VACATIONS & TOURS
Vancouver, Whistler, Quesnel, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, Kamloops
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$8,798
14 Days, Independent, 10 Meals
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Overview
Experience the ultimate rail journey through the Canadian Rockies on our two most sought-after routes - Rainforest to Gold Rush and First Passage to the West. Stay overnight in Whistler before journeying to Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff—giving you plenty of time to shop, explore and relax while soaking in the magnificent sights.
- DAYS 14 Days, Independent, 10 Meals
- MEALS 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches
- 13 nights accommodation
- The hotels you stay at are pre-selected and determined by your chosen service level, selected room type and availability at time of booking.
- 5 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer train, National Parks Pass, Ice Explorer and Glacier Skywalk
- Luggage handling and rail station transfers in Vancouver, Whistler, Quesnel, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff and Kamloops
Based on double occupancy, in USD as a guideline. Pricing does not include Canadian tax (GST), subject to availability, and may vary at booking based on exchange rate with CAD. Pricing is per person, double occupancy, land and rail only, based on February 9, 2026 travel date, Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability
Itinerary
Day 1 - Vancouver
Day 1 - Vancouver
Hotel(s)
Hotels are pre-selected and determined by chosen service level, selected room type and availability.
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic coastal city on your own. That could be discovering Stanley Park, taking a small ferry to Granville Island, or much more. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 2 - Vancouver
Day 2 - Vancouver
Hotel(s)
Hotels are pre-selected and determined by chosen service level, selected room type and availability.
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Vancouver has activities for all interests, including visiting historic Gastown, dining in lively Yaletown, or enjoying a walk on the Stanley Park Seawall. No matter what you choose to do, the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean surround you. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 3 - Vancouver To Whistler
Day 3 - Vancouver To Whistler
Hotel(s)
Whistler accommodation confirmed at train check-in.
Meal(s)
Breakfast
Today, you'll be taken on a breathtaking rail journey through the stunning scenery of the Sea to Sky Corridor. Travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to the resort town of Whistler, renowned for outstanding skiing and mountain biking, an array of culinary delights and year-round outdoor activities for both leisure and adventure travelers. Highlights of the trip include spectacular views of Howe Sound, the Coast Mountains, Brandywine Falls, Mount Garibaldi, and the impressive Cheakamus Canyon. You'll arrive in the early afternoon and the remainder of the day is at your own leisure. Overnight in Whistler.
Day 4 - Whistler To Quesnel
Day 4 - Whistler To Quesnel
Hotel(s)
Quesnel accommodation confirmed at train check-in.
Meal(s)
Breakfast, Lunch
A pre-arranged motorcoach will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and take you to the Pemberton train station (approximately a 35-minute drive), where you will board the Rocky Mountaineer train and travel to the charming rural town of Quesnel, the gateway to the North Cariboo. Enjoy breathtaking and varied scenery, from the river canyons and lush farmland of the Pemberton Valley, through the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon, to rolling hills and vast ranch lands of the Cariboo Plateau. Highlights include the shorelines of Anderson Lake and glacier-fed Seton Lake, sweeping views of the Fraser Canyon, and the crossing of Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world. Your day concludes as the train follows the banks of the Fraser River into Quesnel. Overnight in Quesnel.
Day 5 - Quesnel To Jasper
Day 5 - Quesnel To Jasper
Hotel(s)
Hotels are pre-selected and determined by chosen service level, selected room type and availability.
Meal(s)
Breakfast, Lunch
Today, your journey continues eastward to the majestic Canadian Rockies and Jasper National Park. From Quesnel, Rocky Mountaineer follows the Fraser River north to the town of Prince George, then travels east through the forests of northern British Columbia, home to plentiful wildlife, including a large population of moose, caribou, and bears. Upon entering the Rocky Mountain Trench, you are surrounded by the steeply rising Rocky Mountains to the north and the Cariboo Mountains to the south. You'll continue climbing past Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, through Yellowhead Pass into the province of Alberta. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Jasper. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 6 - Jasper
Day 6 - Jasper
Hotel(s)
Hotels are pre-selected and determined by chosen service level, selected room type and availability.
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. The resort town of Jasper and the surrounding national park offer various activities from relaxation to adventure. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 7 - Jasper To Lake Louise
Day 7 - Jasper To Lake Louise
Hotel(s)
Hotels are pre-selected and determined by chosen service level, selected room type and availability.
Meal(s)
Lunch
Travel from Jasper to Lake Louise via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk, and Athabasca Falls are among the day's highlights. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn about its geological features. Lunch is provided at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. Afterward, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Lake Louise in the late afternoon. Overnight in Lake Louise.
Day 8 - Lake Louise
Day 8 - Lake Louise
Hotel(s)
Hotels are pre-selected and determined by chosen service level, selected room type and availability.
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. With its unique history and picturesque scenery, Lake Louise will not disappoint. Learn about the local wildlife, paddle the lake by canoe, or simply relax amongst the beauty. Overnight in Lake Louise.
Day 9 - Lake Louise To Banff
Day 9 - Lake Louise To Banff
Hotel(s)
Hotels are pre-selected and determined by chosen service level, selected room type and availability.
This morning you are free to explore beautiful Lake Louise on your own. After lunch, a half-day transfer takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Banff. Overnight in Banff. Please note: While departure from The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 2:00 p.m., scheduled checkout time is normally 12:00 p.m. Your luggage will be stored upon checkout, and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel before the tour departs.
Day 10 - Banff
Day 10 - Banff
Hotel(s)
Hotels are pre-selected and determined by chosen service level, selected room type and availability.
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Banff has activities for all, from taking the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain, relaxing in the Banff hot springs, and exploring the bustling town, to outdoor wildlife adventures. Overnight in Banff.
Day 11 - Banff To Kamloops
Day 11 - Banff To Kamloops
Hotel(s)
Kamloops accommodation confirmed at train check-in.
Meal(s)
Breakfast, Lunch
Travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain resort town of Banff to Kamloops, in the heart of the British Columbia Interior. Your journey takes you through ever-changing scenery as you travel between the iconic glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranch lands of the Interior. Today's highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. Overnight in Kamloops.
Day 12 - Kamloops To Vancouver
Day 12 - Kamloops To Vancouver
Hotel(s)
Hotels are pre-selected and determined by chosen service level, selected room type and availability.
Meal(s)
Breakfast, Lunch
Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today's journey, you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the B.C. Interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Cascade and Coast Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 13 - Vancouver
Day 13 - Vancouver
Hotel(s)
Hotels are pre-selected and determined by chosen service level, selected room type and availability.
Enjoy another day in Vancouver with free time to relax or booking your own activities at your leisure. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 14 - Vancouver
Day 14 - Vancouver
Your journey ends upon check out from your Vancouver hotel.
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