12 May 2027
Twin share
£4,994pp
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Escorted tour
Rockies & Glaciers of Alberta with the Rocky Mountaineer – 9 Days
Jasper, the Columbia Icefield, Banff and Lake Louise, ending on the Rocky Mountaineer.
9 days
From £4,994
Tour overview
This 9-day tour explores the mountains, lakes and glaciers of the Canadian Rockies, ending with two days on the Rocky Mountaineer. A tour director travels with you, by coach with extra legroom, with several relaxed starts. You stay eight nights in mountain lodges and hotels, including three at the landmark Fairmont Banff Springs, with breakfast daily, three lunches and three dinners.
From Calgary you travel to Kananaskis for a welcome dinner, then follow the Icefields Parkway, one of the world’s great drives, to Jasper. A cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island and a visit to the Columbia Icefield bring you close to the glaciers, with a night at Glacier View Lodge and its champagne reception.
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Three nights in Banff include a trip to Lake Louise and time to explore the town and its hot springs. You then board the Rocky Mountaineer for two days of daylight travel through the Rockies and the canyons of British Columbia, with a night in Kamloops, arriving in Vancouver.
The physical rating is low. This tour suits travellers who want the Rockies in comfort with a great train journey.
Trip highlights
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The Icefields Parkway (Day 2)
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A Maligne Lake cruise (Day 3)
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The Columbia Icefield (Day 4)
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The Fairmont Banff Springs (Days 5–7)
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Lake Louise (Day 6)
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The Rocky Mountaineer (Days 8–9)
Your route
10 stops from Calgary to Vancouver
- Calgary Day 1
- Kananaskis Day 1
- Jasper Days 2–3
- Maligne Lake Day 3
- Athabasca Falls Day 4
- Columbia Icefield Day 4
- Banff Days 5–7
- Lake Louise Day 6
- Kamloops Day 8
- Vancouver Day 9
Why choose this tour
The Rockies and the Rocky Mountaineer in nine days. Three nights at the Fairmont Banff Springs.
Best suited to
- Travellers who value comfort
- Rail lovers
- Scenery and nature lovers
- Couples and solo travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
9 days from Calgary, Canada to Vancouver, Canada
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Day 1 · Calgary, Kananaskis Kananaskis
A welcome dinner.
- Hotel
- Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Icefields Parkway, Jasper Jasper
A great scenic road.
- Hotel
- Forest Park
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Maligne Lake Jasper
A lake cruise.
- Hotel
- Forest Park
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Columbia Icefield Glacier adventure
Among the glaciers.
- Hotel
- Glacier View Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Banff Banff
Lakes and mountains.
- Hotel
- Fairmont Banff Springs
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Lake Louise Lake Louise
A turquoise lake.
- Hotel
- Fairmont Banff Springs
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 7 · Banff Banff
Explore Banff.
- Hotel
- Fairmont Banff Springs
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Banff, Kamloops Rocky Mountaineer
By train through the Rockies.
- Hotel
- Hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 9 · Kamloops, Vancouver Vancouver
To the Pacific.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Where you stay
- Kananaskis (1 night) Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge
- Jasper (2 nights) Forest Park
- Jasper (1 night) Glacier View Lodge
- Banff (3 nights) Fairmont Banff Springs
- Kamloops (1 night) Hotel assigned by Rocky Mountaineer
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 8 nights in lodges and hotels
- Meals 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
- Coach travel with extra legroom
- Maligne Lake cruise and Columbia Icefield
- Two-day Rocky Mountaineer journey
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 5 lunches and 5 dinners
- Optional experiences
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a small group
- You want an active holiday
- You want a budget trip
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–9 · Lunch: Days 6 and 8–9 · Dinner: Days 1, 4 and 7
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Canada
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Departures & prices
From £4,994 per person, twin share, tour only. 11 upcoming departures.
19 May 2027
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£5,575pp
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02 Jun 2027
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£5,695pp
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23 Jun 2027
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£5,695pp
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30 Jun 2027
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£5,795pp
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07 Jul 2027
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£5,725pp
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28 Jul 2027
Twin share
£6,050pp
Single from £7,638
04 Aug 2027
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£5,625pp
Single from £6,906
11 Aug 2027
Twin share
£5,725pp
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18 Aug 2027
Twin share
£5,725pp
Single from £7,069
25 Aug 2027
Twin share
£6,050pp
Single from £7,638
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa?
UK citizens need an eTA to fly to Canada, applied for online before travel.
Which Rocky Mountaineer service is it?
SilverLeaf as standard, with an upgrade to GoldLeaf available.
What is a relaxed start?
A later departure on some mornings.
Where does the tour end?
In Vancouver on arrival of the train.
Are tips included?
Hotel and restaurant tips and porterage are included.
Who leads the tour?
A tour director travels with you.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary