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Journey through the Clouds Discovery Lake Louise Eastbound- Rail Vacation
Rocky Mountaineer | 9 Days | Vancouver to Calgary
April - October 2025 Departures
Begin your itinerary in Vancouver, where you'll explore Stanley Park and Granville Island before boarding your Rocky Mountaineer rail journey to Kamloops, witnessing diverse landscapes from lush valleys to desert-like canyons. Continue through the Canadian Rockies to Jasper, marveling at Mount Robson and the Icefields Parkway en route to Lake Louise, where you will experience the Columbia Icefield and serene beauty of Banff before concluding your adventure in Calgary. This itinerary promises unparalleled scenery and opportunities for relaxation and exploration in each destination.
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Highlights
- 2 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer
- Luggage handling and rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Jasper
- 2 breakfast, 3 lunch (Eastbound)
- 8 nights hotel: Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper, Lake Louise and Calgary
- National Parks Pass
- Ice Explorer
- Admission to Glacier Skywalk & Banff Gondola
- Onboard train gratuities
- Service Level: SilverLeaf Service, Standard Room
Additional Information
Day 1: Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic coastal city on your own. That could be discovering Stanley Park, taking a small ferry to Granville Island, or much more. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 2: 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. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 3: Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, located 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 landscapes 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 ends as the train travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into the town of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L*.
Day 4: Kamloops to Jasper
Your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again, you will be surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains, climbing ever nearer to the high peaks of the Continental Divide. Today's highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, followed by Pyramid Falls and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Your rail journey ends this evening on arrival in the resort town of Jasper. Overnight in Jasper. B, L*.
Day 5: Jasper
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. The resort town of Jasper and the surrounding national park offer various activities from relaxation to adventure. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 6: Jasper to Lake Louise
Travel from Jasper to Lake Louise via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk, and Athabasca Falls are among the day's highlights. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn about its geological features. Lunch is provided at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Lake Louise in the late afternoon. Overnight in Lake Louise. L*.
Day 7: Lake Louise
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. With its unique history and picturesque scenery, Lake Louise will not disappoint. Learn about the local wildlife, paddle the lake by canoe, or simply relax amongst the beauty. Overnight in Lake Louise.
Day 8: Lake Louise to Calgary
Today you will enjoy a full-day sightseeing transfer concluding in Calgary. Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the points of interest are Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Before leaving Banff, you will enjoy a visit to the Banff Gondola (cost of admission included). Overnight in Calgary.
Day 9: Calgary
Your journey ends upon check out from your Calgary hotel.
*Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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