Two days on the Rocky Mountaineer, travelling by daylight through the mountains and canyons of British Columbia between the Rockies and Vancouver, is the centrepiece of every tour in this guide. The real question is what you wrap around it: more time among the lakes and glaciers of Banff and Jasper, a couple of days in Victoria, or a week sailing the Inside Passage to Alaska.
This guide is for anyone planning a Rocky Mountaineer holiday. We compare every Rocky Mountaineer tour on our Canada tours page, three without a cruise and four with one, so you can decide on the shape of the trip first and the details second.
The quick answer
- If you want the train, the Rockies and Victoria in 11 days, pick Banff, Jasper, Vancouver & Victoria.
- If you want the grandest hotels, including the Fairmont Banff Springs, pick Rockies & Glaciers of Alberta.
- If you want the train and an Alaska cruise, pick Grand Journey.
- If you want a chauffeur from your door and more meals included, pick the Deluxe Alaska Cruise.
- If you are travelling alone, pick the solo version.
Every Rocky Mountaineer tour compared
| Tour | Days | Price from | Physical rating | Group size | Flights included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rail and the Rockies | ||||||
| Rocky Mountaineer: Banff, Jasper, Vancouver & Victoria – 11 Days | 11 | £5,291 pp incl. flights | Low | Max 50 | Yes | Rockies, Vancouver and Victoria |
| Rocky Mountain Railtour with Flights – 11 Days | 11 | £6,695 pp incl. flights | Low | Not stated | Yes | SilverLeaf service and a home chauffeur |
| Rockies & Glaciers of Alberta with the Rocky Mountaineer – 9 Days | 9 | £4,994 pp | Low | Max 40 | No | Glaciers and grand hotels |
| Rail plus an Alaska cruise | ||||||
| Grand Journey: Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise – 16 Days | 16 | £6,299 pp incl. flights | Low | Not stated | Yes | The classic combination |
| Canadian Rockies, Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise – 17 Days | 17 | £5,638 pp incl. flights | Low | Not stated | Yes | A relaxed pace, Jasper too |
| Rocky Mountaineer & Deluxe Alaska Cruise with Flights – 18 Days | 18 | £8,395 pp incl. flights | Low | Not stated | Yes | More included, door to door |
| Solo Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise with Flights – 16 Days | 16 | £7,599 pp incl. flights | Low | Not stated | Yes | Solo travellers |
Prices are per person, twin share, live from our tour pages (updated October 2026). The lowest price can apply to a later departure, so check the dates you want on each tour page.
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Rail and the Rockies (no sea legs required)
Banff, Jasper, Vancouver and Victoria
Rocky Mountaineer: Banff, Jasper, Vancouver & Victoria – 11 Days
- 11 days
- From £5,291 per person incl. flights
- Max 50 people
- Calgary, Canada to Vancouver, Canada
- Physical rating: low
- Flights included
- Departures in April, May, June, September, October
Eleven days with a tour director throughout and flights from London Heathrow to Calgary, home from Vancouver. You spend two nights each in Banff, Jasper, Vancouver and Victoria, with the Icefields Parkway, Lake Louise and a ferry to Vancouver Island, and one night in Kamloops between the two train days.
Suits: first-time visitors who want the classic route. The honest drawback: hotels are room only, groups are coach-sized and there is a fair amount of coach travel.
SilverLeaf, from your front door
Rocky Mountain Railtour with Flights – 11 Days
- 11 days
- From £6,695 per person incl. flights
- Starts and ends in United Kingdom
- Physical rating: low
- Flights included
- Departures in May, June, September
A similar 11-day route with a shared chauffeur service from your home, return flights from Heathrow, Maligne Lake in Jasper and two days on the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf service, before Vancouver and two nights in Victoria.
Suits: travellers who value comfort and a relaxed rail journey. The honest drawback: few meals are included and departures are limited.
Glaciers and grand hotels
Rockies & Glaciers of Alberta with the Rocky Mountaineer – 9 Days
- 9 days
- From £4,994 per person
- Max 40 people
- Calgary, Canada to Vancouver, Canada
- Physical rating: low
- Flights not included
- Departures in May, June, July, August
Nine days of mountains, lakes and glaciers, with three nights at the landmark Fairmont Banff Springs, a night at Glacier View Lodge with a champagne reception, a cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island and a visit to the Columbia Icefield, before two days on the Rocky Mountaineer. Breakfast is daily, with three lunches and three dinners, travelling by coach with extra legroom.
Suits: travellers who value comfort. The honest drawback: flights are not included, groups can reach 40 and it is not a budget trip.
Rail plus a week cruising to Alaska
The four cruise tours share a shape: a few days in the Rockies, two days on the Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver, then seven nights sailing the Inside Passage with full board, calling at places such as Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, with Glacier Bay or Tracy Arm. On land, hotels are mostly room only.
The classic combination
Grand Journey: Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise – 16 Days
- 16 days
- From £6,299 per person incl. flights
- Calgary, Canada to Vancouver, Canada
- Physical rating: low
- Flights included
- Departures in May, June, July, August, September
Sixteen days with flights to Calgary and home from Vancouver, the Icefields Parkway past Peyto and Bow lakes, two nights at the Banff Park Lodge or similar, the train to Vancouver and a cruise with Tracy Arm and Glacier Bay. It has the most departures of the cruise tours.
Suits: first-time visitors to Canada and Alaska. The honest drawback: few land meals are included, and it is not a small group.
A slower pace
Canadian Rockies, Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise – 17 Days
- 17 days
- From £5,638 per person incl. flights
- Calgary, Canada to Vancouver, Canada
- Physical rating: low
- Flights included
- Departures in April, May, June, August, September
Seventeen days with three nights in Banff, two in Jasper and an included excursion to Lake Louise and the Icefields Parkway, return flights from London Heathrow and an inside cabin on the cruise, with upgrades available.
Suits: travellers who like a relaxed pace. The honest drawback: hotels are room only and the standard cabin is an inside one.
Door to door, more included
Rocky Mountaineer & Deluxe Alaska Cruise with Flights – 18 Days
- 18 days
- From £8,395 per person incl. flights
- Starts and ends in United Kingdom
- Physical rating: low
- Flights included
- Departures in May, June, July, August, September
Eighteen days with a shared chauffeur service from your home, return flights from Heathrow and selected meals on land as well as full board on the cruise, with nine hotel nights in Banff, Jasper, Kamloops and Vancouver. The solo version (16 days) is designed for people travelling on their own, with a tour director on land.
Suits: travellers who want everything arranged. The honest drawback: it is the most expensive tour here, and not for anyone who dislikes cruising.
How to choose
By time available. Nine to 11 days: the three rail tours. Sixteen to 18 days: the four tours with an Alaska cruise.
By budget. Rockies & Glaciers of Alberta and Banff, Jasper, Vancouver & Victoria are the least expensive, though the first does not include flights. The Deluxe Alaska Cruise costs the most. Live prices are in the table above.
By fitness. Every tour here is rated low, with short walks and optional excursions.
By travel style. All are escorted by a tour director in coach-sized groups, not small groups. Choose the cruise tours if you want to unpack for a week, and the rail-only tours for more nights in the mountains and Victoria.
When to go
These tours run from spring to early autumn, roughly April or May to September, with Banff, Jasper, Vancouver & Victoria also departing in October. The Alaska cruise tours run from April or May to September. The months for each tour are in its fact panel above.
Before you travel, check the FCDO travel advice for Canada and, for the cruise tours, the USA, including entry requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Which Rocky Mountaineer tours include an Alaska cruise?
Grand Journey, Canadian Rockies, Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise, the Deluxe Alaska Cruise and the solo version, each with a seven-night cruise.
How long is the Rocky Mountaineer journey on these tours?
Two days by daylight, with a night in Kamloops in between, ending in Vancouver.
Are flights included?
On every tour except Rockies & Glaciers of Alberta, which is land-only. Two tours also include a chauffeur from your home.
Are meals included?
Meals are served on the train and the cruise is full board, but hotels on most tours are room only. Rockies & Glaciers of Alberta and the Deluxe tour include more meals on land.
Is there a Rocky Mountaineer tour for solo travellers?
Yes, the Solo Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise, designed for people travelling on their own.
Do any tours visit Victoria?
Yes, Banff, Jasper, Vancouver & Victoria and the Rocky Mountain Railtour spend two nights in Victoria on Vancouver Island.
All aboard for the Rockies?
Tell us your dates and whether Alaska is on the list, and a Travelisto specialist will compare the Rocky Mountaineer tours with you.
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Prices are live from our tour pages (updated October 2026). Tour details and dates can change; your specialist will confirm everything before you book.
