Welcome to Vancouver, British Columbia! With two nights, you have time to explore this scenic city, backdropped by the Coast Mountains. Take a stroll through the cobblestoned streets of historic Gastown to see Vancouver’s famous steam clock, check out the culinary scene in lively Yaletown, catch the ferry to Granville Island Public Market or head to picturesque Stanley Park for a wander along the seawall.

SilverLeaf: Hampton Inn & Suites or similar

GoldLeaf: Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver or similar

Early this morning, board the Rocky Mountaineer, for the start of your Journey Through the Clouds rail tour. Watch in awe as you pass the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River as the train winds its way from Vancouver, through the Fraser Valley to the British Columbia interior. As evening draws in, you’ll travel along the shores of Kamloops Lake before pulling into Kamloops itself to disembark for a one night stay.

SilverLeaf & GoldLeaf: Selected Kamloops hotel (comfortable, moderate standard)

Breakfast, lunch

Your journey through the clouds continues today as you ascend into the mighty Canadian Rockies. Once again, you will be surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains, climbing ever nearer to the high peaks of the Continental Divide.

Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, which at 3,954 metres is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, the tumbling Pyramid Falls and the climb over Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Your Rocky Mountaineer rail journey ends this evening on arrival in the resort town of Jasper.

SilverLeaf: The Crimson or similar

GoldLeaf: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge or similar

Breakfast, lunch

Today is yours to explore Jasper and the surrounding National Park at your leisure. Various activities are available to pre-book before you travel. You could go in search of black and grizzly bears on a Jasper wildlife tour or enjoy a Malign Lake cruise. Just let your Travel Consultant know what you would like to do.

SilverLeaf: The Crimson or similar

GoldLeaf: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge or similar

Today you will travel from Jasper to Banff via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. En route you will stop at the Athabasca Glacier to ride out onto the ice in an Ice Explorer, and the impressive Columbia Icefield Skywalk, a glass-floored, counter-levered walkway that extends out over the cliffs of the Sunwapta Valley.

Lunch is provided at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre, before you continue your journey to Bow Lake and then Banff.

SilverLeaf: Banff Ptarmigan Inn or similar

GoldLeaf: The Rimrock Resort or similar

Lunch

Today is yours to enjoy as you please in the welcoming town of Banff, where you’ll find activities for all.

If your Rocky Mountaineer rail journey wasn’t relaxing enough, you could enjoy a dip in Banff Hot Springs, 1,585 metres above sea level. For those seeking something more active, there are numerous walking trails around the town.

SilverLeaf: Banff Ptarmigan Inn or similar

GoldLeaf: The Rimrock Resort or similar

Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of Banff, visiting Surprise Corner, Bow Falls and The Hoodoos, to name but a few of the natural wonders found around the town. Next, enjoy a ride on the Banff Gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain, where it is possible to see six mountain ranges, a fitting finale to your time in the Canadian Rockies.

In the afternoon, sit back and relax on the scenic drive to Calgary, where you’ll stay the night.

SilverLeaf: Delta Calgary Downtown or similar

GoldLeaf: Fairmont Palliser Hotel or similar

Your Rocky Mountaineer rail tour ends upon check out from your Calgary hotel. Spend the rest of your day exploring the town, or head to the airport to fly home or on to your next destination.