5-Day VIA Rail Canadian Rockies Tour: Banff, Jasper, Yoho from Vancouver to Calgary Airport (1 Night on VIA Rail Train)
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The given accommodation both in Jasper and Banff were excellent. very close to center of the town. The tour guide in Banff was very good and entertaining person. But, the tour guide of Jasper was just OK. Worth every penny spent on this trip.
Suma, 2024-08-27
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Tour Overview
Highlights
Visit Banff National Park (Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, Bow Falls, Bow Lake, Moraine Lake, Peyto Lake), Jasper National Park (Icefields Parkway, Maligne Canyon, Spirit Island Cruise), Yoho National Park (Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge), Jasper.
- Join Canada's famous Canadian Rockies VIA Railway 5-Day Tours from Vancouver and stop at iconic destinations. Enjoy the steep gorges, raging rivers, and epic waterfalls. Explore amazing nature-filled scenes in Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Park.
- No Hidden Fees: All fees are disclosed upfront, ensuring no unexpected charges during your tour.
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Price in CAD (per person, based on double occupancy)
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Save US$509 ￥3453 €447 C$721 Rs.48730 /Room when you book 9+ days before departure. Offer ends on Oct 30, 2026. The discount has already been applied to the displayed price.
Itinerary
Today we will board the VIA Rail to Jasper. Economy Class seats do not include any meal plans but the meals and drinks are available to purchase on the train.
Arrive Kamloops, BC for 30 minutes break. Enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Robson on your right-hand side when the train coming close to Jasper National Park. Arrive Jasper station around 11:00 am. Meet our tour guide at the appointed time to start your journey.
we will visit Maligne Lake and Maligne Canyon. Guests can choose to take Maligne Lake Cruise.Then we will pass by Medicine Lake. We can spend our free time at Jasper.
Jasper, AB
This town in the wilderness of Alberta, Canada serves as the gateway to the national park of the same name, where visitors can see the Athabasca Glacier. There are many lakes in the area.
Jasper National Park, AB
Offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.
Maligne Canyon
Maligne Canyon is a natural feature located in the Jasper National Park near Jasper, Alberta, Canada. Eroded out of the Palliser Formation, the canyon measures over 50 metres (160 ft) deep. Popular for sightseeing and exploration, the area contains waterfalls, stream outlets, birds and plant life.
Maligne Canyon is closed and will be replaced with alternative Medicine lake
Maligne Lake
Spirit Island Cruise
Cruise down the lovely Maligne Lake to small Spirit Island, the landmark at which you will turn around to return to your starting point.
Today we will visit Athabasca Falls, Columbia Icefield, Peyto Lake and Bow Lake .
Guests can choose to ride Ice Explorer or step on Glacier Skywalk. During the trip, we will pass by Icefield Parkway. We will spend the night in Banff hotel.
Jasper National Park, AB
Offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.
Athabasca Falls
[Athabasca Falls] in Jasper National Park is not the highest or widest waterfall in the Canadian Rockies but it is the most powerful.
Icefields Parkway(Passing By)
One of Canada's national treasures and most rewarding destinations. Stretching 232km through the heart of Canadian Rockies World Heritage Site, this world-class journey offers access to a vast wilderness of pristine mountain lakes, ancient glaciers and broad sweeping valleys
Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Peyto Lake
Peyto Lake in Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park is known for its stunning aqua-blue coloration. It can be best seen from a viewing point just off the Icefield Parkway; this is considered one of the best views in Canada.
If Peyto Lake closed, visit Waterfowl Lake instead.
Bow Lake
A small lake in western Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Bow River, in the Canadian Rockies, at an altitude of 1920 m. It is one of the lakes that line the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park and Jasper National Park.
We will leave hotel and drive to Lake Louise. Then we will continue to Moraine Lake, see Ten Peaks Valley, Spiral Tunnel. We will also visit Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge.
**Moraine Lake open from (Late May or early June to early Oct). If closed, it will be replaced by the Vermillion Lake
Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Lake Louise
Lake Louise is a glacial lake in Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park. The lake is known for its vibrant blue-green coloration, which comes from rock flour carried into the lake by the water of the nearby melting glaciers.
Moraine Lake
This glacial lake in Banff National Park's Valley of the Ten Peaks has a brilliant bright blue color due to rock flour that runs into its water. This beautiful and famous lake has appeared in advertisements the world over.
*Moraine Lake open from (Late May or early June to early Oct). If closed, it will be replaced by the Vermillion Lake.
Valley of the Ten Peaks
A region located in Banff National Park, this area is so named because the ten summits of the mountain range in the distance are clearly visible. It is an open valley area that also includes Moraine Lake.
Yoho National Park, BC
These are the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Towering rockwalls, spectacular waterfalls and soaring peaks earn the park its name.
Emerald Lake
The Emerald Lake in British Columbia, Canada's Yoho National Park is the largest of the park's many lakes and one of the park's most popular spots. The lake is named for the spectacular turquoise color of the water.
Natural Bridge
The Kicking Horse River, a Canadian Heritage river, in the Yoho park, has created a natural bridge through solid rock. This formation is located 3 km west of Field, accessible from the road to Emerald Lake.
We will depart for Banff National Park to visit Johnson Canyon, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, Hoodoos and experience Banff Sulphur Mt Gondola. We will also visit Banff Town.
Banff National Park, AB
Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Banff Gondola
This unique cable-car ride takes visitors to Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park to the top of Sulphur Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Atop the mountain there are many viewing areas, a long boardwalk, and two small museums.
Within the Admission Package - Optional Activity Package (Optional)
Johnson Canyon
Johnston Creek is the one of most famous sights in Banff National Park. Known for its walking trail throughout the year. *Free Crampons are provided for Winter itinerary
Bow Falls
The Bow Falls are a 30-foot-high, 100-foot wide waterfall just outside the city of Banff. The falls are popular with tourists because they are just a short walk from the town and can be reached on foot from most hotels.
Surprise Corner
This scenic viewpoint in Banff National Park, though unmarked, is locally known as the best place to get views of the famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the beautiful scenery that surrounds it.
Hoodoos
Hoodoos are intriguing geological formations that rise like thin towers from rocky terrain. Those in Alberta's Banff National Park are no exception. They hover like tall spires above the wilderness of this vast area.
Departure & Return
| Location | Address | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, BC | 3:00pm |
- Airport Drop off: Please arrange your return flight at Calgary Airport after 9:30pm.
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Additional Notes
- Pre-order Meal Selection: If you choose the meal plan, please select your main dish for lunch from the following options: Chicken, Alberta Beef, or Vegetarian. Each guest may choose their own option. If we do not receive your selection 14 days prior to the tour departure, "Alberta Beef" will be automatically selected as the main dish.
- Meal Plan: Not recommend choosing the group meal option for guests with any dietary requirement (e.g., vegetarian) or allergies.
- Hotel rooms: The standard Twin room in North American hotels is equipped with one double bed, two double beds or one double bed or one sofa bed. Triple/Quadruple room does not include a third/fourth bed the room types are based on the double occupancy. No extra bed for 3rd & 4th person.
Check-in time: Hotel check in time is 4:00 PM. Guests arriving in the morning are not guaranteed to check in. - Hotel Notes: According to the regulations of different hotels, you may be asked to provide credit card as a deposit for incidental expenses during the stay, such as telephone calls and etc. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the rooms. Violation of the rules will result in a fine of passenger's own cost.
- Other Notes: As the tour price includes the train fare, please ensure that the correct names of the passengers are provided when booking, as any discrepancies will result in the guest being responsible for the related costs. Additionally, if you would like to upgrade to GoldLeaf at an additional cost, please contact us.
- Luggage Allowance: Each person is allowed one check-in and one carry-on luggage, subject to applicable size restrictions. An additional fee of C$52.50 (C$50 + 5% tax) will be charged per extra baggage.
- VIP Seat Availability: VIP Seats (first 4 rows) are not guaranteed on airport pickup day.
- VIP SEAT Upgrade If you prefer VIP seats in the first four rows on the coach, there is an additional fee of CA$132 per person. Please feel free to contact us if needed. *If the first day of the tour involves airport pickup, seating in the first 4 rows cannot be guaranteed.
- Itinerary Adjustments: In case of attraction closures due to weather conditions, we will substitute them with alternative attractions to ensure a fulfilling experience.
Policies
Child rate is applicable for those who are 0-11 years old sharing bed with adults.
Due to the dynamic pricing of VIA Train Ticket, the price may fluctuate depends on the availability. If extra cost occur, we will send the payment link of the extra cost separately.
All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking. Please do not book the airline tickets until you received the confirmation.
Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your e-ticket and provided 14 days before departure. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.
More than 32 days prior to departure: 20% of the total booking amount will be charged.
15-31 days prior to departure - 60% of total purchase amount + 5%GTS
Within 14 days of departure: tour will be NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-CHANGEABLE.
We has put forth all necessary efforts to ensure that, at all times of publication, all descriptions in the present brochure are exact
We reserves the right to postpone, cancel, or change the tour and/or hotel accommodation
Any loss or additional expenses incurred shall be bound by the participant
We shall not be liable for failure in the performance of its obligations for any loss or damage resulting from any delay, cancellations, loss of personal belongings, illness, bodily injury, accident, death, deterioration of services, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, disappointment or frustration (either mental or physical), attributable to a fault, negligent act or omission by a provider or any employee thereof. Each agency has various regulations; it is responsible for passengers, and in case of accidental casualties or property damage, it should be resolved in accordance with the safety regulations established by various agencies.
Complementary Items (If applicable): If the tour package includes complimentary items, there is no cash value or refund for unused services.
Q & A
Popular FAQs
Each traveler may bring one check-in luggage and one carry-on bag, subject to applicable size restrictions. Additional luggage will incur a fee of C$52.50 per item (C$50 + 5% tax).
Yes, meals are provided on the Vancouver Mountaineer Railway. For VIA Rail, meals are included only for Sleeper Class passengers.
Optional tours are additional activities or attractions that are not included in the base tour price and are offered to enhance your travel experience.
All optional tours must be booked at the time of order and cannot be added later during the tour. If you choose not to participate in an optional activity, you will have free time at the destination. The tour guide will arrange a designated meeting point and time to pick you up and continue with the main itinerary.
This tour requires a minimum number of passengers to operate. If the minimum is not met, we reserve the right to cancel the tour or operate it using a minibus, depending on the final number of participants.
If this occurs, you will be offered the option to reschedule the tour for an alternative date or receive a full refund.
No. Refunds will not be granted for any unused portion of the tour or for missed departures. Guests who do not join the tour on time will be considered a no-show, and no refunds will be issued.
We reserves the right to substitute alternate hotels of similar or higher quality. We also reserve the right to reverse and / or modify the itinerary. These changes will be advised to you prior to your departure date.
Pre- and post-tour hotel options allow guests to arrive early or stay late. Multiple hotel packages are available, with or without transportation service. Guests should select their preferred option based on their travel needs when placing the order.
Yes. Most multi-day tours offer an optional meal plan, which must be selected at checkout. Guests may choose their preferred main dish when booking. Participation in the meal plan is optional. Most multi-day tours include the breakfast.
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The given accommodation both in Jasper and Banff were excellent. very close to center of the town. The tour guide in Banff was very good and entertaining person. But, the tour guide of Jasper was just OK. Worth every penny spent on this trip.
I recommend this tour!
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