Holiday Overview
Discover the Canadian Rockies aboard the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf service. Begin with 3 nights in Banff, exploring the lakes and mountains of the National Park with included admission to the Banff Gondola. Then travel through the heart of the Rockies aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, enjoying gourmet dining and commentary from the onboard hosts as the scenery unfolds around you. Finish with 3 nights in Vancouver, taking in the city's highlights before your journey comes to a close.
Rocky Mountaineer Explorer includes:
- Return Flights
- 7 Nights hotel accommodation
- Rocky Mountaineer - Banff to Vancouver in SilverLeaf Service
- Banff Gondola
- Vancouver Hop on Hop off Bus
Day 1 - Arrive Calgary transfer to Banff
Arrive into Calgary and transfer to your Banff hotel spending the remainder of your day at leisure.
Featured accommodation
Charltons Banff
Day 2 - Explore Banff
A day at leisure to experience Banff, we have included admission to the Banff Gondola.
Featured accommodation
Charltons Banff
Unmissable Experiences
Banff Gondola
Day 3 - Banff
Another full day to explore Banff. Speak to our Canada Experts if you wish to include one of our Banff Experiences.
Featured accommodation
Charltons Banff
Unmissable Experiences
Banff Experiences
Day 4 - Rocky Mountaineer - Banff to Kamloops
This morning you'll transfer to Banff rail station (included). Today marks the start of your journey to Vancouver aboard Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf, heading for an overnight stay in Kamloops. Departing Banff, you'll pass Lake Louise, one of Canada's best known sights. Walk to the lakeshore, take in the turquoise water and see what drew early mountaineers here. The route follows the Coquihalla Highway, winding through the Cascade Mountains before reaching Kamloops, where you'll have time to explore the compact downtown and choose your dinner (not included) from the nearby restaurants.
Unmissable Experiences
First Passage to the West
Day 5 - Rocky Mountaineer - Kamloops to Vancouver
Board the Rocky Mountaineer early this morning for your second day in SilverLeaf. Today's route brings a dramatic change in scenery as you pass through Canadian desert, sub-alpine terrain and lush coastal forest before arriving in downtown Vancouver. Following the Coquihalla Highway, you'll reach the town of Hope, setting of the film First Blood, for a short rest stop. From there, the train enters Fraser River Canyon, tracing the river through to the Coastal Mountains and the lush Fraser Delta region, arriving finally in Vancouver.
Featured accommodation
Holiday Inn Downtown Vancouver
Day 6 - Explore Vancouver
Explore Vancouver's highlights, we have included the Hop on Hop off Bus to help you explore.
Featured accommodation
Holiday Inn Downtown Vancouver
Day 7 - Vancouver
Another day at leisure to explore Vancouver. Why not add on one of our Vancouver experiences.
Featured accommodation
Holiday Inn Downtown Vancouver
Unmissable Experiences
Vancouver Experiences
Day 8 - Vancouver Return
Your Canadian adventures comes to an end today. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight home.
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Rocky Mountaineer
Vancouver
Banff Gondola
Rocky Mountaineer - SilverLeaf
Banff
Vancouver Stanley Park
Alternative Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2026, 2027 holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 917 5729 and let one of our Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you
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- Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Upgrade Included
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- Free cabin upgrades available
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- Save £250 per person book by 30 September
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- Free cabin upgrades available
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- Save £250 per person book by 30 September
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Canada's West & East Tour
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- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £250 per person book by 30 September
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The Splendour of Canada & Alaska
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- Banff
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- Save up to £550 per booking with Rocky Mountaineer
- Free cabin upgrades available
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- Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf service
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- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £250 per person book by 30 September
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The Rockies, Alaska & Toronto
- Toronto
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- Save up to £550 per booking with Rocky Mountaineer
- Free cabin upgrades available
- Niagara Falls experience
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- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £250 per person book by 30 September
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Canada & Alaska Sojourn
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- Niagara Falls
- Banff
- Jasper
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Alaska Cruise
- Save up to £550 per booking with Rocky Mountaineer
- Free cabin upgrades available
- Alaska cruise
- Niagara Falls experience
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- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £250 per person book by 30 September
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