cross-Canada Odyssey
VIA Rail, Rocky Mountaineer & Coach Tour (8 Days / 7 Nights)
Vancouver → Kamloops → Banff → Jasper → Toronto
- Tour Features
- Rocky Mountaineer: 2-day train trip from Vancouver to Banff
- Accommodation
- Sightseeing: Motorcoach tour in Banff National Park & Jasper National Park
- VIA Rail: 3 nights / 4 days of VIA rail sleeper Plus from Jasper to Toronto
- Hotel: 3 nights of hotel accommodation
- Meals: 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
- Rail Transfers & Luggage Handling: Kamloops
- Excursions/Activities: Banff Minnewanka Lake Cruise, Banff Gondola ride, Ice Explorer tour, Glacier Skywalk
- Other: Toll fee & Park Pass
- Rail Service: GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf
2025 silverLeaf
OCCUPANCY | DOUBLE | SINGLE | TRIPLE | QUAD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Standard | $8,139 | $10,699 | $8,339 | $7,819 |
Premium+ | $9,609 | $12,869 | $9,709 | $8,989 |
2025 GoldLeaf
OCCUPANCY | DOUBLE | SINGLE | TRIPLE | QUAD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Standard | $8,939 | $11,499 | $9,139 | $8,619 |
Premium+ | $10,409 | $13,669 | $10,509 | $9,789 |
*All Prices are in Canadian Dollars
2025 Tour Dates
MONTH | Departure Dates |
---|---|
May | 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 |
June | 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 |
July | 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 |
August | 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 |
September | 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26 |
- Optional Activities - follow the link
- Child rates available upon request
- Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars
- Rates do not include taxes or service surcharges
- All accommodations in Jasper are standard.
- Hotel Accommodation
Standard Hotels in each destination
- Kamloops: Hotels are assigned by Rocky Mountaineer
- Jasper: Jasper Inn/Tonquin Inn or similar
- Banff: Aspen Lodge or similar
Premium Plus Hotels in each destination
- Kamloops: Hotels are assigned by Rocky Mountaineer
- Jasper: Jasper Inn/Tonquin Inn or similar
- Banff: The Rimrock Resort Hotel (Grandview Room/Premium View Room) ** Fairmont Banff Springs may be available at additional cost
Itinerary
- Rocky Mountaineer: Vancouver to Lake Louise
- Coach: Banff to Jasper
- VIA Rail: Jasper to Toronto
Departure: 7:30 am
Arrival: 5:35 pm
Travel aboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to the interior’s largest city, Kamloops. On today’s journey, you will see dramatic changes in scenery from the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coastal Mountains, to the desert- like environment of the interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and snow sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake and into your overnight destination, Kamloops. [B] [L]
Departure: 6:15 am
Arrival: 7:20 pm
Your journey continues eastward to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again, you will see a spectacular range of scenery as you travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes, and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today’s highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven; the climb over Rogers Pass; Kicking Horse Canyon; a remarkable feat of railroad engineering known as the Spiral Tunnels, and of course the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends in the town of Banff. [B] [L]
Departure: 8:30 am
Start your day exploring Banff, where you’ll visit Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. In the afternoon explore Lake Louise visiting the majestic Castle Mountain and the stunning Lake Louise. Finally, immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Moraine Lake, with its emerald waters and towering peaks. [B]
Departure: 9:25 am
Arrival: 6:30 pm
Discover Canada’s most scenic mountain roadway, The Icefields Parkway. This is the route to over one hundred visible glaciers, turquoise lakes, and rushing waterfalls. Venture onto the surface of the Athabasca Glacier in a specially designed Ice Explorer then step out onto a glass-floored observation platform at the Skywalk.. Overnight in Jasper. [B]
Departure: 12:30 pm
Arrival: 2:30 pm
As you travel eastward from Jasper, enjoy the panoramic views of mountains, lakes, and forests as the train winds through Alberta. Spend the day crossing the vast, scenic prairies of Saskatchewan and Manitoba. VIA Rail offers observation cars for an unobstructed view of the passing landscapes. Meals are available in the dining car, offering a selection of local cuisine.
As the train enters Northern Ontario, watch the scenery change from open prairies to the rugged landscapes of the Canadian Shield. This region is known for its dense forests, lakes, and rivers. Keep an eye out for wildlife sightings. [B, L, D]
** Optional activities
★Departure and arrival times may vary
[B] = Breakfast
[L] = Lunch
[D] = Dinner
We recommend booking your tour as soon as your plans are confirmed, as departure dates are quite popular and can fill up quickly. Essentially, book early to avoid disappointment!
Individual pick-ups are not included in the tour, so we recommend taking a taxi to the Rocky Mountaineer train station (1755 Cottrell St).
Standard hotels are mountain lodge-style while Premium Plus hotels are resort-style. The majority of our guests choose standard accommodation as these hotels are very clean and comfortable, and travellers will get their own private room and washroom. Travellers who book premium accommodation often do so because they want to stay at Chateau Lake Louise. If you want to book premium accommodation, be sure to book early as these hotels sell out quickly – availability is limited within 6 months of departure!
Gratuities are not included in the prices (unless indicated). While it is neither our place nor our wish to tell you how much to tip, gratuities in Canada are often given in recognition of service excellence.
Depends on the day. if you are travelling from Vancouver to Jasper or Banff, it will be a minimum of 10 hours. However, every 2-3 hours, you get out of the bus for mini breaks. During the sightseeing days, you will spend little time on the bus as you will be walking/sightseeing/hiking & etc.
Sleeper Cabin
You will be assigned to a private cabin for 2, which has an enclosed private washroom. Inside the cabin, there are wide armchairs and picture windows.
Sleeper Plus Cabin
The sleeper plus class includes: full-service meals in dining car and access panoramic windows and lounge. You will also have priority boarding in Vancouver and Toronto, and and have access to business lounge at the terminal.
GoldLeaf Rail Service
Relax and enjoy unparalleled panoramic views from a custom-designed, two level, glass-domed GoldLeaf coach. For more information about the GoldLeaf Service click HERE.
Silverleaf Rail Service
Take in the awe-inspiring scenery through the windows of a custom-designed, single-level dome coach. For more information about the SilverLeaf Service click HERE.
While you are on the tour, you have the chance to experience the unique beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Although optional, our mountain tour guides recommend following activities to enhance your Canadian Rockies experience:
– Columbia Ice Explorer Tour
– Glacier Skywalk
– Sulphur Mountain (Banff) Gondola Ride
– Canoeing on Lake Louise
– Upper Hot Springs
For more information on above activities (and their costs), click HERE.
“Excellent tour and saw amazing places and experienced lovely things. It met our needs of visiting the Rockies and was well priced for what it had offered. Well worth the money. Brad was very well spoken and knowledgeable with all the information he provided. He knew his information/history and provided us with all necessary information. Len was very friendly and professional one of the best drivers from a tour company we have experienced.”
Ronald & Amanda Mallia Swansea, NSW, Australia