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Circle Tour by Train through the Canadian Rockies | VIA Rail | Rocky Mountaineer
INTRODUCTION
Two Luxury Trains! One Spectacular Destination! on this Canadian Rockies Rail Circle Tour.
Spend a night in a private cabin on VIA Rail as you head into the Rocky Mountains.
Wake as the peaks of the mountains come into view, and keep your eyes open for wildlife like elk, bears and bald eagles.
Spend the next 4 days exploring Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff before boarding Rocky Mountaineer back to Vancouver.
Itinerary at a Glance
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DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1 Vancouver to Jasper | VIA Rail This afternoon, board VIA Rail’s ‘Canadian’ train for the famous rail journey to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Step back in time to the days of classic rail travel, riding in the original steel ‘streamliner’ railcars made famous by the ‘Canadian’ in the 1950s. Each car has been lovingly restored with air conditioning, a dining car, lounge car, and dome car. Pass through the rich fields of the Fraser Valley and the towering peaks of the Coastal Mountains before entering the Fraser Canyon. Follow the Thompson River through spectacular landscapes as you enjoy dinner (included), then retreat to your private quarters that have been converted into a bedroom.
Day 2 Arrive Jasper (Rail) Rise to the snowy peaks of the Canadian Rockies today as you arrive in Jasper and transfer to your hotel. The day is free to explore this unique alpine community. (breakfast included today onboard VIA Rail)
Day 3 Jasper to Lake Louise | Sightseeing with picnic lunchYour 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 4 Lake Louise to Banff | CoachDepart Lake Louise mid-morning for a short drive via the scenic Bow Valley to Banff, arriving mid-day.
Day 5 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 6 Banff to Kamloops | Rocky Mountaineer All aboard Rocky Mountaineer for the scenic rail journey to Kamloops in the interior of British Columbia. As the train crosses over the continental divide you pass through the spiral tunnels in Yoho National Park, a remarkable engineering achievement. Continue on through the Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park with endless views of snow capped mountains and stunning glaciers. Pass by Craigellachie, where the last spike was driven completing the Canadian Pacific Railway Trans Canada link in 1885. (breakfast & lunch is included today)
Day 7 Kamloops to Vancouver | Rocky Mountaineer Re-board the Rocky Mountaineer Train and follow the Thompson River through Ashcroft - one of Canada’s driest towns (with an average rainfall of just 18 centimetres). Pass through Rainbow Canyon with its cliffs striped with pinks, greens and greys creating a stunning effect. Continue on to the Fraser Canyon where at Hell’s Gate you will observe a water torrent past the canyon walls at its narrowest point. The last leg of the journey takes you through the lush farming region of the Fraser Valley to arrive in the Pacific port of Vancouver late afternoon. (breakfast & lunch is included today)
INCLUDED
Package Includes:
- Sleeping berth onboard VIA Rail Sleeper Touring service for 1 night
- 1 night accommodation in Kamloops provided by Rocky Mountaineer
- 1 night accommodation in Jasper
- 1 night accommodation in Lake Louise
- 2 nights accommodation in Banff
- Rocky Mountaineer Train between Banff and Vancouver
- Transfers between rail depot and hotel in Kamloops, Banff, Jasper
- Full day tour between Jasper and Lake Louise with picnic lunch included
- Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier
- Glacier Skywalk
- Scheduled coach transfer between Banff and Lake Louise hotels
- 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
- Meals as per itinerary
- National Park fees
Hotel & Rail Information | Moderate Grade
- VIA Rail | Semi Private Sleeper Berth
- Jasper - Moderate Hotel | Standard Room
- Lake Louise - Lake Louise Inn | Summit Deluxe Queen Room
- Banff - Elk+Avenue Hotel | Standard Room
- Kamloops - Moderate Hotel | Provided by Rocky Mountaineer
- Rocky Mountaineer Train | SilverLeaf Service
Hotel & Rail Information | Superior Grade
- VIA Rail | Cabin
- Jasper - Forest Park Hotel | Woodland Balcony or Alpine Room
- Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Fairmont Room
- Banff - Banff Caribou Lodge | Superior Room
- Kamloops - Moderate Hotel | Provided by Rocky Mountaineer
- Rocky Mountaineer Train | SilverLeaf Service
Hotel & Rail Information | Deluxe Grade
- VIA Rail | Cabin
- Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge | Deluxe Room
- Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Fairmont Lakeview Room
- Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel | Deluxe Room
- Kamloops - Moderate Hotel | Provided by Rocky Mountaineer
- Rocky Mountaineer Train | GoldLeaf Service
Hotel & Rail Information | Deluxe Plus Grade
- VIA Rail | Cabin
- Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge | Premier Deluxe Room
- Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Deluxe Lakeview Room
- Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel | Deluxe Mountain View Room
- Kamloops - Moderate Hotel | Provided by Rocky Mountaineer
- Rocky Mountaineer Train | GoldLeaf Service
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Activities other than specified
- Meals other than specified
- Portage fees
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DATES & PRICING
Departs from Vancouver: Tuesday, Friday(Tour Code: TR49)
Date | Twin | Single | Triple | Child |
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Moderate Grade with Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service & Semi-Private Berth on-board VIA Rail | ||||
02 May 23 - 13 May 23 14 May 23 - 30 Sep 23 01 Oct 23 - 10 Oct 23 Rocky Mountaineer | Upgrade available to GoldLeaf VIA Rail | Upgrade available to Private Cabin | $6,009 $7,066 $6,370
| $6,733 $8,416 $7,596
| $5,835 $6,683 $6,030
| $4,877 $5,298 $4,711
|
Superior Grade with Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service & Private Cabin on-board VIA Rail | ||||
02 May 23 - 13 May 23 14 May 23 - 30 Sep 23 01 Oct 23 - 10 Oct 23 Rocky Mountaineer | Upgrade available to GoldLeaf VIA Rail | Upgrade available to Prestige Double Bedroom | $7,149 $8,489 $7,775
| $8,303 $10,315 $9,456
| $6,852 $7,968 $7,301
| $5,589 $6,246 $5,659
|
Deluxe Grade with Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service & Private Cabin on-board VIA Rail | ||||
02 May 23 - 13 May 23 14 May 23 - 30 Sep 23 01 Oct 23 - 10 Oct 23 VIA Rail | Upgrade available to Prestige Double Bedroom | $9,319 $11,076 $10,237
| $11,427 $14,242 $13,387
| $8,762 $10,165 $9,333
| $6,804 $7,491 $6,654
|
Deluxe Plus Grade with Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service & Private Cabin on-board VIA Rail | ||||
02 May 23 - 13 May 23 14 May 23 - 30 Sep 23 01 Oct 23 - 10 Oct 23 VIA Rail | Upgrade available to Prestige Double Bedroom | $9,565 $11,320 $10,483
| $11,917 $14,732 $13,877
| $8,926 $10,329 $9,496
| $6,804 $7,491 $6,654
|
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REVIEWS
1 of 8
"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 8
"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 8
"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
4 of 8
" 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
5 of 8
"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
6 of 8
"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
7 of 8
"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
8 of 8
"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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