5-Day Rocky Mountaineer Train Tour to Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Columbia Icefield, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake from Vancouver

Highlights

5-Day Rocky Mountaineer train From Vancouver to Rockies, Truly Moving Train Journeys!

This 5-Day tour includes the luxury train together with the prestige guided tour to Banff, Icefield, Yoho and Jasper!

Discover Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake and Peyto Lake.

Your guided trip starts from Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy one of the most famous “world-class” parkway, Icefield parkway, to the Columbia Icefield.

Join the unique experience [Glacier Explorer (Snowcoach)] onto Athabasca Glacier.

Yoho National Park, “rock walls and waterfalls,” as an expression of wonder and awe, it can roughly be translated as, “Wow!”

Important Notice

Guests travelling on Rocky Mountaineer are limited to two checked pieces of luggage per person. Total checked luggage weight per person is not to exceed 30 kg (66 lb.). Each piece of luggage must have an identification tag attached to it that includes name, return address, and telephone number. Oversized items, e.g., sports equipment, may be subject to a surcharge.
We and Partner Rocky Mountaineer will not be responsible for the performance of this Agreement if prevented or delayed by acts of God, strikes or other labour relations matters, accidents, weather, traffic, airport conditions, lack of performance by third-party suppliers, or other causes beyond their reasonable control from meeting its terms. Nor will they be responsible for any loss or damage relating to train cancellations or any other cancellations.

Itinerary

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Day01
Vancouver - Kamloops: Begin Your Journey Hotel:All hotels in Kamloops are of moderate standard: your hotel will be assigned post-booking.

Day 1: Vancouver - Kamloops: Begin Your Journey

Introduction:

Vancouver

Vancouver is a coastal seaport city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2016 censusrecorded 631,486 people in the city, up from 603,502 in 2011. The Greater Vancouver area had a population of 2,463,431 in 2016, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Vancouver has the highest population density in Canada with over 5,400 people per square kilometre, which makes it the fifth-most densely populated city with over 250,000 residents in North America behind New York City, Guadalajara, San Francisco and Mexico City according to the 2011 census. Vancouver is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities in Canada according to that census; 52% of its residents have a first language other than English.48.9% have neither English nor French as their first language. Roughly 30% of the city's inhabitants are of Chinese heritage.

Kamloops

Kamloops is a Canadian city in British Columbia, where the North and South Thompson rivers meet. Sun Peaks Resort’s hiking trails, bike park and numerous ski runs lie to the northeast. Cougars and bears inhabit the British Columbia Wildlife Park east of town. West, above Kamloops Lake are clay hoodoos (or spires). The riverside Secwepemc Museum & Heritage Park features the remains of a 2,000-year-old village.

Tour Overview：

Board the Rocky Mountaineer train at the Vancouver Station at 7:30am PT. Please arrive at the train station at least 1 hour in advance to check in.

Address: 1755 Cottrell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2L8

Travel from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, 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 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. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into Kamloops between 6:00pm and 7:30pm PT. Spend the evening exploring the city of Kamloops or relaxing in your hotel room.

All hotels in Kamloops are of moderate standard: your hotel will be assigned post-booking.

Hotel:

All hotels in Kamloops are of moderate standard: your hotel will be assigned post-booking.

Meals:

Self-care

Day02
Kamloops - Banff : Awaken your senses Hotel:Banff Elk + Avenue Hotel/ Mount Royal Hotel/ Ptarmigan Inn/ Caribou Lodge/ Banff Park Lodge or similar

Day 2: Kamloops - Banff : Awaken your senses

Introduction:

Tour Overview：

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. 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's departure time and itinerary arrangement**

Hotel:

Banff Elk + Avenue Hotel/ Mount Royal Hotel/ Ptarmigan Inn/ Caribou Lodge/ Banff Park Lodge or similar

Meals:

Self-care

Day03
Calgary-Banff Gondola-Bow Falls-Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel-Johnston Canyon Hotel:Banff Elk + Avenue Hotel/ Mount Royal Hotel/ Ptarmigan Inn/ Caribou Lodge/ Banff Park Lodge or similar

Day 3: Calgary-Banff Gondola-Bow Falls-Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel-Johnston Canyon

Introduction:

sulphur mountain

Bow Falls

Bow Falls is a major waterfall on the Bow River, Alberta just before the junction of it and the Spray River. They are located near the Banff Springs Hotel and golf course on the left-hand side of River Road.

The falls are within walking distance of both Banff and the Banff Springs Hotel, so they are visited by many tourists despite their relatively small size.

Surprise Corner

惊奇角(Surprised Corner)，可以远观班芙溫泉大饭店与弓河河景，设有观景台方便大家观看与拍照。由于班夫溫泉大饭店不对外开放，所以惊奇角的拍摄点就显得尤其重要。班夫温泉酒店(Fairmont Banff SpringsHotel)，拥有一百多年历史的城堡酒店。依偎在雄伟的落基山脉之间，脚下静卧着清澈的弓河(Bow River)。从这里，还可以一目了然多面十多公里以外的维多利亚雪山和露易丝湖，以及雄伟壮观的温泉城堡酒店，更能俯瞰整个班夫国家公园的游客中心全貌。你可能还会觉得这个地方有点熟悉，原来这里也是 "断臂山＂的外景拍摄地之一

Tour Overview：

Visit Banff National Park to marvel at the beauty and grandeur of the granite peaks. It is hard to miss this natural wonder. Enjoy a ride to the Sulphur Mountain Summit on [Banff Gondola]. Next, you can see [Banff Hoodoos], "Devil's Rock." Following [Bow Falls], It is almost like you are enchanted with time when the river roars in summer. After taking a peek at the [Surprise Corner], the spectacular viewpoint for the famous [Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel], we will visit and make a lunch stop at this Iconic Castle hotel. Finally, hiking at [Johnston Canyon] This popular hiking spot takes you to stunning waterfalls. The trail will take you through open meadows and glacial lakes. (If the attraction has been closed due to maintenance or any other force majeure, we will visit Lake Minnewanka or Two Jack Lake as an alternate attraction.)

Recommendations in the evening: [Banff Night Tour] (min. 2 participants, about 2 hours). You may encounter some fascinating wildlife and capture some amazing pictures of Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka just like Award winner movies - 'Brokeback Mountain' and 'The Revenant'!

Itinerary:

Calgary-Banff Gondola (Additional fees) (90 min)-Hoodoos (15 min) -Bow Falls (15 min)-Surprise Corner (15 min)-Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & Lunch stop [French Brasserie] (Optional with additional fees) (75 min)-Johnston Canyon (60 min)

Hotel:

Banff Elk + Avenue Hotel/ Mount Royal Hotel/ Ptarmigan Inn/ Caribou Lodge/ Banff Park Lodge or similar

Meals:

Self-care

Day04
Banff-Lake Louise-Moraine Lake-Yoho National Park-Emerald Lake-Natural Bridge Hotel:Banff Elk + Avenue Hotel/ Mount Royal Hotel/ Ptarmigan Inn/ Caribou Lodge/ Banff Park Lodge or similar

Day 4: Banff-Lake Louise-Moraine Lake-Yoho National Park-Emerald Lake-Natural Bridge

Introduction:

Lake Louise

Lake Louise is a hamlet in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks and overlooked by a stately chateau. Hiking trails wind up to the Lake Agnes Tea House for bird's-eye views. There's a canoe dock in summer, and a skating rink on the frozen lake in winter. The Lake Louise Ski Resort features a wildlife interpretive center at the top of a gondola.

Yoho National Park

Yoho National Park is in the Rocky Mountains, in eastern British Columbia, Canada. Waterfalls include Wapta Falls, on the Kicking Horse River, and towering Takakkaw Falls. A trail circles turquoise-coloured Emerald Lake, with a nearby natural stone bridge. The Lake O’Hara area contains alpine lakes, cliffs and wooded trails. Viewpoints overlook trains entering the Spiral Tunnels on Kicking Horse Pass.

Emerald Lake

Emerald Lake is located in Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada. It is the largest of Yoho's 61 lakes and ponds, as well as one of the park's premier tourist attractions. Emerald Lake Lodge, a high-end lodge perched on the edge of the lake, provides local accommodation. A 5.2 km (3.2 mi) hiking trail circuits the lake, the first half of which is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. During the summer months, canoe rentals are available; in the winter, the lake is a popular cross country skiing destination.

Nature Bridge

Tour Overview：

In the morning, we will pass by [Castle Mountain] on the way to [Lake Louise], one of the most visited destinations in the Canadian Rockies; known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks, overlooked by a stately chateau and backed by [Victoria Glacier] and elevated by [Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise]. Followed closely by [Moraine Lake] (Open Seasonal/*Alternative Attractions: Lake Minnewanka / Vermilion Lakes*). Set in the rugged Valley of the [Ten Peaks], amazing colors create a unique appearance used on the Canadian dollar bill. After a lunch stop at Lake Louise Village (Optional choice of [Grill & Bar Asian or Western Set Lunch] with additional charges), we will enter the Yoho National Park, pass by [Spiral Tunnel] This section of the Canadian Pacific Railway carries too much blood and tears of railroad workers and history. Arrive [Emerald Lake], the place where the amazing blue-green color is caused by the sunlight reflecting off the "marl" layer. This is an extraordinary natural beauty! Before ending our tour, you will be amazed by the waterfall cascading over [Natural Bridge]. Enjoy the sounds of nature as you stroll along the path that leads to the Bridge.

Itinerary:

Banff-Lake Louise (75 min)-Moraine Lake (45 min)-Lunch Stop at Lake Louise Village [Optional [Grill & Bar] Asian or Western Set Lunch with additional charges) (60 min)-Yoho National Park-Emerald Lake (20 min)-Natural Bridge (15 min)

Hotel:

Banff Elk + Avenue Hotel/ Mount Royal Hotel/ Ptarmigan Inn/ Caribou Lodge/ Banff Park Lodge or similar

Meals:

Self-care

Day05
Bow Lake-Columbia Icefield-Calgary

Day 5: Bow Lake-Columbia Icefield-Calgary

Introduction:

Crowfoot Glacier

Bow Lake

Bow Lake is a small lake in western Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Bow River, in the Canadian Rockies, at an altitude of 1920 m. The lake lies south of the Bow Summit, east of the Waputik Range and west of the Dolomite Pass, Dolomite Peak and Cirque Peak.

peyto lake

Tour Overview：

Today, we will drive along [Icefields Parkway], National Geographic magazine has voted it as one of the most beautiful scenic highways on the planet. This breathtaking drive blends jaw-dropping views with pristine wilderness. Pass by the snow-capped mountain peaks of [Crowfoot Glacier]. Following the visit to [Bow Lake], the lake is a bright turquoise color which is due to the glacial runoff from Bow Glacier. Shortly after, we will come to [Peyto Lake], a must-see lake in Banff National Park for its unique maple shape or vibrant blue glacier-fed water. (If the attraction is under maintenance or other force majeure, we will go to Waterflow Lake as an alternative attraction) Next, we will arrive at [Columbia Icefield] and experience the stunning beauty of [Athabasca Glacier], the largest and oldest icefield in North America. For an unforgettable trip into this region, take a ride of [Ice Explorer - Snowcoach] to explore [Athabasca Glacier] then we will head back to Calgary.

Pease ensure that your flight departs after 10:30 pm. （**Please understand that depending on the situation, your arrival time in Calgary may be adjusted **）

Itinerary:

Banff-Crowfoot Glacier (Pass by)-Bow Lake (30 min)-Peyto Lake (20 min)-Lunch Stop (Optional Western Lunch Box with additional fees)(60 min)-Columbia Icefield [Snowcoach ] (Additional fees) (210 min)-Calgary

Meals:

Self-care

Pricing

Standard Price

Double

$2,909.09/p

Triple

$2,723.61/p

Quard

$2,630.50/p

Single

$3,631.97/p

Child

$2,630.50/p

Upgrade

Yes, upgrade to GoldLeaf[view]
Standard
+$685.12/p

Optional Activities

Banff Gondola（ Summer）[view]
Standard
+$51.32/p
Columbia Icefield Glacier Explorer (Snowcoach)[view]
Standard
+$65.98/p

Drop-off point

Meal Plan (Must be booked in advance)

RMY05-Breakfast[view]
Standard
+$73.31/p
The Crossing Western Lunch Box[view]
Standard
+$23.46/p
Lake Louise Village Grill&Bar Asian/Western set Lunch[view]
Standard
+$23.46/p
French Brasserie at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel[view]
Standard
+$69.65/p

Optional Activities

BL01-Banff Night Tour[view]
Standard
+$62.32/p

Inclusion

[Complimentary] Luggage tag and bottled water

1. Air-conditioned vehicle; RM train package

2. Admission of National Park

3. Bilingual Tour Guide (English and Mandarin); Only English representative on RM trail

4. Hotel Accommodation as listed

5. Traffic Accident Liability

6. Meals: Rocky Mountaineer train onboard: 2 breakfast + 2 lunch

7. GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusion

- Meals & All Personal Expenses such as laundry, phone & travel insurance.

- Driver/Tour Guide gratuity C$15/pp/day, airport pick up C$4/pp

- Refunds for costs caused by force majeure

- All add-on activity & meal options must be purchased 7 days before the tour start, and subject to availability of resources

Meeting Points

Vancouver

Time

Address

6:30am

Rocky Mountaineer Station

Rocky Mountaineer Station @ 1755 Cottrell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2L8

Departure information

[YYC Dropoff] Calgary International Airport Departure Terminal (Please ensure that your flight departs YYC after 10:30 pm)

[NE Calgary] Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel

Winter -[Downtown] Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown

Winter - [Banff Town] Elk + Avenue Hotel

Special Notes

Terms and Conditions:

The following conditions apply to cancellations and changes:

- Reduce the number of participants on the same booking

- Cancel the entire booking

- Change the itinerary

- Change the departure date but keep the same itinerary

1. Within 45 days of departure, there will be no refunds for changes or cancellations of an entire booking (including but not limited to: activities, meals, tickets, pre-paid items, and accommodations in the itinerary).

2. You will be charged 30% of tour fee for cancellations or modifications made more than or 46 days before departure (Refundable for activities and catering).

The following conditions apply to booking modifications:

- Increase the number of travelers in the itinerary（Depending on resource availability corresponding to the itinerary dates）

- Modify the name of a traveler participating in the itinerary.

No changes will be made within 45 days before departure.
You will be charged a service fee of C$50/booking/time for changes or modifications made more than or 46 days before departure.

When modifying your booking, you may be charged for any services fees, penalties or additional costs due to resource circumstances.
If for any reason you need to cancel or modify your booking, a bank wire fee, merchandise fee, or credit card service fee, etc. will be deducted from your refund.
Any changes or cancellations must be made through email or fax. Verbal changes or cancellations are not accepted.
Cancellations and refunds are processed within 1-7 business days

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