Itinerary
- Day 1
Vancouver to Jasper
You'll make your way to Vancouver Pacific Center Train Station and board the VIA Rail train at 3:00 PM for an overnight journey to Jasper. Economy Class seats are available, though you can upgrade to Sleeper or Cabin accommodations if you'd like. Meals can be purchased on board, so you'll have options for dinner and breakfast during the trip.
Optional Activities
- Upgrade to VIA Rail Sleeper Plus accommodation with choice of room types
Landmarks Vancouver Pacific Center Train Station - Day 2
Jasper
After the overnight train journey, you'll arrive in Jasper with some great views of Mt. Robson as you approach the national park. The train stops for 30 minutes in Kamloops, BC. Once you get to your hotel and check in, the rest of the day is yours to do as you please. You could relax at the heated outdoor pool, catch a show at the planetarium, grab dinner at a fine dining spot, or head to a pub happy hour if you're in the mood.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Included for Sleeper class passengers only)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Whistlers Inn or Lobstick Lodge or Similar)
Optional Activities
- Swim in heated outdoor pool
- Planetarium Experience - live virtual astronomy tour of Jasper dark sky preserve (reservation required)
- Dinner with Jasper National Park views (reservation required)
- Pub Happy Hours - Classic Cocktails or Jasper Brewing Company beer (reservation required)
Landmarks Mt. Robson Jasper National Park 
- Day 3
Jasper
You've got a full day in Jasper with tons of options depending on what sounds good. Winter sports enthusiasts can try fat biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, or toboggan runs. If you're feeling more adventurous, an ice walk through a frozen canyon with ice sculptures is incredible. Otherwise, wander through Jasper town, try local restaurants and breweries, or spend the evening at a nice restaurant or pub.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Whistlers Inn or Lobstick Lodge or Similar)
Included Activities
- Outdoor winter activities with free rental of equipment (subject to availability)
- Cross Country Skiing with free equipment rental
- Snowshoeing with free equipment rental
- Ice Skating with free equipment rental
- Toboggans with free equipment rental
- Jasper town roaming
Optional Activities
- Fat Bike tour - explore forests and mountains on Canada's fastest growing winter sport (reservation required)
- Canyon Ice walk through frozen canyon with ice sculptures (reservation required; thermals/base layers, snow pants mandatory if below -16°C/3°F, warm sweater, jacket, hat, mitts, neck warmer or scarf recommended)
- Dinner with Jasper National Park views (reservation required)
- Pub Happy Hours - Classic Cocktails or Jasper Brewing Company beer (reservation required)
- Planetarium Experience - live virtual astronomy tour of Jasper dark sky preserve (reservation required)
Landmarks Jasper National Park - Day 4
Jasper to Banff
The bus transfer from Jasper to Banff is included, so you'll head there during the morning or early afternoon. Once you arrive, you have the day free to check out this alpine town. The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is worth seeing with its Scottish Baronial architecture from the 1800s. You can browse shops and restaurants, soak in the outdoor hot springs if weather permits, or book an optional dinner featuring fresh local ingredients.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Aspen Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Jasper hotel to Banff hotel by bus
- Discover the Castle - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (19th-century Scottish Baronial style)
Optional Activities
- Browse Banff Town - shops and restaurants
- Upper Hot Springs - only outdoor hot springs in Banff National Park (opening hours vary)
- Dinner with fresh local ingredients from farmers and artisans (reservation required)
- Pub Happy Hours - cold pint (reservation required)
Landmarks Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Banff Upper Hot Springs Banff National Park 
- Day 5
Lake Louise and Yoho National Park
You'll head to Lake Louise, which is famous for its turquoise water and incredible photo opportunities. After getting some shots, you'll try snowshoeing with rentals included (takes about 20 minutes, depending on weather). Then you'll explore Yoho National Park, passing through the Spiral Tunnel and stopping at Emerald Lake with its distinctive milky limestone-colored water. You'll also see the Natural Bridge, which water erosion has sculpted over time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Aspen Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Lake Louise Snowshoeing with snowshoe rental included (weather dependent)
- Spiral Tunnel viewing
- Emerald Lake visit
- Natural Bridge viewing
Optional Activities
- Deluxe Lunch at Chateau Lake Louise (group meal available)
Landmarks Lake Louise Yoho National Park Spiral Tunnel Emerald Lake Natural Bridge 
- Day 6
Lake Louise and Abraham Lake
For January through early March trips, you can hit Lake Louise Ski Resort with over 100 runs at different difficulty levels, plus optional tubing and sightseeing gondola rides. You might also visit Abraham Lake to see the frozen methane bubbles beneath the ice, or take a scenic helicopter flight lasting about 20 minutes. If you're traveling in November, December, or after early March, options include soaking at Banff Upper Hot Springs followed by the ski resort, with tubing, gondola rides, or ski lessons available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Lake Louise Ski Resort - ski or snowboard with 100+ runs for all levels (lift tickets and equipment rental available for purchase on-site)
- Tubing - slide down snowy slopes on inflatable tubes (suitable for all ages and experience levels)
- Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola - ride to mountain top for panoramic snow-covered landscape views
- Banff Upper Hot Springs - soak in outdoor mineral-rich hot springs with snowy mountain peaks (Nov-Dec & after early-March, admission not included, tickets purchased on-site, bring bathing suit)
- Heli Tour - scenic helicopter flight over Canadian Rockies (approximately 20 minutes flight time)
- Ski Lessons at Lake Louise - professional instruction with beginner group packages or private lessons (Nov-Dec & after early-March)
Landmarks Lake Louise Ski Resort Abraham Lake Bow Lake Peyto Lake 
- Day 7
Calgary to Banff National Park
Starting from Calgary, you'll spend the day exploring Banff National Park, Canada's first national park. At Marble Canyon, you'll see striking marble formations and turquoise water (free crampons provided if conditions allow). The gondola takes you up Sulphur Mountain for 360-degree views, and you'll spot Bow Falls, which was a filming location in the 1960s. From Surprise Corner, you'll photograph the iconic Fairmont hotel, check out the Hoodoos rock formations, and browse shops in Banff town before heading back to Calgary Airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Banff Aspen Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Marble Canyon viewing with free crampon provided (weather dependent)
- Bow Falls visit
- Surprise Corner visit
- Hoodoos viewing
- Banff Town exploration
Optional Activities
- Banff Sulphur Mt Gondola - 360° views from mountain top (approximately 90 minutes)
- Group meal option available for lunch
Landmarks Banff National Park Marble Canyon Bow Falls Surprise Corner Hoodoos Banff Sulphur Mountain Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
