Classic Rail Vacation (One Way Rail Tours) Vancouver to Banff

3 nights/4 days
Classic Rail Vacation-Vancouver to Banff Tour Map
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Itinerary (also available in reverse)
Day Activities Overnight
1 Arrive in Vancouver Vancouver
2 Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops Kamloops
3 Rocky Mountaineer to Banff Banff
4 Vacation ends  

Package Includes

  • 2 day Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service
  • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation
  • Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff
  • Luggage handling and National Park Pass
  • GST

Not Included

  • Transportation from Vancouver airport
  • Transportation from Banff
  • Meals, other than onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
  • Gratuities for rail, hotel and transfer staff
  • Fuel surcharges
2010 Package Tour Start Dates:
Starts Vancouver (Eastbound)
Sundays & Thursdays (+ Mondays, 03 May–31 May)
Apr 22 29
May 2 3 6 9 10 13 16 17 20 23 24 27 30 31
Jun 3 6 10 13 17 20 24 27
Jul 1 8 11 22 25 29
Aug 1 5 8 12 15 19 22 26 29
Sep 2 5 9 12 16 30
Oct 4

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Day 1 Vancouver Arrival
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 2 Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser River valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade mountains, to the desert-like environment of the interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake and into Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L.

Day 3 Kamloops to Banff
Your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will see a spectacular array of scenery as you travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today’s highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, of course, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends in the resort town of Banff this evening. Overnight in Banff. B, L.

Day 4 Banff Departure
Your vacation ends with check-out from your Banff hotel.

2010 Package Tour Prices inclusive of GST/HST*
RedLeaf Service
Starts VancouverStarts Banff SingleDoubleTripleChild Rail Seat Upgrade per person Accommodation
22-Apr24-Apr £611£487£464£346£364Banff: Banff Caribou Lodge
Vancouver: Cascadia Hotel and Suites
29 Apr-27 May01 May-29 May £734£581£552£411£518
30 May-16 Sep01 Jun-18 Sep £923£728£681£517£518
30 Sep-04 Oct02 Oct-06 Oct £723£581£546£411£518
Modified American Plan £113 per adult / £72 per child  
GoldLeaf Service
Starts VancouverStarts Banff SingleDoubleTripleChild Accommodation
22-Apr24-Apr £1057£899£870£723Banff: Rimrock Resort
Vancouver: Sheraton Wall Centre
29 Apr–27 May01 May–29 May £1439£1175£1140£940
30 May–16 Sep01 Jun–18 Sep £1698£1375£1292£1040
30 Sep–04 Oct02 Oct–06 Oct £1404£1175£1128£940
Modified American Plan £146 per adult / £67 per child
Fairmont Deluxe & GoldLeaf Service
Starts VancouverStarts Banff SingleDoubleTripleChild Accommodation
22-Apr24-Apr £1116£928£893£723Banff: Fairmont Banff Springs, Deluxe room
Vancouver: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Gallery room
29 Apr–27 May01 May–29 May £1569£1257£1187£940
30 May–16 Sep01 Jun–18 Sep £1857£1457£1351£1046
30 Sep–04 Oct02 Oct–06 Oct £1528£1234£1175£940
Modified American Plan £163 per adult / £83 per child

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