DBEE/DBEW – 5 Nights / 6 Days
Overview
This wonderful 5 night Rocky Mountaineer Vacation gives you a chance to see the Canadian Rockies and stay in the most beautiful Canadian Rockies destinations, with all the convenience and freedom of your own full size car.
It’s the perfect trip if you want to experience the Canadian Rockies by train and still have the freedom to explore at your own pace.
Your rental car comes with unlimited mileage.
You’ll spend two days on the Rocky Mountaineer between Vancouver and Banff National Park. From Banff, you’ll pick up your full size car for 3 days of adventures and exploration in the Rockies. You’ll see the world renowned Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Banff National Park and you’ll have time to visit the Columbia Icefields on one of the most scenic drives in the world.
The First Passage to the West Discovery Self-Drive starts on Sunday and Thursdays (and select Mondays) from Vancouver or Calgary between April 24 to October 2, 2025.
Call 1-800-913-9207 or 604-990-9299 or Email us for more information and reservations.
Features
- 2 day Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service
- 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
- 5 nights hotel accommodation: Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff, Lake Louise & Calgary
- 3 days full-size car rental, including one-way drop charges and unlimited kilometres
- Rail station transfers in Vancouver and Kamloops
- Luggage handling
Add Ons
- SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service on the train
- Extra nights in the Rockies or Vancouver
- Miette Hotsprings or Edith Cavell Tour
- Pre or Post Trips to Victoria and/or Whistler
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.
- Call 1-800-913-9207 or 604-990-9299 or Email for more information and reservations.
Vancouver to Calgary – 2025 Prices | |||
Start Dates | SILVERLEAF | GOLDLEAF | GOLDLEAF DELUXE |
Apr 24 – 28 | $2,621 | $3,598 | $3,802 |
May 1 – 16 | $2,991 | $4,081 | $4,347 |
May 19 – Jul 28 | $3,258 | $4,501 | $4,633 |
Jul 31 – Sep 29 | $3,369 | $4,625 | $4,855 |
Oct 2 | $2,930 | $4,000 | $4,243 |
Rates are per person, before taxes and based on Double Occupancy
2025 Schedule
Starts in Vancouver April 24, 28 May 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 26, 29 June 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 July 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 August 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29 September 1, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, 29 October 2 |
Starts in Calgary April 24, 28 May 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 26, 29 June 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 July 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 August 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29 September 1, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, 29 October 2 |
Itinerary
Vancouver to Calgary | Calgary to Vancouver | |||
Day | Activities | Overnight | Activities | Overnight |
1 | Arrive in Vancouver | Vancouver | Arrive in Calgary Pick up rental car |
Calgary |
2 | On the Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops | Kamloops | Calgary to Lake Louise | Lake Louise |
3 | On the Rocky Mountaineer to Banff | Banff | Lake Louise to Banff Return rental car |
Banff |
4 | Pick-up rental car Banff to Lake Louise | Lake Louise | On the Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops | Kamloops |
5 | Lake Louise to Calgary | Calgary | On the Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver | Vancouver |
6 | Return rental car in Calgary Vacation ends |
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 and GoldLeaf Service