Alpine Canadian Train to the Rockies
Canada by Design · VIA Rail Canadian · 6 days
The Alpine Canadian Train Trip to the Rockies is one of the best Rocky Mountain train trips from Vancouver or Calgary. Stay in the small alpine towns of Banff, Lake Louise & Jasper, witness breathtaking scenery and travel overnight on VIA Rail in your own cozy sleeper cabin. Enjoy an Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier between Jasper and Lake Louise, and in Banff select your choice of tours from wildlife viewing to a horseback cowboy cookout. This 6-day train trip is the perfect introduction to the beauty of Canada's Rocky Mountains.
The journey, in facts
| Operator | Canada by Design |
|---|---|
| Vessel | VIA Rail Canadian |
| Length | 6 days |
| Region | CANADA |
| Countries | Canada |
| Departures | Valid for Departures Now Through: 09 Oct 2026 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Vancouver |
| Day 1 | Jasper |
| Day 3 | Lake Louise |
| Day 4 | Banff |
| Day 6 | Calgary |
Every departure
This journey runs on request rather than to a fixed calendar — Valid for Departures Now Through: 09 Oct 2026. Dates are built around you.
What the fare includes
- Sleeping berth onboard VIA Rail Sleeper Touring service for 1 night
- 1 night accommodation in Jasper 1 night accommodation in Lake Louise 2 nights accommodation in Banff
- Transfer between rail depot and hotel in Jasper
- Full day tour between Jasper and Lake Louise with picnic lunch included
- Ice Explorer ride on to Athabasca Glacier
- Glacier Skywalk Scheduled coach transfer between Lake Louise and Banff hotels
- Banff | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 3 Excursions Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour + Banff Gondola Discover Grizzly Bears, Lakes & Waterfalls Cowboy Horseback Cookout BBQ Lunch or Dinner
- Scheduled coach transfer between Banff hotel and Calgary
Current offers
- Book 2027 Canada vacations by Sep 30 and receive 15% off select packages — through 2027-12-31 · Early Booking Bonus – Book your 2027 Canada vacation by Sep 30 and receive 15% off select packages (up to $6,000 per couple) is applicable to select packages only as indicated on our Canada By Design website. Total savings vary by package, departure date, hotel grade, and other factors. Offers are subject to availability for 2027 departures and can be modified, withdrawn, or amended without prior notice. Trans Canada Packages: Up to $6,000 per couple Western Canada Packages: Up to $4,500 per couple Eastern Canada Packages: Up to $3,500 per couple Road Trip Packages: Up to $2,000 per couple…
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