Journey Through The Clouds Discovery Banff
9 days, 8 nights Rocky Mountaineer Rail & Coach Tour (2024)
- Tour Features
- Rocky Mountaineer: 2-day train trip from Jasper to Vancouver
- Sightseeing: Sightseeing tour along the Icefield Parkway (Jasper to Banff), Banff National Park, and Interpretive lake cruise of Minnewanka
- Hotel: 8 nights of hotel accommodation
- Meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunch
- Rail Transfers & Luggage Handling : Kamloops & Jasper
- Excursions/Activities: Ice Explorer tour and Glacier Skywalk, Banff Gondola ride
- Other: Toll fee & Park Pass
- Rail Service: GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf
- Tour Cost
SilverLeaf – Standard / Superior
- SilverLeaf, Standard: $4,564 – $5,194
- SilverLeaf, Superior: $4,665 – $5,115
GoldLeaf – Standard / Superior
- GoldLeaf, Standard: $6,520 – $6,990
- GoldLeaf, Superior: $7,477 – $8,085
- GoldLeaf, Premier: $7,858 – $8,376
Note: The tour includes hotel accommodation, and your hotel stay will be determined based on the Rail Service and hotel category you have chosen. Please see the details provided below:
- Hotel Accommodation
SilverLeaf Standard: Calgary: Delta Calgary Downtown; Banff – Caribou Lodge; Jasper – Crimson Hotel; Vancouver – Hampton Inn
SilverLeaf Superior: Calgary: Delta Calgary Downtown; Banff – Elk Avenue Hotel; Jasper– Forest park hotel; Vancouver – Georgian Hotel
GoldLeaf Standard: Calgary – Fairmont Palliser Hotel; Banff – Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel; Jasper – Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Vancouver – Pan Pacific Hotel
GoldLeaf Standard: Calgary – Fairmont Palliser Hotel; Banff – Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel; Jasper – Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Vancouver – Pan Pacific Hotel
GoldLeaf Standard: Calgary – Fairmont Palliser Hotel; Banff -Rim Rock Hotel; Jasper – Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Vancouver – Pan Pacific Hotel
- Tour Schedule
2024 | Departure Dates |
May | 4, 18, 21, 25, 28 |
June | 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 |
July | 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 |
August | 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 27, 31 |
September | 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 |
- Tour Itinerary
Day 1 (Calgary)
Arrive in Calgary and spend time exploring this cosmopolitan city on your own. That could be going to the top of the Calgary Tower, exploring Prince’s Island Park or much more. Overnight in Calgary.
Day 2 (Calgary to Banff)
Depart Calgary this morning for a full-day transfer concluding in Banff. Journey to Banff, where you will enjoy a spectacular boat cruise on Lake Minnewanka. Continue on to a sightseeing tour including Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Banff Gondola included. Your tour ends on arrival in Banff late this afternoon. Overnight in Banff.
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 relaxing in the Banff hot springs and 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. Lake Louise, 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. [L].
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 (Jasper to Kamloops)
Travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops, in the heart of the British Columbia 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 the climb over the Yellowhead Pass, Pyramid Falls, Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and the journey along the North Thompson River as you approach Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. [B], [L].
Day 7 (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 B.C. Interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Cascade and Coast 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 8 (Vancouver)
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Vancouver has activities for all interests, including visiting historic Gastown, dining in lively Yaletown, or enjoying a walk on the Stanely Park Seawall. No matter what you choose to do, the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean surround you. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 9 (Vancouver)
Your journey ends upon check out from your Vancouver hotel.