Banff to Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer train

First Passage to the West Rail from Banff - 1 night

This Banff to Vancouver westbound itinerary is Rocky Mountaineer's First Passage to the West rail route, which takes you from Banff through Kamloops to Vancouver. This package includes the luxury of 2 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer train in SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf service with an overnight in a hotel and rail station transfers in Kamloops. This "rail only" package is the absolute minimum you can book.

This itinerary is available in reverse, starting in Vancouver on Mondays, Fridays and some Tuesdays.

For a seamless itinerary, we recommend you book your hotel nights in Banff and Vancouver through us. When booking your Banff and Vancouver hotel nights through us, we ensure you are picked up and dropped off at your hotels, as rail station transfers in Banff and Vancouver would be included. For more information, check out this three night First Passage to the West Classic vacation from Banff (westbound).

Banff to Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer train

Route Map
Itinerary Summary
What Is Included?
Detailed Itinerary
Departure Dates
Prices: 2026 and 2027

Route Map

First Passage to the West Rail map

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Itinerary Summary

First Passage to the West Rail from Banff, Westbound
Day Activities Overnight
Wednesday Rocky Mountaineer Train, Banff to Kamloops Kamloops
Thursday Rocky Mountaineer Train, Kamloops to Vancouver  

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What is Included?

Package Includes:

  • 2 days Rocky Mountaineer Train (GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service)
  • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches (onboard trains)
  • 1 night hotel accommodation (Kamloops only)
  • Luggage handling
  • Rocky Mountaineer onboard train host gratuities
  • Rail station transfers in Kamloops only

Our quotes do not include (unless specified):

  • Hotel overnights in Banff and Vancouver (we can arrange)
  • Transportation to Banff
  • Transportation to Vancouver airport
  • Meals, other than specified
  • Activities, other than specified
  • Gratuities for hotel and transfer staff
  • Banff National Park pass
  • GST (Sales Tax)

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Detailed Itinerary

WED - Banff to Kamloops - Rocky Mountaineer Train
THU - Kamloops to Vancouver - Rocky Mountaineer Train

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Departure Dates: 2026 and 2027

In 2026 this rail package starts in Banff on Wednesdays, Sundays and some Thursdays from mid April through until mid October 2026. The earliest start date in 2026 is 15th April, 2026, and the latest is 11th October, 2026.

In 2027 this rail package starts in Banff on Wednesdays, Sundays and some Thursdays from mid April through until mid October 2027. The earliest start date in 2027 is 14th April, 2027, and the latest is 10th October, 2027.

Prices: 2026 and 2027

First Passage to the West Rail from Banff - 2026 Prices
CAD April May June, July, August September October
GoldLeaf $3,109 $3,729 $3,899 $3,999 $3,699
SilverLeaf $2,289 $2,789 $2,829 $2,999 $2,769

Rates are per person (Canadian Dollars) and are subject to change. U.S. Dollars, Australian Dollars and U.K. Pounds also accepted.


First Passage to the West Rail from Banff - 2027 Prices
CAD April May June, July, August September October
GoldLeaf $3,189 $3,829 $3,999 $4,099 $3,799
SilverLeaf $2,349 $2,859 $2,899 $3,079 $2,839

Rates are per person (Canadian Dollars) and are subject to change. U.S. Dollars, Australian Dollars and U.K. Pounds also accepted.

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