Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver to Kamloops
Start early and get to Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver Station by 7:15 AM, or arrange a shuttle from your hotel. You'll board the train and travel all day through BC landscapes, starting with the Fraser Valley's farmlands and moving into the dramatic Fraser Canyon toward Hell's Gate. Three-course breakfast and lunch are served onboard while you follow the historic Thompson River route. By evening (around 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM) you'll arrive in Kamloops with the rest of the day free.
- Start point
- Calgary International Airport (YYC), 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8X5, Canada (Calgary International Airport (YYC))
- Meals
- Breakfast (On the Train), Lunch (Three-course lunch on the train)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rocky Mountaineer Designate Kamloops Hotel)
Included Activities
- Travel through Fraser Valley farmlands and greenery
- View Fraser Canyon dramatic rock walls and rushing waters
- Pass through Hell's Gate narrowest point
- Follow Thompson River historic route with steep slopes
- View Kamloops Lake shoreline as train approaches destination
Landmarks Fraser Valley Fraser Canyon Hell's Gate Thompson River Kamloops Lake - Day 2
Kamloops to Banff
Board the Rocky Mountaineer early from Kamloops and head deeper into the Canadian Rockies. The route takes you through Rogers Pass, the Spiral Tunnels, and Kicking Horse Pass, shifting from BC's interior ranchlands to tall alpine peaks. Breakfast and lunch come onboard while you pass historic railway sites, mountain passes, and ancient glaciers. You'll arrive in Banff between 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM, and a shuttle will take you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (On the Train), Lunch (On the Train)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Aspen Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Travel through Roger Pass scenic mountain pass
- View Spiral Tunnels engineering feat
- Cross Kicking Horse Pass
- View Selkirk and Purcell Mountain dramatic peaks
- Spot glaciers and ancient ice formations
- Pass Craigellachie historic Last Spike site from 1885
Landmarks Craigellachie Rogers Pass Spiral Tunnels Kicking Horse Pass Selkirk Mountains Purcell Mountains 
- Day 3
Banff - Icefields Parkway
Spend your day driving the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's best scenic routes. Start at Bow Lake where you can see mountain reflections and watch for wildlife. Next you'll head to the Columbia Icefield to either ride an Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier or cross the glass-floored Glacier Skywalk for wide-open views. Stop at Peyto Lake to see its bright turquoise waters, then finish at Crowfoot Glacier where guides discuss climate change effects. The whole route covers 232 km of mountain views, glaciers, and alpine lakes between Banff and Jasper.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Compulsory Selection at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Aspen Lodge or similar (upgrade to Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise available upon request for an additional fee))
Included Activities
- Travel Icefields Parkway scenic highway between Banff and Jasper
- Stop at Bow Lake with approximately 20 minutes
Optional Activities
- Columbia Icefield Adventure - ride Ice Explorer onto Athabasca Glacier (approximately 2.5 hours stop)
- Glacier Skywalk - walk glass-floored suspended platform over Sunwapta Valley (approximately 2.5 hours stop)
- Visit Lake Minnewanka if Columbia Icefield closed before 1st Saturday of May (approximately 20 minutes stop)
- Visit Waterfowl Lake if Peyto Lake not accessible (approximately 20 minutes stop)
Landmarks Icefields Parkway Bow Lake Columbia Icefield Athabasca Glacier Glacier Skywalk Sunwapta Valley Peyto Lake Crowfoot Glacier Lake Minnewanka Waterfowl Lake 
- Day 4
Banff Area - Lake Louise - Moraine Lake - Rogers Pass - Vernon/Kelowna
Check out two iconic alpine lakes today. Start with Lake Louise where you'll have about 2 hours to walk the shoreline and photograph the turquoise water with Victoria Glacier as the backdrop. Then head to seasonal Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks for roughly 45 minutes to see the emerald-colored scenery. You'll pass through Rogers Pass, a historic site that helped connect Canada. Before heading to Vernon or Kelowna for the evening, stop at Dutchman Farm for fresh local ice cream.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Compulsory Selection at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vernon / Comfort Suites Kelowna or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Louise with turquoise waters and Victoria Glacier (approximately 2 hours stop)
Optional Activities
- Visit Moraine Lake in Valley of the Ten Peaks - seasonal June to early October (approximately 45 minutes stop)
- Visit Vermilion Lakes if Moraine Lake closed (unless upgraded to 1-night Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise stay)
- Stop at Dutchman Farm for ice cream (approximately 20 minutes stop)
- Stop at Rogers Pass historic National Historic Site (approximately 20 minutes stop)
Landmarks Lake Louise Victoria Glacier Moraine Lake Valley of the Ten Peaks Rogers Pass Vermilion Lakes 
- Day 5
Vernon/Kelowna - Okanagan Region - Vancouver
On your final day, travel through the scenic Okanagan Lake area and stop at a VQA Winery to see how local wine is made. You'll pass Merritt Town on the way back toward Vancouver. Breakfast happens at your hotel, followed by a Chinese lunch during travel, then dinner at your hotel as you head back to Vancouver and wrap up your Rocky Mountaineer journey.
- End point
- Calgary International Airport (YYC), 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8X5, Canada (Calgary International Airport (YYC))
- Meals
- Breakfast (Included in the Hotel), Lunch (Chinese Cuisine), Dinner (in the Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (Fairmont room))
Optional Activities
- Maligne Lake cruise to enjoy lake scenery (approximately 100 minutes stop)
- Maligne Canyon visit in Jasper National Park (approximately 30 minutes stop)
- Jasper Town exploration (own arrangement time)
- Canoe, Kayak, or Pedal Boat rental in Jasper
- Mountain Bike Rental in Jasper Town
- E-Bike Rental in Jasper Town
Landmarks Okanagan Lake Maligne Lake Maligne Canyon Jasper Town Jasper National Park
