Included
Vancouver to Calgary
2021 Mountain Bound Promotion
This package is eligible to receive 3 free perks:
- Free Night Option: Choose an extra night at the beginning or end of your journey in either Calgary or Vancouver
- Free Transfer Option: Choose a free transfer at the start or end of your trip
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Free Dinner Option: Choose a free dinner at your hotel in either Banff, Jasper, Calgary or Lake Louise
Itinerary
Picture yourself onboard the world’s leading luxury rail experience. From the moment you set foot onboard, experience hosts that will go above and beyond to make your journey as comfortable as it is unforgettable. The custom-designed glass-dome coaches provide you with panoramic views – or get a bit closer by stepping into the outdoor viewing area. See the sights by day, sleep in a hotel at night. With Rocky Mountaineer, you get the best of both worlds: maximum views, and maximum comfort.
SilverLeaf Service Inclusions:
- Breakfast and lunch served in the comfort of your seat
- Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Gourmet sweet and savoury snacks
- Reclining, comfortable pre-assigned seating
- Attended by two Hosts, plus one culinary team member
- Luggage handling
- Small outdoor viewing platform
Custom-designed single-level dome
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own.
Overnight stay in Vancouver at Sheraton Wall Centre.
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer 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.
Overnight stay in Kamloops*
*Upon check-in for your train departure you will receive a boarding pass which will indicate your Kamloops accommodation. Your accommodation in Kamloops will be of a moderate standard, but will include all the essential amenities to make your stay comfortable.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included whilst onboard Rocky Mountaineer.
Your journey continues Eastward 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 in the mountain hamlet of Lake Louise.
Overnight stay in Lake Louise at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included whilst onboard Rocky Mountaineer.
Today, enjoy a full day tour along one of the most scenic highways in the world as you travel to Jasper National Park on the Icefields Parkway. Among the highlights are Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk and Athabasca Falls.
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 more about its geological features. Lunch is included at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre.
Afterwards, brief stops will be made at Bow and Peyto Lakes before arriving back in Lake Louise this afternoon.
Overnight stay in Lake Louise at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
This morning you are free to explore beautiful Lake Louise on your own.
After lunch, a half-day tour 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.
At the end of the tour you will be transferred to 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.
Overnight stay in Banff at Moose Hotel & Suites
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Today you will have an entire day to spend exploring Banff National Park on your own.
Optional activities include soaking in the mineral pools at Upper Hot Springs, enjoying a nature walk on nearby mountain trails, visiting Banff's historic museums, cruising on Lake Minnewanka or playing a round of golf at The Fairmont Banff Springs.
Overnight stay in Banff at Moose Hotel & Suites.
Today you will enjoy a full-day tour concluding in Calgary. Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the points of interest are Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. Banff Gondola included.
Continue on to Kananaskis for the highlight of today's adventure, a 12-minute Panoramic Helicopter Tour over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies.
Overnight stay in Calgary at Delta Calagry Downtown.
Your journey ends upon checkout from your Calgary hotel.
Hotel options
Vancouver
The Sheraton Wall Centre Downtown Vancouver Hotel is the perfect location for strolling scenic Robson Street and Yaletown or making connections in the nearby business and financial districts. Whatever your plans are, you'll find a feeling of welcome unlike any other at one of the best Vancouver hotels.
Lake Louise
Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening emerald lake, the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel is located in Alberta's Banff National Park. Discover endless outdoor recreational activities including hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking and river rafting.
Banff
The Moose Hotel & Suites offers mountain elegance in warm, rich and natural materials. Located a 1 minute walk from the heart of downtown Banff, the Moose Hotel & Suites features 174 air conditioned guests rooms, with a combination of One and Two Bedroom Suites and hotel rooms. Amenities include the Meadow Spa & Pools with 10 treatment rooms and private outdoor hot pool, a bright indoor swimming pool, exercise room on the 3rd floor and 2 spectacular rooftop hot pools with views of the Canadian Rockies. Dining is available at Pacini Italian Restaurant, featuring gourmet Italian food with authentic flavours and friendly service.
Calgary
Renowned for its genuine hospitality, the Delta Calgary Downtown is ideally located in downtown Calgary at the intersection of the city's business and cultural districts. Enjoy convenient access to all venues through the Calgary Skywalk system and public transportation, which makes exploring our city that much easier. When you return at the end of the day, expect the comforts of home.
Optional Extras
Upgrade to GoldLeaf Service aboard Rocky Mountaineer.
Features of GoldLeaf Service:
- Bi-level dome with seating above and dining below
- Full glass-dome windows with panoramic views
- Gourmet à la carte meals in the lower-level dining room
- Reclining, comfortable pre-assigned seating with ample leg room
- Attended by three to four Hosts plus a full culinary team
- Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Gourmet sweet and savoury snacks included
- Large exclusive outdoor viewing platform
- Engaging hosts with stories about historic sites, flora, fauna and wildlife
- Luxurious hotel accomodations with premium room categories.
2021 Dates
- April - 25,29
- May - 2,3,6,9,10,13,16,17,20,23,27,30
- June - 3,6,10,13,17,20,24,27
- July - 1,4,8,11,15,18,22,25,29
- August - 1,5,8,12,15,19,22,23,26,29,30
- September - 2,5,6,9,12,13,16,19,20,23,26,30
- October - 3
Important notes
Please note that pricing is based on a “from price” which varies on each departure and is subject to change without notice. Please contact our friendly team for exact pricing, availability, and upgrade options.
We work with a selection of hotels in each location. All bookings are subject to availability, which means we may need to offer an alternative hotel of equivalent or better quality. Our team will confirm your specific hotels upon confirmation and payment of deposit.
2021 Mountain Bound Promotion
“Mountain Bound offer (“Offer”) applies only to new 2021 bookings made by January 15, 2021 for qualifying Rocky Mountaineer itineraries booked in GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service for travel during the 2021 Rocky Mountaineer season on selected dates on Canadian routes only. Offer is per booking and applies to single, double, triple or quad occupancy bookings of 8 paid days/7 paid nights or more, must be requested at the time of booking and will not be automatically allocated or retroactively added. Free Perks are: (a) one additional hotel night in Vancouver, Calgary, or Victoria at the beginning or end of a package. Additional hotel night must match the accommodation grade and occupancy level of package booked; (b) one private standard airport transfer; and (c) one set-menu dinner at a selected package hotel (not available on rail days). Transfer and dinner are for number of persons on corresponding booking. All free perks are subject to availability and not all three perks may be available on all bookings depending on date selection. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, has no cash value, is non-transferable and cannot be deferred to a later trip or used against the price of the purchased package or to upgrade rail service or accommodation. Offer is not applicable to group bookings or itineraries of less than 8 paid days/7 paid nights. Offer is capacity controlled and may be modified, withdrawn or amended without prior notice. Additional conditions apply. All figures advertised are in AUD and value of Offer is based on a double occupancy booking during peak season in GoldLeaf Service. Rocky Mountaineer reserves the right to amend hotels included in the package. Hotel properties are subject to availability based on inventory.
Excluded
- Transportation from Vancouver airport
- Transportation to Calgary airport
- Meals, other than specified
- Activities, other than specified
- Gratuities for rail, hotel and transfer staff
- Fuel surcharges
- GST as applicable
