Rocky Mountaineer Train: Vancouver-Kamloops-Jasper + Coach: Jasper-Banff-Calgary

Rocky Mountaineer Train: Vancouver-Kamloops-Jasper + Coach: Jasper-Banff-Calgary

8 days/7 nights. Start: Vancouver - End: Calgary.

DEPARTURE: SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY FROM 05 MAY-02 OCTOBER 2024

Dag
Jour
Day
2024 Hotels  STANDARD CATEGORY
1 Vancouver: Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown OR Sandman City Centre
2 Vancouver: Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown OR Sandman City Centre
3 Kamloops : Thompson Hotel or similar
4 Jasper: Chateau Jasper OR Whistler's Inn
5 Jasper: Chateau Jasper OR Whistler's Inn
6 Banff: Elk & Avenue Hotel OR Banff Ptarmigan Inn
7 Banff: Elk & Avenue Hotel OR Banff Ptarmigan Inn
8 Departure
   
  2024 Hotels SUPERIOR CATEGORY
1 Vancouver: Georgian Court Hotel OR Sutton Place Hotel
2 Vancouver: Georgian Court Hotel OR Sutton Place Hotel
3 Kamloops : Thompson Hotel or similar
4 Jasper: The Crimson Hotel OR Forest Park Hotel
5 Jasper: The Crimson Hotel OR Forest Park Hotel
6 Banff: Mount Royal Hotel OR Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
7 Banff: Mount Royal Hotel OR Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
8 Departure
  • Day 01: Arrival Vancouver
  • Day 02: Vancouver - Victoria - Vancouver
  • Day 03: Vancouver - Kamloops (Train)
  • Day 04: Kamloops - Jasper (Train)
  • Day 05: Jasper - visit
  • Day 06: Jasper - Banff (Autocar)
  • Day 07: Banff National Park
  • Day 08: Banff - Departure Calgary
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day 1

Arrival Vancouver

1 Day

25 km

After arrival, transfer (not included) from the airport to the hotel. Check in and free time. 

day 2

Vancouver - Victoria - Vancouver

1 Day

230 km

This full-day trip to Victoria begins with a cruise through the scenic Gulf Islands and includes a visit to the acclaimed Butchart Gardens. Afterwards continue to Victoria for a city sightseeing tour that encompasses Victoria’s stately homes and gardens as well as historic landmarks. You will see the University of Victoria and Beacon Hill Park and pass the Royal British Columbia Museum, Thunderbird Park, the Parliament Buildings and the exclusive homes of the Uplands and Oak Bay. You will return to Vancouver in the early evening. Overnight in Vancouver.

 

day 3

Vancouver - Kamloops (Train)

1 Day

430 km

Transfer (not included) from the hotel to the Vancouver Railway Station to embark the Rocky Mountaineer train. The first stretch takes you through lush farmlands, past historic towns and follows the spectacular Thompson River, known for its outdoor activities, specially rafting. In the afternoon you will travel through the 'cowboy country' ranchlands and along the rushing torrents of the Fraser and Thompson Rivers. Lodging in Kamloops taken care off by the Rocky Mountaineer company.

day 4

Kamloops - Jasper (Train)

1 Day

450 km

Breakfast in the train. The second part of this wonderful train trip brings you to Jasper. Leaving Kamloops, you travel through the spacious region of ranches and forests to reach the Alberta border. Passing through some tunnels and over the Kicking Horse Pass, the train brings you through the majestic Rockies with some of the most spectacular sights in Western Canada. Late afternoon, arrival in Jasper and check-in for 2 nights at your hotel.

day 5

Jasper - visit

1 Day

10 km

Take the day to create your own adventure in Jasper. Perhaps you may wish to arrange a thrilling rafting trip down the Athabasca River or climb aboard a motorcycle sidecar for a different touring experience along the park's scenic roads. Optional excursions to beautiful Maligne Lake and Maligne Canyon will be offered too.

day 6

Jasper - Banff (Autocar)

1 Day

290 km

Day trip by coach from Jasper to Banff - Via the Icefield Parkway with impressive panoramas of shining lakes, enormous glaciers, water falls, ... You can enjoy an unforgetable trip with the 'Ice Explorer' on the Athabasca Glacier and walk over the Glacier Skywalk, a glass plateau 30 meters above the Sunwapta Canyon. Travel to Banff and arrival late afternoon for lodging.

day 7

Banff National Park

1 Day

20 km

Banff is yours to discover today. You can visit the Cave and Basin and Bow Falls, and take a thrilling gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain. Other activities offered in the park for your pleasure include river rafting, biking, horseback riding and hiking. Overnight in Banff.

day 8

Banff - Departure Calgary

1 Day

140 km

At morning, transfer per coach through the rich and spacious ranch area of Kananaskis to Calgary Airport. Return flight or extension possible with supplement.

 

Included

  • 7 nights in the planned hotels, room only.
  • Train ride with the ROCKY MOUNTAINEER - VANCOUVER/KAMLOOPS/JASPER - SILVER Leaf Service - 2 days.
  • 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches aboard of the train. 
  • Transfer in Kamloops to and from the hotel and in Jasper from the train station to the hotel.
  • One day excursion from Vancouver to Victoria with a visit to Butchart Gardens.
  • One day excursion from Jasper to Banff, ticket for the 'Ice Explorer' on the Athabasca gletsjer. 
  • Transfer by coach from Banff to Calgary. 
  • All provincial taxes and the GST, 'rebate' taken in account. 

Not Included

  • Flight Brussels - Vancouver/Calgary - Brussels + taxes
  • Transfer airport Vancouver - Hotel in Vancouver
  • Transfer hotel in Vancouver - Station in Vancouver 
  • All meals, except those mentioned during the train ride - All drinks. 
  • Tips for guides, bus drivers and traincrew.
  • Possible travel and/or annulation insurance
  • All services not mentioned 

Good To Know

FLIGHTS:

Wings ‘n Wheels is offering a large choice of European and American carriers which operates daily flights to and from the USA and Canada, starting from Brussels and as well as from the main airports in neighboring countries.

International and eventual domestic flights are not included. Airlines work with flexible prices and availability does change quickly. Use the contact form below and send it to your travel agent (enter your postal code or city name or the name of your travel agency) and indicate accurately your travel dates (departure and return) together with the surname (family name), first name and date of birth of each traveler and Wings ‘n Wheels will search for the best deals, considering itinerary and pricing.

A-LA-CARTE   -  TAILOR MADE:

All self-drive itineraries can be amended and tailormade “ à la carte” to your wishes.

CARRENTAL - DRIVERS LICENCE:

It is mandatory to present a NATIONAL driving licence with on the front side "Driving Licence". An international drivers licence is a translation only and not a valid document to rent a vehicle.