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About This Tour:
2 Day Rail - Vancouver to Banff
Named for the pass over which it crosses the Canadian Rockies, the Kicking Horse train route takes you between Vancouver, British Columbia, to either Banff or Calgary, Alberta.
Tour Description
Named for the pass over which it crosses the Canadian Rockies, the Kicking Horse train route takes you between Vancouver, British Columbia, to either Banff or Calgary, Alberta. This route traces the historic transcontinental rail line that united Canada's East and West and includes, amongst other highlights, the legendary Spiral Tunnels.
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Highlights and Inclusions
- 2 day Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service, or GoldLeaf Service
- 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
- 1 night accommodation
- Station and hotel transfers in Kamloops
- Luggage delivery in Kamloops
- Complimentary snacks and beverages served at your seat.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Vancouver To Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Overnight in Kamloops. (B, L)
Day 2 - Kamloops To Banff
Your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends on arrival in the resort town of Banff. (B, L)
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!
Train and Hotel Accommodations
SilverLeaf Service & Hotel
Take in the awe-inspiring scenery of the Canadian Rockies through the panoramic windows of the custom-designed single-level dome coach in the new SilverLeaf Service.
GoldLeaf Service & Hotel
Discover why travelers rave about Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service. A custom-designed bi-level dome coach puts you right in the middle of the awe-inspiring scenery of the Canadian Rockies as you enjoy gourmet meals prepared by talented onboard chefs.
Passport & Visa Requirements
It is your responsibility to check and fulfill the passport, visa, health and immigration requirements applicable to your itinerary. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel, or incur any other loss because you have not complied with any passport, visa, immigration requirements or health formalities. You agree to reimburse us in relation to any fines or other losses which we incur as a result of your failure to comply with any passport, visa, immigration requirements or health formalities.
Testimonials
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All the staff was cheerful. So many details were well thought through to make the journey seamless from start to finish. And the sights along the way were amazing.
We loved the service and train experience!
It made me very happy to be there. Service was excellent. It was beyond my expectations. Thanks to all staff, service crew and management
Dates & Prices
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Meals (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Prices for triples and children are available on request.
Taxes are not included for the Rocky Mountaineer portion of this vacation. Taxes can be up to 5% on the rail portion only. Prices are in USD based on a given exchange rate from 10/1/2018.
Important Information: Passenger rail travel in Canada is subject to unforeseen delays. Please do NOT arrange connecting transportation on the day of scheduled arrival in any arrival city.
Please check in a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the boarding times shown.