Train Vacation | 7-Day Canadian Rockies Tour - Peak to Passage North Bound - Calgary Round Trip

Calgary Arrival & City Experiences – Gateway To The Rockies

• Complimentary Airport Transfer: Professional pickup service from Calgary International Airport with assistance for hotel check-in (scheduled service from 9am-9pm). Review our Complete Calgary Airport Pickup Guide for detailed information
• Premium Calgary Accommodation: Comfortable lodging in preparation for your mountain adventure (evening)
• Calgary City Tour (optional$$): Guided exploration of Calgary's highlights from historic districts to modern architecture, including the iconic Calgary Tower (3 hours)
  
• Heritage Park Visit (optional$$): Step back in time at Canada's second-largest living history museum, where the past comes alive through authentic buildings and costumed interpreters (3 hours)
• CrossIron Mills Shopping Experience (optional$$): Discover Alberta's largest single-level shopping center featuring over 200 specialty stores and premium outlets (4 hours)
• Calgary Zoo Adventure (optional$$): Observe nearly 900 animals from around the world, including gorillas, hippos, grizzly bears, penguins, and endangered species like red pandas and Amur tigers (afternoon)

Banff National Park Exploration – Waterfalls, Canyons & Mountain Views

The journey continues with an exploration of Banff National Park, Canada's first and most iconic national park established in 1885. From dramatic canyons and waterfalls to unique rock formations and stunning mountain vistas, this protected wilderness has drawn visitors for over a century. The itinerary includes both natural landscapes and cultural highlights, with ample time to experience the charming mountain town of Banff

Journey Highlights

• Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola (optional$$): Soar to an elevation of 2,281 meters on a state-of-the-art gondola for breathtaking 360° views of six mountain ranges and the Bow Valley below (stop for about 90 minutes)
• Johnston Canyon: Explore this dramatic limestone canyon with its series of waterfalls, catwalks, and forest paths that showcase the power of erosion over millennia (stop for about 60 minutes)
  
• Bow Falls: Visit this wide, cascading waterfall near the Banff Springs Hotel, which gained fame as a filming location for "The River of No Return" in the 1950s (stop for about 15 minutes)
• Surprise Corner: Discover one of the most iconic viewpoints in Banff, offering the perfect vantage point to photograph the majestic "Castle in the Rockies" - the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (stop for about 15 minutes)
• Hoodoos Viewpoint: Marvel at these unique geological formations - tall spires of sedimentary rock created by differential erosion that stand like sentinels overlooking the Bow Valley (stop for about 15 minutes)
• Banff Town: Enjoy free time in this charming alpine town with its array of shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants nestled among stunning mountain scenery (stop for about 90 minutes)

※ From Banff to Kamloops Climbing Into the Canadian Rockies

Boarding the train to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. Start the journey with a welcome-aboard breakfast on the train. The journey takes you through a spectacular array of scenery as you travel between the 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, the Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie - where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven.

Journey Highlights

• ★ Craigellachie: The historic site where the "Last Spike" completed the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885
• ★ Rogers Pass: A spectacular mountain pass once considered impossible to traverse by rail
• ★ Spiral Tunnels: An ingenious engineering solution that enables trains to navigate the steep grade through Kicking Horse Pass
• ★ Glaciers:Glimpse ancient ice formations clinging to mountain sides as you departure from Banff National Park

• Luxurious double-decker cabin with a Full glass-dome windows with panoramic views, the dreamy glass dome on the upper level and a scenic dining area on the lower level.
• Gourmet à la carte meals in the lower-level dining room
• Attended by four Hosts, plus a full culinary team
• Signature cocktails, premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Large exclusive outdoor viewing platform
• Luxurious hotel accommodations with premium room categories.
• Unlimited beverages and complimentary snacks

• Custom-designed single-level dome. Oversized glass-dome windows for taking in the spectacular views
• Regionally-inspired meals served in the comfort of your seat
• Attended by up to three Hosts
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Outdoor viewing area
• Comfortable accommodations with restaurants on the property or within walking distance
• Unlimited beverages and complimentary snacks

Jasper National Park Discovery – Mountains, Glaciers & Wildlife

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, Pyramid Falls, and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Your rail journey ends on arrival in the resort town of Jasper this evening.

Journey Highlight

• Pyramid Falls -Fed by glacial meltwater, Pyramid Creek drops from a hanging valley into the Thompson River, forming a fan-shaped waterfall resembling a pyramid. Though the area is closed to the public, it’s clearly visible from the train as it plunges through the valley and joins the Thompson River.
• Mount Robson - Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 meters, features glaciers, lakes, and waterfalls, including the famous Berg Lake Trail. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to pristine alpine lakes, cascading waterfalls, and wildlife like marmots and mountain goats.

Exploring Jasper’s Natural Wonders

Enjoy free time at leisure in the morning and meet our guide around noon to start your day in Jasper. The exploration of Jasper National Park continues with visits to some of the park's most celebrated natural wonders. This day features the magnificent Maligne Lake, alongside other remarkable attractions in this pristine wilderness area. Journey through diverse mountain landscapes while discovering unique geological features, crystal-clear lakes, and abundant wildlife habitats.

Journey Highlights

• Maligne Lake: Experience Canada's second-largest glacier-fed lake, renowned for its stunning azure waters and surrounding mountain peaks (stop for about 100 minutes, optional lake cruise available $$)
• Medicine Lake: Witness the fascinating "disappearing lake" phenomenon, where the water level dramatically changes due to an underground karst system (pass through with commentary)
• Jasper Town: Discover the charming mountain community that serves as the heart of Jasper National Park (free time for personal exploration)
  

From Jasper to Banff Along the Icefield Parkway

• Athabasca Falls: Witness the raw power of nature as glacier-fed waters carve through ancient rock in this thundering waterfall (stop for about 30 minutes)
• Columbia Icefield: Marvel at one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle, with the option to experience the glacier firsthand on the (optional $$) Ice Explorer and Skywalk (stop for about 2.5 hours)
  
• Icefield Parkway: Travel along this 232km stretch of highway connecting Banff and Jasper National Parks, renowned as one of the world's most scenic mountain routes (pass through)
• Peyto Lake: Marvel at the vivid turquoise waters of this glacier-fed lake, shaped like a fox and offering one of the most iconic views in the Rockies (stop for about 20 minutes) *Will be replaced by Waterfowl Lake if it is closed
• Bow Lake: Admire the striking blue waters of this glacier-fed lake, which forms the headwaters of the Bow River that flows through Calgary (stop for about 20 minutes)
  

Exploring Lake Louise and Yoho National Park

The journey continues through the heart of the Canadian Rockies with visits to the legendary Lake Louise and the awe-inspiring Yoho National Park. This spectacular day features some of the most photographed landscapes in Canada, from the turquoise waters of Lake Louise set against Victoria Glacier to the emerald-hued Moraine Lake nestled in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. In Yoho National Park, marvel at remarkable natural formations and engineering wonders while learning about the geological forces that shaped this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Journey Highlights

• Lake Louise: Admire the breathtaking turquoise waters of this iconic alpine lake named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, with time to explore the shoreline and capture perfect photographs (stop for about 2 hours)
• Moraine Lake: Discover the stunning valley of the Ten Peaks featuring one of the most beautiful lakes in the Rockies with its distinctive vivid blue waters created by glacial rock flour (stop for about 60 minutes)*Will be replaced by the Vermillion Lake if closed
• Yoho National Park: Experience this spectacular park whose name means "awe" in the Cree language, featuring dramatic waterfalls, towering rock walls, and alpine meadows (multiple stops within the park)
• Spiral Tunnels: Witness an engineering marvel where the railroad crosses over itself in a figure-eight configuration, an ingenious solution to the steep mountain grade (drive through with commentary)
• Emerald Lake: Visit the largest of Yoho's 61 lakes and explore its shoreline surrounded by towering mountain peaks, with striking green waters that give the lake its name (stop for about 20 minutes)
• Natural Bridge: Observe this fascinating rock formation carved by the powerful Kicking Horse River, demonstrating the incredible erosive force of water on the landscape (stop for about 15 minutes)