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5 Day VIA Rail tour from Vancouver to Calgary explore Rockies

Vancouver, Canada
Fairmont 4D Tour Rocky Mountains 4 Days Tour A from Calgary Airport transfer
  • 5 days
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Train travel has become more and more elusive these days but this 5-day journey from Vancouver to Calgary gives you a taste of the Rockies aboard Canada’s VIA Rail. Travel through the Canadian Rocky Mountains watching lakes, forests, and mountain peaks pass you by. Enjoy guided tours at each destination exploring places like Jasper National Park, the Columbia Icefield, Banff, Lake Louise, and Lake Moraine.
  • Travel through a UNESCO World Heritage Site—the Rockies
  • Drive along the scenic Icefields Parkway to Banff
  • Enjoy hikes, a walk on a glacier, and other activities
  • Accommodation and three breakfasts are included

What's Included

  • One way VIA rail Economy Class ticket from Vancouver to Jasper
  • Driver/Tour Guide: Bilingual guide service (Speak Both Mandarin/English during the tour)
  • Hotel accommodations for 3 nights as listed for one room only
  • Admission：National Park Ticket
  • Traffic Accident Liability
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Service Fee
  • NOTE: The sequence of itineraries are subject to change without prior notice
  • Complimentary bottled water and luggage tag
  • Meals & All Personal Expenses such as laundry, phone & travel insurance.
  • Optional activities with additional fees mentioned in the itinerary
  • All optional activities and meals must be purchased 7 days prior to the tour departure
  • Refunds for costs caused by force majeure

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Pacific Central Station
    1150 Station St #225, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7, Canada

    Guests will go to the [Pacific Central Station] station to check in by themselves. Please go to the railway station to check in at least 1 hour in advance) The train departs at 15:00

Start time

02:00 PM

End points

This activity ends in a different location. See details below:
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What To Expect

Day 1

Vancouver - VIA Rail

1 Stop

Pacific Central Station

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight on train - *For cabin/berth upgrades with additional charges, please contact us for more information*

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Jasper National Park

1 Stop

Jasper National Park

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Jasper Forest Park Lodge/ Athabasca Hotel/Tonquin Inn or similar

Meals: Not included

Day 3

Jasper National Park-Maligne Lake-Maligne Canyon

4 Stops

Medicine Lake

Admission Ticket Free

Maligne Lake

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Maligne Canyon

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Sasketchawan River Crossing

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Banff Elk + Avenue Hotel/ Mount Royal Hotel/ Ptarmigan Inn/ Caribou Lodge/ Banff Park Lodge or similar

Meals: Not included

Day 4

Lake Louise - Moraine Lake - Yoho National Park - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge

5 Stops

Lake Louise

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Moraine Lake

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Lake Louise Village Grill & Bar

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Emerald Lake

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Natural Bridge

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Banff Elk + Avenue Hotel/ Mount Royal Hotel/ Ptarmigan Inn/ Caribou Lodge/ Banff Park Lodge or similar

Meals: Not included

Day 5

Banff National Parks - Sulphur Mt. - Bow Falls - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Johnston Canyon - Calgary

8 Stops

Banff National Park

Admission Ticket Free

Sulphur Mountain

Admission Ticket Free

Banff Gondola

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Hoodoos Trail

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bow Falls

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Surprise Corner

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fairmont Banff Springs

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Johnston Canyon

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please provide your name as it appears on your ID card when placing your order.
  • This is a combined bus tour. Besides the regular Pickup and drop-off locations, additional points may be added to the tour.
  • The minimum number of travelers for this tour is 2 pax. In the event of insufficient travelers, Westar Travel reserves the right to cancel or change the itinerary.
  • The schedule and itinerary could be impacted by extreme weather and road conditions, while we may make necessary adjustments. We appreciate your understanding in case of any delays or changes.
  • Tour vehicles: Vehicles are arranged according to the number of people in a group. In a group up to 24 passengers, the driver will also be the tour guide. In a group of more than 24 passengers, an individual driver/tour guide will be provided.
  • If for any reason you need to leave our group during the trip, you must fill out a “Letter of Liability Release”, no exceptions.
  • Guests under 16 years old, must be accompanied by an adult (Age 18 or above).
  • If you have special needs (such as but not limited to: bed type, vegetarian options, high-chairs, etc.) please inform us at least 7 days before your trip. We will do our best to accommodate you, but there is no guarantee.
  • We require you to sign the disclaimer before participating in any optional winter activities; and highly recommend purchasing a travel insurance.
  • If you have a connecting international flight after the tour, please ensure that your flight departs after 10:30 pm.（**Please understand that depending on the situation, your arrival time in Calgary may be adjusted **）
  • The North American Hotel Standard Room is equipped with one large bed or two standard beds. If you have a specific request for bed types, please inform us at the time of booking and we will do our best to accommodate you.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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