A rail journey that traverses three great rail routes and showcases the highlights of the Canadian Rockies in all their natural, rugged splendour.

Days 1–2: Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver and spend some time exploring this scenic city. The following day we have included a six-hour sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s spectacular North Shore. Travel across the Lions Gate Bridge and into the Coast Mountains. Experience the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Treetops Adventure, discovering the coastal temperate rainforest and British Columbia’s First Nations heritage. Next, visit Grouse Mountain and take in breathtaking views of the city, ocean and surrounding mountains.
2 nights: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Day 3: Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops. 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.
Overnight: Kamloops

Days 4–5: Kamloops to Banff
Continue eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. 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. 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 in the resort town of Banff. The following day, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff where visits to Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos are included. Continue on to Kananaskis for the highlight of today’s adventure, a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. Remainder of the day is at leisure.
2 nights: Fairmont Banff Springs

Day 6: Banff to Lake Louise
A half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge spanning the Kicking Horse River. The tour ends in Lake Louise where the remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy this magnificent location.
Overnight: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Day 7: Lake Louise to Jasper
Today, journey along the Icefields Parkway towards Jasper. 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. Ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Arrive in Jasper late in the afternoon.
Overnight: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Day 8: Jasper to Quesnel
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer to the rural town of Quesnel, gateway to the North Cariboo. Pass through the Rocky Mountain Trench, with the steep Rocky and Cariboo Mountains either side and on to the rolling hills and vast forests of British Columbia’s Northern Interior. Highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Yellowhead Pass and Moose Lake. Your day concludes as you pass through the town of Prince George and follows the Fraser River into Quesnel.
Overnight: Quesnel

Days 9–10: Quesnel to Whistler
Your journey continues south today to Whistler. Enjoy breathtaking and varied scenery, from the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon, through the rolling hills and vast ranchlands of the Cariboo Plateau, to the river canyons and lush farmland of the Pemberton Valley. Highlights include sweeping views of the Fraser Canyon, the crossing of Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world and the shorelines of glacial fed Seton Lake and Anderson Lake. The following day is at leisure to discover this picturesque mountain resort.
2 nights: Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Day 11: Whistler to Vancouver
This morning is free to further explore Whistler. This afternoon return to Vancouver onboard the Rocky Mountaineer through the stunning scenery of the Sea to Sky Corridor. Highlights of the trip include the Cheakamus Canyon, the dome peak of Mount Garibaldi, Brandywine Falls and breathtaking views of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains. An afternoon meal is served onboard. On arrival in Vancouver, you will be transferred to your accommodation in downtown Vancouver.
Overnight: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Day 12: Vancouver
Your journey ends upon checkout from your Vancouver hotel.

From £4088 per person including 11 nights accommodation as shown, rail travel aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in Goldleaf, some meals, railway station transfers as required, luggage handling and national park passes.

Prices for travel in Red Leaf with standard hotels are also available, please ask for details.