I want to know the price for transportation from Calgary to the hotel and from the hotel in Vancouver to the airport.

On the Western Canada by Rail trip I have questions about Day 3. We are on our own in Banff. I am interested in Banff Springs and Branff Gondola. How do we reserve these? Can the hotel help in reserving these places? Also on Day 5 the Maligne Lake Cruise.

Is there Wi-Fi on the train during the tour?

The Rocky Mountaineer does not offer Wi-Fi services, but VIA does provide Wi-Fi on their trains.

Would like to know if Rocky Mountaineer with Gold Leaf service can be arranged with this tour

This tour allows upgrades to GoldLeaf, though the upgrade is subject to availability on each departure

What is the cost of upgrading to Gold Leaf on the Rocky Mountaineer?

the GoldLeaf upgrade on the Rocky Mountaineer costs £600.

When is the final payment due for the booking?

The required final payment is usually due 45 days prior to departure.

Can the hotel list for the tour be shared prior to booking?

Due to security reasons, we are unable to provide the list of hotels used before booking, but you will receive it once booked.

Do you have the 16 day one with the Alaska Inland passage available?

We currently have several Rocky Mountaineer cabin availability options for the Western Canada by Rail with Alaskan cruise tour in August 2025. Options include inside, outside, and veranda cabins ranging from $9,116 to $11,746 per person based on twin share. We have two guaranteed departure dates: 5th August and 26th August 2025. For a group of 8 passengers, one traveler receives half-price.

What must I know about the visa requirements for traveling?

It is the traveler's responsibility to check the visa requirements with their local consulate before the tour.

Can you please provide a Hotel list for this trip?

Here is the current hotel list for this departure: Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel - Calgary, Banff High Country Inn - Banff, Lobstick Lodge - Jasper, Rocky Mountaineer - Jasper to Vancouver - Kamloops, Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown - Vancouver, Royal Scot Hotel & Suites - Victoria. Please note that this hotel list is subject to change.

Are the transfers to and from airports and hotels included? Is the ferry to and from Victoria included? What about any meals? Is there WiFi on the VIA rail? What are the included excursions? What company is the the motor coach bus tours from?

What hotels do you use? What is the required amount of initial payment required to finalize the booking? Is this refundable up to a certain time frame? Can insurance be purchased?

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Western Canada by Rail

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A well organised tour covering the highlights of Banff, Jasper and the Rocky Mountaineer. Good overview of Vancouver Island.
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Calgary
Calgary
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel)
Day 2
Calgary to Banff National Park
Calgary to Banff National Park
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel), Lodge (Rundlestone Lodge)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of downtown Calgary
- Orientation tour of Banff National Park
- Visit Lake Louise
Landmarks
The Confluence (formerly Fort Calgary)
Stampede Park
Saddledome
Canada Olympic Park
Day 3
Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Accommodation
Lodge (Rundlestone Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Helicopter ride for aerial views of the Canadian Rockies
- Panoramas & Peaks optional excursion to Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks (begins operating in early June)
Landmarks
Moraine Lake
Valley of the Ten Peaks
Day 4
Banff National Park - Lake Louise - Columbia Icefield - Jasper National Park
Banff National Park - Lake Louise - Columbia Icefield - Jasper National Park
Accommodation
Lodge (Rundlestone Lodge), Lodge (Lobstick Lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Louise
- Travel Icefields Parkway
- Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier
Optional Activities
- Optional float trip down the Athabasca River
Landmarks
Lake Louise
Icefields Parkway
Columbia Icefield
Athabasca Glacier
Athabasca River
Day 5
Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park
Accommodation
Lodge (Lobstick Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Optional narrated cruise on the glacial waters of Maligne Lake to legendary Spirit Island (begins operating in late May/early June)
Landmarks
Maligne Lake
Spirit Island
Medicine Lake
Maligne Canyon
Day 6
Jasper National Park to Kamloops
Jasper National Park to Kamloops
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in SilverLeaf Service
Landmarks
Mount Robson
North Thompson River
Monashee Mountains
Day 7
Kamloops to Vancouver
Kamloops to Vancouver
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in SilverLeaf Service
Landmarks
Thompson River
Fraser Canyon
Hell's Gate
Day 8
Vancouver to Victoria
Vancouver to Victoria
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown), Hotel 3* (Royal Scot Hotel & Suites)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing in Vancouver including Stanley Park
- Ferry crossing through the Gulf Islands
- Visit Butchart Gardens
- Sightseeing in Victoria including Bastion Square, Parliament Buildings, and Thunderbird Park
Landmarks
Stanley Park
Gulf Islands
Butchart Gardens
Bastion Square
Parliament Buildings
Thunderbird Park
Day 9
Victoria to Vancouver
Victoria to Vancouver
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Victoria to Vancouver
Landmarks
Strait of Georgia

Landmarks
The Confluence (formerly Fort Calgary)
Stampede Park
Saddledome
Canada Olympic Park

Landmarks
Moraine Lake
Valley of the Ten Peaks

Landmarks
Lake Louise
Icefields Parkway
Columbia Icefield
Athabasca Glacier
Athabasca River

Landmarks
Maligne Lake
Spirit Island
Medicine Lake
Maligne Canyon

Landmarks
Mount Robson
North Thompson River
Monashee Mountains

Landmarks
Thompson River
Fraser Canyon
Hell's Gate

Landmarks
Stanley Park
Gulf Islands
Butchart Gardens
Bastion Square
Parliament Buildings
Thunderbird Park

Landmarks
Strait of Georgia

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 2
Rundlestone Lodge
Lodge
Days 2, 3, 4
Lobstick Lodge
Lodge
Days 4, 5
Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown
Hotel 3*
Days 7, 8
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
Hotel 3*
day 8

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4.9

Overall rating based on 109 Reviews

Itinerary
4.2
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4.5
Guide
4.6
Accommodation
4.0
Food
3.9
Tour Operator
4.9

Donna5.0•September 2026
This trip was more than I expected. Our tour guide, Tarek, was wonderful. Very informative and such a wonderful...
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Patricia5.0•June 2025
A well organised tour covering the highlights of Banff, Jasper and the Rocky Mountaineer. Good overview of Vancouver...
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Karla5.0•September 2024
The overall organization was excellent and seamless as was the guide. Our original itinerary was side blinded because...
The overall organization was excellent and seamless as was the guide. Our original itinerary was side blinded because of the shutdown of Jasper, so our hotel accommodations for two nights ended up being at a casino somewhere in the plains of Alberta- pretty far from any city center. There were endeavors so keep us entertained although the location for those two nights was less than ideal although the accommodations were bright and clean. The journey on the Royal Mountaineer was elegant, but each day ended up being 14 hours which was way too long. The description said 9-10 hours and I didn't realize that meant each day, and that those days ended up being longer. The service was excellent as was the scenery, just way too long on the train.Show more
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Gail4.0•September 2024
A lot of changes were made at the last minute due to the fires in Jasper, so there were issues because of that. But...
A lot of changes were made at the last minute due to the fires in Jasper, so there were issues because of that. But our guide was terrific, and the places and excursions were all terrific. The train ride was excessively long: 14 hours for each of two days, so that we were very weary of sitting on the train, and we never saw Kamloops, just went to bed and got back up in the dark. Most of the train ride was not in the Rockies. The hosts on the train, though, were terrific. Ryan and I've forgotten the other guy's name, but he was particularly entertaining. The food was great. Likewise we had no time but an hour bus tour in Vancouver, which was a disappointment, and we had a half day in Victoria, also a disappiontment. We understood that some of these things were due to the fires and the last-minute changes in our schedule, so we went with the flow. All in all, the first half of the trip in Calgary and especially Banff were by far the best parts.Show more
Traveled in August 2024
Stefania5.0•May 2024
Everything was perfectly organized for our convenience. Director was experienced and handled everything flawlessly....
Everything was perfectly organized for our convenience. Director was experienced and handled everything flawlessly. We really enjoyed the experience. Hotels were very comfortable. The only comment I would add that we had to get up very early to be at the bus between and 8. Then after having the excursion we had the whole afternoon for ourselves. I would prefer to get up later and finish daily activity later.Show more
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Luther5.0•October 2023
Everything was perfect. Exceeded my expectations. Kacy, our tour guide was the best.
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Marsha5.0•October 2023
I felt our trip was wonderful. Our guide Heather Cowan was very professional and very knowledgeable about the area...
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Lynn5.0•October 2023
Our tour guide and bus drivers were excellent. The tour guide was very informative and we could clearly hear her in...
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Anonymous5.0•September 2023
Very pleased with the way my vacation plans were handled by Cosmos.
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Norman5.0•September 2023
A group size of 27 was just perfect. The tour was amazing.
Traveled in September 2023
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Andrew
Asked on January 16th, 2026
I want to know the price for transportation from Calgary to the hotel and from the hotel in Vancouver to the airport.
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
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  Andrew
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  On the Western Canada by Rail trip I have questions about Day 3. We are on our own in Banff. I am interested in Banff Springs and Branff Gondola. How do we reserve these? Can the hotel help in reserving these places? Also on Day 5 the Maligne Lake Cruise.
- CosmosOperator•Written January 2026
  We are not providing transportation to and from the airport on this tour. We do have included in the travel packet, suggestions on getting to and from the airport.
- CosmosOperator•Written January 2026
  We are not offering the Banff Springs and Banff Gondola on this tour. Any excursions not offered, you can arrange with the hotel staff or Tour Director. The optional excursion for Day 5 can be purchased 60-90 days prior to your scheduled departure.
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Timotheus
Asked on February 9th, 2025
Is there Wi-Fi on the train during the tour?
Transport
- CosmosOperator•Written February 2025
  The Rocky Mountaineer does not offer Wi-Fi services, but VIA does provide Wi-Fi on their trains.
S
Sandra
Asked on February 1st, 2025
Would like to know if Rocky Mountaineer with Gold Leaf service can be arranged with this tour
Tour Details
Transport
- CosmosOperator•Written February 2025
  This tour allows upgrades to GoldLeaf, though the upgrade is subject to availability on each departure
D
Don
Asked on December 30th, 2024
What is the cost of upgrading to Gold Leaf on the Rocky Mountaineer?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written December 2024
  the GoldLeaf upgrade on the Rocky Mountaineer costs £600.
D
Dominique
Asked on December 19th, 2024
When is the final payment due for the booking?
Payments
- CosmosOperator•Written December 2024
  The required final payment is usually due 45 days prior to departure.
G
Gaby
Asked on October 11th, 2024
Can the hotel list for the tour be shared prior to booking?
Accommodation
- CosmosOperator•Written October 2024
  Due to security reasons, we are unable to provide the list of hotels used before booking, but you will receive it once booked.
J
Joel
Asked on October 4th, 2024
Do you have the 16 day one with the Alaska Inland passage available?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written November 2024
  We currently have several Rocky Mountaineer cabin availability options for the Western Canada by Rail with Alaskan cruise tour in August 2025. Options include inside, outside, and veranda cabins ranging from $9,116 to $11,746 per person based on twin share. We have two guaranteed departure dates: 5th August and 26th August 2025. For a group of 8 passengers, one traveler receives half-price.
L
Lenart
Asked on July 21st, 2024
What must I know about the visa requirements for traveling?
Visa
- CosmosOperator•Written July 2024
  It is the traveler's responsibility to check the visa requirements with their local consulate before the tour.
K
Kristina
Asked on July 2nd, 2024
Can you please provide a Hotel list for this trip?
Accommodation
- CosmosOperator•Written July 2024
  Here is the current hotel list for this departure: Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel - Calgary, Banff High Country Inn - Banff, Lobstick Lodge - Jasper, Rocky Mountaineer - Jasper to Vancouver - Kamloops, Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown - Vancouver, Royal Scot Hotel & Suites - Victoria. Please note that this hotel list is subject to change.
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Teresa
Asked on June 10th, 2024
Are the transfers to and from airports and hotels included? Is the ferry to and from Victoria included? What about any meals? Is there WiFi on the VIA rail? What are the included excursions? What company is the the motor coach bus tours from?
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Meals
Tour Details
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  Teresa
  Traveler•Written June 2024
  What hotels do you use? What is the required amount of initial payment required to finalize the booking? Is this refundable up to a certain time frame? Can insurance be purchased?
- CosmosOperator•Written June 2024
  We can add the arrival and departure transfers at the rate of $55 per person per transfer. The ferry to and from Victoria has been included in the cost of the tour. This tour will include breakfast and lunch on 2 days. all other meals are not included. The Rocky Mountaineer does not offer Wi-Fi services, however, VIA doe offer Wi-Fi services. We charter motor coaches through multiple companies, there is no way to advise which company will be used. Your driver may change at every stop.
- CosmosOperator•Written June 2024
  You will have the Silver Leaf level of service on the Rocky Mountaineer. Silver Leaf service level gives you everything you need and more to experience the majesty of the Rocky Mountains in luxury: panoramic views, delicious meals and beverages brought right to your seat, friendly Hosts and complimentary baggage transfers. You will be required to make a non-refundable $250 USD deposit plus the cost of the insurance (calculated at the time of booking).

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