First Passage tothe West & Vancouver Island

First Passage to the West & Vancouver Island - 9 nights

This Rocky Mountain Holidays exclusive Vancouver to Calgary one way eastbound itinerary includes extra time on the west coast to take in the sights. Included are two nights in beautiful Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, located on the southern end of Vancouver Island. Victoria's Victorian architecture is indicative of the city's British colonial past and is a popular stopover for our guests. Included in Victoria is the must-see designated National Historic Site, Butchart Gardens, which was established in 1904.

This package includes the luxury of 2 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer train in SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf service from Vancouver to Banff, and sightseeing by motorcoach from Banff to Calgary. This itinerary connects with the 7 night round-trip Holland America Alaska cruises we offer.

This itinerary is available in reverse, starting in Calgary on Sundays, Thursdays and some Mondays.

Extended versions of this package are available through us, please contact us for details.

First Passage to the West & Vancouver Island, Eastbound

Route Map
Itinerary Summary
What Is Included?
Detailed Itinerary
Departure Dates
Prices: 2025 and 2024

Route Map

First Passage to the West & Vancouver Island map

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Itinerary Summary

First Passage to the West & Vancouver Island, Eastbound
Day Activities Overnight
Sunday Check in to your Vancouver hotel Vancouver
Monday Vancouver to Victoria (Vancouver Island) Victoria
Tuesday Victoria's Butchart Gardens Victoria
Wednesday Victoria to Vancouver Vancouver
Thursday Vancouver Activity Options Vancouver
Friday Rocky Mountaineer Train to Kamloops Kamloops
Saturday Rocky Mountaineer Train to Banff Banff
Sunday Yoho National Park, including Lake Louise Banff
Monday Banff Tour with Banff Gondola. Transfer to Calgary Calgary
Tuesday Check out of your Calgary hotel  

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What is Included?

Package Includes:

  • 2 days Rocky Mountaineer Train (GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service)
  • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches (onboard trains)
  • 9 nights hotel accommodation (as specified in quote)
  • Scenic Seaplane Transfer: Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbour
  • Butchart Gardens including motorcoach transfer from downtown Victoria
  • Scenic Seaplane Transfer: Victoria Harbour to Vancouver Harbour
  • One of: North Shore Tour with Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain -OR- Guided cycling tour of Vancouver -OR- Culinary walking tour of Vancouver’s Granville Island -OR- Zodiac tour on Howe Sound
  • Yoho National Park, including Lake Louise
  • Banff Tour with Banff Gondola. Transfer to Calgary
  • Rocky Mountaineer onboard train host gratuities
  • Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff

Our quotes do not include (unless specified):

  • Transportation from Vancouver airport
  • Transportation to Calgary 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

SUN - Vancouver Arrival
MON - Vancouver to Victoria
TUE - Butchart Gardens and Victoria
WED - Victoria to Vancouver
THU - Vancouver Sightseeing
FRI - Vancouver to Kamloops - Rocky Mountaineer Train
SAT - Kamloops to Banff - Rocky Mountaineer Train
SUN - Yoho National Park including Lake Louise
MON - Banff Tour with Banff Gondola. Transfer to Calgary
TUE - Calgary Departure

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Departure Dates: 2025 and 2024

This package starts in Vancouver on Wednesdays, Sundays and some Thursdays from mid April through until early October.

In 2025 the earliest start date is 9th April, 2025, and the latest is 5th October, 2025

In 2024 the earliest start date is 10th April, 2024, and the latest is 6th October, 2024

Prices: 2025 and 2024

For package rates in 2025, 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 (SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf service).

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.

Promotional bonus offers are added automatically to your quote from us (if applicable).

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