Vancouver Arrival
You will be met upon arrival at Vancouver International Airport and transferred to your luxurious downtown Vancouver accommodations. Admission to the Vancouver Observation Deck at Harbour Centre is included, where you can experience spectacular views of the city, the mountains, and the ocean. Overnight at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

Vancouver to Whistler, Glacier Dome™ Experience
Travel aboard the Whistler Mountaineer® Glacier Dome™. Experience the breathtaking scenery from the coastal city of Vancouver to the resort town of Whistler, renowned for outstanding skiing and year-round outdoor activities, on these first class railcars. Following your motorcoach transfer from downtown Vancouver, the Whistler Mountaineer® takes you on a magnificent rail trip through the stunning scenery of this “Sea to Sky” region. Highlights of the trip include spectacular views across Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains, Shannon Falls, Mount Garibaldi, and the impressive Cheakamus Canyon. Upon arrival at the Whistler train station, you will be transferred to the your overnight accommodations in Whistler Village. Breakfast is served onboard.

Whistler to Quesnel, GoldLeaf® Service
Travel aboard the Rocky Mountaineer® in GoldLeaf® Service style from the four-season mountain resort of Whistler to the charming rural town of Quesnel, gateway to the North Cariboo. Enjoy breathtaking and diverse scenery, from river canyons and lush farmland of the Pemberton Valley, to the arid conditions of Fraser Canyon, to the Cariboo Plateau with its rolling hills and vast ranchlands. Highlights include the shorelines of Anderson Lake and glacial fed Seton Lake, expansive views of Fraser Canyon and the Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer® follows the banks of the Fraser River into Quesnel, your overnight destination.

Quesnel to Jasper, GoldLeaf® Service
Your rail excursion continues eastward to the majestic Canadian Rockies and Jasper National Park. From Quesnel, the Rocky Mountaineer® follows the Fraser River north toward the town of Prince George and then travels east through the forests of Northern British Columbia, home to abundant wildlife, including a large population of moose. Entering the Rocky Mountain Trench you will find yourself surrounded in the north by the steeply rising Rocky Mountains and in the south by the Cariboo Mountains. Continue climbing past Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), and through Yellowhead Pass into the province of frontier Alberta. Your rail journey ends upon arrival at your overnight destination of Jasper. Overnight at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

Jasper Sightseeing
Meet your driver/guide, concierge, and your fellow travelers for a morning tour of Jasper National Park. Visit Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, Maligne Canyon and Athabasca viewpoint before returning to your accommodations at the historic Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. All traveling in the Canadian Rockies is aboard a specially designed motorcoach, which provides extra legroom and additional comfort. The remainder of the day is yours to spend at your leisure. Overnight at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

Icefields Parkway Tour from Jasper to Lake Louise
Continue your journey through the Canadian Rockies, traveling along one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. Among the highlights are Crowfoot Glacier, Peyto Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Sunwapta Falls and Athabasca Falls. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle; here that you will ride an Ice Explorer to the middle of Athabasca Glacier and learn more about its geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Arrive in beautiful Lake Louise in the late afternoon, just in time for a guided one-hour lakeshore stroll. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Lake Louise to Banff
Experience a full-day tour of Yoho and Banff National Parks. Begin the morning in Yoho Park, visiting the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, and a natural Rock Bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. After free time for lunch (not included) your tour continues on to the main attractions of Banff. Among the highlights are Bow Falls, the Cave and Basin Centre, Banff Gondola, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos*. Overnight at The Fairmont Banff Springs.

Banff to Kamloops, GoldLeaf® Service
Travel aboard the Rocky Mountaineer® from Banff to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia. The journey provides a spectacular range of scenery as you travel between the high peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores, and across the ranchlands of the interior. The day’s highlights include: the Continental Divide; the Spiral Tunnels, a remarkable feat of railroad engineering; Kicking Horse Canyon; Rogers Pass; Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven; and of course, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Dinner is included at your Kamloops accommodation. Overnight in Kamloops.

Kamloops to Vancouver, GoldLeaf® Service
Your journey continues westward toward the Pacific and the coastal city of Vancouver. During the day’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the arid environment of the interior, to winding river canyons and forests surrounded by the peaks of the rugged Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River, and the fast-moving waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Overnight at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

Vancouver Departure
The tour ends with check-out from your Vancouver hotel. A reverse itinerary is also available: Starts Vancouver on Sundays.