Journey through the Clouds Discovery Calgary I
8 days, 7 nights Rocky Mountaineer Rail & Coach Tour (2023)
Vancouver → Kamloops → Jasper →Banff → Calgary
- Tour Features
- Rocky Mountaineer: 2-day train trip from Vancouver to Jasper
- Sightseeing: Sightseeing tour along the Icefield Parkway (Jasper to Banff) and Banff National Parks
- Hotel: 7 nights of hotel accommodation
- Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunch
- Rail Transfers & Luggage Handling : Kamloops & Jasper
- Excursions/Activities: Ice Explorer tour, Glacier Skywalk, and Banff Gondola ride
- Other: Toll fee & Park Pass
- Rail Service: GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf
- Tour Cost
SilverLeaf Service
- SilverLeaf: $3,722 – $4,468
GoldLeaf Service
- GoldLeaf: $5,343 – $6,536
- Hotel Accommodation
Vancouver – Sutton Place Hotel; Jasper – Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Banff – Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Vancouver – Sutton Place Hotel; Jasper – Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Banff – Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
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:
- Tour Schedule
2023 | Departure Dates |
May | 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 30 |
June | 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 |
July | 1, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29 |
August | 1, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26, 29 |
September | 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29 |
- Tour Itinerary
VANCOUVER TO CALGARY
Day 1 (Vancouver)
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city at your own pace. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 2 (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 3 (Kamloops to Jasper)
Your rail adventure continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Overnight in Jasper. [B] [L]
Day 4 (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 5 (Jasper to Banff)
Travel to Banff via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about is geological features. Your driver/guide will explain how glaciers are formed and point out some interesting geological features. Time will be available for lunch (included). Afterward, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving at Banff late this afternoon. Overnight in Banff. [L]
Day 6 (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 7 (Banff to Calgary)
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, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Banff Gondola included. Overnight in Calgary.
Day 8 (Calgary)
Your vacation ends upon checkout from your Calgary hotel.
[B] = Breakfast
[L] = Lunch