WESTERN CANADA BY RAIL
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Create a lifetime of incredible memories travelling through the majestic Canadian Rockies! Take an Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield in Alberta, travel across British Columbia on the Rocky Mountaineer train, and enjoy scenic ferry crossings to/from Victoria—these are just a few of the many highlights on this Western Canada by Rail tour. You’ll overnight in Calgary, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Kamloops, Vancouver, and Victoria. Along the way, witness spectacular scenery and explore western Canada’s most famous cities. Two nights in both Banff National Park, one of Canada’s favorite resorts, and Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, gives you time to hike, stroll the townsites, and go to new heights with optional excursions like a helicopter ride with breathtaking views over the Rockies! Between Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, stop in Lake Louise and marvel at this world-famous location with its turquoise waters reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. You’ll take a thrilling ride aboard an Ice Explorer to the Athabasca Glacier, part of the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Canadian Rockies. And you’ll board the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all-daylight journey from Jasper National Park to Vancouver. This train ride through stunning scenery takes you back to a time when getting to your destination was part of the fun. Along the way, pass Mount Robson, the Canadian Rockies’ highest mountain; wild rivers; magnificent mountain ranges; and turbulent Hell’s Gate. More beautiful scenery awaits on your ferry crossing from Vancouver through the picturesque Gulf Islands to Victoria. On the way into Victoria, enjoy sightseeing that includes a trip to world-famous Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of floral displays, then have time to explore this charming city. This value-minded holiday with an itinerary full of awe-inspiring sights and once-in-a-lifetime experiences is not to be missed! Traveller Notes - Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi where available. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app! - On Rocky Mountaineer—2-day, all-daylight rail journey in SilverLeaf Service (GoldLeaf Service upgrades are available) and ferry crossing to/from Vancouver Island are included. - Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favourable weather conditions and vendor dates of operation. - Early departures may not be able to visit Columbia Icefield, which opens in early May, or take the Maligne Lake & Spirit Island optional excursion, which opens in mid to late May to early June.
Duration 9 days
Destination Canada
Company Cosmos
Availability From 13/05/2025 to 24/09/2025
Call 133 133
What's Included?
- Breakfasts Included: 2
- Lunches Included: 2
- Dinners Included: 0
- Breakfasts Included: 2
- Lunches Included: 2
- Dinners Included: 0
Availability
- From 13/05/2025 to 24/09/2025
Visit Canada
1 CALGARY
Welcome to Calgary! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
2 CALGARY-BANFF NATIONAL PARK
The discovery of oil converted this cattle-ranching town into a thriving, sophisticated city. Sightseeing highlights downtown, Fort Calgary, Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park. Next, drive west through the foothills of the Rockies into Banff National Park. On arrival, enjoy an orientation tour.
3 BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy the day exploring Banff, Canada's first national park. Hike the many wilderness trails, horseback ride, golf, stroll through Banff townsite, or simply relax at the hot springs. The park is the perfect place for wildlife watching as it is home to 53 species of mammals. You may spot some of these amazing creatures in their natural habitat. The most commonly seen are deer, elk, and big horn sheep.
4 BANFF NATIONAL PARK-LAKE LOUISE-COLUMBIA ICEFIELD-JASPER NATIONAL PARK
First stop is stunning Lake Louise, with its turquoise waters reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Then precipitous gorges, snowcapped mountain ranges, and more exquisite lakes come into view as your motorcoach scales three mountain passes. Stop at the Columbia Icefield for another trip highlight and experience the Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on ice measuring 750 feet thick! Late this afternoon, let it flow on an optional float trip down the historic Athabasca River. Spend the next two nights in Jasper National Park. An orientation tour showcases the area's unspoiled beauty.
5 JASPER NATIONAL PARK
A day at leisure to explore the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. This morning, consider joining the optional narrated cruise on magical Maligne Lake to Spirit Island*. On the return journey, view picturesque Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon keeping an eye out for native wildlife, including grizzly bears, moose, and elk. Later, perhaps do some hiking or peruse the shops in town. *This optional excursion begins operating in late May/early June.
6 JASPER NATIONAL PARK-MOUNT ROBSON-ROCKY MOUNTAINEER-KAMLOOPS
An exciting morning as you board the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all-daylight, classic rail journey from the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Coast. En route, pass Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. Follow the North Thompson River and enjoy vistas of the Monashee Mountains. Enjoy free time in Kamloops this evening. (B,L)
7 KAMLOOPS-ROCKY MOUNTAINEER-VANCOUVER
This morning your train adventure continues as you head through the ranchlands along the Thompson River. View the stark beauty of Fraser Canyon and the turbulence of mighty Hell's Gate. After an evening arrival in Vancouver, transfer to your hotel. (B,L)
8 VANCOUVER-FERRY CROSSING-VICTORIA
Morning sightseeing focuses on Vancouver's Chinatown, Gastown, and beautiful Stanley Park. Afterward, sail through the spectacular Gulf Islands, known for their Mediterranean-like climate. Afternoon sightseeing in Victoria includes world-famous Butchart Gardens, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park with its collection of totem poles.
9 VICTORIA-FERRY CROSSING-VANCOUVER
Morning departure via ferry for Vancouver. Your holiday ends at Vancouver International Airport. Please schedule flights after 2:00 pm.
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Departure dates and Pricing
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| Tue 13th May, 202513/05/2025 | Wed 21st May, 202521/05/2025 | Sold Out | Per person from$7549* |
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| Tue 3rd June, 202503/06/2025 | Wed 11th June, 202511/06/2025 | Available | Per person from$7969* | Enquire » |
| Tue 17th June, 202517/06/2025 | Wed 25th June, 202525/06/2025 | Available | Per person from$7969* | Enquire » |
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| Tue 15th July, 202515/07/2025 | Wed 23rd July, 202523/07/2025 | Available | Per person from$8109* | Enquire » |
| Tue 29th July, 202529/07/2025 | Wed 6th August, 202506/08/2025 | Available | Per person from$8109* | Enquire » |
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| Tue 5th August, 202505/08/2025 | Wed 13th August, 202513/08/2025 | Available | Per person from$8109* | Enquire » |
| Tue 19th August, 202519/08/2025 | Wed 27th August, 202527/08/2025 | Available | Per person from$8109* | Enquire » |
| Tue 26th August, 202526/08/2025 | Wed 3rd September, 202503/09/2025 | Available | Per person from$8109* | Enquire » |
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| Tue 9th September, 202509/09/2025 | Wed 17th September, 202517/09/2025 | Available | Per person from$8339* | Enquire » |
| Tue 16th September, 202516/09/2025 | Wed 24th September, 202524/09/2025 | Available | Per person from$8269* | Enquire » |
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