First Passage To The West

VANCOUVER - KAMLOOPS - BANFF / LAKE LOUISE

A Historic Rail Route Between Vancouver, Lake Louise, and Banff.

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VANCOUVER | KAMLOOPS | LAKE LOUISE / BANFF

Journey through the legendary Spiral Tunnels, cross the Continental Divide, and be captivated as you navigate through stunning mountain passes and dramatic canyons on this 2-day rail experience. Enjoy the unique experience of the iconic Rocky Mountaineer train, the only passenger rail service on this historic route, renowned for linking Canada from East to West.
 

The journey is just as incredible in reverse. Please ask us for details.

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Your Itinerary

  • Day 1
  • Day 2

Day 1 : Vancouver to Kamloops

Depart at 07.30am this morning and travel from Vancouver to Kamloops in British Columbia’s interior. Pass through the fertile Fraser Valley and the scenic Fraser Canyon. At Hell’s Gate, see water pass through the walls of the narrowest point of the canyon. Follow the Thompson River to the city of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops hotel.

(Arrive 5.40pm) (Meals included: breakfast, lunch)

Day 2 : Kamloops to Banff/Lake Louise

Depart at 06.25am and continue your journey east to the Canadian Rockies. Travel through ranchlands to Shuswap Lake. Pass Craigellachie, where the “last spike” was driven completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885, on to Rogers Pass with its tunnels, glaciers and snow-capped mountains. Cross the Continental Divide into Banff National Park, through the unique Spiral Tunnels. End your tour this evening

(Arrive Lake Louise at 5.45pm or Banff at 7pm) (Meals included: breakfast, lunch)

Also operates in the reverse direction.

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