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- Gold Operator
- Cosmos
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 42 - 50
- Age range 5 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore downtown Calgary and Fort Calgary
- Relax in Banff's hot springs or hike trails
- Ride the Ice Explorer on Columbia Icefield
- Travel on the Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver
- Visit Butchart Gardens and Victoria's totems
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 CALGARY
- Day 2 CALGARY–BANFF NATIONAL PARK
- Day 3 BANFF NATIONAL PARK
- Day 4 BANFF NATIONAL PARK–LAKE LOUISE–COLUMBIA ICEFIELD–JASPER NATIONAL PARK
- Day 5 JASPER NATIONAL PARK
- Day 6 JASPER NATIONAL PARK–MOUNT ROBSON–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–KAMLOOPS
- Day 7 KAMLOOPS–ROCKY MOUNTAINEER–VANCOUVER
- Day 8 VANCOUVER–FERRY CROSSING–VICTORIA
- Day 9 VICTORIA–FERRY CROSSING–VANCOUVER
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
HotelDays 1, 2Rundlestone Lodge
LodgeDays 2, 3, 4Lobstick Lodge
LodgeDays 4, 5, 6Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown
HotelDays 7, 8Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
Hotelday 8
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Operated by
Cosmos
Number of tours
210
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryGood
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
Karla· September 30th, 2024The overall organization was excellent and seamless as was the guide. Our original itinerary was side blinded because of the shutdown of Jasper, so our hotel accommodations for two nights ended up being at a casino somewhere in the plains of Alberta- pretty far from any city center. There were endeavors so keep us entertained although the location for those two nights was less than ideal although the accommodations were bright and clean. The journey on the Royal Mountaineer was elegant, but each day ended up being 14 hours which was way too long. The description said 9-10 hours and I didn't realize that meant each day, and that those days ended up being longer. The service was excellent as was the scenery, just way too long on the train.Show moreTrip date: September 2024- Gail· September 27th, 2024A lot of changes were made at the last minute due to the fires in Jasper, so there were issues because of that. But our guide was terrific, and the places and excursions were all terrific. The train ride was excessively long: 14 hours for each of two days, so that we were very weary of sitting on the train, and we never saw Kamloops, just went to bed and got back up in the dark. Most of the train ride was not in the Rockies. The hosts on the train, though, were terrific. Ryan and I've forgotten the other guy's name, but he was particularly entertaining. The food was great. Likewise we had no time but an hour bus tour in Vancouver, which was a disappointment, and we had a half day in Victoria, also a disappiontment. We understood that some of these things were due to the fires and the last-minute changes in our schedule, so we went with the flow. All in all, the first half of the trip in Calgary and especially Banff were by far the best parts.Show moreTrip date: August 2024
- SLStefania· May 9th, 2024Everything was perfectly organized for our convenience. Director was experienced and handled everything flawlessly. We really enjoyed the experience. Hotels were very comfortable. The only comment I would add that we had to get up very early to be at the bus between and 8. Then after having the excursion we had the whole afternoon for ourselves. I would prefer to get up later and finish daily activity later.Show moreTrip date: April 2024
- ALuther· October 5th, 2023Everything was perfect. Exceeded my expectations. Kacy, our tour guide was the best.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AMarsha· October 2nd, 2023I felt our trip was wonderful. Our guide Heather Cowan was very professional and very knowledgeable about the area of Canada we visited.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- ALynn· October 1st, 2023Our tour guide and bus drivers were excellent. The tour guide was very informative and we could clearly hear her in back of bus. She made sure there were sufficient washroom breaks. Answered all questions. The tour in general was well planned out with some free time.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AAnonymous· September 30th, 2023Very pleased with the way my vacation plans were handled by Cosmos.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- ANorman· September 29th, 2023A group size of 27 was just perfect. The tour was amazing.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AAlan· September 27th, 2023Very professionalShow moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AAlan· September 27th, 2023Everything about the tour has been excellent, from our friendly, knowledgeable tour guide, through to the fantastic places that we have visited.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Cosmos
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Timotheus
Asked on February 9th, 2025Is there Wi-Fi on the train during the tour?
CosmosOperator•Written February 2025The Rocky Mountaineer does not offer Wi-Fi services, but VIA does provide Wi-Fi on their trains.
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Sandra
Asked on February 1st, 2025Would like to know if Rocky Mountaineer with Gold Leaf service can be arranged with this tour
- CosmosOperator•Written February 2025
This tour allows upgrades to GoldLeaf, though the upgrade is subject to availability on each departure
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Don
Asked on December 30th, 2024What is the cost of upgrading to Gold Leaf on the Rocky Mountaineer?
- CosmosOperator•Written December 2024
the GoldLeaf upgrade on the Rocky Mountaineer costs £600.
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Dominique
Asked on December 19th, 2024When is the final payment due for the booking?
- CosmosOperator•Written December 2024
The required final payment is usually due 45 days prior to departure.
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Gaby
Asked on October 11th, 2024Can the hotel list for the tour be shared prior to booking?
- CosmosOperator•Written October 2024
Due to security reasons, we are unable to provide the list of hotels used before booking, but you will receive it once booked.
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Joel
Asked on October 4th, 2024Do you have the 16 day one with the Alaska Inland passage available?
- CosmosOperator•Written November 2024
We currently have several Rocky Mountaineer cabin availability options for the Western Canada by Rail with Alaskan cruise tour in August 2025. Options include inside, outside, and veranda cabins ranging from $9,116 to $11,746 per person based on twin share. We have two guaranteed departure dates: 5th August and 26th August 2025. For a group of 8 passengers, one traveler receives half-price.
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Lenart
Asked on July 21st, 2024What must I know about the visa requirements for traveling?
- CosmosOperator•Written July 2024
It is the traveler's responsibility to check the visa requirements with their local consulate before the tour.
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Kristina
Asked on July 2nd, 2024Can you please provide a Hotel list for this trip?
- CosmosOperator•Written July 2024
Here is the current hotel list for this departure: Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel - Calgary, Banff High Country Inn - Banff, Lobstick Lodge - Jasper, Rocky Mountaineer - Jasper to Vancouver - Kamloops, Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown - Vancouver, Royal Scot Hotel & Suites - Victoria. Please note that this hotel list is subject to change.
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Teresa
Asked on June 10th, 2024Are the transfers to and from airports and hotels included? Is the ferry to and from Victoria included? What about any meals? Is there WiFi on the VIA rail? What are the included excursions? What company is the the motor coach bus tours from?
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Teresa
Traveler•Written June 2024What hotels do you use? What is the required amount of initial payment required to finalize the booking? Is this refundable up to a certain time frame? Can insurance be purchased?
- CosmosOperator•Written June 2024
We can add the arrival and departure transfers at the rate of $55 per person per transfer. The ferry to and from Victoria has been included in the cost of the tour. This tour will include breakfast and lunch on 2 days. all other meals are not included. The Rocky Mountaineer does not offer Wi-Fi services, however, VIA doe offer Wi-Fi services. We charter motor coaches through multiple companies, there is no way to advise which company will be used. Your driver may change at every stop.
- CosmosOperator•Written June 2024
You will have the Silver Leaf level of service on the Rocky Mountaineer. Silver Leaf service level gives you everything you need and more to experience the majesty of the Rocky Mountains in luxury: panoramic views, delicious meals and beverages brought right to your seat, friendly Hosts and complimentary baggage transfers. You will be required to make a non-refundable $250 USD deposit plus the cost of the insurance (calculated at the time of booking).
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Jean-Luc
Asked on May 19th, 2024Is it possible to reschedule flights after booking?
- CosmosOperator•Written May 2024
Flights can only be adjusted within specific timing parameters and must be confirmed through the relevant channels.
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