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Meals (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)