First Passage To The West Highlights
Rocky Mountaineer Rail & Coach Tour (7 Days / 6 Nights)
TOUR INCLUDES
- 2-day Rocky Mountaineer train trip
- 6 nights hotel accommodation
- 2 breakfasts & 2 lunches
- Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops, and Lake Louise
- Calgary Tower
- Calgary to Banff Tour, including Banff Gondola (or reverse)
- Panoramic Helicopter Flightseeing
- Yoho Park Tour, Banff to Lake Louise (or reverse)
- Vancouver Lookout
- Vancouver Sightseeing, one of:
– Zodiac tour on Howe Sound
– Culinary walking tour of Vancouver’s Granville Island
– Guided cycling tour of Vancouver
– North Shore Tour with Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain - Luggage handling and National Park Pass
- One-way Independent Rocky Mountaineer rail & coach tour from Vancouver or Calgary.
- Service Level: GoldLeaf, SilverLeaf
- Eastbound: Tour begins with pick-up from your overnight Vancouver hotel.
- Westbound: Tour begins with pick-up from your overnight Calgary hotel.
- Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Hotel Locations: Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff, Lake Louise, 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“
Please Note: Prices are per person in Canadian dollars
****PRICES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST – please contact us at res@keywesttravelandtours.com ****
TOUR dATES (2021)
EASTBOUND (Vancouver to Calgary)
| Month | Date |
| Apr | 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 |
| May | 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30 |
| June | 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 30 |
| July | 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 28, 31 |
| August | 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29 |
| September | 1, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, 29 |
| October | 2, 6 |
WESTBOUND (Calgary to Vancouver)
| Month | Date |
| Apr | 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 |
| May | 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 27, 30, 31 |
| June | 3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28 |
| July | 1, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26, 29 |
| August | 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30 |
| September | 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 30 |
| October | 3 |
ITINERARY & HOTEL ACCMMODATION
VANCOUVER TO CALGARY
Day 1 (Tours starts from vancouver)
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 2 (Vancouver Sightseeing)
Today, select your choice of one of four activity options: (1) a six-hour sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s spectacular North Shore, (2) a five-hour guided cycling tour of Vancouver’s highlights, (3) a “Made in BC” Vancouver food tour on Granville Island, or (4) a two-hour “Sea Safari”. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 3 (Vancouver to Kamloops)
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like environment of the BC Interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. [B] [L]
Day 4 (Kamloops to Lake Louise)
Your journey continues east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. 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. Highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends in Lake Louise. Overnight in Lake Louise. . [B] [L]
Day 5 (Lake Louise to Banff)
This morning explore beautiful Lake Louise on your own. After lunch, a half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders including the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. Afterwards, you will be transferred to Banff. Overnight in Banff.
Day 6 (Banff to Calgary with Summit Helicopter)
Today you will enjoy a full-day tour concluding in Calgary. Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the points of interest are Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Banff Gondola included. Continue on to Kananaskis for the highlight of today’s adventure, a 12-minute Panoramic Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. Overnight in Calgary.
Day 7 (tour ends in Calgary)
Your vacation ends upon checkout from your Calgary hotel. [B] = Breakfast [L] = Lunch
CALGARY TO VANCOUVER
Day 1 (Tours Starts From Calgary)
Arrive in Calgary and spend the rest of the day sightseeing in “The Heart of the New West” independently. Overnight in Calgary.
Day 2 (Calgary to Banff with Summit Helicopter Tour)
Depart Calgary this morning for a full-day tour concluding in Banff. Journey to Kananaskis where you will enjoy 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 including Bow Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Banff Gondola included. Your tour ends on arrival in Banff late this afternoon. Overnight in Banff.
Day 3 (Banff to Lake Louise)
A half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders, including the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. The tour ends in Lake Louise where the remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure. Overnight in Lake Louise.
Day 4 (Lake Louise to Kamloops)
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops, in the heart of BC’s interior. Travel between the glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the interior. Highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, the Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. Overnight in Kamloops. [B] [L]
Day 5 (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. Overnight in Vancouver. [B] [L]
Day 6 (Vancouver Sightseeing)
Today, select your choice of one of four activity options: (1) a six-hour sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s spectacular North Shore, (2) a five-hour guided cycling tour of Vancouver’s highlights, (3) a “Made in BC” Vancouver food tour on Granville Island, or (4) a two-hour “Sea Safari”. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 7 (Tour ends in Vancouver)
Your vacation ends upon checkout from your Vancouver hotel.
[B] = Breakfast
[L] = Lunch
Tours Starts From Vancouver
GoldLeaf Hotels**
– Vancouver: Fairmont Vancouver (Fairmont Room), Four Seasons Hotel (Deluxe City-View Room) – Lake Louise: Chateau Lake Louise (Fairmont Lakeview Room) – Banff: Rimrock (Premium Room) – Calgary: Fairmont Palliser (Fairmont Room)
SilverLeaf Hotels**
– Vancouver: Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront (Cityview Room) – Lake Louise: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Fairmont Room) – Banff: Elk+Avenue – Calgary: Hotel Arts
* 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.
This tour is 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