5-Nights First Passage to the West Classic Banff Eastbound: GoldLeaf + Superior Room from $3,201

Itinerary Details

Rocky Mountaineer: First Passage to the West Classic Banff Eastbound
GoldLeaf + Superior Room

Accommodation days : 1 - 3
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is known as the 'Castle in the City', symbolizing timeless elegance and luxury since 1939. Holding a prime downtown location just minutes away from Vancouver's biggest attractions, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver's recently completed $75 million dollar renovation offers guests elegant accommodations with updated modern amenities in a historic Downtown Vancouver luxury hotel.

Verbiage days : 2 - 2
Free Day in Vancouver
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Vancouver has activities for all interests, including visiting historic Gastown, dining in lively Yaletown, or enjoying a walk on the Stanely Park Seawall. No matter what you choose to do, the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean surround you.We recommend booking activities well in advance to ensure you get your preferred time. View our recommended tours: in Vancouver.

Verbiage days : 3 - 3
FPW Classic Banff Eastbound


Transfer days : 3 - 3
Coach Transfer Vancouver Hotel to Vancouver Station
Early this morning you will be transferred by motorcoach to the station from your hotel. Your pick-up times will be provided with your final travel documents.

Rail days : 3 - 3
Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia's interior. On today's journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like environment of the BC Interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Breakfast & lunch are included onboard. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into Kamloops. Spend the evening exploring the city of Kamloops or relaxing in your hotel room. Your expected arrival time in Kamloops will be between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Please be aware that rail travel can be subject to unforeseen delays.

Misc days : 3 - 3
Onboard Host Gratuity


Transfer days : 3 - 3
Coach Transfer Kamloops Station to Kamloops Hotel
Upon arrival at the Kamloops train siding, you will be transferred by motorcoach to your overnight accommodation.

Accommodation days : 3 - 4
Kamloops Accommodation
Upon check-in for your train departure, you will receive a boarding pass which will indicate your accommodation in Kamloops or the surrounding area, including Sun Peaks Resort. Your accommodation will be of a moderate standard but will include all the essential amenities to make your stay comfortable.

Transfer days : 4 - 4
Coach Transfer Kamloops Hotel to Kamloops Station
Early this morning, you will be transferred by motorcoach to the train siding from your hotel. Your pick-up times will be provided with your final travel documents.

Rail days : 4 - 4
Kamloops to Lake Louise
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train at the Kamloops Station to continue your journey east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Breakfast and lunch are included onboard. Your expected arrival into Lake Louise is between 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM.

Rail days : 4 - 4
Lake Louise to Banff
Continue on to your final destination in Banff. Please note you will not disembark the train at Lake Louise. Your expected arrival time in Banff is between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM.

Misc days : 4 - 4
Onboard Host Gratuity


Transfer days : 4 - 4
Coach Transfer Banff Train to Banff Hotel
Upon arrival at the Rocky Mountaineer Banff Train Siding, you will be transferred to the Drop-Off Location noted in your itinerary. Please allow time for the bellmen to deliver luggage to your room.

MultiDayItem days : 4 - 6
National Parks Pass
Your admission to Canadian national parks is included in your package. Your pass is only valid for the number of days that you have booked accommodation in a National Park through Rocky Mountaineer.

Accommodation days : 4 - 6
Rimrock Resort Hotel
An AAA/CAA Four Diamond Hotel located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park, the Rimrock Resort Hotel offers exceptional views of the Canadian Rockies, fine dining, and a luxury spa. With unmatched style, decor and superb hospitality, the Rimrock Resort Hotel is a very special place to visit for a truly remarkable experience.

Verbiage days : 5 - 5
Free Day in Banff
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book activities at your leisure. Banff has activities for all, from taking the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain, relaxing in the Banff hot springs, exploring the bustling town, to outdoor wildlife adventures.We recommend booking activities well in advance to ensure you get your preferred time. View our recommended tours: in Banff.

days : 5 - 5
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