Explorer's Circle Train Tour

If you love rail travel, this holiday is just the ticket - double your pleasure with two of Canada’s premier rail experiences. This getaway also includes time to explore the resort towns of the spectacular Canadian Rocky Mountains.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Vancouver – Jasper

    Board VIA Rail’s Canadian en route to the alpine town of Jasper. Enjoy Sleeper Touring class and the classic dome car for panoramic viewing of this diverse landscape.

  • Day 2: Jasper

    Travel between the Monashee and Cariboo mountain ranges before ending your train journey in the resort town of Jasper.

  • Day 3: Jasper – Banff

    Travel the spectacular Icefields Parkway to Banff. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for an Ice Explorer ride then continue south to Banff, stopping in Lake Louise en route.

  • Day 4: Banff – Kamloops

    Board the Rocky Mountaineer for two days of all-daylight rail travel through Canada’s West and the Rockies.

  • Day 5: Kamloops – Vancouver

    Travel through the Fraser River Canyon, across the lush, rich green farmland of the Fraser Valley and into the west coast city of Vancouver.

  • Day 6: Vancouver

    The tour ends after check-out of your hotel.

* All prices shown are for low season, per person, twin share. Click here to see full Terms & Conditions.

Pricing

6 Days / 5 Nights From $3,148*

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4 Star $3890*

Includes 5 nights' hotel accommodation including taxes, 1 night VIA Rail’s Canadian (Sleeper Touring Class), Rocky Mountaineer Rail Tour (RedLeaf), travel by motor coach, meals as indicated, sightseeing as specifi ed, photograph at the Columbia Icefi eld, porterage at hotels, National Park fees, services of Brewster driver/guide, Canadian GST.

Departs Vancouver 2012: Sun; 06 May - 16 Sep

Notes: Pre tour accommodation recommended. RedLeaf passengers will need to pack an overnight bag for the stay in Kamloops.

Highlights

  • Icefield Parkway and Banff sightseeing excursions 
  • Ice Explorer Ride

  • Spiral Tunnels

  • Hell’s Gate