First Passage To The West Excursion
Rocky Mountaineer Rail & Coach Tour (5 Days / 4 Nights)
Calgary -> Vancouver
TOUR INCLUDES
- 2-day Rocky Mountaineer train trip
- 4 nights hotel accommodation
- 2 breakfasts & 2 lunches
- Rail station transfers in Kamloops & Banff
- Banff to Calgary Tour, including Banff Gondola (or reverse)
- Luggage handling and National Park Pass
- One-way Independent Rocky Mountaineer rail & coach tour from Vancouver or Calgary.
- Service Level: GoldLeaf, SilverLeaf
- Westbound: Tour begins with pick-up from your overnight Calgary hotel.
- Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Hotel Locations: Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff, Calgary
- Clientele: All ages, but mostly between 30 to 65 years
- To book this tour a deposit is required; to find out more click on “Terms & Conditions“
TOUR RATES (2022)
The price of this tour varies by departure date, rail service, and hotel availability due to Rocky Mountaineer’s dynamic pricing structure, so please fill out this form to receive a exact quote.
( $2,342 - $4,284 CAD ) + tax per person
$300 – $500 per couple
Exclusive Booking Bonus from Key West Travel & Tours
TOUR DATES (2022)
WESTBOUND (Calgary to Vancouver)
| Month | Date |
| Apr | 25, 29 |
| May | 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 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, 23, 26, 29, 30 |
| September | 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 30 |
| Oct | 3 |
iTINERARY & HOTEL ACCMMODATION
CALGARY TO VANCOUVER
Day 1 (Tour starts from Calgary)
Arrive in Calgary and spend time sightseeing in “The Heart of the New West” independently. Visit the Calgary Tower at your leisure. Overnight in Calgary.
Day 2 (Calgary to Banff with Panoramic Helicopter Tour)
Depart Calgary in the morning for a full-day tour, starting with a journey to Kananaskis for the highlight of today: a 12-minute Panoramic Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. Continue on to Banff for a sightseeing tour and end in town of Banff in the late afternoon. Overnight in Banff.
Day 3 (Banff to Kamloops)
Transfer from your hotel and board the Rocky Mountaineer in the town of Banff and travel to the Interior’s largest city, Kamloops, where along the way you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery o the snow-capped peaks of the Rockies. Transfer to hotel and overnight in Kamloops.[B] [L]
Day 4 (Kamloops to Vancouver)
Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’s journey 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 Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. [B] [L]
Day 5 (Tour ends in Vancouver)
Your vacation ends upon checkout from your Vancouver hotel.
[B] = Breakfast
[L] = Lunch
GoldLeaf Hotels**
– Vancouver: Pan Pacific Vancouver (Deluxe Room) – Banff: Rimrock Resort (Premium Room) – Calgary: Hyatt Regency
SilverLeaf Hotels**
– Vancouver: Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront (Cityview Room) – Banff: Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa (Standard Room) – Calgary: Delta Calgary Downtown (Guest Room)
* Further information:
– Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars
– Rates do not include tax or fuel surcharges
– Child fares may be available upon request
** All accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard and cannot be upgraded.
Our tours are conducted in English only.
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!
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.
“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