2026 Canadian Rockies Circle Journey

Day Stops

• Vancouver, BC, Canada
• Kamloops, BC, Canada

Hotel(s)

Kamloops accommodation confirmed at train check-in.

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Lunch

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.

Day Stops

• Kamloops, BC, Canada
• Banff, AB, Canada

Hotel(s)

The hotel accommodation included in your Rocky Mountaineer package is determined by the service level and room category selected, as well as availability at the time of booking.

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Lunch

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.

Day Stop

• Banff, AB, Canada

Hotel(s)

The hotel accommodation included in your Rocky Mountaineer package is determined by the service level and room category selected, as well as availability at the time of booking.

Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Banff has activities for all, from taking the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain, relaxing in the Banff hot springs, and exploring the bustling town, to outdoor wildlife adventures. Overnight in Banff.

Day Stops

• Banff, AB, Canada
• Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0, Canada

Hotel(s)

The hotel accommodation included in your Rocky Mountaineer package is determined by the service level and room category selected, as well as availability at the time of booking.

A morning half-day transfer takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge spanning the Kicking Horse River. The tour ends in Lake Louise, where the remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy this awe-inspiring location. Overnight in Lake Louise.

Day Stops

• Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0, Canada
• Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada

Hotel(s)

The hotel accommodation included in your Rocky Mountaineer package is determined by the service level and room category selected, as well as availability at the time of booking.

Meal(s)

Lunch

Continue your journey from Lake Louise to Jasper on a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper National Parks via the Icefields Parkway. Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk, and Athabasca Falls are among some of the day's highlights. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn about its geological features. Lunch is provided at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. You will arrive in Jasper late afternoon. Overnight in Jasper.

Day Stop

• Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada

Hotel(s)

The hotel accommodation included in your Rocky Mountaineer package is determined by the service level and room category selected, as well as availability at the time of booking.

This morning you are free to explore the town of Jasper on your own. In the afternoon, experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Jasper National Park on a half-day sightseeing tour. Highlights include Patricia Lake, the Jasper SkyTram, and Pyramid Lake. Overnight in Jasper.

Day Stops

• Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, Canada
• Kamloops, BC, Canada

Hotel(s)

Kamloops accommodation confirmed at train check-in.

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Lunch

Departing early in the morning, travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops, in the heart of the British Columbia Interior. As you journey west and south, you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and by the river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains. Today's highlights include the climb over the Yellowhead Pass, Pyramid Falls, Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and the journey along the North Thompson River as you approach Kamloops in the evening. Overnight in Kamloops.

Day Stops

• Kamloops, BC, Canada
• Vancouver, BC, Canada

Hotel(s)

The hotel accommodation included in your Rocky Mountaineer package is determined by the service level and room category selected, as well as availability at the time of booking.

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Lunch

Early in the morning, your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today's journey, you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the B.C. Interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Cascade and Coast Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day Stop

• Vancouver, BC, Canada

Your journey ends upon check out from your Vancouver hotel.