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Canadian Rockies by Train: Banff, Lake Louise & Vancouver

9 days  |  11 days with Vancouver extension

Group size
15–38 travelers
Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars

205
Activity level

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Conquer the Canadian Rockies on a tour that hops from trails to rails.

With visits to endless dazzling landscapes, this tour will open your eyes to western Canada’s natural gems, the history of its First Nations peoples, and its proud cultural melting pot. Explore Canada’s Rocky Mountains as you take in the jewel-colored lakes and snowy summits of Banff National Park. Just when you think the scenery can’t get any more spectacular, you’ll climb aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train and ride the rails through the soaring peaks and twisting valleys of the Coastal Range, from Banff to Kamloops and on to Vancouver. Extend your trip to spend more time in Vancouver and taste some of the best Chinese food in North America.

Your tour package includes

  • 8 nights in handpicked hotels
  • 8 breakfasts
  • 3 lunches
  • 3 dinners with beer or wine
  • 7 sightseeing tours
  • Expert Tour Director & local guides
  • Private deluxe motor coach & ride on Rocky Mountaineer train

Included highlights

  • Calgary Tower
  • Banff National Park
  • Icefields Parkway
  • Athabasca Glacier
  • Lake Louise
  • Moraine Lake
  • a ride on the Rocky Mountaineer
  • Vancouver

Itinerary

Calgary, Alberta

Day 1: Arrival in Calgary

Welcome to Canada! Transfer to your hotel and get settled in. 

Banff Region, Alberta

Day 2: Sightseeing tour of Calgary & travel to the Banff Region

Included meals: Breakfast, Welcome dinner

With your Tour Director leading the way, head out on a guided sightseeing tour of Calgary. While this part of Alberta turns into a winter wonderland for large swaths of the year—Calgary hosted the 1988 Winter Olympics—it’s warm and mild in the summer. 

  • Drive by the Calgary City Hall, the seat of the Calgary City Council. Built in 1911 in the Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style, it sits next to the newer Calgary Municipal Building—whose mirrored glass facade was dubbed “a monstrosity” by rivaling members of the Toronto City Council.  

  • Pass the Canada Olympic Park (many of the nation’s top athletes still train there) and the winding Bow River, a popular recreation destination for locals.  

  • Pass by the Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (formerly Fort Calgary) and make a photo stop at the vast Calgary Stampede grounds, home to the largest outdoor rodeo event in the world. (No wonder Calgary is known as “Cowtown”!)  

  • Travel to Banff, a glamorous resort town inside the eponymous national park known for its mix of outdoor activities, art galleries, and take-your-breath-away sights. 

  • Enjoy views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains as you head west through Alberta. Sharp peaks of limestone and shale, deep valleys, and crystalline lakes await. 

  • Stop in Canmore and enjoy free time to explore and eat lunch downtown. This charming mountain town has featured prominently in film and television and boasts incredible views of Ha Ling Peak and the Three Sisters.

  

Join your Tour Director and fellow travelers for tonight’s welcome dinner, served with beer or wine.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars

Overall rating based on 205 traveler reviews

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Excellent

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler David, traveled in Jun 2023

Five star except too long of a day on the train

My trip of Nature

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Irose, traveled in Jul 2024

The trip was fantastic, more than I anticipated. The river’s the lakes,the Glaciers , s the entire scenery was spectacular. . Most enjoyable moments were the The Rocky Mountaineer ,their meals presentation ,the gondola and that short boat ride in Vancouver. Special thanks to...

Great job Debbie

5 out of 5 stars

2nd-time traveler Christopher, traveled in Jun 2024

The experience was fantastic. Debbie did an awesome job!

Rocky Mountaineer

5 out of 5 stars

6th-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Sep 2022

This was one of the best trips/tours we've ever taken. I highly recommend it.

Best trip ever

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Alyce, traveled in May 2024

Beautiful landscape. The train ride was wonderful. More food than anyone should ever eat. Traveled with great people. Our guide Robert was outstanding and a friend to all of us. The whole trip was one for the books and one I will never forget.

Canadian Rockies

5 out of 5 stars

3rd-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Sep 2023

The Canadian Rockies by train was spectacular. The scenery is breathtaking, the food is spectacular and the people you meet become fast friends.

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Hotels

We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Calgary Downtown

This comfortable hotel is located near the Victoria Park neighborhood. Guests enjoy a fitness center and on-site restaurants. Nearby you’ll find shops and restaurants.

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

This mountain lodge is located in the heart of Banff. Guests enjoy the indoor pool, the Red Earth Spa, and free passes for local transit. Nearby you'll find the Banff Park Museum, the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, the...

The Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre

This modern hotel is located in downtown Kamloops. Guests enjoy a game room, pool, and fitness center. Nearby you’ll find Riverside Park, Kamloops Heritage Railway, and local restaurants.

Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre

This modern hotel is located in the upscale Shaughnessy neighborhood. Guests enjoy a fitness center, pool, and restaurant. Nearby, you’ll find the VanDusen Botanical Gardens, Granville Island, and Science World.

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Flights

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