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All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer for a thrilling journey highlighted by views of the mighty Rocky Mountains and several of Canada's majestic national parks.

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2024 Tour code: PP-CBLE-24

About the tour

One of our most popular trips through the Canadian Rockies, this 7-day journey through Canada puts gorgeous scenery at every turn. The tour begins with two days of sightseeing in Vancouver, before boarding the Rocky Mountaineer for two days of daylight-only travel alongside rivers, canyons, and forests to the beautiful destination of Lake Louise. From here, the journey continues through mountains to the resort town of Banff, which is renowned for its variety of outdoor attractions and activities and its charming downtown area. Ride the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain, visit the hot springs and shop the boutiques over the course of two days before your vacations concludes with a transfer to Calgary.  

This itinerary is also available from Calgary to Vancouver based on your travel preference.

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What’s included

Itinerary

Day 1 - Vancouver

Arrive in cosmopolitan Vancouver and transfer on your own to your hotel with the remainder of the day at your leisure or opt to add a 48 hour Hop on Hop Off bus tour to begin to explore the city known as the Gateway to the Rockies. See all the sights at your own pace as you make a loop of the city, stopping at 30 of Vancouver's attractions including Gastown, Granville Island, Stanley Park, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, English Bay, and the shops and restaurants along Robson Street. Learn about the city and its popular sights and landmarks, hopping off to better explore the ones that pique your interest. Overnight Vancouver.

Day 2 - Vancouver Sightseeing

Enjoy a full free day at your leisure on your own or take one of the following optional excursions to dive deeper into all this area has to offer. Some favorites include:

  • Vancouver City Tour & Capilano Suspension Bridge (Closed for maintenance until May 31st)
  • Granville Island Market Food Tour

*After May 1st*

  • Full Day Victoria Trip including Butchart Gardens from Vancouver
  • Half Day Whalewatching on covered ocean cruiser with roundtrip scenic floatplane

Overnight Vancouver.

Day 3 - Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops

This morning transfer to the Rocky Mountaineer station and board your train car for your full-day rail journey into the Canadian Rockies. Scenic highlights of today's journey include the Thompson River and Fraser Canyon. Overnight Kamloops.

Includes
  • Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 - Rocky Mountaineer to Lake Louise

Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer takes you deeper into stunning scenery en route to charming Lake Louise. Highlights of today's journey include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railroad was driven, and Rogers Pass. Your rail journey ends as the Rocky Mountaineer pulls into the depot at Lake Louise. Overnight Lake Louise.

Includes
  • Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 - Lake Louise to Banff

Take an included scenic transfer to Banff that allows for a leisurely start to your day. Upon arrival begin to explore the town, stopping in some of the shops or enjoying some regional cuisine at a local restaurant. Top off your day with an optional visit to the Banff Hot Springs offering panoramic views of the scenic mountain ranges or an evening wildlife safari. Overnight Banff.

Day 6 - Banff Sightseeing

Today's included sightseeing tour takes you through towering mountains, hoodoos and Cave & Basin National Historic Site, home to the hot springs that make Banff famous. Next, board the Banff Gondola for the 8-minute ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain, where 360-degree panoramic views of the Bow Valley await you. Alternatively, if you decide to explore Banff in a different way opt to switch to one of these tours.

Discover Banff & It's Wildlife with Gondola
Full Day Discover Grizzly Bears tour (This tour does not allow for an evening excursion)

The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Shop, visit the hot springs or add another adventure with an optional evening wildlife safari in Canada's first National Park. Overnight Banff.

Day 7 - Calgary

Your journey through the Canadian Rockies ends today with your transfer to the Calgary Airport for your flight home. Flights must be scheduled for after 1:00 PM. Or, if you are not ready for your Rockies adventure to end, opt to add additional nights in Banff or Calgary to explore this western town.

Additional information

Pricing Plans

Superior
• Hotels include Sheraton Vancouver Wall Center, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Rimrock Resort or similar; subject to availability at the time of confirmation. Kamloops hotel is included and will be confirmed upon check-in for the Rocky Mountaineer.
• Rocky Mountaineer accommodations are in SilverLeaf Service. Seats are in a single level dome car with oversized windows.
• Gourmet meal service is served to you at your seat on the Rocky Mountaineer.

Deluxe
• Hotels include standard rooms at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont Banff Springs or similar; subject to availability at the time of confirmation. Kamloops hotel is included and will be confirmed upon check-in for the Rocky Mountaineer.
• Rocky Mountaineer Accommodations are in GoldLeaf Service. You will be traveling in a bi-level dome car with your seats being on the upper level of the car. You will have exclusive access to outdoor viewing platform.
• Gourmet meal service is included on the lower level of the car on the Rocky Mountaineer.

Please note

Taxes are not included on rail portions and are subject to change.

Departure times

Departure times vary based on selected rail vacation. This information will be provided in your final documents. For more information please speak with your rail specialist.

Mobility information

Due to the nature of our tours they are generally unsuitable for those with restricted mobility. If you’d like to discuss any particular vacation with us in this respect, then please don’t hesitate to call us.

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JO ANN MARIE TOWNSEND

5 stars

Submitted 18 Oct 2023

Amazing and awesome!

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ALLEN LAMAR LACEY JR

5 stars

Submitted 15 Oct 2023

Wonderful trip - wonderful service!

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JANET RENEE KUMMERFELDT

5 stars

Submitted 14 Oct 2023

The Rocky Mountaineer was amazing

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AARON THOMAS

5 stars

Submitted 14 Oct 2023

My wife and I had a wonderful trip - beautiful scenery, fabulous historic hotels, and great service.

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ASA GREENWOOD YANCEY JR

5 stars

Submitted 14 Oct 2023

What other passenger train allows you to hang out of a porch and take pictures of 2 or 3 GP-40's pulling 20 cars through the Canadian Rockies?

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sandi Deke

5 stars

Submitted 05 Oct 2023

The train was 1st class all the way….meals, staff & knowledge, and hotel/chateau accommodations and side trips

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