7-Day Rocky Mountaineer Rail Circle with Lake Louise & Jasper
Vancouver Return Trip
This 7-day circle tour takes you on a simple, yet stunning, journey through Western Canada’s Rocky Mountains aboard the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer, with a focus on maximizing your time on the train. Starting in Vancouver, you will head east by train to Lake Louise, where you will stay overnight at the luxurious Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise before enjoying a motorcoach tour along the Icefields Parkway to the rustic mountain town of Jasper. From Jasper, you will board the Rocky Mountaineer for your return to Vancouver, giving you four full days aboard the train!
Travel Dates in 2025 & 2026
2025 Start Dates
Starting on Sundays.
April | 13, 20, 27 |
May | 11 |
June | 22, 29 |
July | 13, 20, 27 |
August | 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
September | 21, 28 |
October | 5 |
2026 Start Dates
Start dates for 2026 are coming soon! If you would like to start planning your 2026 tour, please request a quote.
Travel Summary
- Day 1: Vancouver Arrival - overnight in Vancouver
- Day 2: Rocky Mountaineer Train from Vancouver to Kamloops - overnight in Kamloops
- Day 3: Rocky Mountaineer Train from Kamloops to Lake Louise - overnight in Lake Louise
- Day 4: Sightseeing Tour from Lake Louise to Jasper including Columbia Icefield Excursion - overnight in Jasper
- Day 5: Rocky Mountaineer Train from Jasper to Kamloops - overnight in Kamloops
- Day 6: Rocky Mountaineer Train from Kamloops to Vancouver - overnight in Vancouver
- Day 7: Vancouver Departure
Route Map
What's Included
- 4-day Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service
- 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches onboard the train
- 6 nights hotel accommodation
- Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer
- *Complimentary Vancouver tour provided when an additional night in Vancouver is added to your vacation package (pre or post-tour)
- Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Jasper, Kamloops & Lake Louise
- Gratuities/tip for onboard train staff
- Independent Tour
Not Included
- Transportation to/from Vancouver airport (available, please ask for details)
- Meals, other than onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
- Gratuities/tip for hotel and transfer staff
- Canadian 5% sales tax
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 - Vancouver Arrival
Arrive in Vancouver, known for its cultural and linguistic diversity. This city is very lively and home to a bustling arts scene so you will find that there is no shortage of things to do and places to explore. Popular sites include: the urban jungle of Stanley Park, Canada’s largest Chinatown, and the Robson Street Shopping District.
When you add a second night in Vancouver to your vacation package, you will receive a complimentary Vancouver city tour through Canada Rail Vacations!
Spend tonight in your downtown Vancouver hotel room.
Day 2 - Rocky Mountaineer Train from Vancouver to Kamloops
Climb aboard the Rocky Mountaineer and raise your glass as the train heads northeast out of Vancouver. Your journey across Canada has officially begun! Travel alongside the mighty waters of the salmon-rich Fraser River and pass the powerful rapids of Hell’s Gate.
Towards the end of today you’ll approach the drier grasslands of Kamloops, where you will be spending the night in your hotel room.
Day 3 - Rocky Mountaineer Train from Kamloops to Lake Louise
As you travel east towards the province of Alberta, you are greeted by the Canadian Rockies. Rocky lakeshores, snow-capped mountain peaks and crisp glacial streams accompany you as you dine on locally-sourced, gourmet meals.
Learn about points of interest such as astoundingly high Kicking Horse Canyon and the Spiral Tunnels. End off today in luxury, as you’ll be spending the night in the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Before dinner, take the time to stroll along the lake shore of Lake Louise.
Day 4 - Sightseeing Tour from Lake Louise to Jasper including Columbia Icefield Excursion
Today you’re riding along the most beautiful highway in Canada—the Icefields Parkway. Highlights include stops at Crowfoot Glacier, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, The Columbia Icefield, and the powerful Athabasca Falls.
While at the Athabasca Glacier, climb aboard the Ice Explorer—a specialized bus that travels directly onto the glacier. Listen as your guide explains all about its natural wonders. This is the day to pose for your new profile picture. Spend tonight in your Jasper hotel room.
*If you prefer to have a free morning to relax and explore Lake Louise, the full-day tour can be substituted for a direct motorcoach transfer to Jasper in the afternoon. The transfer comes at a CAD $100 per person discount.
Day 5 - Rocky Mountaineer Train from Jasper to Kamloops
Raise your glass to your first day aboard the Rocky Mountaineer! Mount Robson—the highest mountain in the region—will greet you as you begin your train journey.
Dine on locally-sourced meals and enjoy complimentary drinks as you head west through the Canadian Rockies with snow-covered peaks and mountain streams keeping you company along the way. You’ll eventually begin your descent out of the mountains to spend the night in your Kamloops hotel room.
Day 6 - Rocky Mountaineer Train from Kamloops to Vancouver
The mountains return and combine with thick fir forests and the mighty Fraser River to create a spectacular setting for your last day aboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Today, one of the highlights will be passing by Hell’s Gate, a narrow canyon that transforms the Fraser River into a powerful surge of water rapids.
Arrive in Vancouver in the late afternoon and after checking into your hotel, take the time to explore the city at your own pace. When you add a second night in Vancouver to your vacation package, you will receive a complimentary Vancouver city tour through Canada Rail Vacations!
Overnight in your downtown Vancouver hotel room.
Day 7 - Vancouver Departure
Your tour ends once you’ve checked out of your hotel. Thank you for traveling with Canada Rail Vacations!
7-Day Tour Pricing 2025 & 2026
2025 Pricing - Canadian Dollars
Starting on Sundays.
Base Price | Superior Hotel Upgrade |
Deluxe Hotel Upgrade |
GoldLeaf Train Service Upgrade | |
April | $6024 | +$367 | +$776 | +$1640 |
May | $7616 | +$466 | +$1240 | +$1880 |
June/July/August | $7848 | +$535 | +$1439 | +$1880 |
September | $8186 | +$535 | +$1439 | +$2000 |
October | $7616 | +$466 | +$1240 | +$1880 |
- Base prices include Popular Hotels (3-Stars) and SilverLeaf Train Service.
- Upgrade to the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge for an additional $150 per person in the Superior or Deluxe Hotel Category.
- Upgrades to Premium Hotels (5-Stars) and Private Tours/Transfers are also available by request. Please request a quote for these rates.
2026 Pricing - Canadian Dollars
Pricing for 2026 is coming soon! If you would like to start planning your 2026 tour, please request a quote.
Pricing Details:
- Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars and are subject to an additional 5% Canadian sales tax.
- Prices are based on double occupancy. For single and triple sharing, please request a quote.
- Prices are approximate and subject to change at any time.
- To qualify for any current Specials, please request a quote.
Approximate Exchange Rates: |
$1.00 CAD = |
$0.72 USD |
€0.67 EUR |
£0.56 GBP |
$1.08 AUD |
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