Rocky Mountain Railtour with Flights – 11 Days
Banff, Jasper, the Rocky Mountaineer, Vancouver and Victoria, with flights and a home chauffeur.
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
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Lake Louise (Day 2)
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The Icefields Parkway (Day 3)
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Maligne Lake (Day 4)
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The Rocky Mountaineer (Days 5–6)
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Vancouver (Day 7)
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Victoria on Vancouver Island (Days 8–9)
Your route
13 stops from Calgary to Vancouver
- Calgary Day 1
- Banff Days 1–2
- Lake Louise Day 2
- Columbia Icefield Day 3
- Jasper Days 3–4
- Maligne Lake Day 4
- Kamloops Day 5
- Vancouver Days 6–7
- Tsawwassen Day 8
- Swartz Bay Day 8
- Butchart Gardens Day 8
- Victoria Days 8–9
- 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
Day-by-day itinerary
11 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom
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Day 1 · Calgary, Banff Fly to Calgary
A chauffeur from home.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Lake Louise Banff
Lake Louise.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 3 · Icefields Parkway, Jasper Jasper
A great scenic road.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 4 · Maligne Lake Maligne Lake
A famous lake.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 5 · Kamloops Rocky Mountaineer
The first day by train.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 6 · Vancouver Vancouver
The second day by train.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 7 · Vancouver Vancouver
An orientation tour.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 8 · Gulf Islands, Victoria Victoria
A ferry to Vancouver Island.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 9 · Victoria Victoria
A free day.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 10 · Swartz Bay, Vancouver Fly home
Back across the water.
- Hotel
- Overnight flight
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Day 11 · United Kingdom Arrive home
A chauffeur home.
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
This trip might not be for you if…
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- You want most meals included
- You want a small group
- You want an active holiday
- You want long stays in one place
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Departures & prices
From £6,695 per person, including flights. 5 upcoming departures.
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.
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