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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From Calgary to Vancouver

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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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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Calgary
Accommodation
Hotel (Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel)
Day 2
Calgary to Banff National Park
Accommodation
Hotel (Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel), Lodge (Rundlestone Lodge)
Included Activities
- Calgary sightseeing including downtown, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park
- Banff National Park orientation tour
Landmarks
Fort Calgary
Stampede Park
Canada Olympic Park
Banff National Park
Day 3
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
Landmarks
Banff National Park
Moraine Lake
Valley of the Ten Peaks
Day 4
Banff National Park - Lake Louise - Columbia Icefield - Jasper National Park
Accommodation
Lodge (Rundlestone Lodge), Lodge (Lobstick Lodge)
Included Activities
- Lake Louise visit
- Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield
- Jasper National Park orientation tour
Optional Activities
- Float trip down the Athabasca River
Landmarks
Lake Louise
Columbia Icefield
Athabasca River
Jasper National Park
Day 5
Jasper National Park
Accommodation
Lodge (Lobstick Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island with views of Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon
Landmarks
Maligne Lake
Spirit Island
Medicine Lake
Maligne Canyon
Day 6
Jasper National Park to Kamloops (Rocky Mountaineer)
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 (Rocky Mountaineer)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (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 (Ferry Crossing)
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown), Hotel (Royal Scot Hotel & Suites)
Included Activities
- Vancouver sightseeing including Stanley Park
- Ferry crossing through the Gulf Islands
- Butchart Gardens visit
- Victoria sightseeing including Bastion Square, Parliament Buildings, and Thunderbird Park
Optional Activities
- Fresh seafood dinner along the harbourfront in Victoria
Landmarks
Stanley Park
Gulf Islands
Butchart Gardens
Bastion Square
Parliament Buildings
Thunderbird Park
Day 9
Victoria to Vancouver via Ferry
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing across Strait of Georgia to Vancouver
- Transfer to Vancouver International Airport
Optional Activities
- Extra nights and additional exploration of Vancouver

Landmarks
Fort Calgary
Stampede Park
Canada Olympic Park
Banff National Park

Landmarks
Banff National Park
Moraine Lake
Valley of the Ten Peaks

Landmarks
Lake Louise
Columbia Icefield
Athabasca River
Jasper National Park

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

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

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Traveler Reviews

4.9

Overall rating based on 108 Reviews

Itinerary
4.1
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4.4
Guide
4.5
Accommodation
3.9
Food
3.7
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4.9

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Patricia
June 23rd, 2025
5
A well organised tour covering the highlights of Banff, Jasper and the Rocky Mountaineer. Good overview of Vancouver...
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Karla
September 30th, 2024
5
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
Traveled in September 2024
Gail
September 26th, 2024
4
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
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Stefania
May 9th, 2024
5
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
Traveled in April 2024
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Luther
October 5th, 2023
5
Everything was perfect. Exceeded my expectations. Kacy, our tour guide was the best.
Traveled in September 2023
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Marsha
October 2nd, 2023
5
I felt our trip was wonderful. Our guide Heather Cowan was very professional and very knowledgeable about the area...
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Lynn
October 1st, 2023
5
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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Anonymous
September 30th, 2023
5
Very pleased with the way my vacation plans were handled by Cosmos.
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Norman
September 29th, 2023
5
A group size of 27 was just perfect. The tour was amazing.
Traveled in September 2023
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Alan
September 27th, 2023
5
Very professional
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.
T
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.
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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?
Flights / Transfers
Meals
Tour Details
Transport
- T
  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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- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before May 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Cosmos. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Western Canada by Rail

Itinerary

Calgary

Calgary to Banff National Park

Included Activities

Banff National Park

Optional Activities

Banff National Park - Lake Louise - Columbia Icefield - Jasper National Park

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Jasper National Park

Optional Activities

Jasper National Park to Kamloops (Rocky Mountaineer)

Included Activities

Kamloops to Vancouver (Rocky Mountaineer)

Included Activities

Vancouver to Victoria (Ferry Crossing)

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Victoria to Vancouver via Ferry

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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