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Rainforest to Gold Rush Grand Adventure Westbound

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Operated by Rocky Mountaineer
Tripcode: 52505
Overview
Destination:
Canada
Start:Calgary, Canada
Finish:Vancouver, Canada
Duration:12 days
Type:Group tour (max 200)
Style:
Rail,
Virtuoso,
Travel Period
June 2025 - September 2026

Start or end your journey in Calgary or Vancouver. This journey will take you through the Northern Rockies' extreme and diverse landscapes. From temperate rainforests to desert canyons, experience all that Western Canada has to offer. Enjoy stays in the stunning mountain towns of Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff.

This itinerary can be done in the reverse direction.

Standard inclusions
  • 11 nights hotel: Calgary, Lake Louise, Banff, Jasper, Quesnel, Whistler and Vancouver
  • 3 breakfast, 3 lunch (Westbound)
  • 3 days Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service
  • Banff Gondola
  • Coach Transfer Calgary Downtown to Lake Louise
  • Glacier Skywalk
  • Ice Explorer
  • Luggage handling and rail station transfers in Vancouver, Whistler, Quesnel and Jasper
  • National Parks Pass
  • Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Calgary

Arrive in Calgary and spend time exploring this cosmopolitan city on your own. That could be going to the top of the Calgary Tower, exploring Prince's Island Park or much more. Overnight in Calgary.

Day 2: Calgary to Lake Louise

Depart Calgary this morning for a full-day transfer concluding in Lake Louise. Journey to Banff, where you will enjoy a spectacular boat cruise on Lake Minnewanka. Highlights include Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Banff Gondola included. Your transfer ends on arrival in Lake Louise late this afternoon. Overnight in Lake Louise.

Day 3: 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 4: Lake Louise to Banff

This morning you are free to explore beautiful Lake Louise on your own. After lunch, a half-day transfer takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. Your transfer ends upon arrival in Banff. Overnight in Banff. Please note: While departure from The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 2:00 p.m., scheduled checkout time is normally 12:00 p.m. Your luggage will be stored upon checkout, and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel before the tour departs.

Day 5: Banff

Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Banff has activities for all, from relaxing in the Banff hot springs, and exploring the bustling town, to outdoor wildlife adventures. Overnight in Banff.

Day 6: Banff to Jasper

Continue your journey from Banff to Jasper on a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper National Parks via the Icefields Parkway. Lake Louise, Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk, and Athabasca Falls are among some of 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. You will arrive in Jasper late afternoon. Overnight in Jasper. L.

Day 7: Jasper

Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. The resort town of Jasper and the surrounding national park offer various activities from relaxation to adventure. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 8: Jasper to Quesnel

Departing early in the morning, travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain resort town of Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to the charming rural town of Quesnel, gateway to the North Cariboo. Pass through the Rocky Mountain Trench, with the steep Rocky and Cariboo Mountains on either side and on to the rolling hills and vast forests of British Columbia's Northern Interior. Highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Yellowhead Pass and Moose Lake, home to plentiful wildlife, including a large population of moose, caribou and bears. Your day concludes as the train passes through the town of Prince George and follows the Fraser River into Quesnel in the evening. Overnight in Quesnel. B, L.

Day 9: Quesnel to Whistler

Early in the morning, your journey continues southwest to the all-season resort town of Whistler, host of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and renowned for world-class outdoor activities, both leisure and adventure. Along the route, enjoy breathtaking and varied scenery, from the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon, through the rolling hills and vast ranchlands of the Cariboo Plateau, to the river canyons and lush farmland of the Pemberton Valley. Highlights include sweeping views of the Fraser Canyon, the crossing of Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world, and the shorelines of glacial-fed Seton Lake and Anderson Lake. Your rail journey today ends on arrival at Pemberton Station in the evening, where you will board a motorcoach transfer to your Whistler accommodation (approximately a 35-minute drive). Overnight in Whistler. B, L.

Day 10: Whistler to Vancouver

The morning is free to explore Whistler Village at your leisure. In the afternoon, return to Vancouver onboard Rocky Mountaineer through the stunning scenery of the Sea to Sky Corridor. Highlights of the trip include Cheakamus Canyon, the dome peak of Mount Garibaldi, Brandywine Falls, and breathtaking views of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains. An afternoon meal is served canapé style. Your rail journey ends today on arrival in North Vancouver in the evening, where you will be provided with a transfer to your accommodation in downtown Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 11: Vancouver

Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Vancouver has activities for all interests, including visiting historic Gastown, dining in lively Yaletown, or enjoying a walk on the Stanely Park Seawall. No matter what you choose to do, the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean surround you. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 12: 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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