Day 1 Vancouver - Rocky Mountaineer Train - Kamloops (354 km)
Day 2 Kamloops - Rocky Mountaineer Train - Banff (337 km)
Day 3 Banff-Banff National Park-Banff (86 km)
Day 4 Banff-Banff National Park-Yoho National Park-Banff (166 km)
Day 5 Banff - Banff National Park - Jasper National Park - Jasper (257 km)
Day 6 Jasper - Banff - Calgary (384 km)
Day 1:
Vancouver - Rocky Mountaineer Train - Kamloops (354 km)
Breakfast: Included (on train)|Lunch: Included (on train)|Dinner: Excluded
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train at the Vancouver Station at 7:30am PT. by yourself (Please arrive at the train station at least 1 hour in advance to check in). 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.
Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into Kamloops between 6:00pm and 7:30pm PT. Spend the evening exploring the city of Kamloops or relaxing in your hotel room.
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Kamloops, BC
Kamloops is a city for every season. A place where you can skip the crowds, stretch your legs and just escape to the unexpected. Known as the birthplace of freeride mountain biking, Kamloops attracts mountain bikers from around the world looking to ride the rugged landscapes and the desert like climate.
Day 2:
Kamloops - Rocky Mountaineer Train - Banff (337 km)
Breakfast: Included (on train)|Lunch: Included (on train)|Dinner: Excluded
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train at the Kamloops Station at 6:25am PT, your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will see a spectacular array of scenery as you 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. Today's highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, of course, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends this evening upon arrival in Banff, between 7:00pm and 8:30pm MT.
Your Guide for the next day will contact you for the next day departure time and itinerary arrangement
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Banff, AB
Banff is a small town located within Banff National Park in Alberta. It is within distance of several hiking mountains and is home to many shops and boutiques.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Day 3:
Banff-Banff National Park-Banff (86 km)
Breakfast: Meal Plan|Lunch: Meal Plan (French Brasserie at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel)|Dinner: Excluded
We will visit Banff Sulphur Mountain, ride Gondola, appreciate Johnston Canyon, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and Hoodoos. Later we will visit Banff Town and spend the night there.
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Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
Banff Gondola
This unique cable-car ride takes visitors to Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park to the top of Sulphur Mountain, a UNESCO World Hertitage Site. Atop the mountain there are many viewing areas, a long boardwalk, and two small museums.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Hoodoos
Hoodoos are intriguing geological formations that rise like thin towers from rocky terrain. Those in Alberta's Banff National Park are no exception. They hover like tall spires above the wilderness of this vast area.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Bow Falls
Bow Falls is not like your typical waterfall, it is wide and short. You can also see the valley that was eroded by glacier activity and the [Bow Falls] over the years.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Surprise Corner
Surprise Corner is about a mile from the centre of Banff town. The surprise at the corner of Tunnel Mountain Road in the town of Banff is the sudden appearance and incredible view of the [Fairmont Banff Springs]
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
This luxury hotel, one of Canada's grand railway hotels, is located in the heart of Banff National Park in Alberta, built in the Scottish baronial style. There is a local legend that the hotel is haunted.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 10 Minutes
Johnston Canyon
Johnston Canyon is a must-visit natural attraction and one of the most popular destinations in Banff National Park! It is carved steeply into the limestone bedrock by thousands of years of water erosion. The dramatic Johnston Canyon is a breathtaking beauty located in Banff National Park. Overhanging canyon walls, waterfalls, deep pools of Johnston Creek, and lush forests can be seen here.
If the attraction has been closed due to maintenance or any other force majeure, we will visit Lake Minnewanka or Two Jack Lake as an alternate attraction.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
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Banff, AB
Banff is a small town located within Banff National Park in Alberta. It is within distance of several hiking mountains and is home to many shops and boutiques.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Day 4:
Banff-Banff National Park-Yoho National Park-Banff (166 km)
Breakfast: Meal Plan|Lunch: Meal Plan (Lake Louise Grill & Bar Asian/Western Set Lunch)|Dinner: Excluded
In the morning, we will pass by Castle Mountain on the way to Lake Louise, overlooked by a stately chateau and backed by Victoria Glacier and elevated by Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. This is your lunch stop as well. Followed closely by Moraine Lake and set in the rugged Valley of the Ten Peaks. After that, we will enter the Yoho National Park, pass by Spiral Tunnel, and visit Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge.
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Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
Lake Louise
known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks, overlooked by a stately chateau and backed by [Victoria Glacier] and elevated by [Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise]
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 15 Minutes
Moraine Lake
This glacial lake in Banff National Park's Valley of the Ten Peaks has a brilliant bright blue color due to rock flour that runs into its water. This beautiful and famous lake has appeared in advertisements the world over.
If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Two Jack Lake or Minnewanka Lake as an alternative attraction
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
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Yoho National Park, BC
These are the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Towering rockwalls, spectacular waterfalls and soaring peaks earn the park its name.
Emerald Lake
The Emerald Lake in British Columbia, Canada's Yoho National Park is the largest of the park's many lakes and one of the park's most popular spots. The lake is named for the spectacular turquoise color of the water.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Natural Bridge
The Kicking Horse River, a Canadian Heritage river, in the Yoho park, has created a natural bridge through solid rock. This formation is located 3 km west of Field, accessible from the road to Emerald Lake.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Day 5:
Banff - Banff National Park - Jasper National Park - Jasper (257 km)
Breakfast: Meal Plan|Lunch: Meal Plan (The Crossing Western Lunch Box - 60 min)|Dinner: Excluded
Today, we will drive along Icefields Parkway. Along the way you will pass by Crowfoot Glacier. Following the visit to Bow Lake and Peyto Lake. After that, we will arrive at Columbia Icefield and experience the stunning beauty of Athabasca Glacier. To enhance the take the experience of Columbia Icefield Glacier Snow Coach and Skywalk (optional surcharge). Finally, we will head to the Athabasca Falls the most powerful waterfalls in Jasper National Park.
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Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
Crowfoot Glacier (Passing By)
Crowfoot Glacier is located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, 32 km (20 mi) northwest of Lake Louise, and can be viewed from the Icefields Parkway. The glacier is situated on the northeastern flank of Crowfoot Mountain.
Bow Lake
Bow Lake is a bright turquoise color which is due to the glacial runoff from Bow Glacier. Historical Simpson's Num-Ti-Jah is located on the shores of Bow Lake at the foot of Mount Jimmy Simpson.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Peyto Lake
Along the way, stop at [Peyto Lake] for its beautiful shape like a Maple (If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Waterflow Lake as an alternative attraction)
If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Waterflow Lake as an alternative attraction
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
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Jasper National Park, AB
Offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.
Icefields Parkway
A 230 km long scenic road that parallels the Continental Divide, traversing the rugged landscape of the Canadian Rockies, travelling through Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. It is named for features such as the Columbia Icefield, visible from the parkway. It links Lake Louise with Jasper to the north. At its southern end, the Icefields Parkway terminates at Highway 1.
Athabasca Glacier (Passing By)
The Athabasca Glacier is the most-visited glacier in North America. It is one of the eight major glaciers of the Columbia Icefield. The Icefield Interpretive Centre is next to the glacier, and is where visitors can arrange tours.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Glacier Skywalk
Visitors to the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre in Jasper National Park are treated to something new for the Glacier Skywalk. Modeled after the Grand Canyon Skywalk, this horseshoe-shaped bridge lets guests walk out over the cliffside glacier.
Snowcoach
Visitors to Jasper National Park in Alberta can take this exciting ride across the ice field to the Athabasca Glacier. This is a great way to see the vast tundra of Jasper.
Athabasca Falls
A powerful, picturesque waterfall, Athabasca Falls is not known so much for the height of the falls (23 metres), as it is known for its force due to the large quantity of water falling into the gorge.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
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Jasper, AB
This town in the wilderness of Alberta, Canada serves as the gateway to the national park of the same name, where visitors can see the Athabasca Glacier. There are many lakes in the area.
Day 6:
Jasper - Banff - Calgary (384 km)
Breakfast: Meal Plan|Lunch: Meal Plan (Maligne Lake Historical Chalet lunch, if less than 15pax for lunch booking, it may be replaced with a plate meal or self-choice lunch with soup, sandwich & dessert)|Dinner: Excluded
Departing from Jasper hotel, we will Medicine Lake, Maligne Lake, take Maligne Lake Cruise to Spirit Island. Then we will continue to Maligne Canyon, lunch in an Star rated restaurants recommended by TripAdvisor at Jasper town. After that, we will travel south of the Icefiled Avenue, The Crossing is an interesting place to stop for a short rest. We will stop by Banff, drive back to Calgary.
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Jasper National Park, AB
Offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.
Maligne Lake
This amazing lake and the scenery surrounding it is one of the most-photographed areas in the world. It is beloved for its crystalline waters, the surrounding mountains, and Spirit Island. The area is home to many animals, including caribou.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Spirit Island Cruise
Cruise down the lovely Maligne Lake to small Spirit Island, the landmark at which you will turn around to return to your starting point.
Due to continued winter weather conditions and ice on Maligne Lake, operations of the Maligne Lake Cruise will be delayed to May 30th, 2019 (subject to weather restrictions). We will still go to the scenic spot to visit, but the Maligne Lake Cruise activity will be closed. During the closure period, if there is pre-paid for the Maligne Lake Cruise, the fees will be refunded.
Maligne Canyon
Maligne Canyon is a natural feature located in the Jasper National Park near Jasper, Alberta, Canada. Eroded out of the Palliser Formation, the canyon measures over 50 metres (160 ft) deep. Popular for sightseeing and exploration, the area contains waterfalls, stream outlets, birds and plant life.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
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Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
Sasketchawan river crossing
This place was named "The Crossing" because back in the 19th century, travelers and fur traders would use this spot to cross the North Saskatchewan River on their way to the beautiful province of British Columbia.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Reminder: Due to the forest fire in the Jasper area on Jul-22, which closed the area around Jasper Town, we have made changes to the affected itinerary.
| Original Itinerary: |
Alternative Itinerary: |
Calgary/Banff-Bow Lake-Peyto Lake-Columbia Icefield-Athabasca
Falls-Jasper
Accommodation: Jasper town |
Calgary/Banff-Bow Lake-Peyto Lake-Columbia Icefield((Snowcoach only)-Calgary
Accommodation: Calgary |
Jasper National Park-Maligne Lake-Maligne Canyon-Banff
Accommodation: Banff town, or No hotel but airport drop off |
Marble Canyon-Vermilion Lakes viewpoint-Banff town lunch-Cave and Basin National Historic Site-Minnewanka Lake-Two Jack Lake
Accommodation: Banff town, or No hotel but airport drop off |
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