2025 Last Call – Additional space just secured! Book by Jul 31 to receive 15% off (up to $4,500 per couple) or 10% off 2026 departures (up to $3,500 per couple)

Rail & Drive through the Canadian Rockies | VIA Rail | Self-drive

From May 2, 2025 to October 10, 2025

From May 1, 2026 to October 10, 2026

2025 Last Call – Additional space just secured! Receive 15% off (up to $1,800 per couple) or 10% off 2026 departures (up to $1,200 per couple)

7 Days / 6 Nights
Vancouver to Calgary or Calgary to Vancouver
Price from USD $2,165 per person

INTRODUCTION

Treat your loved ones to a family rail vacation in the Canadian Rockies! Share the magic of rail travel with your children on this journey from Canada’s West Coast to the Rocky Mountains.

Starting the adventure in Vancouver, you'll travel onboard VIA Rail’s “Canadian” train to arrive in the natural splendor of Jasper and Banff National Parks.

Enjoy carefully selected outdoor adventures combined with plenty of time to relax and spend time together. 

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
Vancouver to Jasper | VIA Rail
Day 2
Arrive Jasper | VIA Rail
Day 3
Jasper | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions
 
Option 1. Maligne Lake Cruise
 
Option 2. Jasper River Float
 
Option 3. Jasper Nature Walk
Day 4
Jasper to Lake Louise | Ice Explorer + Skywalk
 
Ice Explorer Ride onto the Athabasca Glacier + Glacier Skywalk
Day 5
Lake Louise to Banff
Day 6
Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions
 
Option 1. Banff Gondola
 
Option 2. Lake Minnewanka Cruise
 
Option 3. River Explorer Canoe Tour
 
Option 4. Bow River Horseback Adventure
Day 7
Banff to Calgary
 

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7 Days / 6 Nights
Vancouver to Calgary or Calgary to Vancouver
Price from USD $2,430 per person

INTRODUCTION

Treat your loved ones to a family rail vacation in the Canadian Rockies! Share the magic of rail travel with your children on this journey from Canada’s West Coast to the Rocky Mountains.

Starting the adventure in Vancouver, you'll travel onboard VIA Rail’s “Canadian” train to arrive in the natural splendor of Jasper and Banff National Parks.

Enjoy carefully selected outdoor adventures combined with plenty of time to relax and spend time together. 

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
Vancouver to Jasper | VIA Rail
Day 2
Arrive Jasper | VIA Rail
Day 3
Jasper | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions
 
Option 1. Maligne Lake Cruise
 
Option 2. Jasper River Float
 
Option 3. Jasper Nature Walk
Day 4
Jasper to Lake Louise | Ice Explorer + Skywalk
 
Ice Explorer Ride onto the Athabasca Glacier + Glacier Skywalk
Day 5
Lake Louise to Banff
Day 6
Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions
 
Option 1. Banff Gondola
 
Option 2. Lake Minnewanka Cruise
 
Option 3. River Explorer Canoe Tour
 
Option 4. Bow River Horseback Adventure
Day 7
Banff to Calgary
 

MAP

View map

DETAILED ITINERARY

Read more

INCLUDED

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WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Arrange a call with a Canada Travel Designer and bring your vacation one step closer!

Schedule a Call

DATES & PRICING

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Rail & Drive through the Canadian Rockies | VIA Rail | Self-drive
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