Journey through the awe-inspiring Canadian Rockies on two of our most popular rail routes — First Passage to the West and Journey through the Clouds. This hosted rail journey with Tully Luxury Travel's very own Senior Travel Designer and Groups Specialist, Stacey Huston, features Rocky Mountaineer’s renowned GoldLeaf Service, offering panoramic views and exceptional comfort. Enjoy stays in the stunning mountain towns of Jasper and Lake Louise, plus one night in Vancouver at the start and end of your journey. Along the way, unleash your inner explorer on the legendary Icefields Parkway adventure.
Arrive in Vancouver and after checking in at the hotel, spend the remainder of the day exploring on your own. The sparkling gem in Canada’s crown, Vancouver is a stop on all of Rocky Mountaineer’s Canadian routes. With a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and glistening ocean waters, Vancouver offers it all.
Hotel: Sutton Palace Hotel
Travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops. You will see 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 environment 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.
Hotel: GoldLeaf Kamloops Hotel
Today your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. 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. Highlights include Mount Robson, Pyramid Falls, Yellowhead Pass.
Hotel: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
This afternoon, immerse yourself in the natural beauty and charm of Jasper's stunning landscapes and iconic landmarks with a half-day sightseeing tour. The Jasper Sky Tram transports you to an elevation of 2,263 metres (7,425 feet) in a matter of minutes. Once there, you're free to explore boardwalks, hike to the summit, soak in stunning panoramic views and experience the mountaintop your way.
Hotel: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Travel from Jasper to Lake Louise on today's sightseeing tour along the scenic Icefields Parkway. Highlights include Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk. Take a ride on an Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier and learn about its geology. Enjoy lunch at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre before a brief stop at Bow Lake.
Hotel: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Today, enjoy a day of leisure in Lake Louise to relax and explore however you please.
Hotel: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from Lake Louise to Kamloops. Enjoy the spectacular array of scenery as you travel between the glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels. Today’s highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass, and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven.
Hotel: GolfLeaf Kamloops Hotel
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train at the Kamloops Station to continue your journey west to the coastal city of Vancouver. Travel through desert landscapes, steep canyons and the farmlands of the Fraser Valley. Highlights include the stunning and vast Kamloops Lake, historic Cisco Crossing railroad bridges, and Hell's Gate.
Hotel: Sutton Palace Hotel
After breakfast, depart your hotel in Vancouver and transfer independently to Vancouver International Airport