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Canadian Rockies Train Combo Circle Tour | VIA Rail | Rocky Mountaineer
INTRODUCTION
This popular Canadian Rockies rail circle tour combines Rocky Mountaineer with VIA Rail for the ultimate rail tour.
Traveling from Vancouver to Banff, discover wildlife, paddle a Voyageur canoe, see Lake Louise or trail ride to an authentic cowboy cookout.
Then continue to Jasper and witness breathtaking scenery of the Icefield Parkway before boarding the iconic Canadian railways overnight train to end back in Vancouver.
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Itinerary at a Glance
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DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1 Vancouver to Kamloops | Rocky Mountaineer All aboard Rocky Mountaineer for the scenic rail journey to Kamloops in the interior of British Columbia. Pass through the rich fields of the Fraser River Valley and the towering peaks of the Coastal Mountains before entering the Fraser Canyon. Follow the Thompson River through spectacular landscapes to historic Kamloops. (breakfast & lunch is included today)
Day 2 Kamloops to Banff | Rocky Mountaineer Departing Kamloops, follow the South Thompson River to Shuswap Lake with its thousand miles of shoreline. Pass Craigellachie where the ‘last spike’ was driven, completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. Enter Rogers Pass with its tunnels, snow-sheds and glistening Glaciers. The Kicking Horse River leads you to Kicking Horse Pass, the Spiral Tunnels, then over the Continental Divide to Banff and Banff National Park. (breakfast & lunch is included today)
Day 3 Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursionsOption 1. Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff GondolaExplore the natural wonders near the town of Banff on this half-day, small-group tour. Admire the unparalleled beauty of natural sights including Bow Falls, the surreal Hoodoos rock formation, and beautiful Lake Minnewanka, among others. Then Maximize your views of Banff National Park with minimal exertion during this round-trip gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Option 2. Discover the Grizzly Bears, Lakes & WaterfallsPursue the elusive Canadian Grizzly Bear on this 10 hour excursion through Banff and Yoho National Parks, perfect for animal- and nature-lovers alike. Head out for a gondola ride up to 7,700 feet for a mountain-top lunch at Canada’s highest restaurant, and then take a chairlift ride up to the world’s largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat to see Boo the resident bear rescued as a cub. Option 3. Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch or DinnerSaddle up for a ride along the Bow River in Banff and a Western style cookout. Choose from riding on horseback or in a covered wagon through the beautiful Rocky Mountain terrain
Day 4 Banff to Jasper | Sightseeing with picnic lunch Your sightseeing tour today will encompass the ultimate glacier exploration as you travel along the spectacular Icefields Parkway. From walking on ancient ice with the Ice Explorer ride (included), to standing on a glass platform almost one thousand feet in the air at the Glacier Skywalk (included), today’s experiences will leave you with a special appreciation for this treasured region of the Rockies (picnic lunch included today)
Day 5 Jasper to Vancouver | VIA RailThis morning, board VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’ train for the journey from Jasper to Vancouver. Using the original steel railcars from the 1950s, sit back and relax in the dome car to enjoy a dramatic change in scenery as you travel the ‘Yellowhead’ route past the sprawling grandeur of Mount Robson. Watch the landscape transition from mountains to desert as you follow the Thompson River into central British Columbia. Brunch and dinner is included onboard VIA Rail, and your private quarters will once again be transformed into a bedroom for the overnight journey.
Day 6 Arrive Vancouver | VIA Rail Waking to the coastal city of Vancouver today, your tour ends upon arrival. (continental breakfast included today onboard VIA Rail)
INCLUDED
Package Includes:
- Rocky Mountaineer Train between Vancouver and Banff with Kamloops accommodation.
- 2 nights accommodation in Banff
- 1 night accommodation in Jasper
- Sleeping berth onboard VIA Rail Sleeper Touring service for 1 night
- Transfers between rail depot and hotel in Kamloops, Banff, Jasper
- Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions
- Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff Gondola
- Discover Grizzly Bears, Lakes & Waterfalls
- Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch or Dinner
- Full day tour between Jasper and Banff with picnic lunch included
- Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier
- Glacier Skywalk
- Meals as per itinerary
- National Park fees
Hotel & Rail Information | Moderate Grade
- Rocky Mountaineer Train | SilverLeaf Service
- Banff - Elk+Avenue Hotel | Standard Room
- Jasper - Moderate Hotel | Standard Room
- VIA Rail | Semi Private Sleeper Berth
Hotel & Rail Information | Superior Grade
- Rocky Mountaineer Train | SilverLeaf Service
- Banff - Banff Caribou Lodge | Superior Room
- Jasper - Forest Park Hotel | Woodland Balcony or Alpine Room
- VIA Rail | Cabin
Hotel & Rail Information | Deluxe Grade
- Rocky Mountaineer Train | GoldLeaf Service
- Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel | Deluxe Room
- Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge | Deluxe Room
- VIA Rail | Cabin
Hotel & Rail Information | Deluxe Plus Grade
- Rocky Mountaineer Train | GoldLeaf Service
- Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel | Deluxe Mountain View Suite
- Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge | Premier Deluxe Room
- VIA Rail | Cabin
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Activities other than specified
- Meals other than specified
- Portage fees
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DATES & PRICING
Departs from Vancouver: Monday(Tour Code: TR40)
Date | Twin | Single | Triple | Child |
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Moderate Grade with Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service & Semi-Private Berth on-board VIA Rail | ||||
01 May 23 - 14 May 23 15 May 23 - 30 Sep 23 01 Oct 23 - 09 Oct 23 Rocky Mountaineer | Upgrade available to GoldLeaf VIA Rail | Upgrade available to Private Cabin | $5,768 $6,630 $5,935
| $6,309 $7,602 $6,782
| $5,643 $6,360 $5,707
| $4,829 $5,260 $4,673
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Superior Grade with Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service & Private Cabin on-board VIA Rail | ||||
01 May 23 - 14 May 23 15 May 23 - 30 Sep 23 01 Oct 23 - 09 Oct 23 Rocky Mountaineer | Upgrade available to GoldLeaf VIA Rail | Upgrade available to Prestige Double Bedroom | $6,630 $7,684 $6,970
| $7,321 $8,762 $7,903
| $6,454 $7,379 $6,713
| $5,541 $6,208 $5,621
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Deluxe Grade with Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service & Private Cabin on-board VIA Rail | ||||
01 May 23 - 14 May 23 15 May 23 - 30 Sep 23 01 Oct 23 - 09 Oct 23 VIA Rail | Upgrade available to Prestige Double Bedroom | $8,701 $10,074 $9,236
| $10,248 $12,297 $11,442
| $8,299 $9,447 $8,614
| $6,757 $7,454 $6,615
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Deluxe Plus Grade with Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service & Private Cabin on-board VIA Rail | ||||
01 May 23 - 14 May 23 15 May 23 - 30 Sep 23 01 Oct 23 - 09 Oct 23 VIA Rail | Upgrade available to Prestige Double Bedroom | $8,849 $10,221 $9,383
| $10,542 $12,592 $11,736
| $8,397 $9,544 $8,712
| $6,757 $7,454 $6,615
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REVIEWS
1 of 9
"We definitely want to come back and we know who to contact."
We have just come back from our tour Canada. We had a great time. Thanks Canada Rail Vacations, especially to Karen for putting together and planning such a trouble free, smooth running package to make our visit even more unforgettable. Every place we have been to have been carved very deeply in our memories. We fell in love with the Rockies, its wild life, ice fields, beautiful towns and the friendly people. We definitely want to come back and we know who to contact.
Lutfu Istanbul
2 of 9
"Thanks for a great holiday."
Thanks for a great holiday. The Rockies and Eastern Canada - awesome, Victoria- beautiful. Whistler- magic. All the itinerary was excellent. Well done team!!
Mark Sydney, Australia
3 of 9
"It was a very memorable trip and I highly recommend to all."
I booked a Rail Tour from Vancouver to Calgary, departing in August to celebrate my 75th Birthday and the the weather was gorgeous. The train was wonderful. Sleeping compartment small but very adequate. Bed extremely comfortable with private washroom . Food was excellent and nice variety of choices. Everyone was extremely accommodating. The bus tours were amazing. The tour bus has plush leather seats that recline to almost a bed. It only holds 30 people and there were only 11 on our trip. It stops many times to let us off and take pictures. One of the highlights that many people would not see if they drive themselves is the Athabasca Falls. It is not visible from the highway so you would really have to watch for signs or miss it. It was only a block from the highway. The driver was excellent and provided a lot of information. The highway was #93 also called the Icefelds Parkway. The driver said it is the 7th in the world known for its beautiful scenery. I believe it. The Glacier ride was fun, cool, and a little slippery, but I would not miss it. The Sky Walk was very exciting, but made me a little dizzy if I looked down while walking. No problem, just look ahead. Ha ha.We walked from our Hotel to the Fairmont Chateau Lake louise and had dinner overlooking the Lake. Beautiful. The full day in Banff was fun and relaxing. We saw one Elk on the wildlife tour plus the beautiful Banff Springs Hotel. We ate at St. James Gate Pub on main street in Banff. It is a pub from Ireland they dis-assembled and brought to Banff and re-assembled. The Yorkshire Pudding appetizer was to die for. It was a very memorable trip and I highly recommend to all.
Cherie Arizona, United States
4 of 9
"Being a repeat customer attests to the quality"
My planner this year was Mandy. I was very happy with her from start to finish. I did the same type of trip last year to Vancouver Sunshine Coast and Island and was very happy with the travel designer I had then too. Same with another trip earlier was to the Atlantic provinces.Being a repeat customer attests to the quality.Thank you Mandy - I appreciate the extra care you took.
Annabelle Delaware, United States
5 of 9
" I would give it ten stars if it was possible."
I toured on the Vancouver, Whistler and Vancouver Island tour. It was brilliant. The bus drivers were very helpful and knowledgeable. The sea to sky experience was wonderful and it was great going to the top of the mountains and the cultural museum was very interesting. The whales very kindly decided to perform when I was whale watching. Apparently it was only the third time this year the marine biologist had seen them so active and of course the Butchart Gardens were magnificent and the Canadian Rockies Spectacular. I could not fault anything, even the weather was hot and sunny. I would give it ten stars if it was possible.
Janet New Eltham, United Kingdom
6 of 9
"We had a wonderful time, everything was perfect."
We had a wonderful time, everything was perfect. We would recommend trips organized by Canada Rail Vacations to anyone who is interested in actively exploring parts of the country. Many thanks for an outstanding job.
Astrid Ottawa, Canada
7 of 9
"From start to finish it was an ideal trip for us to enjoy Canada scenery, atmosphere and hospitality"
We would like to express our appreciation for a wonderful trip arranged through Kris, Canada Rail Vacations. From start to finish it was an ideal trip for us to enjoy Canada scenery, atmosphere and hospitality. We were afforded the right amount of activity for the trip yet relaxing. The suggested route from Calgary to Jasper was just spectacular. The hotels we stayed in are in town. And of course the train ride is A plus. Again Thank you.
Manuel United States
8 of 9
"This was an A++ experience! I'll definitely use Canada Rail Vacations for our next trip to Canada."
Paulina booked an amazing Canada for my family. This was so easy to arrange. I just told her what we wanted to do and the time frame we had. She got back to me within a day with an outline of what she had arranged and shortly after that, I had a finalized tour. The price was very reasonable for the tour. This was an A++ experience and I'll definitely use Canada Rail Vacations for our next trip to Canada.
Kathleen Texas, United States
9 of 9
"We had a marvelous trip. Everything fell into place."
Worked with Jennifer planning a road trip from the Calgary Stampede through Lake, Louise, Banff, Jasper, Sun Peaks and finishing in Vancouver. We worked together using some of my ideas and many of her ideas. She booked most of our hotels, sight seeing venues and train. We had a marvelous trip. Everything fell into place and each hotel she selected was great and a little different from the one before. Thank you Jennifer for all your help. Will never forget this trip.
Anne New Jersey, United States
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