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Western Canada By Rail 2024

9 days
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From Calgary to Vancouver
4.9 (109 reviews)
  • Woman overlooking a turquoise lake surrounded by mountains.
  • Traditional gate in a city street at sunset.
  • Harbor view with historic hotel and sailboats at sunset.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Calgary

    Calgary
  3. Day 2

    Calgary to Banff

    Calgary to Banff

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing in downtown Calgary including Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park
    • Drive through the foothills of the Rockies into Banff National Park
    • Orientation tour in Banff
    Landmarks
    Fort Calgary
    Stampede Park
    Saddledome
    Canada Olympic Park
    Banff National Park
  4. Day 3

    Banff

    Banff

    Optional Activities

    • Play golf
    • Horseback ride
    • Hike wilderness trails in Banff National Park
    • Stroll through Banff
    • Relax at the hot springs
    • Wildlife watching
    Landmarks
    Banff National Park
  5. Day 4

    Banff to Jasper

    Banff to Jasper

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lake Louise
    • Travel over three mountain passes
    • Stop at the Columbia Icefield
    • Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle experience on 750-foot-thick ice
    • Orientation tour in Jasper

    Optional Activities

    • Float trip down the historic Athabasca River - Price Range: $$ ($51 - $100 USD), Duration: 3h 45m
    Landmarks
    Lake Louise
    Columbia Icefield
    Athabasca River
    Jasper National Park
  6. Day 5

    Jasper

    Jasper

    Optional Activities

    • Narrated cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island - Price Range: $ ($50 USD and under), Duration: 4h 0m
    • View Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon
    • Hiking in Jasper
    • Explore Jasper's local charm
    • Magical Mystical Maligne Canyon Walk - Price Range: $$ ($51 - $100 USD), Duration: 3h 0m
    • Maligne Valley, Canyon & Lake Tour - Price Range: $ ($50 USD and under), Duration: 4h 0m
    Landmarks
    Maligne Lake
    Spirit Island
    Medicine Lake
    Maligne Canyon
    Jasper National Park
  7. Day 6

    Jasper to Kamloops

    Jasper to Kamloops
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Rocky Mountaineer rail journey - classic route from Canadian Rockies to Pacific Coast
    • Pass Mount Robson, highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies
    • Views of North Thompson River and Monashee Mountains
    Landmarks
    Mount Robson
    North Thompson River
    Monashee Mountains
  8. Day 7

    Kamloops to Vancouver

    Kamloops to Vancouver
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Rocky Mountaineer rail journey through ranchlands along Thompson River
    • Travel through Fraser Canyon and Hell's Gate
    • Transfer to hotel on arrival in Vancouver
    Landmarks
    Thompson River
    Fraser Canyon
    Hell's Gate
  9. Day 8

    Vancouver to Victoria

    Vancouver to Victoria

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing in Vancouver's Chinatown
    • Sightseeing in Vancouver's Gastown
    • Sightseeing in Stanley Park
    • Sail through the Gulf Islands
    • Sightseeing in Victoria including Butchart Gardens
    • Sightseeing at Bastion Square
    • Sightseeing at Thunderbird Park with totem poles
    Landmarks
    Chinatown
    Gastown
    Stanley Park
    Gulf Islands
    Butchart Gardens
    Bastion Square
    Thunderbird Park
  10. Day 9

    Victoria to Vancouver

    Victoria to Vancouver

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Vancouver International Airport
    Landmarks
    Vancouver International Airport

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4.9
Overall rating based on 109 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.2
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    3.9
  • Tour Operator
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  • 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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    Traveled in September 2026
  • 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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    Traveled in June 2025
  • Karla
    Karla5.0•September 2024
    The overall organization was excellent and seamless as was the guide. Our original itinerary was side blinded because...
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    Traveled in September 2024
  • Gail
    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...
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    Traveled in August 2024
  • Stefania5.0•May 2024
    Everything was perfectly organized for our convenience. Director was experienced and handled everything flawlessly....
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    Traveled in April 2024
  • Luther5.0•October 2023
    Everything was perfect. Exceeded my expectations. Kacy, our tour guide was the best.
    Traveled in September 2023
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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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    Traveled in September 2023
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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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    Traveled in September 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • Anonymous5.0•September 2023
    Very pleased with the way my vacation plans were handled by Cosmos.
    Traveled in September 2023
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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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