Rocky Mountaineer Journey through the Clouds Discovery Banff Westbound

Day 1  Calgary
Known as the gateway to the Rockies, explore the city of Calgary on the first day of your tour.

Day 2  Calgary to Banff
En route to Banff stop at Lake Minnewanka for a leisurely boat cruise or an Interpretative Experience. Continue on a sightseeing tour of Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos before arriving in Banff.  

Day 3  Banff
Spend the day at leisure exploring Banff at your own pace. Perhaps take the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain, relax at the hot springs or explore the bustling town.

Day 4  Banff to Jasper
En route to Jasper, visit the Columbia Icefield and ride an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features.  After lunch continue to Jasper.

Day 5  Jasper
Today is a free day where you can choose to either relax, explore the town or perhaps book your own tour to discover more of the surrounding national park.

Day 6  Jasper to Kamloops
Board the famous Rocky Mountaineer for the start of the Journey through the Clouds route between Jasper and Vancouver, passing the Rockies’ highest peak, Mount Robson and the towering mountains straddling the Continental Divide. Climb over the Yellowhead Pass and travel alongside the North Thompson River. Overnight in a simple hotel in Kamloops.

Day 7  Kamloops to Vancouver
Wake up to enjoy a second day on board the Rocky Mountaineer as the train passes through the arid Fraser Canyon before reaching the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Arrive in Vancouver this evening.

Days 8-9  Vancouver
Enjoy a day at leisure. On Day 9 your holiday ends in the morning.