CIRCLE JOURNEY BANFF ITINERARY
DESCRIPTION Journey through the awe-inspiring Canadian Rockies on two of our most popular rail routes - First Passage to the West and Journey through the Clouds. Enjoy stays in the stunning mountain towns of Jasper and Banff, and one night in Vancouver at the start and end of your journey. Unleash your inner explorer on an exciting Icefields Parkway adventure. I personally took many groups on that tour which was a total success. Phoenix Airport to Vancouver BC Airport
2026 SEASON
Discovery Circle Journey Banff
Journey through the awe-inspiring Canadian Rockies on two of our most popular rail routes - First Passage to the West and Journey through the Clouds. Enjoy stays in the stunning mountain towns of Jasper and Banff, and one night in Vancouver at the start and end of your journey. Unleash your inner explorer on an exciting Icefields Parkway adventure
FROM $5,365 USD
DAY 1. VANCOUVER
DESCRIPTION
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic coastal city on your own. Vancouver has activities for all interests, including visiting historic Gastown, dining in lively Yaletown, or enjoying a walk on the Stanley Park Seawall. No matter what you choose to do, the Coast Mountains and the Pacific
DAY 2 VANCOUVER TO KAMLOOPS
Departing early in the morning, travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, located 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 landscapes 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. Your day ends in the evening as the train travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into the town of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L.
DAY 3 KAMLOOPS TO JASPER
Departing early in the morning, travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain resort town of Banff to Kamloops, in the heart of the British Columbia Interior. Your journey takes you through ever-changing scenery as you travel between the iconic glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the Interior. Today's highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. You will arrive in Kamloops in the evening. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L.
DAY 4 JASPER
This morning you are free to explore the town of Jasper on your own. In the afternoon, experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Jasper National Park on a half-day sightseeing tour. Highlights include Patricia Lake, the Jasper SkyTram, and Pyramid Lake. Overnight in Jasper.
DAY 5 JASPER TO BANFF
Travel from Jasper to Banff via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield, Glacier Skywalk, and Athabasca Falls are among the day's highlights. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn about its geological features. Lunch is provided at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Banff in the late afternoon. Overnight in Banff. L.
DAY 6 BANFF
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own 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, and exploring the bustling town, to outdoor wildlife adventures. Overnight in Banff.
DAY 7 BANFF TO KAMLOOPS
Departing early in the morning, travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain resort town of Banff to Kamloops, in the heart of the British Columbia Interior. Your journey takes you through ever-changing scenery as you travel between the iconic glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the Interior. Today's highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. You will arrive in Kamloops in the evening. Overnight in Kamloops. B, L.
DAY 8 KAMLOOPS TO VANCOUVER
Early in the morning, your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today's journey, you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the B.C. Interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Cascade and Coast Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your rail journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. Overnight in Vancouver. B, L.
DAY 9. VANCOUVER. RETURN HOME
Your Journey end upon check out from your Vancouver Hotel.
What's Included
National Parks Pass Jasper Sky Tram. Ice Explorer. Glacier Skywalk.
4 Breakfast, 5 Lunch
4 Days Rocky Mountaineer Train SilverLeaf or Goldleaf Service Luggage handling and rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper and Banff
8 Nights hotel: Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper and Banff
