Rainforest to Gold Rush Discovery

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  • Prices depend on when you travel, number of travelers, and train service you choose.
  • Prices can change based on hotel availability at the time of booking.
  • If you are traveling during the Calgary Stampede and Calgary is part of your itinerary, expect to pay about $100-$250 more per person.
  • Ask for available promotions when you book.
  • Call 1-844-202-1320 or Email to get prices for your trip.

     

    Prices are per person, before taxes, based on Double Occupancy

    2025 Schedule

    Starts Vancouver
    April 30
    May 7, 14, 21, 28
    June 4, 11, 18, 25
    July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
    August 6, 13, 20, 27
    September 3, 10, 17, 24    		Starts Calgary
    April 29
    May 6, 13, 20, 27
    June 3, 10, 17, 24
    July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
    August 5, 12, 19, 26
    September 2, 9, 16, 23

    2022 Schedule

    Starts Vancouver
    May 6, 13, 20, 27
    June 3, 10, 17, 24
    July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
    August 5, 12, 19, 26
    September 2, 9, 16, 23    		Starts Calgary
    May 5, 12, 19, 26
    June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
    July 7, 14, 21, 28
    August 4, 11, 18, 25
    September 1, 8, 15, 22

    Itinerary

    Vancouver to CalgaryCalgary to Vancouver
    DayActivitiesOvernightActivitiesOvernight
    1Arrive in VancouverVancouverArrive in Calgary and pick up your car rentalCalgary
    2On the Rocky Mountaineer to WhistlerWhistlerDrive between Calgary and BanffBanff
    3On the Rocky Mountaineer to Quesnel – journey midpointQuesnelDrive between Banff and Lake LouiseLake Louise
    4On the Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper National PrkJasperDrive Icefields Parkway to JasperJasper
    5Free day in Jasper National ParkJasperFree day in Jasper and drop off car rentalJasper
    6Drive Icefields Parkway to the Chateau Lake LouiseLake LouiseOn the Rocky Mountaineer to QuesnelQuesnel
    7Drive from Lake Louise to BanffBanffOn the Rocky Mountaineer to WhistlerWhistler
    8Drive from Banff National Park to CalgaryCalgaryOn the Rocky Mountaineer to VancouverVancouver
    9Vacation ends in Calgary when you drop your car at the airport Vacation ends in Vancouver 

    Levels of Service

    Rocky Mountaineer: SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf Service

    • SilverLeaf Service includes reserved seating in a custom built single level car with expansive windows curving into the ceiling, hot breakfast and lunch served at your seat, and complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during the day.
    • GoldLeaf Service – Reserved seating in the GoldLeaf elevated dome car. Breakfast and lunch are served in the GoldLeaf dining car and GoldLeaf passengers have access to the outdoor viewing platform.
      Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included .
    • View the Differences between SilverLeaf Service and GoldLeaf Service

    Route Map

    • DRHE/DRHW – 8 Nights / 9 Days

    Overview

    The Rainforest to Gold Rush Discovery Self-Drive includes a night in Vancouver before you embark on the Rocky Mountaineer to Whistler, site of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

    You’ll spend the night in Whistler Village before boarding the Rocky Mountaineer for your two day train journey to Jasper National Park. You’ll follow a rugged, northern route so you’ll be treated to spectacular scenery from start to finish.

    The morning after you arrive in Jasper you will pickup your rental car.  You’ll have a full day to explore Jasper at your leisure. After your second night in Jasper, drive between Jasper and Lake Louise along the Icefields Parkway, considered one of the three most scenic highways in North America. You will pass  mountain peak after mountain peak until you arrive at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise where you’ll spend the night. 

    After your stay at Lake Louise, drive from Lake Louise and Banff (35 miles) and spend the night.  Finally, you drive between Banff and Calgary for your overnight there.  The last day of your trip, drop your car at Calgary Airport and fly home.

    This vacation begins with an overnight stay in Vancouver each Friday between April 30 and September 24, 2022. It begins with an overnight stay in Calgary each Thursday from April 29 and September 23, 2022.

    This vacation begins with an overnight stay in Vancouver each Friday May 6 and September 23, 2025. It begins with an overnight stay in Calgary each Thursday from May 5 and September 22, 2025.

    Features

      • 2 day Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service

      • 3.5 hour Rocky Mountaineer Whistler Sea to Sky Climb

      • 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches (Reverse itinerary features 2
        breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 afternoon snack)

      • 8 nights hotel accommodation

      • 5 Day full size car rental with unlimited mileage

      • Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Whistler, Quesnel
        and Jasper

      • Luggage handling

    Add Ons

      • Add airport transfers in Vancouver and Calgary

      • Add additional nights in the Rockies

      • Add activities in Jasper, Lake Louise and/or Banff

      • Add sightseeing in Vancouver and tours to Victoria and Butchart Gardens

    Prices

      • Prices depend on when you travel, number of travelers, and train service you choose.

      • Prices can change based on hotel availability at the time of booking.

      • If you are traveling during the Calgary Stampede and Calgary is part of your itinerary, expect to pay about $100-$250 more per person.

      • Ask for available promotions when you book.

     

    Prices are per person, before taxes, based on Double Occupancy

    2025 Schedule

    Starts Vancouver
    April 30
    May 7, 14, 21, 28
    June 4, 11, 18, 25
    July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
    August 6, 13, 20, 27
    September 3, 10, 17, 24    		 Starts Calgary
    April 29
    May 6, 13, 20, 27
    June 3, 10, 17, 24
    July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
    August 5, 12, 19, 26
    September 2, 9, 16, 23

    2022 Schedule

    Starts Vancouver
    May 6, 13, 20, 27
    June 3, 10, 17, 24
    July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
    August 5, 12, 19, 26
    September 2, 9, 16, 23    		 Starts Calgary
    May 5, 12, 19, 26
    June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
    July 7, 14, 21, 28
    August 4, 11, 18, 25
    September 1, 8, 15, 22

    Itinerary

    Vancouver to Calgary Calgary to Vancouver
    Day Activities Overnight Activities Overnight
    1 Arrive in Vancouver Vancouver Arrive in Calgary and pick up your car rental Calgary
    2 On the Rocky Mountaineer to Whistler Whistler Drive between Calgary and Banff Banff
    3 On the Rocky Mountaineer to Quesnel – journey midpoint Quesnel Drive between Banff and Lake Louise Lake Louise
    4 On the Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper National Prk Jasper Drive Icefields Parkway to Jasper Jasper
    5 Free day in Jasper National Park Jasper Free day in Jasper and drop off car rental Jasper
    6 Drive Icefields Parkway to the Chateau Lake Louise Lake Louise On the Rocky Mountaineer to Quesnel Quesnel
    7 Drive from Lake Louise to Banff Banff On the Rocky Mountaineer to Whistler Whistler
    8 Drive from Banff National Park to Calgary Calgary On the Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver Vancouver
    9 Vacation ends in Calgary when you drop your car at the airport   Vacation ends in Vancouver  

    Levels of Service

    Rocky Mountaineer: SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf Service

        • SilverLeaf Service includes reserved seating in a custom built single level car with expansive windows curving into the ceiling, hot breakfast and lunch served at your seat, and complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during the day.

        • GoldLeaf Service – Reserved seating in the GoldLeaf elevated dome car. Breakfast and lunch are served in the GoldLeaf dining car and GoldLeaf passengers have access to the outdoor viewing platform.
          Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included .

    Route Map