5-Day Rocky Mountaineer Train + Bus Tour : Vancouver to Calgary

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5-Day Rocky Mountaineer Train + Bus Tour : Vancouver to Calgary

By Westar Travel Ltd.

Features

5d
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Multiple languages

Overview

✅ Luxury Meets Adventure
Experience the best of the Canadian Rockies with a Rocky Mountaineer train journey and a prestige guided bus tour through Banff, Jasper, and Yoho National Parks.

✅ Rocky Mountaineer Experience
Choose between SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf service for an unforgettable rail journey with panoramic views, gourmet meals, and first-class comfort.

✅ Comprehensive Sightseeing
Visit Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks, exploring iconic sights like Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, and Peyto Lake.

✅ Exclusive Icefield Adventure
Ride the Glacier Explorer (Snowcoach) onto the Athabasca Glacier, a once-in-a-lifetime experience on ancient ice.

✅ Breathtaking Scenic Drives
Travel the world-famous Icefields Parkway, surrounded by towering peaks, turquoise lakes, and majestic glaciers.

Activity location

Rocky Mountaineer Station
- 1755 Cottrell Street
- V6A 2L8, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

Rocky Mountaineer Station
- 1755 Cottrell Street
- V6A 2L8, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Dates

Travellers

Silver Leaf Service + Bus Tour

5d
English

Kamloops & Banff: (This booking requires MANNUAL confirmation)
Please contact us to reserve: Optional activities must be booked 7 days prior to tour start
Bilingual Tour Guide: Mandarin & English
Duration: 5 days
Rocky Mountaineer Train + Bus

Languages available

Starting time: 06:30

Price details

€4,122.66 x 1 Adult€4,122.66

Total

Gold Leaf Service + Bus Tour

5d
English

Kamloops, Banff: (This booking requires MANNUAL confirmation)
Please contact us to reserve: Optional activities must be booked 7 days prior to tour start
Bilingual Tour Guide: Mandarin & English
Duration: 5 days
Rocky Mountaineer Train + Bus
Optional add on: All activities or meal packages must be booked 7 days before the tour starts.

Languages available

Starting time: 06:30

Price details

€4,929.34 x 1 Adult€4,929.34

Total

What's included, what's not

Moraine Lake Entrance permit
National Park Pass ( May 1 - Jun 18 and Sep 8 - Oct 12, 2026)
Hotel accommodation for 4 nights as listed - standard room
Local, fun, and knowledgeable guide!
One way Rocky Mountaineer train ticket from Vancouver to Banff
All Personal Expenses & meals unless listed
Optional activities with additional fees mentioned in the itinerary
Any additional expenses due to unforeseen events beyond our control

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please provide your name as it appears on your ID card when placing your order.
This is a combined bus tour. Besides the regular Pickup and drop-off locations, additional points may be added to the tour.
The minimum number of travellers for this tour is 2 pax. In the event of insufficient travellers, Westar Travel reserves the right to cancel or change the itinerary.
The schedule and itinerary could be impacted by extreme weather and road conditions, while we may make necessary adjustments. We appreciate your understanding in case of any delays or changes.
Tour vehicles: Vehicles are arranged according to the number of people in a group. In a group up to 24 passengers, the driver will also be the tour guide. In a group of more than 24 passengers, an individual driver/tour guide will be provided.
If for any reason you need to leave our group during the trip, you must fill out a “Letter of Liability Release”, no exceptions.
Guests under 16 years old, must be accompanied by an adult (Age 18 or above).
If you have special needs (such as but not limited to: bed type, vegetarian options, high-chairs, etc.) please inform us at least 7 days before your trip. We will do our best to accommodate you, but there is no guarantee.
We require you to sign the disclaimer before participating in any optional winter activities; and highly recommend purchasing a travel insurance.
If you have a connecting international flight after the tour, please ensure that your flight departs after 10:30 pm.（**Please understand that depending on the situation, your arrival time in Calgary may be adjusted **）
The North American Hotel Standard Room is equipped with one large bed or two standard beds. If you have a specific request for bed types, please inform us at the time of booking and we will do our best to accommodate you.
NOTE: The sequence of itineraries is subject to change without prior notice
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Vancouver → Rocky Mountaineer Train → Kamloops: From Pacific Coast to Interior Canyons

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Kamloops Hotel arranged by Rocky Mountaineer

Rocky Mountaineer Station

11h
Admission ticket included

This is a self guided tour : No Westar travel guide Meeting Place : Rocky Mountaineer Station, 1755 Cottrell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2L8 Morning Please arrive at Vancouver Station at least 1 hour prior to departure for check-in. Departure is at 7:30am Pacific Time You board the Rocky Mountaineer in Vancouver and head east through the Fraser Valley’s green farmland before entering the dramatic Fraser Canyon. Midday, you pass through Hell’s Gate, where the Fraser River rushes through a narrow gorge, and see historic rock sheds protecting the railway. In the afternoon, the route follows the Thompson River, with scenery shifting from forest to semi-desert landscapes, before finishing along Kamloops Lake as you arrive in Kamloops in the evening.

Kamloops (Pass by)

Evening : Overnight to your Hotel Accomodation Arrive in Kamloops between approximately 6:00pm and 7:30pm PT. After disembarking, transfer to your hotel. All accommodation in Kamloops are of moderate standard and will be assigned post-booking. Enjoy the evening at leisure — explore the city, dine at a local restaurant, or relax in your hotel room after a full day of spectacular scenery. Important Note : Arrival time in Kamloops may vary depending on rail traffic and operational conditions.

Day 2: Kamloops → Rocky Mountaineer Train → Banff: Into the Heart of the Canadian Rockies

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Banff Town: Mount Royal Hotel/ Banff Inn/Canalta Lodg/Caribou Lodge/Rundlestone Lodge or Similar

Kamloops

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.

Banff Avenue (Pass by)

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**

Day 3: Banff → Banff Gondola → Bow Falls → Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel → Johnston Canyon → Banff (overnight)

6 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Mount Royal Hotel/ Banff Inn/Canalta Lodg/Caribou Lodge/Rundlestone Lodge or Similar

Banff Gondola

1h 30m
Admission ticket not included

Glide up Sulphur Mountain for breathtaking 360° views. Feel like you're on top of the world as the Rockies stretch endlessly before you. (Optional, additional charge)

Hoodoos Trail

15m
Admission ticket included

Witness these fascinating rock spires shaped by centuries of wind and water. A must-see geological wonder with stunning views of the Bow Valley!

Bow Falls

15m
Admission ticket included

Feel the power of the cascading waters as they roar over rocky ledges. A short walk brings you up close to this iconic natural wonder.

Surprise Corner

15m
Admission ticket included

Discover this hidden viewpoint with a picture-perfect panorama of Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, framed by towering peaks and the rushing Bow River.

Fairmont Banff Springs

1h 15m
Admission ticket not included

The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, also known as the “Castle of the Rockies” has a history of more than one hundred years. You can lunch in this gorgeous hotel if you would like to add [French Brasserie] (Optional, Additional charge). This iconic gem is nestled among the majestic Rocky Mountains with the clear Bow River at its feet. The snow on the peaks, the blue sky, and the cool air are enough to make you feel like one with nature.

Johnston Canyon

1h
Admission ticket included

As Banff National Park’s most popular hiking destination, you won’t want to miss Johnston Canyon. Johnston Canyon is carved into the limestone bedrock from thousands of years of water erosion. On this hike, you will be immersed into a beautiful scene of overhanging canyon walls, waterfalls, and lush forest. Every moment at Johnston Canyon is a memory as you explore depths and different perspectives of the beautiful gorge.

Day 4: Banff → Lake Louise → Moraine Lake → Yoho National Park → Emerald Lake → Natural Bridge → Banff (overnight)

5 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Banff Town: Mount Royal Hotel/ Banff Inn/Canalta Lodg/Caribou Lodge/Rundlestone Lodge or Similar

Lake Louise

1h 15m

Step into a fairytale as you admire the lake’s famous turquoise waters with the grand Fairmont Château Lake Louise as your backdrop. Don’t forget to capture the perfect memory!

Moraine Lake

1h
Admission ticket included

[Moraine Lake](Open Seasonal/*Alternative Attractions: Lake Minnewanka / Vermilion Lakes*). Its waters are the most amazing colour, a vivid shade of turquoise that changes in intensity throughout the summer as the glaciers melt. Set in the rugged Valley of the [Ten Peaks], Moraine Lake is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and rock piles, creating a scene so stunning it almost seems unreal.

Lake Louise Village Grill & Bar

45m
Admission ticket not included

This is your lunch stop. You can enjoy the Asian or Western Set Lunch there. (Optional, Additional charges)

Emerald Lake

20m
Admission ticket included

True to its name, this hidden gem stuns with its deep green hues. Take a peaceful lakeside stroll and immerse yourself in the tranquility.

Natural Bridge

15m
Admission ticket included

Stop at the Natural Bridge along the way and admire the Kicking Horse River as it carves a path through ancient rock. You can view the incredible natural formation from different perspectives at vantage points with interpretive displays that tell you about interesting facts about Natural Bridge. This beautiful scenery is enhanced with the scenic mountains and lush forests in the background.

Day 5: Banff → Crowfoot Glacier → Bow Lake → Peyto Lake → Icefields Parkway → Columbia Icefield → Calgary

6 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Crowfoot Glacier (Pass by)

A breathtaking sight along the Icefields Parkway, this glacier was named for its original three "toes." Though it has partially receded, you can still admire its icy blue beauty as we pass by, offering a glimpse of the ever-changing landscapes of the Canadian Rockies.

Bow Lake

20m
Admission ticket included

A peaceful alpine lake where the reflections of surrounding glaciers create a mesmerising view. Perfect for a quiet moment of awe.

Icefields Parkway (Pass by)

One of the world’s most scenic drives, this legendary highway winds through towering peaks, ancient glaciers, and pristine alpine lakes. As we journey along, enjoy breathtaking views of Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, and the Columbia Icefield, with plenty of chances to spot wildlife along the way!

Peyto Lake

30m
Admission ticket included

Hike up to the viewpoint and be rewarded with a breathtaking wolf-head-shaped lake! The bright blue waters are even more stunning in person.

Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre

1h 30m
Admission ticket not included

Experience the thrill of riding a massive Ice Explorer Snowcoach onto the ancient Athabasca Glacier. Step onto the ice, feel the crunch beneath your feet, and drink pure glacial water straight from the source—an unforgettable moment in the heart of the Canadian Rockies! Seasonal & Alternative Arrangements Ice Explorer Snowcoach (optional add on activity): Operates May 1 to October 12

Calgary (Pass by)

Today’s tour concludes with drop-off in Banff, Calgary, or Calgary International Airport, marking the end of your Rocky Mountaineer journey and Canadian Rockies experience. Arrival time in Calgary may vary depending on schedule, traffic and weather conditions. For Domestic flights, please book the flight departing on/ after 21:30. For international flights, please book the flight departing on/ after 22:30. Thank you!

Location

Activity location

Rocky Mountaineer Station
- 1755 Cottrell Street
- V6A 2L8, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

Rocky Mountaineer Station
- 1755 Cottrell Street
- V6A 2L8, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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