Ultimate Canadian Rockies Rail Journey
8 days / 7 nights
Trip Overview
Experience 2 different rail trips into and out of the Canadian Rockies.This 8-day Canada train trip packs a lot in - at a leisurely pace. Spend your first night of the trip in a private bedroom as you head into the Canadian Rockies! Wake up and see the peaks of the mountains come into view. Keep your eyes open for wildlife as you are likely to see elk, bears, and bald eagles.
Spend the next 4 days exploring the Canadian Rockies from Jasper to Lake Louise to Banff, before boarding the Rocky Mountaineer train. Marvel at the sights of the Rockies and the great service of the Rocky Mountaineer before returning to the coastal city of Vancouver.
Map
1 night on Canadian train
1 night Jasper
1 night Lake Louise
2 nights Banff
1 night Kamloops
1 night Vancouver
Depart Vancouver
Trip Images
Travel overnight on Via Rail’s Canadian Train from Vancouver to Jasper.
The Athabasca Glacier Ice Explorer Ride at the Columbia Icefields.
Bird’s Eye view of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Moraine Lake, near Banff
The Rocky Mountaineer two-day Canada rail journey from Banff to Vancouver
Vancouver's city harbour
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.Day 1 – Your Canadian Rockies Train Journey Begins On VIA Rail
Arrive anytime during the day in Vancouver where you will be met by your personal driver at the Vancouver airport for your transfer to downtown Vancouver. Drop off your bags at the station, and time permitting, enjoy a brief city tour with your driver. Board VIA’s famous train ‘The Canadian’ in the evening for your overnight journey. (You will have more time to enjoy Vancouver when you return from the Canadian Rockies - but just if you would like us to add a night before your Canadian Rockies train journey.)
Day 2 – VIA’s Canadian Rockies Train & Arrival In Jasper
After a night of gentle rocking to the sound of your train winding up through the mountains, awake to catch your first glimpse of the Canadian Rockies from a train. Watch for wildlife such as elk, moose and bears. You’ll have the late afternoon to explore the town of Jasper on your own and you’ll overnight here.
Day 3 – In The Canadian Rockies - The Icefields Parkway To Lake Louise
Travel with a small group and guide, south along the spine of the Canadian Rockies on what is surely one of the most beautiful roads in the world - the Icefields Parkway. Stop to walk on the Athabasca Glacier and learn about its geology - before arriving in the late afternoon at stunningly beautiful Lake Louise, for your overnight stay.
Day 4 – Exploring The Canadian Rockies – Lake Louise to Banff
After enjoying the magnificence of Lake Louise in the morning, join a handful of fellow travelers and a guide, and meander the mountain roads to Banff - a lively mountain town with world class cuisine. Enjoy strolling Banff Avenue or try one of the numerous outdoor adventures offered in this adventure playground. Overnight in Banff.
Day 5 - Enjoying The Canadian Rockies - Exploring Around Banff
Wake up this morning to breath in the fragrant pines and fresh mountain air. A guide will take you and a small group to discover Banff’s history, and the surrounding area to see bright blue lakes, canyons, and wildlife such as elk, moose, and bears. After your tour, ride to the soaring peak of Sulphur Mountain on a Gondola ride, to survey the sights you have seen from the ground. Overnight in Banff.
Day 6 - On the Rocky Mountaineer train – Banff to Kamloops
This is the first day of your 2-day Canadian Rockies train journey back to Vancouver on a more southerly route. There’s a gentle pull as the train leaves Banff and the smell of breakfast wafts from the galley. The passing scenery is breathtaking; step out onto the outdoor viewing platform and feel the cool wind against your cheeks. Overnight in the small mountain town of Kamloops.
Day 7 – On the Rocky Mountaineer train – Kamloops to Vancouver
The exhilaration of your Canada train trip continues as you now travel through the interior of British Columbia passing many different landscapes. Pass by Hell’s Gate and see the crashing waters of the Fraser Canyon below you. In the late afternoon arrive in Vancouver, and enjoy the rest of the day exploring this cosmopolitan west coast city surrounded by ocean and mountains. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 8 - Your Canadian Train Vacation Ends - Depart from Vancouver
Much too soon you leave the fresh air and colorful sights of Vancouver as your Canadian train vacation package comes to an end. Yet you leave with many fond memories to revisit and treasure for a lifetime!
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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.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Deluxe
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is undoubtedly a beautiful and impressive hotel. Its amazing location overlooking beautiful Lake Louise and the distant mountains can not be compared. There are a variety of restaurant types, so you can do casual or fine dining as you choose. Strolling around the lake, renting a canoe, riding horses, or hiking up to the tea house are all great summer activities. In winter choose from snow shoeing, skating, skiing or taking a sleigh ride around the lake.
Moraine Lake Lodge
Luxury Mountain Lodge
Staying at the Moraine Lakelodge is an alpine experience unto itself. The log beam structures are elegantly rustic, and are graced with grand windows, providing breathtaking vistas of the snow-capped mountains and glacier-fed lake. Guests are steeped in a natural setting that offers canoeing, hiking, nature-watching, climbing and photography. Enjoy fine cuisine with fellow guests, sit next to a roaring fire in the library, or sip a glass of wine on the deck. Your stay includes complimentary canoeing, as well guided walking and evening programs on certain days of the week. Rooms are free of TVs and phones, to make your stay utterly tranquil. A complimentary market fresh breakfast is offered each morning.
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.
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.
• Upgrade to ‘Romance by Rail’ on the Canadian train, for a suite and extra special touches
• 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. We have access to endless experiences, to suit your interests.
• 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 - 2012May 1, 4 ,8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
Jun 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
Jul 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 31
Aug 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31
Sep 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 25, 29
| Comfort Hotels & Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service | USD$ | |||
| Double | Single | SilverLeaf Upgrade | GoldLeaf Upgrade | |
| May 1 - May 25 2012 | 3,664 | 5,205 | 540 | 915 |
| May 29 - Jun 26 2012 | 4,396 | 6,256 | ||
| Jun 29 - Sep 29 2012 | 4,781 | 6,663 | ||
| Deluxe Hotels & Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service | USD$ | |||
| Double | Single | SilverLeaf Upgrade | GoldLeaf Upgrade | |
| May 1 - May 25 2012 | 4,440 | 6,553 | 540 | 915 |
| May 29 - Jun 26 2012 | 4,962 | 7,343 | ||
| Jun 29 - Sep 29 2012 | 5,386 | 7,827 | ||
| Deluxe Plus Hotels & Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service | USD$ | |
| Double | Single | |
| May 1 - May 25 2012 | 6,489 | 9,538 |
| May 29 - Jun 26 2012 | 7,255 | 10,833 |
| Jun 29 - Sep 25 2012 | 7,662 | 11,280 |
| Sep 29 2012 | 6,811 | 9,588 |
| Mountain Lodges & RedLeaf Service | USD$ | |||
| Double | Single | SilverLeaf Upgrade | GoldLeaf Upgrade | |
| Jun 1 - Jun 26 2012 | 4,889 | 7,368 | 540 | 915 |
| Jun 29 - Sep 25 2012 | 5,566 | 8,357 | ||
• 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 train 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
• 6 nights of hotel accommodation
• 1 night onboard Via Rail’s Canadian Train, in a private cabin from Vancouver to Jasper
• 2 spectacular days on the Rocky Mountaineer train, between Banff and Vancouver
• Small group sightseeing transfer along the Icefields Parkway, including a picnic lunch and a ride onto the Athabasca Glacier
• Small group sightseeing transfer
between Banff and Lake Louise
• Small group sightseeing tour of Banff and it’s surroundings (3 hour)
• Banff Gondola Ride
• 3 delicious breakfasts and lunches onboard the trains
• A personalized pick up from your arrival airport (Vancouver or Calgary)
• Train station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Jasper
• A personalized departure transfer, in time for your flight home
• Documentation package
• Friendly and dedicated Fresh Tracks Canada customer service
Note - guests on our Mountain Lodge program will have a slightly different itinerary. Please ask your Fresh Tracks Canada expert for details.
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
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