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Rockies Sleeper-Train Extended Getaway

Length

7 days / 6 nights

Time on train

1 day / 1 night

Train type

VIA Rail

Destinations

When to go

April – October

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7-day Rockies train trip from Vancouver to Calgary

Discover the breathtaking highlights of the Canadian Rockies on guided sightseeing tours in Banff and Jasper. Then, end your trip with a relaxing overnight train journey on VIA Rail’s The Canadian train from the Rockies to the West Coast. See how the landscape changes as you get closer to Vancouver, dine in the elegant dining car, and dream of the golden age of rail travel.

Route map for Rockies Sleeper-Train Extended Getaway
Highlights of your trip
  • Spend a night onboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian, a classic sleeper-train experience

  • See Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, Banff’s most famous turquoise lakes

  • Ride Banff Gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain for views of six mountain ranges

  • Tour the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic drives in the world

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What’s Included

  • Sleeper train experience in a private cabin
  • Meals onboard the train
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Sightseeing tours in the Rockies
  • Train station transfers
  • Electronic travel documentation package

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Sample Itinerary

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Arrive Calgary
Day 01

Arrive Calgary

Welcome to Calgary, Alberta’s largest city. Nestled in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, and surrounded by prairie landscapes, Calgary is a modern urban centre with western heritage, a thriving culinary scene, and more sunshine than any other city in Canada.

Calgary to Banff
Day 02

Calgary to Banff

Depart Calgary and enjoy a scenic sightseeing tour to Banff. Watch as the landscape slowly changes from rolling hills to towering mountains.

Calgary to Banff Sightseeing Tour with Gondola and Cruise
Explore Banff
Day 03

Explore Banff

Discover the spectacular highlights of Banff — Canada’s oldest national park and part of the Canadian Rockies UNESCO World Heritage Site — on your choice of tour today. In the evening, stroll through the lively townsite, browse the small gift shops and dine at one of the excellent restaurants.

You have 2 options to choose from today:
Moraine Lake and Lake Louise Sightseeing Tour
Bow River Horseback Ride
Banff to Jasper
Day 04

Banff to Jasper

Today’s full-day tour takes you along the Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper. Enjoy endless views of mountain peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, and forests.

Columbia Icefield Sightseeing Tour to Jasper
VIA Rail - Jasper to Vancouver
Day 05

VIA Rail - Jasper to Vancouver

Your sleeper-train experience starts today! Board VIA Rail’s The Canadian in Jasper, relax in your private cabin, and admire the stunning views outside your window as you make your way to Vancouver.

Transfer from Hotel to Train Station
The Canadian Train - Onboard Service
VIA Rail - Arrive in Vancouver
Day 06

VIA Rail - Arrive in Vancouver

After spending a night on the train, arrive in Vancouver early this morning. This west coast city on the mainland of British Columbia is surrounded by beautiful landscapes — towering mountains, temperate rainforest, and the Pacific Ocean.

Depart from Vancouver
Day 07

Depart from Vancouver

Your Canadian Rockies train vacation ends today as you depart from Vancouver. Return home with amazing memories of your time in Canada.

Scheduled Departure Dates

Our itineraries are planned around train-service schedules. Ask one of our Canadian Rockies experts about available dates.

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Prices

Prices vary by departure date, train-service level and hotel class. Prices shown are our lowest rates per person, based on double occupancy, and exclude taxes.

Accommodations

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