Rocky Mountaineer – Journey through the Clouds

Flower-dotted meadows, weeping waterfalls and wildlife-filled mountains await your discovery on this jaunt through Canada’s National Parks where casual walks morph uncannily into nature documentaries.

Spend two-days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer, coupled with six-days car-hire to meander through the scenic mountains between Jasper and Calgary via beautiful Lake Louise and Banff.

Gold Leaf carriage onboard Rocky Mountaineer. Image courtesy Rocky Mountaineer.

DESTINATIONS

Vancouver
Kamloops
Jasper
Lake Louise
Banff
Calgary


DURATION

8 Days / 7 Nights

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

A world away from big cities and bright lights, the Canadian Rockies are as beautiful as they are mystical.

Travel through scenic valleys, the Coast Mountains range and the Fraser Canyon with its spectacular white water rapids and dramatic landscape.

You will follow the route of the Fraser River, home of British Columbia’s largest salmon run, pass by the Albreda Glacier and magnificent Pyramid Falls, with wildlife spotting opportunities along the way.

The highlight of this route is majestic Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Vancouver

Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Vancouver.

Journey through the Cloud.
Journey through the Cloud.

Day 2: Vancouver to Kamloops

Travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops. You will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like environment of the BC Interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Overnight in Kamloops.

Day 3: Kamloops to Jasper

Your rail adventure continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park.

Day 4: Free day in Jasper

Today you will have an entire day to spend exploring Jasper National Park on your own. A wealth of optional activities (not included) abound: taking the Jasper Skytram to the high alpine of Whistlers Mountain, enjoying a nature walk on nearby mountain trails, cruising on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island, or playing a round of golf at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 5: Jasper to Lake Louise

Travel to Lake Louise via the Icefields Parkway. Visit highlights along the way, including Athabasca Falls, Bow Summit, Peyto Lake and Crowfoot Glacier. With sightseeing stops, we recommend allowing at least eight hours for today’s drive. Overnight in Lake Louise.

Day 6: Lake Louise to Banff

Drive the scenic journey from Lake Louise to Banff, watching for deer and elk crossing specially constructed wildlife bridges over the highway. Alternatively, drive along the Bow Valley Parkway for views of Castle Mountain and Johnston Canyon (requires a short walk). The remainder of the day is yours to explore Banff. Overnight in Banff.

Day 7: Banff to Calgary Discovery Drive

Travel through Kananaskis Country and the western ranching regions of Alberta at your own pace before arriving in Calgary. Overnight in Calgary.

Day 8: Discovery Drive Ends in Calgary

Drop off your rental car in downtown Calgary or at Calgary International Airport, or extend your stay with a few days in Calgary to explore.

INCLUSIONS

  • 2 day Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service
  • 5 days full-size car rental, including one-way drop charge and unlimited kilometres
  • Rail station transfers in Jasper, Kamloops and Vancouver
  • Luggage handling
  • 7 nights hotel
  • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
  • Vancouver Lookout
  • Ice Explorer (Westbound)
  • Calgary Tower

EXCLUSIONS

  • Flights
  • Food & drinks unless otherwise mentioned
  • Visas
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Anything not mentioned in the itinerary

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