Tour overview

This 11-day holiday travels through western Canada with return flights from Heathrow and a shared chauffeur service from your home. A tour director escorts the journey. You stay nine nights in hotels in Banff, Jasper, Kamloops, Vancouver and Victoria, with a night in flight.

After flying to Calgary you visit the outskirts of Banff and Lake Louise, then drive the Icefields Parkway to Jasper National Park. A trip to Maligne Lake, one of the most photographed spots in the world, is followed by two days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf service, through the Rockies to Kamloops and on to Vancouver.

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After an orientation tour of Vancouver, a ferry crosses the Gulf Islands to Victoria on Vancouver Island for two nights, with a free day for its gardens, harbour and museums, before you fly home.

The physical rating is low. This holiday suits travellers who want a relaxed rail journey through the Rockies with everything arranged from their front door.

Trip highlights

  • Lake Louise (Day 2)
  • The Icefields Parkway (Day 3)
  • Maligne Lake (Day 4)
  • The Rocky Mountaineer (Days 5–6)
  • Vancouver (Day 7)
  • Victoria on Vancouver Island (Days 8–9)

Your route

13 stops from Calgary to Vancouver

11-day route: Calgary – Banff – Lake Louise – Jasper – Kamloops – Vancouver – Victoria
  1. Calgary Day 1
  2. Banff Days 1–2
  3. Lake Louise Day 2
  4. Columbia Icefield Day 3
  5. Jasper Days 3–4
  6. Maligne Lake Day 4
  7. Kamloops Day 5
  8. Vancouver Days 6–7
  9. Tsawwassen Day 8
  10. Swartz Bay Day 8
  11. Butchart Gardens Day 8
  12. Victoria Days 8–9
  13. Vancouver Day 10

Why choose this tour

The Rockies by rail with flights from Heathrow. A home chauffeur service included.

Best suited to

  • Rail lovers
  • Travellers who value comfort
  • First-time visitors to Canada
  • Couples and solo travellers
Canoeing on Lake Louise

Day-by-day itinerary

11 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom

  1. Day 1 · Calgary, Banff Fly to Calgary

    A chauffeur from home.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Lake Louise Banff

    Lake Louise.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  3. Day 3 · Icefields Parkway, Jasper Jasper

    A great scenic road.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  4. Day 4 · Maligne Lake Maligne Lake

    A famous lake.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Kamloops Rocky Mountaineer

    The first day by train.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  6. Day 6 · Vancouver Vancouver

    The second day by train.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  7. Day 7 · Vancouver Vancouver

    An orientation tour.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  8. Day 8 · Gulf Islands, Victoria Victoria

    A ferry to Vancouver Island.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  9. Day 9 · Victoria Victoria

    A free day.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  10. Day 10 · Swartz Bay, Vancouver Fly home

    Back across the water.

    Hotel
    Overnight flight
  11. Day 11 · United Kingdom Arrive home

    A chauffeur home.

Mountains in Jasper National Park

Where you stay

  • Banff (2 nights) Hotel
  • Jasper (2 nights) Hotel
  • Kamloops (1 night) Hotel
  • Vancouver (2 nights) Hotel
  • Victoria (2 nights) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Return flights from London Heathrow
  • Shared chauffeur service from home
  • Accommodation 9 nights in hotels
  • Meals 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Two-day Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf
  • Ferry to Vancouver Island
  • Tour director throughout

Not included

  • Meals not included 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 8 dinners
  • Optional excursions
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Vancouver and its mountains

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want most meals included
  • You want a small group
  • You want an active holiday
  • You want long stays in one place

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 5–6 · Lunch: Days 5–6 · Dinner: Day 4
Spirit Island on Maligne Lake

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £6,695 per person, including flights. 5 upcoming departures.

Flights from UK airports.

19 May 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£6,695pp
Flights from UK airports
02 Jun 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£6,895pp
Flights from UK airports
09 Jun 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£6,895pp
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01 Sept 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£7,095pp
Flights from UK airports
15 Sept 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£7,095pp
Flights from UK airports

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.

Are flights included?

Yes, return flights from London Heathrow.

Is there a home pick-up?

Yes, a shared chauffeur service to and from the airport.

Do I need a visa?

UK citizens need an eTA to fly to Canada, applied for online before travel.

Which meals are included?

Two breakfasts and lunches on the train and one dinner.

Which Rocky Mountaineer service is it?

SilverLeaf, with onboard gratuities included.

Who leads the holiday?

A tour director escorts the journey.

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.

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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
From, incl. flights £6,695
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