Valleys & Peaks

Rocky Mountaineer Rail & Coach Tour (6 Days / 5 Nights)

See the Rockies from a new perspective! This tour will take you from Vancouver to Lake Louise by coach and from Banff to Vancouver by rail. During this tour, you will have more time to explore, experience, and enjoy the Rocky Mountains. Hikes and gondola rides will provide you with incredible views and ample opportunities to take photos and create memories.

4 nights: standard or premium hotel

5 breakfasts & 2 lunches

2023 TOUR RATES

OCCUPANCYDOUBLESINGLETRIPLEQUAD
STANDARD$4,579$6,019$4,369$4,149
PREMIUM +$5,419$7,569$5,139$4,799
OCCUPANCYDOUBLESINGLETRIPLEQUAD
STANDARD$5,479$6,909$5,269$5,039
PREMIUM +$6,309$8,469$6,039$5,689
  • Jasper: Forrest Park Hotel/Jasper Inn/Tonquin Inn or similar
  • Banff (2 nights): The Rimrock Resort Hotel (Grandview Room/Premium View Room).  Fairmont Banff Springs may be available at an additional cost
  • Lake Louise: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Fairmont Lakeview Room)
  • Kamloops: Hotels are assigned by Rocky Mountaineer
  • Jasper: Forrest Park Hotel/Jasper Inn/Tonquin Inn or similar
  • Banff (2 nights): Aspen Lodge or similar
  • Lake Louise: Post Hotel / Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Fairmont Room)
  • Kamloops: Hotels are assigned by Rocky Mountaineer

2024 TOUR RATES

OCCUPANCYDOUBLESINGLETRIPLEQUAD
STANDARD$4,639$6,009$4,469$4,319
PREMIUM +$6,109$8,269$5,839$5,489
OCCUPANCYDOUBLESINGLETRIPLEQUAD
STANDARD$5,439$6,899$5,269$5,119
PREMIUM +$6,909$9.069$6,639$6,289
  • Jasper: Forrest Park Hotel/Jasper Inn/Tonquin Inn or similar
  • Banff (2 nights): The Rimrock Resort Hotel (Grandview Room/Premium View Room).  Fairmont Banff Springs may be available at an additional cost
  • Lake Louise: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Fairmont Lakeview Room)
  • Kamloops: Hotels are assigned by Rocky Mountaineer
  • Jasper: Jasper Inn/Tonquin Inn or similar
  • Banff (2 nights): Aspen Lodge or similar
  • Lake Louise: Post Hotel / Lake Louise Inn.  Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise may be available at additional cost
  • Kamloops: Hotels are assigned by Rocky Mountaineer

Your tour includes 3 main components: Hotel accommodation, a Rocky Mountaineer Rail trip, and a Deluxe motorcoach tour. Tour cost is based on the choice of hotel stay (standard or deluxe), rail service (GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf), and room occupancy (Single, Double, Triple, or Quad).

Published rates are per person in Canadian dollars before tax

Itinerary

Departure: 8:00 am
Arrival: 5:35 pm

Begin your Vancouver to Rockies tour by driving through the farming communities of the Fraser Valley. Ascend into the Coastal Mountains and follow the Coquihalla Highway to Kamloops, in the arid interior of British Columbia. After lunch, retrace the route of the famous Overlanders along the North Thompson River to reach your hotel in Jasper. Overnight in Jasper.

Departure: 8:00 am
Arrival: 7:30 pm

Start the morning with a refreshing hike in Maligne Canyon, one of the world’s largest and deepest limestone gorges criss-crossed by 6 narrow bridges. Then head south on the Icefields Parkway to experience the thundering waters of Athabasca Falls, picturesque Peyto Lake, and majestic Castle Mountain. At the Columbia Icefield, ride the “Ice Explorer”** on Athabasca Glacier or visit the Glacier Skywalk*! Overnight in Banff. [B]

Departure: 8:00 am
Arrival:6:00 pm

Enjoy scenic views, including the spectacular Lower Falls, as you walk through Johnston Canyon. At Lake Louise, stroll the shores of the glacier-fed lake and enjoy the atmosphere of the world-famous Chateau Lake Louise. Afternoon highlights include Moraine Lake, the Banff Springs Hotel, the Upper Hot Springs**, and views from the top of Sulphur Mountain**. Overnight in Banff. [B]

Enjoy Lake Louise or discover colourful Banff at your leisure: boutiques, art galleries, cafés, and shopping. Overnight in Lake Louise. [B]

Departure: 8:20 am
Arrival:6:50 pm

Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain town of Lake Louis to Kamloops in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. Your journey offers a spectacular range of scenery as you travel between the high peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the interior. Today’s highlights include the Continental Divide, the engineering marvel Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass, Craigellachie where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, and of course the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Overnight in Kamloops. [B] [L]

Departure: 7:30 am
Arrival: 5:15 pm

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 Coastal Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and snow sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in Fraser Canyon. Your journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. [B] [L]

** Optional activities
★Departure and arrival times may vary

[B] = Breakfast
[L] = Lunch
[D] = Dinner 

Tour Dates: 2023/2024

2023

Departure Dates

May


3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31

June

3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28

July

1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29

August

2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30

September

2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30

2024

Departure Dates

May

11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29

June

1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29

July

3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31

August

3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31

September

4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28

FAQ’S

Pent-up demand for 2023 Canadian vacations has been extremely high, and we highly recommend that you book your seats as early as possible

Key West Travel does not offer individual pick-ups as our tour guests would like to depart Vancouver as scheduled. Usually, the tour departs from Hyatt Regency Downtown Vancouver (655 Burrard Street).

Standard hotels are mountain lodge-style while deluxe 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 deluxe accommodation often do so because they want to stay at Chateau Lake Louise. If you want to book deluxe 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, except for onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. It is customary to tip for excellent service in Canada.

This 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.

GoldLeaf Rail Service

GoldLeaf Rail Car

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 Car

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