Ultimate Canadian Rockies Rail Journey 8 Days / 7 Nights
Detailed Itinerary
Please note, like most of our Canada rail packages & tours, this railway vacation can be customized to your needs - just ask one of our local experts when you call.Day 1 – Your Canadian Rockies Train Journey Begins On VIA Rail
Arrive anytime during the day in Vancouver where you will be met by your personal driver at Vancouver airport for your transfer to downtown. You will be leaving tonight on an overnight VIA Rail train bound for Jasper - so drop your luggage off at the VIA Rail station and explore the city before boarding Canada’s famous train ‘The Canadian’ in the evening for your overnight journey. (You will have more time to enjoy Vancouver when you return from the Rockies - but just ask if you would like us to add a night before your Canadian Rockies train journey.)
Day 2 – VIA Rail’s Canadian Rockies Train & Arrival In Jasper
After a night of gentle rocking to the sound of your train winding up through the mountains, awake to catch your first glimpse of the Canadian Rockies from a train. Watch for wildlife such as elk, moose and bears. You’ll have the late afternoon to explore the town of Jasper on your own and you’ll overnight here.
Day 3 – In The Rockies - The Icefields Parkway To Lake Louise
Today you tour south along the spine of the Canadian Rockies with a small group and guide, on what is surely one of the most beautiful roads in the world - the Icefields Parkway. Stop to walk on the Athabasca Glacier and learn about its geology - before arriving in the late afternoon at the pride of the Canadian Rockies, stunningly beautiful Lake Louise, for your overnight stay.
Day 4 – Exploring The Canadian Rockies – Lake Louise to Banff
Ask us for additional options at Lake Louise today, like a guided heritage canoe paddle or afternoon tea in the spectacular Fairview dining room. From here, a guide takes you on a journey to Banff, stopping to explore hidden gems of Banff National Park along the way. Spend your evening enjoying this lovely mountain hamlet and it’s contagious atmosphere.
Day 5 - Enjoying The Canadian Rockies - Exploring Around Banff
A guide takes you and a small group of companions to discover the fascinating history of Banff, and it’s surrounding areas. After your tour, view the national parks and surrounding area in a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Overnight in Banff.
Day 6 - On the Rocky Mountaineer train – Banff to Kamloops
This is the first day of your 2-day Canadian Rockies train journey back to Vancouver on a more southerly route. There’s a gentle pull as the Rocky Mountaineer train leaves Banff and the smell of breakfast wafts from the galley. The passing scenery is breathtaking; step out onto the outdoor viewing platform and feel the cool wind against your cheeks. Overnight in the small mountain town of Kamloops.
Day 7 – On the Rocky Mountaineer train – Kamloops to Vancouver
The exhilaration of your Canada train trip continues as you now travel through the interior of British Columbia passing many different landscapes. Tour through by Hell’s Gate and see the crashing waters of the Fraser Canyon below you. In the late afternoon, the rail portion of your Canadian vacation winds down as you arrive in Vancouver. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring this cosmopolitan west coast city surrounded by ocean and mountains. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 8 - Your Canadian Train Vacation Ends - Depart from Vancouver
Much too soon you leave the fresh air and colorful sights of Vancouver as your Canadian train vacation package comes to an end. Yet you leave with the many fond memories of your trip to revisit and treasure for a lifetime.
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