OUR RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Vancouver to Banff
Day 1 Vancouver to Kamloops
You will check-in at 07.00 at Rocky Mountaineer's very own station in Vancouver.
Boarding at 07.30, the train heads into the interior of British Columbia, via the
Fraser Valley and Hell's Gate, following the Thompson River to Kamloops. You will
arrive in Kamloops early evening. You will be transferred to your hotel. Hotel assigned
by Rocky Mountaineer
Day 2 Kamloops to Banff
You will be transferred from your hotel to the station to re-board at 06.15. Travel via
Shuwap Lake, Craigellachie and the Rogers Pass into the Banff National Park. Continue
through the unique Spiral Tunnels, making a short stop at Lake Louise before arriving
in Banff at around 19.30
Since we started our Alaska and Canada arrangements 30 + years ago, the Rocky Mountaineer has always been the most popular choice for a Canadian Rockies addition to an Alaska cruise
See below for our recommended route, itinerary and days of operation for the 2 day journey between Vancouver and Banff/Lake Louise
We only feature Rocky Mountaineer in conjunction with our cruises and include transfers between selected hotels in Vancouver, Banff and Jasper and the station, plus tipping to service staff onboard the train. They have also introduced guest information and check-in centre's at selected Vancouver hotels
Rocky Mountaineer also have a great selection of their own train/coach tours of various durations, with a choice of different hotel grades to suit all pockets - further details are available from us
The Days of Operation
In May - on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, stopping at Lake Louise on Tuesday and Friday
From June to September - on Monday and Friday only, stopping at Lake Louise on Friday
In reverse, the train operates from Banff and Lake Louise on Thursday and Sunday in May and Sunday only from June to September. From Banff to Vancouver on Wednesdays only from May to September
Other Routes
The Rocky Mountaineer also operates from Vancouver to Jasper on Friday and Tuesday, and in reverse on Thursday and Sunday. If you have travelled on the Rocky Mounatineer before and are looking to repeat the experience on a different route, why not consider the 3 day Vancouver/Whistler/Quesnal route to Jasper - please call for details
Tony Ripper says
' If you have a choice, I recommend you to opt for taking the train Eastbound from Vancouver to Banff rather than in
reverse. If it's affordable, go for GoldLeaf - it's very comfortable and makes for a memorable travel experience '
For further impartial advice and to make your booking, please call 01425 485100