Home Via Rail Canada & Cruises

Rocky Mountaineer Vacations

Testimonials

Member of BBB

Canadian Rail Tours

              Partners Link          Site Map


Eastbound Itinerary

Day 1 Vancouver Arrival
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Admission to The Lookout atop Vancouver Harbour Centre with spectacular views of the city, mountains and ocean is included. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 2 Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops in the interior of British Columbia. En route you will pass through the fertile Fraser Valley and the scenic Fraser Canyon. One of the canyon's true highlights is Hell's Gate, where you will watch water torrent past the canyon's walls at its narrowest point. Upon leaving the Fraser Canyon, the train will follow the Thompson River to the city of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.

Day 3 Kamloops to Calgary
Continue your journey eastwards to the Canadian Rockies. First, you will travel through vast ranchlands to Shuswap Lake. Next, pass Craigellachie, where the "last spike" was driven completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. Beyond Craigellachie is Rogers Pass with its tunnels, glistening glaciers, and snow-capped mountains. Before crossing over the Continental Divide into Banff National Park, the train will travel through the unique Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park, a remarkable engineering achievement. After a brief stop in Banff hors d'oeuvres will be served as you continue on to Calgary. A visit to The Calgary Tower is included where you can view the city and the Rocky Mountains in the distance. Overnight in Calgary.

Day 4 Calgary Departure
Your vacation ends with check out from your Calgary hotel.

Westbound Itinerary

Day 1 Calgary Arrival

Arrive in Calgary and spend the rest of the day sightseeing in the "Stampede City " independently. Admission to The Calgary Tower with views of the city and the Rocky Mountains is included. Overnight in Calgary.

Day 2 Calgary to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the Stampede City of Calgary to Kamloops in the heart of British Columbia 's interior. Your journey offers you a spectacular range of scenery as you travel between the high peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the interior. Today's highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, the Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass, Craigellachie where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven and of course the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Overnight in Kamloops.

Day 3 Kamloops to Vancouver
Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today's journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the interior, through winding river canyons and forests surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains to the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your journey ends in Vancouver. Admission to The Lookout atop Vancouver Harbour Centre with spectacular views of the city, mountains and ocean is included today or tomorrow morning. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 4 Vancouver Departure
Your vacation ends with check out from your Vancouver hotel.


MEALS:
Breakfast and lunch is included onboard the Rocky Mountaineer.
An additional meal plan is available for purchase including breakfast and dinner daily. Please see price grid for details
 

EXTEND YOUR STAY:
Visit our City Stops or our Spectacular Canada pages for a perfect extension to your vacation.

TERMS & CONDITIONS TRAVELERS INSURANCE
©2003 - 2008 Rocky Mountaineer Railtours Copyright Policy  Privacy Policy  

        If you would like more information on any of our tours, please go to our "Request Form".  

For Tour Package Information Contact

 SNOWBIRD TRAVEL AGENCY
NB. Canada
1-888-654-7144
Information

2 day redleaf service ] 2 day goldleaf service ] Classic Rail Banff ] Classic Rail Jasper ] Classic Rail Calgary ] Canadian Rk Highlights ] Classic Rail Circle ] Whistler to Jasper ] Western Explorer ] Canadian Rockies at Leisure ] Grand Rail Circle ] Canadian Rockies Escape ] Trans Canada Rail Adventure ] Trans Canada 16 Days ]