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First Passage to the West Rail Journey with Rocky Mountaineer
Bookend a two-day railway journey westward through the Rocky Mountains with stays in Calgary and Vancouver.
Touch down in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, spending a night in Calgary. You’ll transfer to Banff, a sensationally beautiful wonderland, where you have two days to explore the delightful town and the wilderness beyond. From Banff, you’ll board the famous Rocky Mountaineer on a journey to Vancouver that’ll take two days through remarkable landscapes, disembarking overnight to stay at a hotel in Kamloops. A city break in Vancouver finishes your trip in style.
From £3,395 per person
Men's FIFA World Cup 2026
The men's FIFA World Cup is taking place across the USA and Canada in June and July with some matches will be taking place in Vancouver. On selected departure dates, the Rocky Mountaineer will follow an alternative route and not travel to or from Vancouver. The train will run between Banff and Jasper, with a night in Kamloops so you will get two days of epic Rocky Mountain landscapes. Please contact us for further details.
Itinerary overview
Day 1: Calgary
A city stopover
Your holiday starts in Calgary in the Canadian province of Alberta, known as the gateway to the R...
Days 2 to 3: Banff or Lake Louise
A scenic wonderland
Banff National Park is one of the most exquisitely beautiful places on the planet, thanks to its ...
Day 4 to 5: Rocky Mountaineer
To Vancouver in style via Kamloops
Board Rocky Mountaineer in the morning in Banff. Breakfast is served as the train pulls away, and...
Day 5 to 8: Vancouver
A city on the water
Having reached the Pacific Coast, you’ve got three days to get to know beautiful Vancouver. There...
Extend your holiday - Days 8-14
Add an Alaska cruise
The perfect follow up to hitting the rails and taking in the beauty of the Canadian Rockies is ta...
Highlights of trip
Discover Banff & its Wildlife & Banff Gondola
Discover the town of Banff and its unspoiled natural surroundings. Tour highlights include Bow Falls, the hoodoos that are curiously shaped by centuries of erosion, Surprise Corner, Tunnel Mountain Drive overlooking the beautiful scenery of the Bow River Valley, and the magnificent Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake. Also included are tickets for the Banff Gondola, check-in assistance and return transportation to your hotel. Maple cookies and refreshments are provided.
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Lake Louise & Moraine Lake
Drift away and delve deeper into Canada’s awe-inspiring natural beauty as we set sail to two of the Canadian Rockies’ most beautiful lakes. Cruise to the Jewel of the Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise, and the world-renowned Moraine Lake and savour each and every second spent voyaging the sparkling waters. This immersive experience welcomes you to watch, wander and explore, with a serving of moreish maple cookies thrown in for good measure! Be sure to snap plenty of souvenir photos, especially from the viewpoint at Moraine Lake and treasure moments and memories you’ll look back on for years to come.
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Vancouver Scenic Seaplane Flight (Classic Panorama)
Harbour Air Seaplanes' most popular tour of the North Shore Mountains. This ideal introduction to seaplane aviation departs from downtown Vancouver's bustling Coal Harbour and includes a complete aerial view of the city. Photographers will especially enjoy a bird's eye view of Horseshoe Bay, English Bay and Deep Cove. The sensation of landing on water is always a memorable.
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Granville Island market tour
Granville Island is Canada's second most visited destination and Vancouver's destination for lovers of food, art and culture. Offering fresh, local seasonal produce, it's where you might see Vancouver's chefs shopping for their menus. During the tour, you'll savour a variety of foods from independent farmers and food artisans from Vancouver and beyond. Award-winning charcuterie, local cheeses, artisan bread, melt-in-your-mouth donuts, and world-class coffee and chai.
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Victoria Day Trip by Floatplane
Depart Vancouver Harbour by seaplane for an exciting flight over the Gulf Islands to beautiful Victoria. A coach tour to the Victoria Butterfly Gardens, and the famous Butchart Gardens, a privately owned 55-acre floral display garden, is included in your trip. While you're in Victoria, you can also take time for shopping and visiting museums. After returning to downtown Victoria, depart on the flight of your choice back to Vancouver.
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Vancouver City Tour & Capilano Suspension Bridge
Ride and relax with guided commentary through Vancouver's vibrant downtown. See spectacular waterfront landmarks including the sails of Canada Place and the bustling Robson Street shopping strip. Then soak in the view over Lions Gate Bridge as we venture to the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Here you'll be thrilled with both the natural surroundings and all the park has to offer. Take a stroll on the Cliffwalk, or saunter with the clouds in the Treetops Adventure. Next up are the sandy shores of English Bay on the west side of Stanley Park, and then a stop to tour the wonders of Granville Island. Finally, a scenic drive through the historic neighbourhoods of Chinatown.
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Day 1: Calgary
A city stopover
Your holiday starts in Calgary in the Canadian province of Alberta, known as the gateway to the Rocky Mountains. After touching down, you’ll make your way to your hotel for the night. The next day, you’ll leave the city behind when a transfer collects you and takes you on an 80-mile drive westbound to Banff.
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Days 2 to 3: Banff or Lake Louise
A scenic wonderland
Banff National Park is one of the most exquisitely beautiful places on the planet, thanks to its endless mountains, glaciers, valleys, lakes, and forests. But the scenic views are just the beginning of what makes Banff so appealing. There are outdoor activities to try, including hiking, canoeing, rafting and mountain biking. But finding a quiet spot to soak it all in is just as wonderful. Instead of staying in the town of Banff itself, you can enjoy an bucket-list few nights on the shores of Lake Louise. Located further along the valley, at the southern reaches of the Icefields Parkway, this glacier-fed lake is surrounded by an amphitheatre of Rocky peaks. You can go canoeing on the lake, walk the lakeshore or more hilly trails, or drive to Moraine Lake for even more of those jaw-dropping mountain views.
Things to do
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Mount Royal Hotel
Mount Royal Hotel pairs its can’t-beat-it location on Banff Avenue with oodles of charm. It’s a comfy place to rest your head and chat over rooftop cocktails in between hit...
The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Like a fairytale palace rising from the mountain’s edge, Fairmont Banff Springs combines the rugged beauty of the Rockies with the grandeur of a Scottish castle. It feature...
Moose Hotel & Suites, Banff
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The Rimrock Resort
The luxe Rimrock Resort Hotel sits right by Sulphur Mountain, close to the steaming Upper Hot Springs and Banff Gondola. Sophisticated restaurants and lounges, sumptuous su...
Day 4 to 5: Rocky Mountaineer
To Vancouver in style via Kamloops
Board Rocky Mountaineer in the morning in Banff. Breakfast is served as the train pulls away, and the scenery outside the window will captivate you. The route retraces the historic Canadian Pacific Railway, passing waterfalls and glaciers before following the South Thompson River to Kamloops. It’s a leisurely, relaxing day, with lunch with wine served onboard. You’ll arrive in Kamloops in the early evening, disembarking and transferring to your hotel for a peaceful night. There are two types of carriages to choose from on board Rocky Mountaineer. Both are glass-domed and feature locally inspired menus, but in the bi-level GoldLeaf carriages, seating is on the upper level with a separate dining room on the lower level for your breakfasts and lunches and a larger exclusive outdoor viewing platform. SilverLeaf Service features a single level dome coach with meals served in the comfort of your seat. The next day, you’ll be collected from your hotel and return to the station where the Rocky Mountaineer awaits. You’ll depart in the morning, enjoying breakfast on the train as you journey through desert-like landscapes before reaching the white water of Hell’s Gate and the mighty Fraser River. You’ll enjoy lunch onboard and pass through the Coast Mountains before reaching Fraser Valley, reaching Vancouver in the evening, where you’ll disembark, your Rocky Mountaineer journey complete. The image is of the GoldLeaf Service carriage.
Day 5 to 8: Vancouver
A city on the water
Having reached the Pacific Coast, you’ve got three days to get to know beautiful Vancouver. There’s a little bit of everything here – beaches, rainforests, mountains, and lovely neighbourhoods for wandering and exploring. Don’t miss the historic charms of Victorian-era Gastown. Visit the market on Granville Island, take a floatplane flight to Vancouver Island, or cross the Capilano Suspension Bridge in Vancouver’s rainforest. Or enjoy this fabulously cosmopolitan city's shopping, restaurants, and water views.
Things to do
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Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel by APA
With a prime spot in the neighbourhood, The Coal Harbour area is an excellent base in Vancouver, whether you’ve got your sights set on dining, shopping or exploring Stanley Pa
Extend your holiday - Days 8-14
Add an Alaska cruise
The perfect follow up to hitting the rails and taking in the beauty of the Canadian Rockies is taking to the water and soaking up the beauty of coastal Alaska. We work with a selection of cruise lines and most of those have sailings that set off from Vancouver, follow the coast of British Columbia up to the USA’s ‘Last Frontier’. Holland America Line and Celebrity Cruises are a couple of our top picks as they reflect the high standard and sophisticated vibes of the Rocky Mountaineer, and are the experts when it comes to exploring Alaska. Have a chat with one of our experts and they can guide you to your ideal ship and trip.
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