2026 Grand Adventure Circle Journey - 11 Nights

Day Stops

• Vancouver, BC, Canada
• Whistler, BC V8E, Canada

Hotel(s)

Whistler accommodation will be confirmed at train check-in.

Meal(s)

Breakfast

Departing early in the morning, you'll be taken on a breathtaking rail journey through the stunning scenery of the Sea to Sky Corridor. Travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to the resort town of Whistler, renowned for outstanding skiing and mountain biking, an array of culinary delights and year-round outdoor activities for both leisure and adventure travellers. Highlights include spectacular views of Howe Sound, the Coast Mountains, Brandywine Falls, Mount Garibaldi and the impressive Cheakamus Canyon. You'll arrive in the early afternoon and the remainder of the day is at your own leisure. Overnight in Whistler.

Day Stops

• Whistler, BC V8E, Canada
• Quesnel, BC, Canada

Hotel(s)

Quesnel accommodation will be confirmed at train check-in

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Lunch

A pre-arranged motorcoach will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and take you to the Pemberton train station (approximately a 35-minute drive), where you will board Rocky Mountaineer and travel to the charming rural town of Quesnel, the gateway to the North Cariboo. Enjoy breathtaking and varied scenery, from the river canyons and lush farmland of the Pemberton Valley, through the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon, to rolling hills and vast ranchlands of the Cariboo Plateau. Highlights include the shorelines of Anderson Lake and glacier-fed Seton Lake, sweeping views of the Fraser Canyon, and the crossing of Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world. Your day concludes as the train follows the banks of the Fraser River into Quesnel. Overnight in Quesnel.

Day Stops

• Quesnel, BC, 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 time of booking.

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Lunch

Early in the morning, your journey continues eastward to the majestic Canadian Rockies and Jasper National Park. From Quesnel, you will follow the Fraser River north to the town of Prince George, then travel east through the forests of northern British Columbia, home to plentiful wildlife, including a large population of moose, caribou and bears. Upon entering the Rocky Mountain Trench, you are surrounded by the steeply rising Rocky Mountains to the north and the Cariboo Mountains to the south. You'll continue climbing past Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet), the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, through Yellowhead Pass into the province of Alberta. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Jasper in the evening. 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 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 Sky Tram, and Pyramid Lake. Overnight in Jasper.

Day Stops

• Jasper, AB T0E 0A8, 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 time of booking.

Meal(s)

Lunch

Travel from Jasper to Lake Louise via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk, and Athabasca Falls are among 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. Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Lake Louise in the late afternoon. Overnight in Lake Louise.

Day Stop

• 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 time of booking.

Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. With its unique history and picturesque scenery, Lake Louise will not disappoint. Learn about the local wildlife, paddle the lake by canoe, or simply relax amongst the beauty. Overnight in Lake Louise.

Day Stops

• Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0, 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 time of booking.

This morning you are free to explore beautiful Lake Louise on your own. After lunch, a 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 that spans the Kicking Horse River. Your transfer ends upon arrival in Banff. Overnight in Banff. Please note: While departure from The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 2:00 p.m., scheduled checkout time is normally 12:00 p.m. Your luggage will be stored upon checkout, and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel before the tour departs.

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 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
• 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 mountain resort town of Banff to Kamloops, in the heart of the British Columbia Interior. Your journey takes you through ever-changing scenery as you travel between the iconic glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the Interior. Today's highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. You will arrive in 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 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.