The Rocky Mountaineer
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10 days
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Western Canada
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Steady pace
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Classic escorted tours
Climb aboard this famous locomotive for a special rail journey along winding river canyons past the peaks of the Monashee Mountains, through the Canadian Rockies to the grasslands of the Kamloops and cosmopolitan Vancouver at the Pacific Ocean.
At a glance
- Banff Stay in the popular mountain resort of Banff, gateway to the majestic Canadian Rockies.
- Columbia Icefield Ride the Ice Explorer over the 1,200-feet thick Athabasca Glacier.
- Rocky Mountaineer Train Take a two-day classic rail journey from the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Coast.
- Fraser Canyon Soak up the stark beauty of the Fraser Canyon from the comfort of your carriage.
- Strait of Georgia Set sail across the Strait of Georgia through the serene Gulf Islands.
What's included
Price match guarantee
Find a like-for-like tour that's cheaper elsewhere and we'll match its price and give you £100 off. That's how confident we are that we offer the best possible value for money on our touring holidays.
With accommodation, transfers, excursions, selected meals, private VIP home pick-up and the services of an expert Tour Director all included in the price, our escorted tour holidays are highly rated by our customers. But should you find a like-for-like tour cheaper elsewhere, we will match its price and give you a further £100 reduction.
VIP home pick-up service
You'll be picked up at home and whisked off to your departure point in a private, air-conditioned car, and we'll be waiting to take you home too.
Our VIP home pick-up service is included up to 50 miles to your departure airport. Your driver will happily load and unload your luggage, and drive you to your departure terminal. At the close of your trip, you'll be welcomed by your driver in the arrivals hall and returned home again. A supplement is payable per mile over 50 miles.
Single Share available
Opt to share a twin room with a fellow traveller, and if there's no one to share with you'll get a room to yourself at no added cost!
Our single share option will match you with a fellow solo traveller of the same gender in a twin room, so you don't have to pay a single supplement. If there's no one available to share with, you don't pay any additional single supplement. Please call us to book a single-share holiday.
The Rocky Mountaineer
Customer Reviews
Attendants, journey breath taking and food exceptional. Thank you for...
27th August 2017
Mrs Clare Winsor
Attendants, journey breath taking and food exceptional. Thank you for giving such a fantastic holiday.
Everything on this trip was well managed. The service was...
21st June 2017
Trusted Customer
Everything on this trip was well managed. The service was excellent and the staff helpful, well trained, knowledgeable and cheerful. They made the journey a special event to remember.
Made you feel like royalty as soon as they rolled...
4th June 2017
Mrs Patricia Edwards
Made you feel like royalty as soon as they rolled out the red carpet for you to get on the train. Food was wonderful and the staff were excellent. Certainly went above and beyond everything they did for us. Not to mention the fantastic scenery of which .nothing was missed due to the bid windows. Silver service looked just as good as the gold leaf
The most amazing holday EVER! I cannot fault a single...
23rd May 2017
Mr Michael Boxall
The most amazing holday EVER! I cannot fault a single thing. Everything was orgianised brilliantly and our Tour Manager (Brad) was exceptional!
Overview
Climb aboard this famous locomotive for a special rail journey along winding river canyons past the peaks of the Monashee Mountains, through the Canadian Rockies to the grasslands of the Kamloops and cosmopolitan Vancouver at the Pacific Ocean.
Total meals included:
- 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches
UK - Calgary
Day1
Fly to Calgary and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Calgary - Banff
Day2
The discovery of oil converted this cattle ranching town into a thriving, sophisticated city. On this morning's tour you can see many of its attractions including the Saddledome, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park and Canada Olympic Park. Later, drive to Banff National Park and the mountain resort of Banff, gateway to the majestic Canadian Rockies.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Banff
Day3
The day is yours to enjoy the many pleasures of Banff, one of Canada's favourite year-round resorts. Perhaps join an optional helicopter ride high over the Canadian Rockies?
Banff - Lake Louise - Jasper National Park
Day4
Travel first to Lake Louise, its azure-blue waters a perfect natural mirror, reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Next, precipitous gorges, snow-capped mountain ranges, and lakes of exquisite colours come into view as you head through two mountain passes. Another highlight is a stop at the Columbia Icefield for an Ice Explorer ride over the 1,200-feet thick Athabasca Glacier. End the day with a short tour to explore the unspoilt beauty of Jasper, where you'll stay for the next two nights.
Jasper
Day5
Why not join an optional trip to Maligne Lake and Spirit Island, where you can enjoy a narrated cruise?
Jasper - Rocky Mountaineer Train - Kamloops
Day6
Prepare for the trip of a lifetime as you board the famous Rocky Mountaineer for a two-day, all daylight, classic rail journey from the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Coast. Passing Mount Robson, at 12,972 feet the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, the train follows the route of the 'Overlanders', 19th century homesteaders who attempted to settle this rugged region. Follow the Thompson River and admire vistas of the Monashee Mountains. Overnight in Kamloops, a major cattle ranching centre.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Kamloops - Rocky Mountaineer Train - Vancouver
Day7
Re-board the Rocky Mountaineer and continue on an amazing journey through vast ranchlands alongside the South Thompson River, the stark beauty of the Fraser Canyon, see the raging turbulence of Hell's Gate - where the river funnels into a gap just 100 feet wide, and the fertile Fraser Valley, surrounded by the snow-capped Coast Mountains. Reaching The Rocky Mountaineer Station in the early evening, you'll be taken to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Vancouver - Victoria
Day8
Morning sightseeing focuses on Vancouver's beautiful beaches and harbour, Chinatown, Gastown and lovely Stanley Park. Afterwards, set sail across the Strait of Georgia through the spectacular Gulf Islands. Afternoon sightseeing in Victoria includes world famous Butchart Gardens and Thunderbird Park with its unusual collection of totem poles.
Victoria - Vancouver - UK
Day9
Morning departure for Vancouver. Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK, or extend your stay in Vancouver or on an Alaska cruise.
Home landing in the UK
Day10
Hotels
Tour hotels will be as specified or alternatives of a similar standard.
- Calgary: International Hotel
- Banff: Bow View Lodge (2017) / Irwin's Mountain Inn (2018)
- Jasper: Lobstick Lodge
- Kamloops: Silverleaf service provided by Rocky Mountaineer
- Vancouver: Holiday Inn & Suites Downtown
- Victoria: Royal Scot Hotel & Suites