Enjoy riding in stainless steel cars that offer all the superior comforts of a classic train travel. Along the way, you will see mountains, lakes, and forests. Take your time and experience the majestic beauty of the Canadian Rockies.
7 days 6 nights
Year Round
Vancouver, BC Calgary, AB
Afternoon departure from Vancouver on your own to the Vancouver Pacific Central Station, onboard VIA the Canadian, to Jasper National Park. Along the way, the train will pass through Fraser Valley which displays rich orchards, farms and spectacular scenery. You will stay overnight in VIA Rail. (Sleeper Plus class: All meals and non-alcoholic beverages included in the dining car; if you choose Economic class, you are required to purchase meals on your own)
When you wake up in the morning, the train is crossing the Cariboo Mountain. Enjoy memorable vistas of mountains and forests; also, do not miss the highest peak of the Rockies – Mt. Robson. Later, the train will arrive in Jasper (arrival time around 11:00 am); Enjoy free time to explore the beautiful Jasper.
Jasper National Park is a World Heritage Site and the Canadian Rockies’ largest national park. Today you will enjoy a scenic tour including visiting Maligne Canyon, Patricia Lake and Pyramid Lake. You will have an opportunity to catch a glimpse of some of the many creatures that call this mountain park home. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore more of Jasper insentiently. You can take the Jasper Tramway and board the summit of Whistler to embark on a hiking trip. Moreover, there are diverse outdoor activities for you to choose, such as horseback riding, rock climbing, hiking, picnicking, etc., or renting a jeep to the forest is always a good choice.
Today, travel along the Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise, which is the most scenic highway in North America. You will be stunned by the steep mountains, glowing blue glaciers, rushing waterfalls and crystal-clear lake. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield, where you will ride on an Ice Explorer and visit the Skywalk, after lunch continue your journey through Peyto Lake and Bow Lake. You will arrive at Louise Lake the Rocky Mountain Sapphire and will stay overnight in Lake Louise.
Visit Yoho National Park, Takkakaw Falls, Emerald Lake and Spiral Tunnel. In the afternoon, continue to Banff National Park. Overnight in Banff.
In the morning, attend a “Discover Banff” tour. Take the Sulphur Mountain Gondola to reach the summit, overlooking the beautiful Rocky Mountains and Banff. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. You have multiple choices, such as shopping in the town, playing golf, having a horse-riding trip, hiking, swimming or boating. You may go to the beauty spa center in Banff Springs Hotel and enjoy the massage services. Overnight stay in Banff.
Depart Banff to Calgary International Airport by bus; end of this wonderful trip.
