Rocky Mountaineer
Experience the magical West through the Rocky Mountains! This journey takes you between Vancouver and Calgary, and includes the stunning mountain towns of Jasper and Banff. Experience the Columbia Icefield on an Ice Explorer, the Glacier Skywalk and the Banff Gondola.
What's included
• International Flights from the UK based on economy class
• 7 nights hotel accommodation
• 2 days on board Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service
• 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches on board Rocky Mountaineer
• Journey up Sulphur Mountainer on the Banff Gondola
• Lake Minnewanka cruise (June-Sep - westbound route only)
• Icefields Parkway sightseeting tour from Banff to Jasper
• Ice Explorer & Glacier Skywalk
• Rail station transfers in Jasper, Kamloops and Vancouver
• Luggage handling and National Park Pass
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Itinerary
Day 1 – Calgary
Arrive in Calgary and spend the rest of the day sightseeing in “The Heart of the New West” independently
Day 2 Calgary to Banff
Depart Calgary this morning for a full-day tour concluding in Banff. Journey to Banff where you will enjoy a sightseeing tour including Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Journey up Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola and take in spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies. You will also enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Minnewanka (season dependent). Your tour ends on arrival in Banff late this afternoon.
Day 3 Banff
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Banff has activities for all, from taking the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain, relaxing in the Banff hot springs, exploring the bustling town, to outdoor wildlife adventures. Overnight in Banff.
Day 4 Banff to Jasper
Continue your journey from Banff to Jasper on a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper National Parks via the Icefields Parkway. Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk, and Athabasca Falls are among some of the day's highlights. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn about its geological features. Lunch is provided at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. You will arrive in Jasper late afternoon. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 5 Jasper
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. The resort town of Jasper and the surrounding national park offer various activities from relaxation to adventure. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 6 Rocky Mountaineer Jasper to Kamloops
Travel on board the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops, in the heat of British Columbia's interior. As you journey west and south you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo mountains. Today's highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, the climb over Yellowhead Pass, and the journey along the North Thompson River as you approach Kamloops.
Day 7 Rocky Mountaineer Kamloops to Vancouver
Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’s journey west, you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the Interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Your rail journey ends this evening upon arrival in Vancouver.
Day 8 - Vancouver
Your tour ends upon checkout from your Vancouver hotel. Head to Vancouver Airport for your return flight home.
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Map
Dates
Selected dates between April - October
Please note prices and availability are subject to change.
Services
Train Tour Service Levels
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GoldLeaf Service |
SilverLeaf Service |
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Coach Style |
Bi-level dome |
Single-level dome |
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Window Style |
Fully domed windows with panoramic views upstairs, private dining room on the lower level with large picture windows |
Oversized domed windows |
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Included meals served onboard |
Gourmet à la carte |
Hot or cold breakfast options, Delicious hot entree lunch options |
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Gourmet Snacks |
Included |
Included |
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Meal service style |
Served in the dining room |
Individual service at your seat |
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Number of Rocky Mountaineer Hosts |
Three to Four, plus full culinary team |
Three |
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Alcoholic beverages |
Complimentary throughout journey |
Complimentary throughout journey |
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Non-alcoholic beverages |
Included |
Included |
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Outdoor viewing area |
Large open-air vestibule |
Outdoor viewing between coaches |
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Luggage in Kamloops/ Quesnel |
Delivered to your hotel |
Delivered to your hotel |
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Full storytelling |
Included |
Included |
