Classic Rail Circle - 9 nights
This Vancouver round-trip package includes some ocean views and rugged terrain, with a total of three nights in Jasper, in the Canadian Rockies. Included is the luxury of 4 days and 3.5 hours onboard the Rocky Mountaineer train in GoldLeaf service. The Vancouver and Jasper tours are sightseeing by motorcoach. Please note that this package does not include the Icefields Parkway or Banff National Park, both of which we highly recommend if you have not visited here before. A range of hotel options are available. If any part is not suitable, let us know as we can easily make changes.
If you would like to see more of the Canadian Rockies from Vancouver, we suggest these alternative Vancouver round-trip packages:
Classic Rail Circle
Route Map
Itinerary Summary
Classic Rail Circle
| Day |
Activities |
Overnight |
| Thursday |
Check in to your Vancouver hotel |
Vancouver |
| Friday |
North Shore Sightseeing Tour |
Vancouver |
| Saturday |
Rocky Mountaineer Train to Whistler |
Whistler |
| Sunday |
Rocky Mountaineer Train to Quesnel |
Quesnel |
| Monday |
Rocky Mountaineer Train to Jasper |
Jasper |
| Tuesday |
Jasper Nature Tour |
Jasper |
| Wednesday |
Free day in Jasper |
Jasper |
| Thursday |
Rocky Mountaineer Train to Kamloops |
Kamloops |
| Friday |
Rocky Mountaineer Train to Vancouver |
Vancouver |
| Saturday |
Check out of your Vancouver hotel |
|
Rocky Mountaineer Train Quote
What is Included?
Package Includes:
- 4 days Rocky Mountaineer Train (GoldLeaf Service only)
- 3.5 hour Rocky Mountaineer Train (GoldLeaf Service only)
- 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches (onboard trains)
- 9 nights hotel accommodation (as specified in quote)
- North Shore Tour with Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain
- Jasper Nature Tour
- Rocky Mountaineer onboard host gratuities
- Rail station transfers in Whistler, Quesnel, Jasper, Kamloops and Vancouver
Our quotes do not include (unless specified):
- Transportation from/to Vancouver airport
- Meals, other than specified
- Activities, other than specified
- Gratuities for hotel and transfer staff
Note: For your convenience, our quoted rates include all tax.
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Detailed Itinerary
THU - Vancouver Arrival
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own.
Overnight in Vancouver.
FRI - Vancouver Sightseeing
Enjoy a six-hour sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s spectacular North Shore. Travel across the Lions Gate Bridge and into the Coast Mountains. Experience the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Treetops Adventure, discovering the coastal temperate rainforest and British Columbia’s Indigenous heritage. Next, visit Grouse Mountain (gondola admission included), the Peak of Vancouver, and take in breathtaking views of the city, ocean, and surrounding mountains.
Overnight in Vancouver.
SAT - Vancouver to Whistler - Rocky Mountaineer Train (3.5 hours)
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to the resort town of Whistler, renowned for outstanding skiing and year-round outdoor activities. Following your check-in at and motorcoach transfer from your downtown Vancouver hotel, the Rocky Mountaineer takes you on a breathtaking rail journey through the stunning scenery of the Sea to Sky Corridor. Highlights of the trip include spectacular views of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains, Brandywine Falls, Mount Garibaldi and the impressive Cheakamus Canyon. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight in Whistler. B.
SUN - Whistler to Quesnel - Rocky Mountaineer Train
Your journey continues eastward to the charming rural town of Quesnel, gateway to the North Cariboo. Enjoy breathtaking and varied scenery, from the river canyons and lush farmland of the Pemberton Valley, through the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon, to rolling hills and vast ranchlands of the Cariboo Plateau. Highlights include the shorelines of Anderson Lake and glacier-fed Seton Lake, sweeping views of the Fraser Canyon, and the crossing of Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer follows the banks of the Fraser River into Quesnel.
Overnight in Quesnel. B, L.
MON - Quesnel to Jasper - Rocky Mountaineer Train
Your journey continues Eastward today to the majestic Canadian Rockies and Jasper National Park. From Quesnel, the Rocky Mountaineer follows the Fraser River north to the town of Prince George, then travels east through the forests of northern British Columbia, home to plentiful wildlife, including a large population of moose. Entering the Rocky Mountain Trench you are surrounded by the steeply rising Rocky Mountains to the north and the Cariboo Mountains to the south. Continue climbing past Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, through Yellowhead Pass into the province of Alberta. Your rail journey ends today on arrival in Jasper.
Overnight in Jasper. B, L.
TUE - Jasper Nature Tour
Jasper National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Canadian Rockies’ largest national park. Today you will enjoy a scenic full-day tour of some of the park’s natural attractions and rugged peaks, and perhaps catch a glimpse of the wildlife that calls this region home. Highlights include lunch and a lake cruise at historic Maligne Lake. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore more of Jasper independently.
Overnight in Jasper. L.
Note: In the event the lake cruise is not operating, interpretive experiences will be offered on First Nations history, foods and culture.
WED - Free Day in Jasper
Today you will have an entire day to spend exploring Jasper National Park on your own. A wealth of optional activities (not included) abound: taking the Jasper Skytram to the high alpine of Whistlers Mountain, enjoying a nature walk on nearby mountain trails, cruising on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island, or playing a round of golf at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
Overnight in Jasper.
THU - Jasper to Kamloops - Rocky Mountaineer Train
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops, in the heart of the British Columbia Interior. As you journey west and south you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, Pyramid Falls, the climb over Yellowhead Pass, and the journey along the North Thompson River as you approach Kamloops.
Overnight in Kamloops. B, L.
FRI - Kamloops to Vancouver - Rocky Mountaineer Train
Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the Interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening.
Overnight in Vancouver. B, L.
SAT - Vancouver Departure
Your journey ends upon checkout from your Vancouver hotel.
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Departure Dates: 2023 and 2024
This package starts in Vancouver on Thursdays from late April through until early October.
In 2023 the earliest start date is 27th April, 2023, and the latest is 5th October, 2023
In 2024 the earliest start date is 25th April, 2024, and the latest is 3rd October, 2024
Prices: 2023 and 2024
Rates for this package in 2023 are currently from CA$8,556 to $11,482+ per person, based on double occupancy (subject to availability).
For package rates in 2023, please contact us for more information. You can also view the rail only pricing online.
For package rates in 2024, please contact us for more information. You can also view the rail only pricing online.
Prices depend on the time of year you travel, the hotels you stay in and the level of service you choose onboard the Rocky Mountaineer train (GoldLeaf service only for this package).
Let our Rocky Mountaineer specialist make the best choices for you, based on your preferences, to ensure you are not paying more than you need to for your Rocky Mountain train vacation.
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