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

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

First Passage to the West (Eastbound)

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

Vancouver / Banff

Trip Length

2 Days / 1 Night

2 days onboard Rocky Mountaineer

Mode of Travel

Rocky Mountaineer Train & Motorcoach

Departure Date

2023 Season: TBA

Rates

2023 Season:

from $1,809 – $3,159 (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 1Vancouver to Kamloops (Onboard Train)

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

Board the Rocky Mountaineer train at the Vancouver Station at 7:30am PT. 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. B, L.

Day 2Kamloops to Banff (Onboard Train)

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. 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: Regionally-inspired meals 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 Whistler, Quesnel, 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 Signature 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 Whistler, Quesnel

HOTELS: Luxurious hotel accommodations with premium room categories.

Adding item to wishlist requires an account

Already A Member?

Don't have an account? Create one.

Got Questions?