02 May 2027
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£5,687pp
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Escorted tour
Rocky Mountaineer: Banff, Jasper, Vancouver & Victoria – 11 Days
Banff, the Icefields Parkway, Jasper, the Rocky Mountaineer, Vancouver and Victoria, with flights from Heathrow.
11 days
From £5,291 incl. flights
Tour overview
This 11-day escorted tour crosses western Canada from the peaks of the Rockies to the Pacific coast, riding the legendary Rocky Mountaineer through the mountains by daylight. A tour director travels with you throughout, and return flights between London Heathrow and Calgary, home from Vancouver, are included. You stay nine nights in hotels on a room-only basis: two each in Banff, Jasper, Vancouver and Victoria, and one in Kamloops. Meals are served on board the Rocky Mountaineer, and the rest of the time you are free to choose from local restaurants, from mountain lodges to Vancouver's seafood spots.
After flying direct to Calgary, you meet your tour director and travel by coach to Banff, the bustling capital of the Rockies, in its dramatic setting among snow-capped peaks. An optional sightseeing tour introduces the town, the Banff Springs Hotel and the lakes around it, or you can ride the gondola and relax in the hot springs.
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Travelling north along the Icefields Parkway, one of the most scenic roads in the world, you stop at Lake Louise and pass glaciers, waterfalls and turquoise lakes on the way to Jasper. A day in Jasper gives you the chance to ride the Jasper SkyTram for mountain views and visit Maligne Lake, one of the most photographed places in Canada.
Boarding the Rocky Mountaineer, you begin a two-day rail journey through canyons and forests, with an overnight stop in Kamloops, before continuing along the Fraser River to Vancouver. An optional city tour shows you Stanley Park, Gastown and Granville Island. You then take the ferry across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island and Victoria, the elegant provincial capital, with its harbour, gardens and the optional chance to join a whale-watching cruise. A ferry returns you to the mainland for your flight home.
The physical rating is low, with optional excursions and plenty of free time, and the coach journeys are broken up with regular stops for photographs and refreshments. This tour suits travellers who want a comfortable introduction to western Canada, with the train as its centrepiece.
Trip highlights
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Banff in the Rockies (Day 2)
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Lake Louise and the Icefields Parkway (Day 3)
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Maligne Lake near Jasper (Day 4)
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Two days on the Rocky Mountaineer (Days 5–6)
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Vancouver (Day 7)
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Victoria and whale watching (Day 9)
Your route
10 stops from Calgary to Vancouver
- Calgary Day 1
- Banff Days 1–2
- Lake Louise Day 3
- Jasper Days 3–4
- Maligne Lake Day 4
- Kamloops Day 5
- Vancouver Days 6–7
- Victoria Days 8–9
- Butchart Gardens Day 9
- Vancouver Day 10
Why choose this tour
The Rockies to the Pacific coast, with the Rocky Mountaineer at its heart. Flights from Heathrow and a tour director throughout.
Best suited to
- Rail lovers
- First-time visitors to Canada
- Couples and solo travellers
- Scenery lovers
Day-by-day itinerary
11 days from Calgary, Canada to Vancouver, Canada
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Day 1 · Calgary, Banff Fly to Calgary
Fly direct and transfer to Banff.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Lunch
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Day 2 · Banff Banff
An optional sightseeing tour.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 3 · Lake Louise, Icefields Parkway, Jasper Jasper
The Icefields Parkway to Jasper.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 4 · Jasper SkyTram, Maligne Lake Jasper
Mountain views and a famous lake.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 5 · Kamloops Rocky Mountaineer
Begin the train journey.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 6 · Fraser River, Vancouver Vancouver
Continue to the coast.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 7 · Stanley Park, Gastown Vancouver
An optional city tour.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 8 · Vancouver Island, Victoria Victoria
A ferry to Vancouver Island.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 9 · Victoria Victoria
A free day, perhaps whale watching.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 10 · Vancouver Fly home
A ferry back and the flight home.
- Hotel
- Overnight flight
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 11 · United Kingdom Arrive in the UK
Land back in the UK.
- Meals
- Breakfast
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 to Calgary, home from Vancouver
- Accommodation 9 nights in hotels, room only
- Meals 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner, including on board the Rocky Mountaineer, plus 2 flight meals
- Coach travel and ferries to and from Vancouver Island
- Icefields Parkway and Lake Louise
- Two days on the Rocky Mountaineer
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Meals not included 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 9 dinners
- Most meals
- Optional excursions such as whale watching
- Tips
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want meals included in hotels — they are room only
- You want a small group
- You want an active holiday
- You dislike coach travel
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 5–6 and 11 · Lunch: Days 1 and 5–6 · Dinner: Day 10
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Canada
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Departures & prices
From £5,291 per person, including flights. 10 upcoming departures.
Flights from UK airports.
23 May 2027
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£5,903pp
Flights from UK airports
06 Jun 2027
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£5,921pp
Flights from UK airports
19 Sep 2027
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£6,236pp
Flights from UK airports
30 Apr 2028
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£5,291pp
Flights from UK airports
21 May 2028
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£6,547pp
Flights from UK airports
11 Jun 2028
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£6,812pp
Flights from UK airports
03 Sep 2028
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£7,046pp
Flights from UK airports
17 Sep 2028
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£6,934pp
Flights from UK airports
08 Oct 2028
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£5,750pp
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 are included.
Are meals included?
Hotels are room only. Meals are included on the Rocky Mountaineer and on the flights.
What is the Rocky Mountaineer?
A daylight train through the Rockies, with meals on board and an overnight stop in Kamloops.
Do I need a visa?
UK visitors need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) for Canada.
Is whale watching included?
No, it is an optional excursion in Victoria.
Who leads the tour?
A tour director travels with you throughout.
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