First Passage to the West Excursion Banff
Vancouver | Kamloops | Banff | Calgary
Begin or end your journey in Vancouver or Calgary. Enjoy a relaxing and unforgettable two-day experience on board the Rocky Mountaineer. Enjoy some extra time in Vancouver to explore this scenic city.
Inclusions:
- National Parks Pass
- Banff Gondola
- 2 breakfast, 2 lunch
- 2 days Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service
- Luggage handling and rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops, and Banff
- 6 nights hotel: Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff, and Calgary
Departure dates:
2026 FROM VANCOUVER (EASTBOUND)
- APR 11 15 18 22 25 29
- MAY 02 03 06 09 10 13 16 17 20 23 24 27 30 31
- JUN 03 06 07 13 17 21 27
- JUL 01 05 11 12 15 18 19 22 25 26 29
- AUG 01 02 05 08 09 12 15 16 19 22 23 26 29 30
- SEP 02 05 06 09 12 13 16 19 20 23 26 30
- OCT 03 07
2026 FROM CALGARY (WESTBOUND)
- MAY 14 17 18 21 24 25 28 31
- JUN 01 04 08 14 18 22 28
- JUL 02 06 09 12 13 16 19 20 23 26 27 30
- AUG 02 03 06 09 10 13 16 17 20 23 24 27 30 31
- SEP 03 06 07 10 13 14 17 20 21 24 27
- OCT 01 04 08
Itinerary details:
DAY 1 VANCOUVER Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic coastal city on your own. That could be discovering Stanley Park, taking a small ferry to Granville Island, or much more. Overnight in Vancouver.
DAY 2 VANCOUVER Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Vancouver has activities for all interests, including visiting historic Gastown, dining in lively Yaletown, or enjoying a walk on the Stanley Park Seawall. No matter what you choose to do, the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean surround you. Overnight in Vancouver.
DAY 3 KAMLOOPS Departing early in the morning, travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, located in the heart of British Columbia's interior. On today's journey, you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like landscapes of the BC interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day ends in the evening as the train travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into the town of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L.
DAY 4 BANFF Early in the morning, your journey continues eastward to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again, you will experience ever-changing scenery as you travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today's highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, of course, the iconic glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends this evening in the resort town of Banff. Overnight in Banff. B, L.
DAY 5 BANFF Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Banff has activities for all, from relaxing in the Banff hot springs, and exploring the bustling town, to outdoor wildlife adventures. Overnight in Banff.
DAY 6 CALGARY Today, you will enjoy a full-day transfer concluding in Calgary. Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the points of interest are Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. Before leaving Banff, you will enjoy a visit to the Banff Gondola (cost of admission included). Overnight in Calgary.
DAY 7 CALGARY Your journey ends upon checkout from your Calgary hotel.
