9 Days from $4,148
Affordable and fun, this 9-day Western Canada by Rail Tour takes you in comfort from Calgary to Vancouver, BC as you enjoy the beautiful scenery. Along the way, explore Alberta’s Columbia Icefield before boarding the much-loved Rocky Mountaineer train with custom-designed coaches for panoramic views on a 2-day adventure. Journey to Banff National Park, Lake Louise, known for its stunning emerald green color and Jasper National Park, before spending time in cosmopolitan Vancouver.
Read moreExciting highlights of the Western Canada by Rail Tour include experiencing the majesty of Banff National Park at your leisure. Take an exhilarating all-terrain Ice Explorer vehicle at the Columbia Icefields and delight in the pristine beauty of Jasper National Park. More excitement awaits on your two-day journey on the Rocky Mountaineer across the breathtaking Rocky Mountains to the stunning Pacific coast as you pass awe-inspiring mountains, endless canyons and rivers. While in British Columbia, discover the magnificence of the world-famous Butchart Gardens, filled with stunning flowers and trees. Explore the wonders of Victoria and cosmopolitan Vancouver. Enjoy a unique vacation on the Western Canada by Rail tour that will create happy lifelong memories.
Read lessOn Rocky Mountaineer—2 breakfast, 2 lunches
Calgary, Canada
Welcome to Calgary! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Sandman Hotel Calgary City Centre
Calgary, Canada
The discovery of oil converted this cattle-ranching town into a thriving, sophisticated city. Sightseeing highlights downtown, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park.
Banff, Canada
Next, drive west through the foothills of the Rockies into Banff National Park. On arrival, enjoy an orientation tour.
Banff High Country Inn
Banff, Canada
Today is at leisure. Play golf, horseback ride, hike the many wilderness trails in the area, stroll through Banff, or simply relax at the hot springs. The park is the perfect place for wildlife watching, and you may spot some of these amazing creatures in their natural habitat. The most commonly seen are deer and big horn sheep.
Banff High Country Inn
Lake Louise, Canada
First stop is Lake Louise, with its cold waters reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Precipitous gorges, snowcapped mountain ranges, and exquisite lakes come into view as your motorcoach scales three mountain passes.
Columbia Icefield, Canada
Another highlight is a stop at the Columbia Icefield to experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 750 feet thick. Late this afternoon, join our optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River.
Jasper, Canada
In Jasper, an orientation tour showcases the area’s unspoiled beauty. Accommodation for the next two nights is in Jasper National Park.
Lobstick Lodge
Jasper, Canada
Join the optional narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island. On the return journey, you’ll be mesmerized by dramatic Maligne Canyon. With much of the afternoon and evening free, consider hiking or exploring Jasper’s local charm. While exploring the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies keep an eye out for native wildlife, including grizzly bears, moose, caribou, and wolves.
Lobstick Lodge
Jasper, Canada
An exciting morning as you board the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all-daylight, classic rail journey from the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Coast. En route, pass Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. Follow the North Thompson River and enjoy vistas of the Monashee Mountains.
Breakfast, Lunch
Rocky Mountaineer Train
Kamloops, Canada
Reboard your train and head through the ranchlands along the Thompson River. Continue through the stark beauty of Fraser Canyon and the turbulence of mighty Hell’s Gate. After an early evening arrival in Vancouver, transfer to your hotel.
Breakfast, Lunch
Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown
Vancouver, Canada
Morning sightseeing focuses on Vancouver’s Chinatown, Gastown, and lovely Stanley Park.
Victoria/Canada, Canada
Afterward, sail through the spectacular Gulf Islands, known for their Mediterranean-like climate en-route to Victoria. Afternoon sightseeing in Victoria includes world-famous Butchart Gardens, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park with its collection of totem poles.
Ramada by Wyndham Vancouver Downtown
Vancouver, Canada
Morning departure for Vancouver. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Vancouver International Airport are included. Please schedule flights after 1:30 pm.
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