Welcome to Canada! After checking into your Vancouver hotel, the rest of the day is yours at leisure, to relax after your flight or head out to start discovering this wonderfully welcoming city.

SilverLeaf: Fairmont Waterfront Hotel or similar

GoldLeaf: Hampton Inn & Suites or similar

You have a full day to explore Vancouver, where there are activities for all interests. You could visit historic Gastown, dine in lively Yaletown, or enjoy a walk on the Stanley Park Seawall. No matter what you choose to do, the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean surround you.

SilverLeaf: Fairmont Waterfront Hotel or similar

GoldLeaf: Hampton Inn & Suites or similar

All aboard! Travel on the Rocky Mountaineer Journey Through the Clouds from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, located in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. Enjoy dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like landscapes of the BC 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 ends as the train travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into the town of Kamloops.

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

Breakfast, lunch

Your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. 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, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, followed by Pyramid Falls and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Your 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

This morning you are free to explore the town of Jasper on your own. In the afternoon, experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Jasper National Park on a half-day sightseeing tour. Highlights include Patricia Lake, the Jasper SkyTram, and Pyramid Lake.

SilverLeaf: The Crimson or similar

GoldLeaf: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge or similar

Swap rail for road today, as you travel from Jasper to Lake Louise via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway.

SilverLeaf & GoldLeaf: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise or similar

Lunch

Today is yours at leisure, in the simply stunning surroundings of Lake Louise. You could learn about the local wildlife, paddle the lake by canoe, or simply relax amongst the natural beauty.

SilverLeaf & GoldLeaf: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise or similar

Enjoy a scenic sightseeing transfer from Lake Louise to Banff today, with memorable stops along the way, including the beautiful Emerald Lake. Your tour concludes in Banff, where the remainder of the afternoon is free for you to explore at your leisure.

SilverLeaf: Elk + Avenue Hotel or similar

GoldLeaf: Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa or similar

Today is yours to explore the mountain town of Banff. There are activities for all, from outdoor wildlife adventures to relaxing in Banff hot springs. 

SilverLeaf: Elk + Avenue Hotel or similar

GoldLeaf: Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa or similar

Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of Banff, visiting Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos, as well as a ride on the Banff Gondola to the lookout on Sulphur Mountain. Next, enjoy the scenic journey from Banff to Calgary, dropping down from Rockies to the plains of the Alberta.

SilverLeaf: Delta Calgary Downtown

GoldLeaf: Fairmont Palliser Hotel or similar

Your Journey Through the Clouds Grand Adventure comes to an end today. Head to Calgary Airport for your flight home, or onwards to your next destination.