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5-Day Vancouver to Rockies VIA Rail Adventure | Vancouver Departure

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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English, Chinese
Group Size 2 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Board the VIA Rail to Jasper
  • Explore Jasper National Park
  • Cruise on Maligne Lake
  • Visit Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
  • Discover Banff National Park

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Vancouver — VIA Rail
  2. Day 2 VIA Rail – Jasper – Maligne Lake – Maligne Canyon
  3. Day 3 Jasper — Athabasca Falls — Columbia Icefield (ice Explorer/ Glacier Skywalk) — Bow Lake — Peyto Lake
  4. Day 4 Lake Louise — Moraine Lake — Yoho — Spiral Tunnel — Emerald Lake — Natural Bridge
  5. Day 5 Banff Gondola — Johnston Canyon Walk — Bow Falls — Surprise Corner — Hoodoos — Banff Town
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  • Meals
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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

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Age Range

1 to 99 years old

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Customer Reviews

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    3.9
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    4.3
  • Guide
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    3.9
  • Transport
    Good
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Food
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    4.0
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  • RT
    · June 11th, 2025
    An excellent tour run by very good tour guides....
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    5-Day Vancouver to Rockies VIA Rail Adventure | Vancouver Departure customer review photo 1
    Trip date: May 2025
  • 5-Day Vancouver to Rockies VIA Rail Adventure | Vancouver Departure reviewer 2
    · September 17th, 2024
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    Calgary Tours commented on this review
    很高興有您參加我們的行程,也期待您未來再次參加我們的行程,讓我們帶您遊玩這次沒能前往的Jasper National Park,再次謝謝您並祝有個美好的一天
    Trip date: August 2024
  • MM
    · July 30th, 2024
    The Tour Company was unable to cope with an emergency situation and left us stranded in Calgary to make our own way to Vancouver! The Canadian Government had instructed us to evacuate Jasper in 5 hours, yet both the tour guide and the driver didn't show up until 3 hours later. Once they did arrive, they were determined to stay in Jasper because they thought that it might rain in an hour to put our the fire. They told us that we could wait at Jasper Train station as there is nothing to burn there, and if it got too hot that we could go into the creek! I got in touch with Calgary Tours and advised them of the situation we were facing and thankfully they instructed the driver to leave Jasper. However, the driver did not want to go to BC (where it was safe) because he need to find a replacement driver (as he had been driving too long). Therefore he decided to go against government advise and drive towards the wildfires! The police stopped him from doing so, advising his that only a handful of cars were being escorted by the police, but that our coach could not travel on that road as it was too big, and it would be unable to make a u-turn or 3 point turn. The driver incredibly ignored what the police said and travelled towards the wildfires! A second police car stopped us, but at this point it was too late, we could not turn back as we were unable to turn, and we ended up having to travel through the wildfires at 1am! The next day we learned on the news that the wildfires had travelled 5km in just 30 minutes, and that the fires were 100m tall and the firefighters could do nothing to stop them - as even the water planes could not travel safely above them. It is only sheer luck that 60 people did not burn on the coach that evening!
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    Calgary Tours commented on this review
    We are sorry to hear that you had such an experience. On the day of the incident, we followed government announcements and police instructions to ensure we were heading in the right direction. Our priority is always the safety of our customers, and we... Show more
    Trip date: July 2024
  • AB
    · July 21st, 2024
    We enjoyed the tour But not group meals
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    Trip date: July 2024
  • AD
    · July 20th, 2024
    A fantastic way to explore the Canadian Rockies. Tour guides were excellent, accomodation very good. Some better/more detailed information on the itinerary would have helped - especially around the train being what gets you from Vancouver to Jasper etc. trip of a lifetime!
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    Trip date: July 2024
  • RS
    · July 4th, 2024
    Very rushed. Minimal time at prime destinations
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    Trip date: June 2024
  • EG
    · June 26th, 2024
    Very organized, train on time and the seats comfortable with the great view during the journey.
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    Calgary Tours commented on this review
    Thank you for traveling with us through the stunning Rockies. We're delighted to have shared this experience with you. We hope the journey has provided you with beautiful memories, and we look forward to the chance to serve you again.
    Trip date: June 2024
  • RN
    · June 17th, 2024
    The train ride is too long and only one person operating the kitchen. The line was heavy in the morning to get coffee.
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    Calgary Tours commented on this review
    Thank you for choosing to explore the Rockies with us. We are delighted you could join us on this adventure and appreciate your valuable suggestions. We will continue to enhance our content and services to meet the needs of all our guests. We hope this... Show more
    Trip date: June 2024
  • 5-Day Vancouver to Rockies VIA Rail Adventure | Vancouver Departure reviewer 9
    · June 17th, 2024
    organized tour. John our driver from calgary tour was excellent so was the guide.
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    Trip date: June 2024
  • AP
    · June 6th, 2024
    In general the tour was very good. We saw many wonderful places and things worked efficiently. We did find it difficult to meet the guide when the train arrived in Jasper. If the guide could wait at the main station entrance this would be much easier. There was a full schedule of sites to see and this was generally quite fine and to be expected. On the last day however, with the final journey to Calgary, it might be better to take out Johnson Canyon? This would make the day less exhausting and an earlier finish in Calgary while still having the wonderful gondola ride in Banff,Bow Falls and Surprise Corner which would be a wonderful day in itself. After the Columbia IceFields, Moraine Lake and so many other amazing sights in the previous days, I did feel Johnson Canyon was not interesting in comparison, and something that could well be left out, to avoid such a long day at the end of the trip. My other big problem was that the train tickets and vouchers did not arrive until a few days before the train departed. This was terribly stressful and should not have happened. I had to chase it up at a time when I was leaving Australia to fly to Canada. I can not understand why these documents were not issued immediately on receipt of the final payment weeks before and it was a major issue.
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    Trip date: May 2024

Dates & Availability

5 days
5-Day Vancouver to Rockies VIA Rail Adventure | Vancouver Departure
From Vancouver to Calgary

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    Gary

    Asked on July 1st, 2025

    Is there a tour that goes the opposite direction? Starting in Calgary and ending in Vancouver?

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    • Calgary ToursOperatorWritten July 2025

      Please see the tour below, which includes the VIA Rail experience from Calgary to Vancouver. As a kind reminder, sleeper berths for July are fully sold out, so we are unable to provide a quotation for the upgrade at this time. If you are open to traveling in economy class, please let us know your preferred travel date, and we will be happy to check availability for you.

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    Brooke

    Asked on June 23rd, 2025

    Would we be able to do this? Or do you have another tour that leaves on the 20th July from Vancouver?

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    • Calgary ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      Due to the VIA Rail schedule, this tour can only depart on Mondays or Fridays. If you would like to join the tour in July 21st, we can arrange a transfer bus for you on July 25th, departing at 9:15 AM and arriving at Calgary Airport at 11:30 AM. The additional fee is CAD $105 per person. Please note that the missed portion of the tour prior to joining on July 25th will be forfeited without refund. If you would like to proceed with this arrangement and include the transportation ticket for July 25th, please let us know, and we will update the quotation for you accordingly.

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    Ron

    Asked on June 20th, 2025

    Can you please advise how much to upgrade to a sleeper class? And can you please confirm that all meals are included?

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    • Calgary ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      For your travel date, only the Cabin for 2 option is available for upgrade. The additional upgrade fee is CAD $1,161 per person.

    • Calgary ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      1. Train Assignment: Yes, as long as both travelers book the same tour with the same departure date, they can be placed on the same train. 2. Pre- and Post-Tour Accommodation for Departure date July 7: Pre-tour hotel options in Vancouver are available. Post-tour hotel in Calgary Airport Area Hotel with airport transfer included.

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      Ron

      TravelerWritten June 2025

      Thank you -- will be in touch.

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    Elena

    Asked on June 2nd, 2025

    Do we upgrade the rail travel to sleeper on our own or do you take care of it?

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      Elena

      TravelerWritten June 2025

      How does the upgrade to a sleeper for the train portion work and how much is it?

    • Calgary ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      Unfortunately, the sleeper berth for the September 8th departure is sold out. The nearest available date is September 5th, with an additional fee of CAD $1,763 for two adults. Please note that prices are subject to change.

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    Arthur

    Asked on June 1st, 2025

    do you have October 2025 dates for Vancouver-Calgary? sleeper or prestige class?

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    • Calgary ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      Please note that this tour ends in September. If you are looking for a tour that includes a VIA Rail experience, we recommend considering our 7-day tour from Calgary to Vancouver, which includes a VIA Rail journey from Jasper to Vancouver. The Cabin for 1 upgrade fee is CAD $1,261 per adult for the October 3rd departure. For the October 10th departure, only the Sleeper Berth is available, with an upgrade fee of CAD $882 per adult. Please note that prices are subject to change.

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    Philip

    Asked on May 28th, 2025

    Could you please advise about the cost for upgrading to a sleeper class train?

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    • Calgary ToursOperatorWritten May 2025

      The current sleeper berth upgrade fee is CAD $882 per adult. Please note that this price is subject to change. As this is a popular tour, we highly recommend booking at your earliest convenience to secure your spot and take advantage of the special discount currently available.

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    Amelia

    Asked on May 7th, 2025

    I'm interested in your 5 day Vancouver to Rockies package and wanted to know how much it would be to upgrade to a sleeper on the VIA rail. I'll be travelling with my husband and three children (10, 8 and 6yo).

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    • Calgary ToursOperatorWritten May 2025

      Currently, there are five available sleeper berths; however, they are spread out across multiple train cars. We have contacted the railway company, and while it is possible to allocate berths in just two cars, those cars are located far apart and are not internally connected. Please note that availability is subject to change at any time. For a more comfortable and cohesive travel experience, we recommend booking economy seats instead.

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    Alan

    Asked on April 27th, 2025

    Could you please confirm the price for upgrading to sleeper class? Could you also confirm the arrival time back in Calgary on the last day, so the passenger can book their flights accordingly?

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    • Calgary ToursOperatorWritten April 2025

      Unfortunately, the sleeper berth for June 20th has been sold out. The nearest available date, with an additional fee of CAD $780 per person, is offered. Please note that the price is subject to change. After the tour, we will return to Calgary around 18:30 to 19:30, depending on traffic and weather conditions. Therefore, we recommend that guests book their return flight for after 21:30 or consider booking a post-tour stay with us.

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    Pauline

    Asked on April 16th, 2025

    Do you have the 5 day tour to Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, etc, returning to Vancouver instead of Calgary?

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    • Calgary ToursOperatorWritten April 2025

      Please view the 6-day tour that starts and ends in Vancouver. The tour runs on Saturdays, and the nearest departure to your preferred date is August 9th.

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    Marina

    Asked on March 13th, 2025

    What are the options for meals during the tour?

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    • Calgary ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      The meal options generally include Beef, Chicken, or Vegan. If no preference is specified, Beef is automatically selected.

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