Overview
Passage to the West: A Legendary Rail Route Between Vancouver, Lake Louise and Banff
EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime aboard the world-renowned Rocky Mountaineer as we travel the iconic First Passage to the West route through the heart of the Canadian Rockies. This unforgettable journey takes you from Vancouver to Banff, winding through breathtaking landscapes, dramatic mountain passes, turquoise lakes, and storybook towns—all from the comfort of your SilverLeaf class seat with panoramic views.
You’ll enjoy luxurious rail travel by day and elegant hotel stays by night—no overnight trains here. From gourmet meals to curated storytelling on board, every moment is designed to leave you inspired, refreshed, and deeply connected.
This Rail experience highlights some of the most rejuvenating aspects of Canada...
Ride the iconic First Passage to the West aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf service
Explore Vancouver with guided sightseeing and Capilano Suspension Bridge visit
Stay in premium accommodations in Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff & Calgary (porterage included)
Witness breathtaking scenery: Hell’s Gate, Spiral Tunnels, Craigellachie & more
Discover Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls & Yoho National Park
Ascend Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola for panoramic views
Enjoy curated group meals, including lakeside lunch at Emerald Lake Lodge
Connect with like-hearted women on a soul-enriching journey
Support Indigenous tourism with a contribution to the ITDF included in your booking
EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime aboard the world-renowned Rocky Mountaineer as we travel the iconic First Passage to the West route through the heart of the Canadian Rockies. This unforgettable journey takes you from Vancouver to Banff, winding through breathtaking landscapes, dramatic mountain passes, turquoise lakes, and storybook towns—all from the comfort of your SilverLeaf class seat with panoramic views.
You’ll enjoy luxurious rail travel by day and elegant hotel stays by night—no overnight trains here. From gourmet meals to curated storytelling on board, every moment is designed to leave you inspired, refreshed, and deeply connected.
This Rail experience highlights some of the most rejuvenating aspects of Canada...
Ride the iconic First Passage to the West aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf service
Explore Vancouver with guided sightseeing and Capilano Suspension Bridge visit
Stay in premium accommodations in Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff & Calgary (porterage included)
Witness breathtaking scenery: Hell’s Gate, Spiral Tunnels, Craigellachie & more
Discover Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls & Yoho National Park
Ascend Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola for panoramic views
Enjoy curated group meals, including lakeside lunch at Emerald Lake Lodge
Connect with like-hearted women on a soul-enriching journey
Support Indigenous tourism with a contribution to the ITDF included in your booking
What's Included
Activities & Tours
- Sightseeing Vancouver City + Capilano Suspension Bridge
- National Parks Pass
- Sightseeing Mountain Lakes and Waterfalls
- Sightseeing Tour: from Banff to Calgary
- Banff Gondola
Dining
- Aboard Rocky Mountaineer, 2 breakfast, 2 lunch, Snacks, and Beverages (Eastbound)
- Lunch at Emerald Lake Lodge
- Breakfast Daily at Accomodations
Travel & Transport
- Vancouver Airport Transfer (if arriving with main group)
- 2 days Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service
- Luggage handling and rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff
Accommodations
- 6 nights hotel: Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff
Reserve Your Trip Now
Single Occupancy:
$6,247*
Per Person
Double Occupancy:
$4,867*
Per Person
INCLUSIONS IN ABOVE PRICES:
- All transfers and transportation is by private, air-conditioned coach (Based on 1 transfer and group arriving together. Any individuals travelling outside the group must organize their own transportation)
- Welcome and early bird VIP Gifts presented at welcome reception.
- Meals, Accommodations, Tours, Transfers as per the itinerary.
- 4 months Zoom Travel Group Meet UPs (focused on connection, clarity, and coaching).
- All transfers and transportation is by private, air-conditioned coach (Based on 1 transfer and group arriving together. Any individuals travelling outside the group arrangement additional costs will apply or they must organize own transportation)
Itinerary
Vancouver to Banff Eastbound
Indigenous Tourism Destination Fund (ITDF)
Rocky Mountaineer is proud to partner in supporting Indigenous tourism. With every booking on our Canadian rail routes, we are
contributing $5 CAD per person to the Indigenous Tourism Destination Fund (ITDF).
To learn more about the fund, visit www.rockymountaineer.com/ITDF. If you have questions or wish to remove this contribution from
your booking, please contact us at 1.877.460.3200.
Motorcoach Transfer: Vancouver Hotel to Airport
Location: Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Domestic and International Terminals, 3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, BC
V7B 0A4, Canada (View On Map)
Vancouver Airport Group Pick Up Fee for 29 persons on Jul 22
Depart by private motorcoach for your transfer to the Vancouver International Airport.
Vancouver Accommodation – SilverLeaf Standard Room Double or Single Occupancy
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Group Charter – Sightseeing Vancouver City + Capilano Suspension Bridge
Location: 963 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L3, Canada (View On Map)
Explore, learn, and be amazed by Vancouver’s soaring skyscrapers, architectural masterpieces, urban beaches and coastal rainforests.
Today’s highlights include Canada Place, Robson Street, Granville Island, Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park, Lion’s Gate Bridge and
admission to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.
Meeting Instructions: Please be ready in the hotel lobby 5-minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
Operated By: Westcoast Sightseeing
Contact: 1-877-451-1777
Motorcoach Transfer: Your Hotel to the Rocky Mountaineer Station
Location: Downtown, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Early this morning you will be transferred by motorcoach to the station from your hotel.
Estimated pick-up time: 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM PT
Times will be confirmed in your final travel documents sent by email 30 days prior to your departure date.
SilverLeaf Service: Vancouver to Kamloops
Location: 1755 Cottrell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2L8, Canada (View On Map)
Travel from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. From the farmlands of the Fraser
Valley to the steep canyons and desert landscape of British Columbia’s interior, the landscape transformation is spectacular. Highlights
include Hell’s Gate, the historic Cisco Crossing railroad bridges, and stunning and vast Kamloops Lake. Spend the evening exploring
the city of Kamloops or relaxing in your hotel room.
Breakfast, lunch, beverages, and snacks are included onboard.
Estimated departure time: 8:00 AM PT
Estimated arrival time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PT
Please be aware that rail travel can be subject to unforeseen delays.
Motorcoach Transfer: Kamloops Station to Your Hotel
Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada (View On Map)
Upon arrival at the Kamloops train siding, you will be transferred by motorcoach to your overnight accommodation.
Overnight Accommodation
Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada (View On Map)
Enjoy your evening at your leisure.
Details of your accommodation in Kamloops or the surrounding area, including Sun Peaks Resort, will be provided at the time of
check-in. You will stay in moderate two- or three-star accommodation with essential amenities and great service. While these
accommodations are clean and comfortable, they may not be as luxurious as those in other destinations on your journey.
Motorcoach Transfer: Your Hotel to Kamloops Station
Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada (View On Map)
Early this morning, you will be transferred by motorcoach to the train from your hotel.
SilverLeaf Service: Kamloops to Lake Louise
Location: Rocky Mountaineer Kamloops Train Siding, 525 CN Road, Kamloops, BC (View On Map)
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train at the Kamloops Station to continue your journey east to the Canadian Rockies. Travel across
ranchlands, along lakeshores, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of Canada.
Highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, Stoney Creek Bridge, the iconic
Spiral Tunnels, and stunning Canadian Rockies.
Breakfast, lunch, beverages, and snacks are included onboard.
For guests ending their journey in Lake Louise:
Estimated departure time: 6:50 AM PT
Estimated arrival time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM MT
Please be aware that rail travel can be subject to unforeseen delays.
Please note, the train does not stop at Lake Louise. It stops at the historic Lake Louise train station. If you are continuing onto Banff,
please note you will not disembark at the Lake Louise train station.
SilverLeaf Service: Lake Louise to Banff
Location: Rocky Mountaineer Lake Louise Train Station, 200 Sentinel Rd, Lake Louise, AB (View On Map)
Continue onto your final destination of Banff, located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
Estimated arrival time: 7:30 PM-9:30 PM MT
Please be aware that rail travel can be subject to unforeseen delays. If your package does not already include accommodation at the
end of your journey, please do not arrange connecting transportation such as flights, on this day.
Motorcoach Transfer: Banff Train to Banff Hotel
Location: Rocky Mountaineer Banff Train Siding, CP Rail Yard. Active rail yard. No public access (View On Map)
Upon arrival at the Rocky Mountaineer Banff Train Siding, you will be transferred by motorcoach to the Drop-Off Location noted in your
itinerary.
National Parks Pass
Location: Improvement District No. 9, AB T0L, Canada (View On Map)
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.
Banff Accommodation – SilverLeaf Standard Room Double or Single Occupancy based on Registration Selection
Location: Banff, Canada
Group Breakfast at Banff Accommodation
Enjoy breakfast at your Banff accommodation.
Group Charter – Sightseeing Mountain Lakes and Waterfalls
Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour and learn about the natural forces that have shaped the appearance of the lakes and streams found in this area of the Rocky Mountains. Highlights include Lake Louise, Yoho National Park, the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, Natural
Bridge and Takakkaw Falls. Lunch today is included.
Note: Due to inclement weather and heavy snow fall, the road to Takakkaw Falls is periodically closed throughout the spring and fall season. Additional time will be spent at the Emerald Lake Lodge should this road be closed.
Lunch at Emerald Lake Lodge
Location: 1 Emerald Lake Rd, Field, BC V0A 1G0, Canada (View On Map)
Enjoy lunch this afternoon at Emerald Lake Lodge Please re-confirm your dining location with the front desk.
All guests must check in as a group at the specified dining reservation time listed in the travel documents, otherwise the restaurant will
be unable to accommodate the reservation.
Group Breakfast at Banff Accommodation
Enjoy breakfast at your Banff accommodation.
Sightseeing Tour: from Banff to Calgary
Location: Banff, Alberta (View On Map)
Depart by motorcoach for your full day sightseeing tour.
Banff Gondola
Location: 100 Mountain Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B2, Canada (View On Map)
Climb Sulphur Mountain in a record-breaking eight minutes and get a bird’s-eye view of six mountain ranges. Sorry, did we say ‘climb’?
We mean ‘ascend in style’ in your fully enclosed four-passenger gondola cabin!
Calgary Standard Accommodation Double or Single Occupancy based on Registration Selection
Location: Calgary, Canada (View On Map)
Enjoy a standard guest room, offering a comfortable space to relax and unwind. Specific hotel and room category to be confirmed.
Group Meal at Calgary Accommodation
Enjoy a meal at your Calgary accommodation.
Motorcoach Transfer: Calgary Hotel to Calgary Airport
Location: 315 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4K1, Canada (View On Map)
Depart by motorcoach for your transfer to the Calgary International Airport.
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
First Passage to the West Classic Banff - 5-nights
Vancouver to Banff Eastbound
Single Occupancy: $6,247
Double Occupancy: $4,867
Register for
July 22-28, 2026
Canadian Rail Adventure 2026
RAIL ONLY PACKAGE, NO AIRFARE*
Single Occupancy: $6,247 | Double Occupancy: $4,867***
Non-Refundable Deposit of
Double Occupancy = $1,200 USD due upon registration
Single Occupancy = $1,400 USD due upon registration
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Late registration closes 5/31/26 or when all 28 spots have been filled. There will not be any more openings for this adventure, so if you end up on the waitlist, you will only get a spot if someone is no longer able to go.
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Payment Schedule
Deposit Due: Immediately upon registration
Final Payment Due by May 1, 2026
or Pay in Full TODAY
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*Airfare must be purchased separately. Contact hello@erinhente.com for assistance with flight bookings.
***Single Occupancy rates = rooming alone; double occupancy = shared room
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- Airfares, departure taxes & fuel surcharges, seat selection.
- Any future fuel surcharges on land arrangements or additional costs due to COVID rules
- Gratuities for Driver and Tour Guide
- Travel Insurance
- Meals except where noted above
- Beverages during meals except where noted above
- Items of a personal nature
- Be sure to purchase your electrical converter before travel.
- Additional excursions/optional tours offered by tour guide
- Premium and Alcoholic Beverages
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Missing a vacation is bad enough… losing the money you paid for your vacation is even worse. Because all of Rocky Mountaineer tours are non-refundable and non-transferable, travel insurance is required in 2026 to ensure the safety of travelers.
Your premium is related to your trip cost, so you don’t have to worry about being over-insured. Email us with questions otherwise select insurance on your booking form.
TRAVEL NOTES:
TRAVEL NOTES:
Traveling abroad requires a passport valid for six months beyond the travel dates. Your passport should not expire before January 22, 2027. All prices are based on the rates of exchange in effect at the time of price quotation. In the event that the US dollar devalues, Rocky Mountaineer and Becoming You Adventures reserves the right to increase prices accordingly. Your final invoice will reflect increases resulting from currency devaluation. Roommate Matching is offered on this tour, but not guaranteed. If you want to be matched, please enter “Roommate Requested” on the registration form. Also, please note roommate matching is not finalized until after 75% of the cost of the package is paid. If no roommates are available, your reservation will be adjusted to Single Occupancy.
Please note, when purchasing your flight, please note that the hotel check-in date is July 22, 2026 at 3pm local time. Also, you must schedule arrival time with the main group or transportation is on your own. Please schedule your flight for arrival in Vancouver, BC for July 22, 2026 and departure from Calgary July 28, 2026.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Walking & Adventure Level:
Moderately Active
Native Language:
English
Travel Style:
Luxary Adventure
In Destination Flight Transfers:
Group Arrival/Departure only
Cuisine:
Fine Dining
Leisure Downtime:
Vancouver