Canadian Rockies by Train

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A leisurely journey that traverses the dramatic beauty of the Canadian Rockies – tour snow covered mountain peaks glisten amid glacier blue lakes where ever present wildlife roams free. Ride a “snow coach” to a glacier, cruise on a crystal clear lake, and take a quiet water raft trip to watch the pristine landscape glide by. Alpine villages, ice-fields, pound...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Fresh air and natural wonders are only part of the best destination in Western Canada
    • Canada’s most livable city - Vancouver
    • Meet wildlife in Jasper National Park! You can possible spot elk, moose, bears, deers and more among the towering verdant pines
    • Dotted with over 100 glaciers, waterfalls and pristine emerald lakes, the Ice-fields Parkway is one of the most scenic drives in the world
    • Experience the Rockies by train onboard VIA Rail’s ‘The Canadian’ and relax in the dome car for endless sweeping views of the mountains.

What's this trip about?

    A leisurely journey that traverses the dramatic beauty of the Canadian Rockies – tour snow covered mountain peaks glisten amid glacier blue lakes where ever present wildlife roams free. Ride a “snow coach” to a glacier, cruise on a crystal clear lake, and take a quiet water raft trip to watch the pristine landscape glide by. Alpine villages, ice-fields, pounding waterfalls, and the great outdoors… await.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityVancouver, Canada
End CityCalgary, Canada

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Train & Rail Journeys
  • Photography
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Rafting
  • Short Cruise
  • Trains & Rail
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • Roundtrip International Airfare | 11 Meals | Tours of Distinction Tour Director | 4-Star Accommodation | Vancouver City Tour | Via Rail Kamloops to Jasper | Jasper River Rafting | Glacier Snow-coach Ride | Lake Maligne Cruise | Wildlife Safari | Icefields Parkway | Yoho National Park | Banff National Park | Emerald & Moraine Lakes | Athabasca Falls | Johnson Canyon Waterfall | Jasper National Park | Baggage Handling | Gratuities for Tours Director, Drivers and Local Guides

Itinerary

 Day 1 - Arrive Vancouver, Canada Transfer to the airport for your flight to Vancouver. Upon arrival, we check into our hotel for an overnight stay, then enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)   Day 2 - Vancouver - Kamloops, BC We begin our day with a city tour of Vancouver which includes the beautiful Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown including the world famous steam-powered clock, the 2010 Olympic torch and village. In the Afternoon we journey to Kamloops, BC and check into our hotel for the night. (B, D)   Day 3 - Rocky Mountains This morning its all-aboard VIA Rail Canada as we depart Kamloops bound for Jasper. Our relaxing daytime journey will take us past snowcapped mountains, glacial lakes, rushing rivers, and perfectly pristine Canadian wilderness, “oh what a journey!” Our train arrives in Jasper late afternoon, we check in our hotel for a two night stay. (B, D)   Day 4 - Jasper Oh! What a day we have today! To start- we begin with a very mild float/rafting tour on the Athabasca River, the same route once used by “Fur Traders” years ago. Our adventure continues, this afternoon as we take a walk into Maligne Canyon to enjoy its natural beauty. Then it’s on to Maligne Lake for a relaxing cruise and a brief stop at “Sprite Island”. This evening after dinner we embark on a wildlife safari in search of Moose, Bear and Caribou. (B,D)   Day 5 - Jasper - Banff, AB Our journey today will take us south on the Columbia Icefields Parkway…with snowcapped mountains and rushing rivers, impressive cliffs – this is truly one of Canada’s most scenic motorways. We stop at Athabasca Falls to wonder at the sheer beauty and power. Then we to board our special “snowcoach” for a ride onto the glacier where you will be able to get out and walk around atop a glacier. After our snow coach ride we continue on the Icefields Parkway always being on the lookout for wildlife as we make our way to visit Bow Falls and Peyto Lake. Today’s journey ends as we check into our hotel for a 2-night stay. (B)   Day 6 - Banff Banff and the best of Yoho National Park . Today we will visit Moraine and Emerald Lakes both beautiful and different. We take a walk to the Lower Johnson Canyon Waterfall - what a sight! No visit would be complete without a stop at Lake Louise where we will have the opportunity to walk the paved path along the edge of the lake, relax on one of the many benches and savior the peaceful beauty. Return to Banff by mid-afternoon remainder of the day to explore on your own. This evening we gather for our farewell dinner. (B, D)   Day 7 - Depart Banff Our adventure comes to a close this morning as we transfer to Calgary Airport for our homebound flight. The tour is over but the memories are yours to keep! (B) 

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,700
Price per day$529
Last Updated: 2/22/2025

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What's excluded

    • Roundtrip International Airfare | 11 Meals | Tours of Distinction Tour Director | 4-Star Accommodation | Vancouver City Tour | Via Rail Kamloops to Jasper | Jasper River Rafting | Glacier Snow-coach Ride | Lake Maligne Cruise | Wildlife Safari | Icefields Parkway | Yoho National Park | Banff National Park | Emerald & Moraine Lakes | Athabasca Falls | Johnson Canyon Waterfall | Jasper National Park | Baggage Handling | Gratuities for Tours Director, Drivers and Local Guides

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Meals Included

6 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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