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.

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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.

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Charltons Banff

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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.

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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.

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Holiday Inn Downtown Vancouver

Day 7 - Vancouver

Another day at leisure to explore Vancouver. Why not add on one of our Vancouver experiences.

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Holiday Inn Downtown Vancouver

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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

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Below you will find a small selection of 2026, 2027 Canada Holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 917 5724 and let one of our Travel Specialists design the perfect trip for you.