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Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer
9 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom
Visiting: United Kingdom, Calgary, Banff National Park, Kamloops, Vancouver
Tour operator:
Tour code:
CA
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 50
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Riviera Travel with specific dietary requests.
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
Experience the magnificent Rocky Mountains on this Canadian tour, travel along the ‘road of steel’ and finally arrive at Vancouver - one of the most naturally beautiful cities.Â
The magnificent Rocky Mountains are Canada’s crowning glory: home to bears, and majestic elk, with vast forests that seem to go on forever. Opaque lakes of stunning emerald green reflect the magnificent scenery like no other place on earth. Carpets of wild flowers bedeck the green meadows spread beneath the towering glaciers - huge expanses of brilliant white ice and snow, contrasting with the muted greys and pinks of the jagged peaks. We stay in Banff, the very heart of the mountains, then travel along a monument to man’s engineering prowess, the ‘road of steel’ that is the great Trans-Canadian railway, on the incredible Rocky Mountaineer train.Â
Finally, we arrive in Vancouver, nestling beside the immense majesty of the Pacific Ocean, which ranks as one of the world’s most naturally beautiful panoramas. With its gleaming glass skyscrapers reflected in the azure-blue ocean, Canada’s third largest city is a fascinating and cosmopolitan metropolis encircled by water and mountains.
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Highlights
Itinerary
DAY 1
Location: United Kingdom, Calgary
Accommodation: Overnight Flight
Arrival in Calgary
DAY 2
Location: Calgary
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Banff Park Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Calgary - Today we start our spectacular journey from Calgary across the gently rolling prairies of Alberta and soon the amazing slate-grey, snow-capped peaks of the Rockies come into view.
Our hotel for the next three nights is the three-star superior Banff Park Lodge, in the spa resort of Banff. With its wood-panelled interior, cosy fireplace and excellent indoor pool, our hotel is an easy 5-minute stroll into the centre of this attractive small town.
DAY 3
Location: Banff National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Banff Park Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Banff - This morning our breathtaking journey is along the Icefields Parkway, one of the most spectacular roads in the world, with stunning mountain vistas. Our first stop is famous Lake Louise, completely encircled by high peaks, perhaps the most photographed view in the Rockies. We then take in Peyto Lake, one of the world’s most beautiful azure-blue glacial waters.
Finally we see the Columbia Icefield, the largest in the Rockies, covering an area of over 200 square miles with depths of over 1,000 feet. We’ll ride on a giant ‘Snocoach’ (weather permitting) across the Athabasca Glacier for a closer inspection of the massive crevasses before returning to Banff.
DAY 4
Location: Banff National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Banff Park Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Banff free day - Today we have a free day. Why not take a leisurely ‘float’ trip on the Bow River or a dip in Banff’s relaxing hot springs. There are also helicopter trips on offer, or perhaps a ride up to the top of Sulphur Mountain at 7,500 feet on the Banff gondola.
Several walks commence from the peak and there’s also a restaurant with an open-air terrace. Also very popular is afternoon tea at the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, built in the style of a massive Scottish baronial castle.
DAY 5
Location: Kamloops
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Rocky Mountaineer Train - This morning we set off on what is one of the world’s greatest train journeys! Crossing high passes, deep ravines and innumerable spectacular bridges, places that can only be seen by rail, the Rocky Mountaineer is acknowledged as the ultimate way to travel through the beautifully rugged terrain of Alberta and British Columbia.
Boarding the Rocky Mountaineer you’ll be led to your assigned comfortable reclining seats, with plenty of legroom and large panoramic windows. The train begins its spectacular two day 585-mile journey following the wide Bow River valley before crossing the Continental Divide at Kicking Horse Pass.
Next come the famed spiral tunnels, an engineering marvel built 100 years ago, and as we follow the Columbia River we cross the dramatic 500-foot steel span of Stoney Creek bridge. The excellent on-board commentary highlights the intriguing history of the towns en route and the building of the railway itself.
Meals in SilverLeaf Class include excellent hot meals served at your seat on each day including complimentary snacks, tea and coffee, non-alcoholic drinks, plus beer and house wine with lunch, all served at your seat (bar service at extra cost). Upgrade to the excellent GoldLeaf Services and their impressive Dome carriages.
 Our overnight stay is in a range of medium-class hotels in the town of Kamloops.
Personalise your holiday -
Upgrade to Gold Leaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer
From: £699 (2025)
From: £829 (2026)
Your tour includes the Silver Leaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer train, however, you may wish to upgrade to the double-decker Gold Leaf Dome carriage with its panoramic wrap-round windows that make you feel right in the middle of the breathtaking scenery! Gold Leaf guests also have access to the open-air observation vestibule at the end of each carriage. Impeccable service is complimented with 3-course gourmet dining in the lower-level dining room.
Upgrades are subject to availability and are not bookable online.
Please contact us for more information and to add the above experience to your booking.
DAY 6
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Coast Coal Harbour
Meals Included: Breakfast
Vancouver - We continue our journey to Vancouver. Following the Fraser and Thomson River canyons, passing the Jaws of Death Gorge, Avalanche Alley and Hell’s Gate Canyon, we criss-cross the river many times as we travel through some of British Columbia’s most scenic country.
We finally reach Vancouver during the afternoon after a truly once-in-a-lifetime journey.
DAY 7
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Coast Coal Harbour
Meals Included: Breakfast
Vancouver - Vancouver regularly features as one of the world’s most naturally beautiful cities: the blue of the Pacific Ocean with its picturesque harbour, the glass skyscrapers reflecting the sunlight and the lush coastal mountains form a stunning backdrop.
This morning we tour the city stopping at Stanley Park, with its famous collection of totem poles and Prospect Point, which offers lovely views.
The afternoon is at leisure - there’s plenty to see and do in this sophisticated city. A popular, easy walk starts from Vancouver’s waterfront pedestrian promenade to the huge expanse of Stanley Park.
The path continues along the seashore and offers stunning vistas across the bay until you reach English Bay’s sandy beach, a lovely spot to watch the sunset.
DAY 8
Location: Vancouver
Accommodation: Overnight Flight
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home
DAY 9
Location: United Kingdom
You arrive back in the UK.
What's Included
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Flights to Calgary and returning from Vancouver
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Seven nights on room-only basis
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Staying in superior three-star hotels (medium class in Kamloops, arranged directly by the Rocky Mountaineer)
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Insurance
Check out our Q&As
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
We are unable to accommodate children under 9 years old at the date of departure..
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
Flights to Calgary and returning from Vancouver
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For almost 40 years
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I have reduced mobility; can I still travel?
We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your holiday with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the holiday due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to contact us to discuss these concerns
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Do I require travel insurance?
It is a condition of booking that you carry suitable travel insurance.
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What is my luggage allowance?
You will receive details of your luggage allowance with your final travel documents, which are sent approximately 10 days prior to your date of departure.
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