Itinerary Details
Rocky Mountaineer: 2024 First Passage to the West Grand Adventure Eastbound
GoldLeaf + Premier Room
Accommodation days : 1 - 3
Fairmont Pacific Rim
A luxurious, sophisticated and contemporary hotel featuring the best of the Pacific Rim in its plan, décor, and culinary offerings. Stylish rooms and unique suites integrate naturally inspired materials and state-of-the-art technology. Fairmont Pacific Rim's 5 star hotel is sure to impress with captivating views of the water and mountains.
Verbiage days : 2 - 2
Free Day in Vancouver
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 Stanely Park Seawall. No matter what you choose to do, the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean surround you.We recommend booking activities well in advance to ensure you get your preferred time. View our recommended tours: in Vancouver.
Verbiage days : 3 - 3
FPW Grand Adventure Eastbound
Transfer days : 3 - 3
Coach Transfer Vancouver Hotel to Vancouver Station
Early this morning you will be transferred by motorcoach to the station from your hotel. Your pick-up times will be provided with your final travel documents.
Rail days : 3 - 3
Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia's interior. On today's journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like environment of the BC Interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Breakfast & lunch are included onboard. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into Kamloops. Spend the evening exploring the city of Kamloops or relaxing in your hotel room. Your expected arrival time in Kamloops will be between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Please be aware that rail travel can be subject to unforeseen delays.
Misc days : 3 - 3
Onboard Host Gratuity
Transfer days : 3 - 3
Coach Transfer Kamloops Station to Kamloops Hotel
Upon arrival at the Kamloops train siding, you will be transferred by motorcoach to your overnight accommodation.
Accommodation days : 3 - 4
Kamloops Accommodation
Upon check-in for your train departure, you will receive a boarding pass which will indicate your accommodation in Kamloops or the surrounding area, including Sun Peaks Resort. Your accommodation will be of a moderate standard but will include all the essential amenities to make your stay comfortable.
Transfer days : 4 - 4
Coach Transfer Kamloops Hotel to Kamloops Station
Early this morning, you will be transferred by motorcoach to the train siding from your hotel. Your pick-up times will be provided with your final travel documents.
Rail days : 4 - 4
Kamloops to Lake Louise
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train at the Kamloops Station to continue your journey east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Breakfast and lunch are included onboard. Your expected arrival into Lake Louise is between 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM.
Rail days : 4 - 4
Lake Louise to Banff
Continue on to your final destination in Banff. Please note you will not disembark the train at Lake Louise. Your expected arrival time in Banff is between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM.
Misc days : 4 - 4
Onboard Host Gratuity
Transfer days : 4 - 4
Coach Transfer Banff Train to Banff Hotel
Upon arrival at the Rocky Mountaineer Banff Train Siding, you will be transferred to the Drop-Off Location noted in your itinerary. Please allow time for the bellmen to deliver luggage to your room.
Accommodation days : 4 - 6
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Located in the heart of Banff National Park, the world famous Fairmont Banff Springs hotel stands as a landmark in the alpine town of Banff, Alberta. Canada's "Castle in the Rockies" has been providing legendary hospitality to our guests for more than 125 years. The Fairmont Banff Springs is a year-round luxury mountain resort that offers a championship golf course during the summer, the award winning European-style Willow Stream Spa, and authentically local dining experiences.
MultiDayItem days : 4 - 10
National Parks Pass
Your admission to Canadian national parks is included in your package. Your pass is only valid for the number of days that you have booked accommodation in a National Park through Rocky Mountaineer.
Verbiage days : 5 - 5
Free Day in Banff
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book 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, exploring the bustling town, to outdoor wildlife adventures.We recommend booking activities well in advance to ensure you get your preferred time. View our recommended tours: in Banff.
Transfer days : 6 - 6
Sightseeing Transfer Banff to Lake Louise (Route 6)
Enjoy your sightseeing transfer from Banff to Lake Louise today, with stops including Emerald Lake. The tour ends in Lake Louise where the remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy this magnificent location. For guests returning to Banff, your full day tour is complete upon return to Banff via a separate transfer later in the day.
Accommodation days : 6 - 8
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening emerald lake, the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel is located in Alberta's Banff National Park. Discover endless outdoor recreational activities including hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking and river rafting.
Verbiage days : 7 - 7
Free Day in Lake Louise
Enjoy a day of leisure.
Transfer days : 8 - 8
Sightseeing Transfer Lake Louise to Jasper (Route 1)
Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour along the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic highways. The highlight today is a visit to the Columbia Icefield, an Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier and a visit to the Glacier Skywalk. At the Columbia Icefield Centre you have free time for lunch (included) before continuing north to Jasper.
Activity days : 8 - 8
Ice Explorer
Tour the Athabasca Glacier in a giant six-wheel drive Ice Explorer vehicle while your guide explains the history of this ancient glacier and points out interesting geological features. Think of it like a "monster-truck meets glacier" adventure where you learn new things!
Activity days : 8 - 8
Glacier Skywalk
Consisting of a 400 metre (1,640 feet) interpretive boardwalk and a glass-floored observation platform extending 30 metres (98 feet) out over the Sunwapta Valley, Glacier Skywalk takes spectacular scenery and a rare view of nature to unbelievable heights. The award-winning architecture of the Skywalk is a feat of contemporary design.
Accommodation days : 8 - 10
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Situated in Alberta's magnificent Jasper National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the iconic Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is a 700 acre year-round luxury mountain resort which wraps around the shores of pristine Lac Beauvert and Canada's #1 Golf Resort Course. The resort's charming village of cedar chalets and cabins, all connected by picturesque paths, offer guests unique access to explore the natural environment surrounding the resort.
Verbiage days : 9 - 9
Free Day in Jasper
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. The resort town of Jasper has much to offer. Spend the day on a scenic tour of the Columbia Icefields, exploring Maligne Lake or browsing local shops and galleries.We recommend booking activities well in advance to ensure you get your preferred time. View our recommended tours: in Jasper.
days : 9 - 9
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