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Spectacular West Train to the Canadian Rockies | Rocky Mountaineer

Canadian Rockies One-Way Itinerary

4 Days / 3 Nights

Vancouver to Calgary or Calgary to Vancouver

Price fromUSD$4,101per person

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Want to see the best of the Rocky Mountains in the shortest possible time? then our Canadian Rockies by Rail Tour is for you.

This popular 4-day reversible itinerary from Vancouver to Calgary, combines time on the award-winning Rocky Mountaineer train with an Ice Explorer Ride onto the Athabasca Glacier and sightseeing in beautiful Jasper & Banff National Parks.

See majestic alpine landscapes, wildlife and stay at iconic hotels in the Canadian Rockies.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1

Vancouver to Kamloops | Rocky Mountaineer

Day 2

Kamloops to Jasper | Rocky Mountaineer

Day 3

Jasper to Banff | Sightseeing with picnic lunch

Ice Explorer Ride onto the Athabasca Glacier + Glacier Skywalk

Day 4

Banff to Calgary | Coach Transfer

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 MountaineerAll 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 MountaineerBack 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, which is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Arrive in Jasper late afternoon. (breakfast & lunch is included today)

Day 3 Jasper to Banff | 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 at the Glacier Adventure (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 Banff to Calgary | CoachToday 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.

Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Deluxe & Deluxe Plus Grade Hotel

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Deluxe & Deluxe Plus Grade Hotel

Banff Caribou Lodge

Superior Grade Hotel

Lobstick Lodge

Moderate Grade Hotel

Elk Avenue Hotel

Moderate Grade Hotel

7 Days / 6 Nights

Vancouver to Calgary

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"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

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"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

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" 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

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"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

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"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

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"We will be recommending you to others and will use you again when we return for more adventure."

We are leaving Calgary today to return to Vancouver after our week trip that you organized for us. Just want to thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The train and the places we stayed were great. Everything was so easy with transport and accommodation. We will be recommending you to others and will use you again when we return for more adventure.

Kay New Zealand