5-Day Rocky Mountaineer Tour: Scenic Rail to Banff, Yoho, Jasper, Lake Louise, Icefield from Vancouver to Calgary Airport
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Tour Overview
Highlights
- Rocky Mountaineer Train Journey From Vancouver to Banff, a Truly Moving Train Journey
- Exploring the Rocky Mountain National Parks with the prestige guided tour to Banff, Icefield, Yoho and Jasper!
- Discover Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake and Peyto Lake.
- Your guided trip starts from Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy one of the most famous “world-class” parkway, Icefield parkway, to the Columbia Icefield.
- Join the unique experience Glacier Adventure onto Athabasca Glacier.
- Complimentary Park Pass: Free national park admission for the entire summer season (May - Oct).
Dates & Prices
Price in CAD (per person, based on double occupancy)
Itinerary
GoldLeaf takes place in a bilevel dome car. This means that you are seated underneath a wrap around glass dome, allowing you an unrestricted view of the sky right from your seat.
Another feature is the open-air vestibule. That's train speak for a platform where you can step outside and get some fresh air. Its fascinating to stand out there as you wind through the mountains, meeting others from all over the world.
The dining experience aboard GoldLeaf is also taken to another level. You'll enjoy your three course, gourmet meals in a separate dining area as the scenery rolls by.
There are also extra on-board hosts to entertain you with stories about the area, as well as bring you unlimited drinks served from the bar; from fancy cocktails to local wine and beers.
SilverLeaf offers comfortable seating with seats that swivel so that you can face the seats behind you if you are traveling with friends or family. SilverLeaf also offers hot meals served at your seat, complimentary alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages and access to a vestibule between cars with an open window for great photographs and that close to nature feeling.
Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into Kamloops between 6:00pm and 7:30pm PT. Spend the evening exploring the city of Kamloops or relaxing in your hotel room.
Kamloops, BC
Your Guide for the next day will contact you for the next day departure time and itinerary arrangement
Banff, AB
Banff National Park, AB
Sulphur Mountain
Banff Gondola
Hoodoos
Bow Falls
Surprise Corner
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Johnston Canyon
Banff, AB
Banff National Park, AB
Lake Louise
Moraine Lake
Yoho National Park, BC
Emerald Lake
Natural Bridge
Banff National Park, AB
Bow Lake
Peyto Lake
Columbia Icefield, AB
Ice Explorer
Jasper National Park, AB
Icefields Parkway
Athabasca Glacier
Departure & Return
| Location | Address | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | Remark:The Train will departure on 7:30am. Please arrive at the train station before 6:30am, at least 1 hour in advance to check in. Tour guide will not accompany on the train and they will contact you for the Rockies itinerary arrangement once you arrival at Banff. | 6:30am |
- Please arrive at the Rocky Mountaineer train station at least 1 hour in advance to check in to take the Rocky Mountaineer train. Tour guide will not accompany on the train.
- Rocky Mountaineer Luggage Policy:One checked bag per guest will be delivered directly to your overnight hotel in Kamloops. Please keep essentials such as passports, valuables, cameras, and medications in your carry-on.
- Please arrive at pick up locations 15 min earlier.
Banff drop off point: around 6:00pm at Elk + Avenue Hotel, address: 333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B1.
Calgary drop off point: around 7:30pm
- Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza
- Delta Calgary Downtown
- Calgary airport, Please arrange your return flight after 9:30PM (domestic flights) and 10:30PM (international flights).
- The timetable above is subject to change. We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary without prior notice.
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Additional Notes
- This product is a local bus tour. All foreign travelers are responsible to have ready and to bring a valid visa. Confirm and process eTA in advance according to your passport type. For details, please click the link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp (Electronic Travel Permit [Mandarin] for reference only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4iyyMVFvfM)
- To ensure a smooth and complete trip, we strongly recommend that you order activity tickets and meal packages, at the time of booking a tour. No additional changes or modifications will be provided within 10 days before or during the tour.
- Hotel Class: North American Hotels do not have an official hotel star rating standard. The hotels involved on the trip are local brand hotels.
- If for any reason you need to leave our group during the trip, you must fill out a "Letter of Liability Release"; no exceptions.
- Guests under 16 years old, must be accompanied by an adult (Age 18 or above).
- In the event of traffic, weather, or other circumstances not under our company's control, or if you are unable to participate in activities included in the itinerary due to personal reasons, no refunds will be given.
- During the tour, please arrive at the pick-up location at the time scheduled by the tour guide. Do not be late to avoid delaying other tourists' itinerary. If you are late or miss the transportation we have provided, you are responsible (at your own expense) to meet the group at the next designated meeting location.
- If your itinerary includes airport pick-up and drop-off service, please provide accurate flight information and arrive at the designated pick-up location in advance. If the pick-up or designated pick-up location is mistaken due to inaccurate information you have provided, you will be charged C$30/pp for a second pick-up service.
- According to different hotel operation requirements, you may be required to provide credit card information as a deposit during your stay for miscellaneous expenses and incidental guarantees (such as telephone expense, laundry, catering).
- All activities and meals must be booked in advance. Please understand that no additional bookings will be provided during the tour.
- During the tour, please arrive at the pick-up location at the time scheduled by the tour guide. Do not be late to avoid delaying other tourists' itinerary. If you are late or miss the transportation we have provided, you are responsible (at your own expense) to meet the group at the next designated meeting location.
- During your trip, the tour guide may pick-up or drop-off travelers accommodated at different hotels. The tour guide will make reasonable arrangements according to the presented situation. Please cooperate and understand, thank you.
- During your trip, there may be different vehicles and tour guides serving you.
- If for any reason you need to leave our group during the trip, you must fill out a "Letter of Liability Release", no exceptions.
- Guests under 16 years old, must be accompanied by an adult (Age 18 or above).
- In the event of traffic, weather, or other circumstances not under our company's control, or if you are unable to participate in activities included in the itinerary due to personal reasons, no refunds will be given.
- If you have special needs (such as but not limited to: bed type, vegetarian options, high-chairs, etc.) please inform us at least 10 days before your trip. We will do our best to accommodate you, but there is no guarantee.
- All add-on activity & meal options must be purchased 10 days before the tour start, and subject to availability of resources.
Rocky Mountaineer Important Notes:
- There will be no tour guide provided for this day as it is a self-guided itinerary. For assistance, please contact the service number listed in your Tour Confirmation.
- Baggage Policy: One checked bag per guest will be delivered directly to your overnight hotel. Please keep essentials such as passports, valuables, cameras, and medications in your carry-on.
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch are included. Please inform us in advance of any special dietary requirements.
- This is a daylight scenic train (no sleeper cabins) with no off-train stops along the way.
- Onboard commentary is in English only. There is no Wi-Fi. Smoking is strictly prohibited.
- Dress for variable mountain weather. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a jacket for temperature changes.
To avoid schedule conflicts (e.g., flights or pre-booked tours), please avoid scheduling important activities upon arrival as train delays can sometimes affect your plans.
Special Notes:
This product includes tickets for Rocky Mountaineer. Train schedules and policies regarding cancellations or changes due to unforeseen circumstances are subject to Rocky Mountaineer's official announcements.
In case of force majeure events (e.g., transport disruptions, station closures, weather conditions, traffic control), the tour operator will assist with changes, but any additional costs (e.g., accommodation, transportation, meals) must be borne by the traveler.
It is highly recommended to purchase travel insurance for your protection.
Policies
- reduce the number of participants for the same order
- cancel the entire order
- change of itinerary
- change different dates for the same trip
1. No refund will be made for any change or cancellation of the entire order or one or all of the activities, meals, tickets and accommodation within 14 days prior to the departure of the tour;
2. 15-45 days prior to the departure of the tour - 50% will be refunded
3. 46 days or more before the tour - 20% will be refunded
4. Booking with hotel upgrade between Christmas and New Year holidays (December 16th - January 2nd), no refunds or changes will be made once confirmed
5. The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
- increase the number of participants in the trip (depending on the resource situation of the corresponding date of the trip)
- change the name of the person participating in the trip
1. No modification shall be made within 14 days before the tour
2. A service fee of C$50/ single/trip will be charged for 15 days or more before the trip
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