6-Day Rocky Mountaineer Train Tour from Vancouver: 4 National Parks, 8 Famous Lakes & 2 Special Canyons | Small Group of 14 Pax | Guaranteed 1 Night Stay Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
What you'll experience
Highlights
• Panoramic View Design: Features large curved glass ceilings in observation cars and open-air platforms for outstanding photography opportunities
• Distinct Service Levels: Offers GoldLeaf Service with two levels for dining and viewing, and SilverLeaf Service for a single-level experience with scenic windows
• Luxury Dining Experience: Serves exquisite local cuisine with attentive onboard staff, enhancing the travel experience
6 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Boarding the Train, Getting to Wonderland (Vancouver - Kamloops)(No tour guide)
Arrange your time reasonably and proceed to Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station on your own to check-in for the train.
Note: Please arrive at least 1 hour early, no guide will be available on the train
Address: Rocky Mountaineer Station, 1755 Cottrell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2L8
The train departs at 7:30am from the coastal city of Vancouver and travels to Kamloops in the interior hinterland of BC.
Today, the scenery will change dramatically as you pass through the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley, through dense forests and winding river valleys surrounded by the Coastal Range and Cascade Mountain peaks, and into the desert-like interior. Highlights include the fast-flowing Hell's Gate in Fraser Canyon and the treacherous steep slopes and rolling rock shelters along the Thompson River. Breakfast and lunch are served on board. Drive into Kamloops along the shores of Lake Kamloops and Rocky Mountain Lights chauffeurs transfer you to a local hotel in Kamloops for check-in.
Meals: B: Included(On the train), L: Included(On the train), D: ExcludedStay: Local hotels in Kamloops - 2
Day 2 — Farewell to the Train, Meet the Rockies (Kamloops-Banff) (No tour guide)
Depart from your Kamloops hotel and be transferred to the Kamloops train station by a Rocky Mountain Lights chauffeur-driven vehicle for unified boarding.
Note: No driver or guide on the train* Your journey continues eastward to the majestic Canadian Rockies and into Alberta.
Once again, you'll be dazzled by the scenery as you travel across vast pastures, along rocky lakeshores, over treacherous passes, and through tunnels famous in the history of the Canadian Rockies Railway. Today's highlights include Claridge's, where the last spike was driven on the Canadian Pacific Railway, through Rogers Pass, the Fundy Hawes Valley, the Spiral Tunnel, and of course, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Upon arrival in the resort town of Banff, your train journey comes to an end. Transfer to your local hotel in Banff and overnight in Banff town. *Your Rocky Mountain guide will contact you in advance to confirm the next day's boarding time and location.
Canadian Rockies
Meals: B: Included(On the train), L: Included(On the train), D: ExcludedStay: Banff Town: Elk + Avenue Hotel/ Mount Royal Hotel/ Ptarmigan Inn/ Caribou Lodge/ Banff Park Lodge or similar - 3
Day 3 — Calgary/Banff - Lake Minnewanka - Two Jack Lake - Johnston Canyon - Banff Gondola - Surprise Point - Bow Falls - Banff
Calgary → Lake Minnewanka (15 minutes) → Twin Jacks Lake (15 minutes) → Jonestown Canyon (60 minutes) → Banff Gondola (120 minutes, including meal time) → Surprise Corner (15 minutes) → Devil's Rock (15 minutes) → Bow River Falls (15 minutes) → Banff
From Calgary, the journey begins. Leaving the hustle and bustle of the city and through the nature-filled town of Canmore, you will start exploring Banff National Park. Lake Minnewanka (tour time: 15 minutes), the largest and deepest lake in Banff National Park, is famous for its blue water and beautiful natural landscape. Along the way to see the [Two Jack Lake] (tour time: 15 minutes), its name comes from the end of the 19th century happened in the two names are called Jack (Jack) good friends, standing at the lake looking at the scenery will have a feeling of paradise. Go to the Canadian Rockies, one of the four major canyons [Johnston Canyon] (tour time: 60 minutes), the canyon was formed millions of years ago, by the water erosion of limestone and become. The depth and narrow form of the canyon make it an explorer's paradise. Along the canyon's trails, visitors can see deep gorges cut into the limestone by streams, steep cliffs, and rocks of different shapes. Drive to Banff. Take the Sulphur Mountain [Banff Gondola (self-funded)] (tour time: 120 minutes, including meal time), arrived at the top of the mountain, at this time in front of you, as if unfolding a fascinating picture, multi-sensory interpretation of the Rocky Mountain alpine ecosystem, free to watch 3 minutes of the “Above Banff”, with eagle-eyed perspective, shocking sound effects, close to the naked eye 3D effect, the most perfect display of Banff. The movie will show you the full picture of Banff National Park with eagle eye view, stunning sound effects and close to naked eye 3D effect. You will have enough time to dine at the Peak Restaurant. Afterwards, at the Surprise Corner (15 minutes), you can record the legendary hotel in Banff with your camera, and see the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the Bow River from afar. At [Devil's Rock Hoodoos](Tour Time: 15 minutes), see the "Devil's Rock" shaped by the flow of time and the force of natural wind erosion, standing above the bank of the Bow River, like a guard, quietly guarding. Magnificent [Bow River Falls Bow Falls] (tour time: 15 minutes), a steady and a rush, rushing down, black stone and white water, reflecting each other. After the tour, return to Banff town to check in the hotel.
* Surprise Corner: Closed for maintenance Sept 8 – Oct 20.
Lake Minnewanka
Two Jack Lake
Johnston Canyon
Banff Gondola
Bow Falls
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Banff Town: Elk + Avenue Hotel/ Mount Royal Hotel/ Ptarmigan Inn/ Caribou Lodge/ Banff Park Lodge or similar - 4
Day 4 — Banff - Marble Canyon - Lake Louise - Moraine Lake- Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge - Banff
Banff → Marble Canyon (45 mins) → Lake Louise (75 mins) → Moraine Lake (75 mins, including meal time) → Emerald Lake (20 mins) → Natural Bridge (15 mins) → Banff
Depart from the hotel and head west, passing through the layered Castle Mountain, a famous mountain in the Rocky Mountains between the town of Banff and Lake Louise, and an impressive signpost on the Trans-Canada Highway. The scenery along the way is not to be missed, and is about to bring another piece of unparalleled scenery. Marble Canyon】(Visit time: 45 minutes) Marble Canyon has seven bridges to hike in a zigzag pattern over the deep limestone canyon and the meandering creek below. The canyon is where Torkham Creek joins the Vermilion River, and where fossilized Cambrian soft-bodied organisms from millions of years ago have been found, and is quite magnificent. A narrow trail over the creek leads to a bridge overlooking the canyon below, with frozen waterfalls cascading down from above on the right, a stunning landscape and cool pools of impressive water. [Lake Louise](Tour time: 75 minutes) Under the sunlight, the mineral-rich lake water reflects an intoxicating blue color, and the towering [Victoria Glacier] is surrounded on three sides, like a piece of emerald scattered among the mountains, thus gaining the reputation of “Sapphire in the Rocky Mountains”. Looking back from the lake, [Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise] stands quietly in the pine forest, waiting for tourists to visit. Moraine Lake. Moraine Lake's crystal clear turquoise water and the interlocking Ten Peaks Mountains reflect each other, standing at a high place, the lake and the mountains have a panoramic view. Passing through the [Spiral tunnel], continue forward, into the [Yoho National Park], to the quiet [Emerald Lake] (tour time: 20 minutes), the reflection of the mountains and water, the red canoe in the serene surface of the lake swings layer after layer of blue waves. Kicking Horse River water washed over the formation of the [Natural Bridge] (tour time: 15 minutes) across the river above, and the pines and distant mountains and shoals composed of a beautiful picture. After the tour, return to Banff, arrange the hotel to check in.
* Moraine Lake: Operating until Oct 13. For multi-day tours departing Oct 10 onward, Moraine Lake will not be accessible. Replacement stops: [Lake Minnewanka] (30 mins) + [Vermilion Lakes] (15 mins). Mandatory Moraine Lake fee will no longer apply.
Marble Canyon
Lake Louise
Moraine Lake
Emerald Lake
Natural Bridge
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Fairmont Château Lake Louise - 5
Day 5 — Calgary/Banff - Bow Lake - Peyto Lake - Sunwapta Falls - Maligne Lake Cruise - Jasper
Banff → Bow Lake (20 mins) → Peyto Lake (30 mins) → Lunch at The Crossing (at your own expense, 30 mins) → SunwaputaFalls (20 mins) → Maligne Lake Cruise (90 mins) → Jasper Town
Gather at the hotel and set off, gallop on the [Highway 1], go to the "Lonely Planet" selection of the preferred tourist countries of Canada's [Rockies]. On the way to see the [Crowfoot Glacier Crowfoot Mt.], stop at the [Bow Lake] (tour time: 20 minutes), mirror-like transparent lake water reflects the blue sea and blue sky of the Rockies. Corner to the maple leaf-shaped [Peyto Lake] (tour time: 30 minutes) (such as in case of force majeure reasons such as scenic maintenance is closed, it will be replaced by visiting Waterflow Waterfowl Lake), such as inlaid in the Rocky Mountain valley in a turquoise blue ribbon. Along the way stop [The Crossing]lunch time: 30 minutes. Driving in the “National Geographic” as "North America's beautiful landscape highway" 93 [Icefield parkway], alpine meadows, forests, lakes, snow-capped waterfalls, as if a temple can be worshiped. Arrive at Sangwaputa Waterfalls (tour time: 20 minutes), glacier melt water, waterfalls, the water volume is abundant, the scenery is particularly spectacular. Passing through the [Medicine Lake], the end of the arrival [Maligne Lake], choose to take the [Maligne Lake Cruise] traveling 22 kilometers trickle above the Devil's Lake. Come to the “God's meeting place” [Sprite Island] (May 30 before the trip or due to weather conditions, Maligne Lake Cruise is not open, the above itinerary will be replaced by: [Pyramid Lake], [Patricia Lake]). Drive to the heart and soul of the park where the [Jasper Town Jasper Town], arrange hotel check-in.
* Maligne Canyon: During closure, it will be replaced with [Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge] and [Beauvert Lake]
* Maligne Lake Cruise: Operating until Oct 12. After this date, replaced with [Pyramid Lake]
Bow Lake
Peyto Lake
Maligne Lake
Columbia Icefield
Maligne Canyon
Jasper National Park
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Jasper Town: Athabasca Hotel/Tonquin Inn/Lobstick Lodge or similar - 6
Day 6 — Jasper Town - Maligne Canyon - Athabasca Falls - Columbia Icefield - Calgary/Banff
Jasper→Marin Canyon (30 minutes)→Athabasca Falls (30 minutes)→Icefields Center (Snowmobile+Skywalk, 180 minutes, including meal time)→Calgary
Depart from Jasper Hotel (Departure time will be adjusted according to the time of the activity program, please refer to the guide's notification), go to the nature's ingenious power to create the [Maligne Canyon] (tour time: 30 minutes), is one of the Rocky Mountains is very spectacular canyon, formed by the glacier erosion, presenting a different geomorphological features. Drive for about 30 minutes to Athabasca Falls (30 minutes), which is formed by the erosion of melting snow and ice. Continue driving for about 1 hour and arrive at the Columbia Icefield, which was once the bottom of the ocean and formed into a glacier with the uplift of the earth's crust. Experience the Snowcoach and Skywalk at your own expense (two activities + lunch time: 180 minutes), you can take the Snowcoach to walk on the Athabasca Glacier and feel the temperature of the snow and ice; step on the 280-meter-high Skywalk to see the Sunwapta Valley in full view. Sunwapta Valley] at the bottom of your eyes. At the end of the trip, return to Calgary, the trip ended successfully.
* Columbia Icefield [Snowcoach & Skywalk]: Operating until Oct 13. After this date, tours will stop at the site only.
Good weather: light hike (~60 mins) to the glacier viewpoint.
Poor weather: glacier viewing arranged by the guide.
No mandatory Snowcoach & Skywalk fees will be charged.
Additional stop: [Sunwapta Falls]Maligne Canyon
Athabasca Falls
Columbia Icefield
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- Hotel accommodations for 5 nights as listed -standard room
- Bilingual Tour Guide
- Traffic Accident Liability
- Air-conditioned vehicle, rail tickets(Seat ticket)
- Meals: Rocky Mountaineer train onboard: 2 breakfast + 2 lunches (Note: We offer optional group meal for 4 breakfasts, and you can choose it when placing the order)
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- National Park Pass
- Holiday surcharge during Stampede period
Not included
- Service fees for tour guide and driver (min. CAD$15.00/guest/day; Airport pick up CAD$4.00/guest/way)
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure locations
- All personal expenses, additional hotel services and meals, unless otherwise stated
- Entrance fees and optional tours (rates vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)(We strongly recommend that you choose your activities, meals, and pre or post-stay hotel when booking your trip. No additional change or modification within 7 days before or during the tour. Changes are based on different situations and requirements.)
- Travel insurance
- All add-on activity & meal options must be purchased 10 days before the tour start, and subject to availability of resources.
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–47 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 47 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 48–62 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 48 days to 62 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 63+ days before | 70% | Cancellation Made 63 or more days prior to departure, Refund 70% of total purchase amount |
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Orders cannot be changed; please refer to the cancellation terms
【Additional Information】
- Any additional costs incurred due to changes in resources will be charged as applicable.
- In the event of a cancellation or modification for any reason, bank transfer fees or credit card fees will be deducted from the refund along with the cancellation or modification fees.
- All changes or cancellations must be communicated directly to our company in written form via email or fax.
- Cancellations and refunds will be processed within 1–7 business days.
Important info
Special notes
- If the departure date is within 1 month, we cannot guarantee the availability. The railway tickets sold out very quickly. Second confirmation required The information will feedback to you within 24hr normally after your booking. Please note that costs may vary due to train ticket prices.
- The sequence of itineraries are subject to change without prior notice.
- Pices mark up during the Calgary Stampede from July 3 to July 13 & Rotary International Annual Meeting from June 20 to June 25. Second confirmation required.
- Aside from admission fees, optional tour fees and service fees mentioned above, other fees and taxes should be paid in CAD currency by. If you choose to pay in USD currency, you should pay the price difference caused by the currency exchange rate.
- In the event of an accident or force majeure, including but not limited to: VIA Rail Dispatch, temporary closure of airports or stations, temporary cancellation of transportation companies, weather, transportation control, etc., that cause cancellation or postponement of flights and trains, we will do our best to assist you with a solution.
- If the train is delayed for more than 5 hours, you may choose to wait for the train or cancel this section of the itinerary.
If you choose to cancel this section of the itinerary, our office will follow up with you for a refund for the corresponding cost of the train ticket and provide you with free accommodation at the Calgary Clarion hotel (or similar) that night. The cost of flight modifications or other modes of transportation are at the travelers' cost. - This product is packaged with VIA Rail Canada products. For information about the train and refund policies, please refer to a final confirmation from the Canadian VIA National Railway operator.
- It is strongly recommended that you purchase relevant travel insurance in advance.
- If your itinerary includes airport pick-up and drop-off service, please provide accurate flight information and arrive at the designated pick-up location in advance. If the pick-up or designated pick-up location is mistaken due to inaccurate information you have provided, you will be charged an additional fee for a second pick-up service.
- VIA luggage standard: Each person is limited to 2 pieces of luggage, each piece is capped at 23KG, and the total length of three sides cannot exceed 158CM; 1 piece of hand luggage, maximum 11.5KG, 43x15x33 CM.
- According to different hotel operation requirements, you may be required to provide credit card information as a deposit during your stay for miscellaneous expenses and incidental guarantees (such as telephone expense, laundry, catering).
- All activities and meals must be booked in advance. Please understand that no additional bookings will be provided during the tour.
- During the tour, please arrive at the pick-up location at the time scheduled by the tour guide. Do not be late to avoid delaying other tourists' itinerary. If you are late or miss the transportation we have provided, you are responsible (at your own expense) to meet the group at the next designated meeting location.
- During your trip, the tour guide may pick-up or drop-off travelers accommodated at different hotels. The tour guide will make reasonable arrangements according to the presented situation. Please cooperate and understand, thank you.
- During your trip, there may be different vehicles and tour guides serving you.
- If for any reason you need to leave our group during the trip, you must fill out a "Letter of Liability Release"; no exceptions.
- Guests under 16 years old, must be accompanied by an adult (Age 18 or above).
- In the event of traffic, weather, or other circumstances not under our company's control, or if you are unable to participate in activities included in the itinerary due to personal reasons, no refunds will be given.
- If you have special needs (such as but not limited to: bed type, vegetarian options, high-chairs, etc.) please inform us at least 7 days before your trip. We will do our best to accommodate you, but there is no guarantee.
- This product is a local bus tour. All foreign travelers are responsible to have ready and to bring a valid visa. Confirm and process eTA in advance according to your passport type. For details, please click the link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp (Electronic Travel Permit [Mandarin] for reference only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4iyyMVFvfM）
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- This product is a local bus tour. Under the premise that the promised service and standards remain unchanged, your itinerary may take place alongside another traveler's itinerary to form a group tour. Depending on arrival and departure dates, travelers’ itinerary sequence may differ.
- Hotel Class: North American Hotels do not have an official hotel star rating standard. The hotels involved on the trip are local brand hotels.
- If the product ordered includes a train itinerary, we suggest that guests do not arrange connecting transportation (including trains, cruise ships, flights, etc.) on the same day as arrival at the end of a trip.
- The North American Hotel Standard Room is equipped with one large bed or two standard beds. If you have a specific request for bed types, please inform us at the time of booking and we will do our best to accommodate you.
- Product components such as: tour vehicles, hotels, restaurants, attraction facilities, etc. may have different standards (ratings, classes, quality) in different regions of the world; please understand. Our bilingual tour guides will use Mandarin and/or English to serve you.
- Tour vehicles: Vehicles are arranged according to the number of people in a group. In a group up to 24 passengers, the driver will also be the tour guide. In a group of more than 24 passengers, an individual driver/tour guide will be provided.
- Tour Operator will provides transportation, accommodation or other services and is not responsible or liable for any loss, damage or injury, delay or accident due to an act of default of any company engaged in providing service included in these packages.
- In case of force majeure including but not limited to weather, traffic accidents, etc. our company has the right to modify or cancel the itinerary.
- It is strongly recommended that you purchase travel insurance for your personal benefit.
- Tour Operator is not responsible for any transportation cancellations or delays, climate change, or any other travel safety issues within the trip that are caused by circumstances not under our company's control.
- In the Rockies, there can be large temperature differences between morning and evening. The average daytime temperature in summer is 25 °C, and the average night temperature is 15-18 ° C. Please prepare clothes appropriately.
- In the Rockies, there's ample sunshine and usually high levels of Ultraviolet rays (UV rays) that may cause sunburn, so proper sun protection will be needed. The region has a dry climate and body lotion is one of the must-haves when traveling.
- When encountering wild animals, feeding is prohibited; In the case of large animals, do not leave the vehicle and approach.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited in hotel rooms and throughout the hotel. Violation of the rules will result in a fine of $300 CAD or more.
- Within the national parks, please note smoking is permitted in certain areas only. Please follow the rules and do not litter cigarette butts. Please make sure that they're fully out in case of a fire hazard.
- Please note that hotels in the Rocky Mountains area are mostly 3-4 story wooden structures. Some hotels do not have elevators.
- For environmental protection, Rocky Mountains area hotels are not provided with toothpaste, toothbrush, slippers, comb; Only shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and soap are provided.
- Most hotel rooms are not equipped with kettles. If you need hot water for drinking, please ask the hotel's front desk for assistance. If no kettle can be provided, please use the coffee machine properly as instructed.
- There is no "hot (boiling)" drinking water at the attractions, if necessary, please prepare it yourself before departure.
- Canadian voltage power is 110V, and the electrical socket is a three-pin plug: the upper one is round, and the lower two are flat and parallel.
- Don't forget to bring your camera and enjoy your journey!
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third/fourth bed in the room. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Double rooms are not guaranteed to be two beds type, please understand.
* Price for a child applies when a 0 to 12-year-old child stays in one standard room as a third or fourth person.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
* There will be hotel surcharges during Petroleum Show and Stampede. The price may vary depending on the departure date.
* The hotel room type is mainly one bed or two beds. If you have a special request, please note in advance. We try our best to coordinate.
* If the departure date is within 1 month, we cannot guarantee the availability. The railway tickets sold out very quickly.
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