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Discovery Circle Journey Lake Louise

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Operated by Rocky Mountaineer
Tripcode: 52498
Overview
Destination:
Canada
Start:Vancouver, Canada
Finish:Vancouver, Canada
Duration:9 days
Type:Group tour (max 200)
Style:
Rail,
Virtuoso,
Travel Period
June 2025 - October 2026

Journey through the awe-inspiring Canadian Rockies on two of our most popular rail routes - First Passage to the West and Journey through the Clouds. Enjoy stays in the stunning mountain towns of Jasper and Lake Louise. Unleash your inner explorer on an exciting Icefields Parkway adventure.

This itinerary can be done in the reverse direction.

Standard inclusions
  • 4 breakfast, 5 lunch
  • 4 days Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service
  • 8 nights hotel: Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper and Lake Louise
  • Glacier Skywalk
  • Ice Explorer
  • Luggage handling and rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper and Lake Louise
  • National Parks Pass
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Vancouver

Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic coastal city on your own. Vancouver has activities for all interests, including visiting historic Gastown, dining in lively Yaletown, or enjoying a walk on the Stanley Park Seawall. No matter what you choose to do, the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean surround you. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 2: Vancouver to Kamloops

Departing early in the morning, travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, located 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 landscapes 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 ends in the evening as the train travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into the town of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L.

Day 3: Kamloops to Jasper

Early in the morning, your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again, you will be surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains, climbing ever nearer to the high peaks of the Continental Divide. Today's highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, followed by Pyramid Falls and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Your rail journey ends this evening on arrival in the resort town of Jasper. Overnight in Jasper. B, L.

Day 4: Jasper

This morning you are free to explore Jasper on your own. In the afternoon, experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Jasper National Park on a half-day sightseeing tour, where you'll explore stunning landscapes, look for wildlife, and visit iconic landmarks. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 5: Jasper to Lake Louise

Travel from Jasper to Lake Louise via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk, and Athabasca Falls are among the day's highlights. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn about its geological features. Lunch is provided at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Lake Louise in the late afternoon. Overnight in Lake Louise. L.

Day 6: Lake Louise

Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. With its unique history and picturesque scenery, Lake Louise will not disappoint. Learn about the local wildlife, paddle the lake by canoe, or simply relax amongst the beauty. Overnight in Lake Louise.

Day 7: Lake Louise to Kamloops

Departing in the morning, travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain hamlet of Lake Louise to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia's Interior. Your journey takes you through ever-changing scenery as you travel between the iconic 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. You will arrive in Kamloops in the evening. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L.

Day 8: Kamloops to Vancouver

Early in the morning, your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today's journey, you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the B.C. Interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Cascade and Coast 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. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. Overnight in Vancouver. B, L.

Day 9: Vancouver

Your journey ends upon check out from your Vancouver hotel.

Day 10: Vancouver

Enjoy another day in Vancouver with free time to relax or booking your own activities at your leisure. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 11: Vancouver

Your journey ends upon check out from your Vancouver hotel.

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Rocky Mountaineer offers luxury train journeys through Western Canada and the American Southwest. Our world-renowned train travels by daylight and is the best way to experience some of the most spectacular scenery North America has to offer.

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