Canadian Rockies Train Getaway
4 days / 3 nights
Trip Overview
The peace, beauty and tranquility of the Canadian Rocky Mountains - in the shortest time possible! Experience a night in both beautiful Vancouver and Banff with travel onboard the famous Rocky Mountaineer train through the Canadian Rocky mountains - a short but wonderfully relaxing holiday.Map
1 night Vancouver
1 night Kamloops
1 night Banff
Depart Calgary
*trip can be done in reverse
Trip Images
Your quick Canadian train getaway gets off to a great start in laid-back Vancouver
Then you are on your way to the Rockies on the Rocky Mountaineer
The Rocky Mountaineer heads towards Mt Robson on its way to Jasper
A lunch onboard in Goldleaf class
Enjoy the last night of your Canadian train trip in the mountain town of Banff Alberta
Detailed Itinerary
Please note, like most of our Canada rail packages & tours, this railway vacation can be customized to your needs - just ask one of our local experts when you call.Eastbound shown - Westbound is the same, in reverse
Day 1 – Canadian Rockies Train Vacation Begins - Arrive in VancouverYou can’t help but relax as soon as you arrive in the west coast city of Vancouver. Surrounded by mountains and ocean, the air is fresh, the ambiance cool, and the residents friendly. Scents from all around the world entice: Japanese sushi, Chinese kung pao, Indian curries. Multiculturalism thrives in this unique Canadian metropolis.
Day 2 – On the Rocky Mountaineer – from Vancouver to Kamloops The gentle ‘chug-chug-chug’ begins as your Canadian Rockies bound train pulls out of the station. The sweet smell of fresh fruit and orange juice wafts through your carriage. Step onto the outdoor viewing platform for unobstructed photos and cool breezes. Early in the evening - after a day of good food, great company, and awe-inspiring scenery - the Rocky Mountaineer arrives in the mountain town of Kamloops, for your overnight stay.
Day 3 – On the Rocky Mountaineer – into the Rocky Mountains This morning return to your rail station for the final leg of your train travel vacation into the Canadian Rockies. The onboard guide teaches you about the important history of the Canadian railroad and the colorful characters who built it. Before you realize, you are surrounded by the snow capped Canadian Rocky mountains and have arrived in the bustling town of Banff.
Day 4 – In the Canadian Rockies – Explore BanffTake in the sights, scents and sounds of this charming mountain town and it’s surroundings, on a morning tour with a small group and guide. Enjoy a ride up the Banff Gondola, for views of the stunning mountain vistas in the distance.
With souvenirs in hand, you travel through the foothills of the Rockies and into Calgary as your Canadian Rockies train vacation comes to an end.
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Accommodation Styles
Georgian Court Hotel
Comfort Level Hotel
The Georgian Court Hotel features 180 guestrooms in a 12-story brick building, in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Enjoy a comfortable sleep in your elegant room, surf the internet with the complimentary wireless, or enjoy a meal on the seasonal patio.
Rimrock Resort
Deluxe
The Rimrock Resort is one of Fresh Tracks favourite hotels! The hotel is built into the side of a mountain, when you enter the main lobby, you are actually on the 7th floor, and the views from the pamorama of windows over the Bow Valley are simply stunning. The hotel has an upscale yet understated feel, and the service is impeccable.
Fairmont Banff Springs
Deluxe
Styled after a Scottish Baronial Castle, The Fairmont Banff Springs is located in the heart of Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy one of the many activities that the hotel has to offer from tennis, horseback riding, a round of golf, skiing, relaxing at the the Willow Stream Spa (charge), or enjoying a great meal at one of 12 restaurants, lounges or pubs.
Options & Upgrades
Canadian vacation customization and upgrade ideasHere are some ideas - but please ask your Fresh Tracks Canada expert for more ideas tailored to your needs when you call. All our Canada train trips can be customized to create your ideal vacation featuring some time on a railroad across all or part of Canada.
• Upgrade, or mix and match hotel and lodge accommodations
• Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service aboard the Rocky Mountaineer - Dome windows optimize your view of the great scenery, excellent food and an outdoor viewing platform allowing wonderful photographic opportunities make this option a must.
• Add a cruise to your trip, along Alaska’s Inside Passage
• Extend your stay in the Canadian Rockies to explore the nature trails with a naturalist guide, enjoy a gentle guided canoe paddle on Lake Louise, indulge in afternoon tea in the Fairview dining room, add a thrilling helicopter ride, or simply enjoy some quiet time to relax.
• Add a trip to Victoria, British Columbia’s quaint capital city on Vancouver Island to go whale watching, visit the Butchart Gardens, and experience the unique culture of the Pacific Northwest.
• Combine this trip with one of our other spectacular packages
Dates & Prices
Trip Start Dates - 2012Starting in Vancouver
Apr 23, 30
May 3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28, 31
Jun 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28
Jul 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22
Aug 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
Sep 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 17, 20, 27
Oct 1
Starting in Banff
Apr 25
May 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30
Jun 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
Jul 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24
Aug 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
Sep 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 19, 22, 29
Oct 3
| Comfort Hotels & Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service | USD$ | |||
| Double | Single | SilverLeaf Upgrade | GoldLeaf Upgrade | |
| Apr 23 - May 28 2012 | 1,634 | 2,295 | 540 | 915 |
| May 29 - Oct 3 2012 | 1,906 | 2,616 | ||
| Deluxe Hotels & Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service | USD$ | |||
| Double | Single | SilverLeaf Upgrade | GoldLeaf Upgrade | |
| Apr 23 - May 28 2012 | 1,758 | 2,530 | 540 | 915 |
| May 29 - Oct 3 2012 | 2,024 | 2,841 | ||
| Deluxe Plus Hotels & Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service | USD$ | |
| Double | Single | |
| Apr 23 - Apr 25 2012 | 2,852 | 3,780 |
| Apr 30 - May 28 2012 | 3,091 | 4,220 |
| May 29 - Sep 29 2012 | 3,410 | 4,648 |
| Oct 1 - Oct 3 2012 | 3,137 | 4,102 |
• Our obsessive attention to detail
• Our caring and creative people
• Our intimate knowledge of Canada
• Our unique, small group excursions
• The promise of seamless amazement
Canadian vacation price notes
• Prices are per person
• Double means two people occupying a room
• Triple and child rates are available
Included on your Canadian vacation
• 3 nights of hotel accommodation
• 2 spectacular days on the Rocky Mountaineer train, between Vancouver and Banff
• Small group sightseeing tour of Banff (eastbound) or evening wildlife tour (westbound)
• Banff Gondola Ride
• 2 delicious breakfasts and lunches onboard the train
• A personalized pick up from your arrival airport (Vancouver or Calgary)
• Train station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff
• A personalized departure transfer, in time for your flight home
• Documentation package
• Friendly and dedicated Fresh Tracks Canada customer service
Not included on your Canadian vacation
• Meals, other than those mentioned
• Airfare (but don’t hesitate to ask for help)
• Gratuities for rail, hotel, tour & transfer staff
• Trip Cancellation Insurance (highly recommended)
• Canadian Sales Taxes
Which part is most beautiful during the season you want to go?
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| US & Canada 1 877 913 5264 |
United Kingdom 0800 917 5924 |
Australia 1800 159 634 |
Other Countries 1 604 737 8743 |
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