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Jewels of the Canadian Rockies by Rail | Rocky Mountaineer
INTRODUCTION
The Jewels of the Canadian Rockies by Rail tour is one of our absolute best sellers.
With 2 days on Rocky Mountaineer and overnight stays in Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff, this 6-day train vacation features all the highlights of the Rockies but at a leisurely pace.
Embrace the laid back coastal culture of Vancouver, lose yourself in stunning scenery aboard Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper, travel through the majestic Canadian Rockies and soak up the splendor of the mountains.
Itinerary at a Glance
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DETAILED ITINERARY
The below itinerary reflects our recommendations for this specific trip. This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction.
Departing Vancouver|Departing Calgary
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 Jasper | Rocky Mountaineer Back onboard the Rocky Mountaineer follow the Thompson River through rolling plateaus to the snowy peaks of the Monashee Mountains. View Pyramid Falls and the expansive glaciers of the Albreda Icefields. Pass by Mount Robson, at 3954 metres (12,972 feet), which is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Arrive in Jasper late afternoon. (breakfast & lunch is included today)
Day 3 Jasper to Lake Louise | 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 4 Lake Louise to Banff | Coach Depart Lake Louise mid-morning for a short drive via the scenic Bow Valley to Banff, arriving midday.
Day 5 Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions Option 1. Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff Gondola Explore 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 & Waterfalls Pursue 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 Dinner Saddle 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 Calgary | Coach Today you will leave behind the fresh mountain air and colourful sights of the Rockies. We will schedule a transfer to bring you to downtown Calgary, or to the Calgary Airport to connect with your flight home.
Day 1 Calgary to Banff | Coach Leave the Stampede City of Calgary on the express service to Banff, where you’ll arrive to a picturesque resort town surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. Located within Banff National Park, Banff is renowned for its scenic natural beauty and stunning wildlife.
Day 2 Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Today you can personalize your day by choosing one of these excursions Option 1. Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff Gondola Explore 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 & Waterfalls Pursue 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 Dinner Saddle 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 3 Banff to Lake Louise | Coach Depart Banff early afternoon for a short drive via the scenic Bow Valley to Lake Louise.
Day 4 Lake Louise 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 Kamloops | Rocky Mountaineer All aboard Rocky Mountaineer for a scenic rail journey to Kamloops in the interior of British Columbia. Leaving Jasper National Park, travel the ‘Yellowhead’ route past the sprawling grandeur of Mount Robson ‘the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies’ and follow the mighty Thompson River, the route of early fur traders, before arriving in Kamloops. (breakfast & lunch is included today)
Day 6 Kamloops to Vancouver | Rocky Mountaineer Leaving Kamloops, follow the Thompson River through Ashcroft, one of Canada’s driest towns, with an average rainfall of just 18 centimetres. Pass through Rainbow Canyon, named for its cliffs striped with pinks, greens and greys creating a stunning rainbow effect. Continue on to the Fraser Canyon, where at Hell’s Gate watch water torrent past the canyon walls at its narrowest point. The last leg of the journey takes you through the fertile farming region of the Fraser Valley to arrive in the Pacific port of Vancouver late afternoon. (breakfast & lunch is included today)
INCLUDED
Package Includes:
- 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 Vancouver and Jasper
- Return transfers between rail depot and hotel in Kamloops
- Taxi transfer between rail depot and hotel in Jasper
- Full day tour between Jasper and Lake Louise with picnic lunch included
- Ice Explorer ride onto Athabasca Glacier
- Glacier Skywalk
- Coach transfer between Lake Louise Hotel and Banff Hotel
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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
- Scheduled coach transfer between Banff and Calgary
- Meals as per itinerary
- National Park fees
Hotel & Rail Information | Moderate Grade
- Rocky Mountaineer Train | SilverLeaf Service
- Kamloops - Moderate Hotel | Provided by Rocky Mountaineer
- Jasper - Moderate Hotel | Standard Room
- Lake Louise - Lake Louise Inn | Deluxe Queen Room
- Banff - Elk+Avenue Hotel | Standard Room
Hotel & Rail Information | Superior Grade
- Rocky Mountaineer Train | SilverLeaf Service
- Kamloops - Moderate Hotel | Provided by Rocky Mountaineer
- Jasper - Sawridge Inn | Outside Room with Balcony
- Lake Louise - Lake Louise Inn | Deluxe Queen Room
- Banff - Banff Caribou Lodge | Superior Room
Hotel & Rail Information | Deluxe Grade
- Rocky Mountaineer Train | GoldLeaf Service
- Kamloops - Moderate Hotel | Provided by Rocky Mountaineer
- Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge | Deluxe Room
- Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Deluxe Lakeview Room
- Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel | Deluxe Room
Hotel & Rail Information | Deluxe Plus Grade
- Rocky Mountaineer Train | GoldLeaf Service
- Kamloops - Moderate Hotel | Provided by Rocky Mountaineer
- Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge | Lakefront Suite
- Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Junior Suite Lakeview
- Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel | Junior Mountain View Suite
DATES & PRICING
Departs from Vancouver: Tuesday, Friday(Tour Code: TR152)Apr 30
May 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
Jun 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
Jul 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
Aug 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31
Sep 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28
Oct 1, 5
Departs from Calgary: Sunday, Wednesday(Tour Code: TR153)Apr 28
May 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
Jun 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
Jul 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
Aug 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
Sep 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
Date | Twin | Single | Triple | Child |
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Moderate Grade with Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service | ||||
28 Apr - 16 May, 2021 18 May - 28 Sep, 2021 29 Sep - 05 Oct, 2021 Rocky Mountaineer | Upgrade to GoldLeaf | Vancouver to Jasper Apr & Oct May - Jul Aug - Sep |
$3,212 $3,563 $3,008
$523 $627 $654 | $3,745 $4,393 $3,670
$523 $627 $654 | $3,068 $3,319 $2,828
$523 $627 $654 | $2,375 $2,429 $2,043
$523 $627 $654 |
Superior Grade with Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service | ||||
28 Apr - 16 May, 2021 18 May - 28 Sep, 2021 29 Sep - 05 Oct, 2021 Rocky Mountaineer | Upgrade to GoldLeaf | Vancouver to Jasper Apr & Oct May - Jul Aug - Sep |
$3,246 $3,738 $3,190
$523 $627 $654 | $3,813 $4,744 $4,032
$523 $627 $654 | $3,090 $3,436 $2,949
$523 $627 $654 | $2,375 $2,429 $2,043
$523 $627 $654 |
Deluxe Grade with Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service | ||||
28 Apr - 16 May, 2021 18 May - 28 Sep, 2021 29 Sep - 05 Oct, 2021 |
$5,017 $5,789 $5,221 | $6,498 $7,955 $7,365 | $4,581 $5,124 $4,570 | $3,147 $3,233 $2,686 |
Deluxe Plus Grade with Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service | ||||
28 Apr - 16 May, 2021 18 May - 28 Sep, 2021 29 Sep - 05 Oct, 2021 |
$5,377 $6,291 $5,722 | $7,216 $8,957 $8,368 |
| $3,147 $3,233 $2,686 |
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REVIEWS
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"Our trip to Canada was incredible! "
Our trip to Canada was incredible! We had quite an adventure travelling by planes, train, auto and boat. We enjoyed every moment of our trip from Calgary to Vancouver and your company made it all so convenient with the trip vouchers. We came back with many happy memories and beautiful photos of your breathtaking country. This was a special trip for our family and it was everything we wanted it to be! We will certainly be using Canada by Design again if we get the chance to explore the East coast of Canada. Thank you for your assistance. Johanna, Carol & Judy
Johanna Oswald Little Rock, AR, United States
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"It was such a relief to know that we could trust Canada by Design before and during our trip."
What a trip!!! Thank you Karen J. from Canada by Design! What a trip!!!! Karen J. from Canada by Design was amazing in helping us to plan our once in a lifetime trip! Everything was planned perfectly. Thanks to Karen, we stayed in the beautiful Rimrock hotel in Banff- across of the Hot springs and five minutes away from the Gondola. We were picked up for our day trips from our hotel and enjoyed the beauty of the place. In Jasper-Karen suggested to stay at Fairmont Jasper. We LOVED the resort and got a beautiful cabin on the lake. That was an amazing surprise for us! Again the day trips were well organized from A to Z. We finished the trip with a two day ride on the Mountaineer from Jasper to Vancouver (we got the silver leaf and we were so very happy with it). Canada by Design's staff always responded by email of a phone call, also when Karen was away. It was such a relief to know that we could trust Canada by Design before and during our trip.
Vered Mei-Tal Lutherville, United States
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