Rocky Mountaineer Train – First Passage to the West 2-Day Rail (Banff to Vancouver)

2 Days / 1 Night
Train Tour
Tour Code: RFWB-W2025

First Passage to the West (Westbound)

Relax and join us onboard the Rocky Mountaineer for two days of all-daylight rail travel through Canada’s West and the Canadian Rockies.

Two days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer Train
Luggage handling and rail station transfers in Kamloops
1 night hotel: Kamloops

Departure & Return Location

Banff / Vancouver

Trip Length

2 Days / 1 Night

2 days Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service

Mode of Travel

Rocky Mountaineer Train & Motorcoach

Departure Date

2025 Season:

Regular departures every Wednesday and Sunday from April 16 to October 12.
An additional Thursday departure is available from May through September.

Rates

2025 Season:

SilverLeaf Service Level:$2,725 – $2,894 (CAD) per person

GoldLeaf Service Level:$3,665 – $3,894 (CAD) per person

What's Included

Dining2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Travel & Transport2 days Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service. Luggage handling and rail station transfers in Kamloops
Accommodations1 night hotel: Kamloops

What's Not Included

Airport Transfers
Meals, other than onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
Activities, other than specified
Gratuities for rail, hotel and transfer staff
GST 5%

Itinerary

Day 1Banff to Kamloops (Onboard Train)

** Optional rail station transfer service available on request (at additional cost).

Board the Rocky Mountaineer train at Banff Station at 7:30am MT. Enjoy the spectacular array of scenery as you travel between the glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the Interior. Today’s highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass, and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. Arrival in Kamloops between 6:30pm and 8:00pm 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. B, L.

Day 2Kamloops to Vancouver (Onboard Train)

Board the Rocky Mountaineer train at the Kamloops Station at 7:35am PT. On today’s journey west, you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the Interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. You will arrive in Vancouver between 6:00pm and 7:30pm PT. B, L.

** Optional rail station transfer service available on request (at additional cost)

Onboard Experience

Rocky Mountaineer offers two levels of service: SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf. Both come with friendly Hosts, gourmet breakfasts and lunches, and endlessly amazing views. Discover the difference:

SilverLeaf

GoldLeaf

COACH STYLE: Custom-designed single-level dome

WINDOW STYLE: Oversized glass-dome windows for taking in the spectacular views

DINING: Breakfast and lunch served in the comfort of your seat

SEATING: Reclining, comfortable pre-assigned seating with ample leg room

NUMBER OF HOSTS: Attended by two Hosts, plus one culinary team member

BEVERAGES: Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

SNACKS: Gourmet sweet and savoury snacks included

VIEWING AREA: outdoor viewing area

STORYTELLING: Engaging Hosts with stories about historic sites, scenery and wildlife

BAGGAGE DELIVERY: Complimentary baggage delivery to your overnight hotel accommodation in Kamloops

HOTELS: Comfortable accommodations with restaurants on the property or within walking distance

COACH STYLE: Bi-level dome with seating above and dining below

WINDOW STYLE: Full glass-dome windows with panoramic views

DINING: Gourmet à la carte meals in the lower-level dining room

SEATING: Reclining, comfortable pre-assigned seating with ample leg room

NUMBER OF HOSTS: Attended by four Hosts plus a full culinary team

BEVERAGES: Complimentary singature cocktails, premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

SNACKS: Gourmet sweet and savoury snacks included

VIEWING AREA: Large exclusive outdoor viewing platform

STORYTELLING: Engaging Hosts with stories about historic sites, scenery and wildlife

BAGGAGE DELIVERY: Complimentary baggage delivery to your overnight hotel accommodation in Kamloops

HOTELS: Luxurious hotel accommodations with premium room catergories

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