Exploring Western Canada with Rocky Mountaineer

Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight Vancouver.

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 Kamloops.

• Breakfast, Lunch

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 Jasper.

• Breakfast, Lunch

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 Jasper.

• Lunch

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. Afterward, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving at Lake Louise. Overnight Lake Louise.

• Lunch

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 Banff.

* Please note, The Yoho National Park tour does not begin operating until June 14th. The earlier departures will instead have leisurely morning before an included transfer to Banff.

• Lunch

Today is a full day to continue your exploration of Banff. You can opt to add on a a half day excursion taking you to the most popular sights including Sulphur Mountain, Bow Falls, the Hoodoos, and a ride on the Banff Gondola. Round out your day by adding admission to the Banff Hot Springs to relax and get panoramic alpine views, or an evenining Wildlife Safari. Overnight Banff.

* Please note, departure dates that take place before June 9th will include the half day sightseeing tour of Banff that is usually optional on this day. If you would like to keep this day at leisure, please speak to a rail specialist. 

Participants learn about culture, geology and wildlife while exploring the spectacular sights of the renowned mountain town of Banff. This fully guided sightseeing tour reveals some of the most incredible sights and sounds that western Canada has to offer such as the foothills of the Canadian Rockies (Calgary departures only) Sulphur Mountain, Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain Drive, Surprise Corner, Hoodoos and Two Jack Viewpoint. Included is a trip up the Banff Gondola to the peak of Sulphur Mountain for a 360 degree panorama of the Bow Valley.

Your trip ends today with a scheduled transfer to the Calgary Airport for your flight home. Please make sure your flight is scheduled for after 1:00 PM. If you are not ready for your journey through the Canadian Rockies to end, opt to add additional nights in Banff or Calgary.