Rocky Mountaineer: Discovery Circle Journey BanffGoldLeaf + Superior RoomMisc days : 1 - 1Indigenous 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.Verbiage days : 1 - 1Vancouver Arrival InformationUpon arrival in Vancouver, transfer independently to your hotel. Visit https://www.rockymountaineer.com/preparing-to-go/getting-to-our-destinations for transportation options from Vancouver International Airport (YVR).Accommodation days : 1 - 2Fairmont Waterfront HotelLocated on the city’s dynamic harbourfront, the Fairmont Waterfront is a world class luxury hotel in Vancouver offering upscale comfort, personalized service, and unparalleled West Coast views, with easy access to everything that makes Vancouver spectacular. When it comes to convenient location, it’s hard to beat the Fairmont Waterfront.Verbiage days : 2 - 2Discovery Circle Journey BanffTransfer days : 2 - 2Coach Transfer Vancouver Hotel to Vancouver StationEarly 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 : 2 - 2JTC Vancouver to KamloopsTravel 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 PTEstimated arrival time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PT Please be aware that rail travel can be subject to unforeseen delays.Misc days : 2 - 2Onboard Host GratuityTransfer days : 2 - 2Coach Transfer Kamloops Station to Kamloops HotelUpon arrival at the Kamloops train siding, you will be transferred by motorcoach to your overnight accommodation.Accommodation days : 2 - 3Kamloops AccommodationEnjoy 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.Transfer days : 3 - 3Coach Transfer Kamloops Hotel to Kamloops StationEarly this morning, you will be transferred by motorcoach to the train from your hotel.Rail days : 3 - 3JTC Kamloops to JasperBoard the Rocky Mountaineer train at the Kamloops Station to continue your journey east to the Canadian Rockies. Travel alongside the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Caribou Mountains, climbing over the Continental Divide. Highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, and the crystal-clear Moose Lake.Breakfast, lunch, beverages, and snacks are included onboard. Estimated departure time: 8:15 AM PTEstimated arrival time: 7:00 PM - 8:15 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.Misc days : 3 - 3Onboard Host GratuityTransfer days : 3 - 3Coach Transfer JTC Jasper Train to Jasper HotelUpon arrival at the Rocky Mountaineer Jasper Train Station, you will be transferred by motorcoach to the drop-off location selected at the time of booking.Accommodation days : 3 - 5Fairmont Jasper Park LodgeSituated in Alberta's magnificent Jasper National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the iconic Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is a 700-acre year-round luxury mountain resort which wraps around the shores of pristine Lac Beauvert. The resort's charming village of cedar chalets and cabins, all connected by picturesque paths, offer guests unique access to explore the natural environment surrounding the resort.Viewpoint Cabin is instantly a focus of comfort and cheer. Featuring an enclosed veranda that offers outstanding views in any weather, beautiful stone fireplaces in both living room and downstairs game room, private sauna and private change room with rich, cozy furnishings that are an invitation to relax or entertain. Guests have access to a variety of included activities and services, such as fitness & experience classes as well as a complimentary summer shuttle to Jasper TownsiteYour cabin will have three king beds.Please note: Not all hotels throughout the Canadian Rockies, in Banff, Jasper, and Lake Louise have air conditioning in their guestrooms. If air conditioning is not available, the guestroom will have windows that open, and/or a ceiling fan, or electric fan to ensure you have a comfortable stay.MultiDayItem days : 3 - 7National Parks PassYour 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.Verbiage days : 4 - 4Free Day in JasperEnjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure.We recommend booking activities well in advance to ensure you get your preferred time. View our recommended tours: http://www.rockymountaineer.com/customize-your-canadian-journeyTransfer days : 5 - 5Sightseeing Transfer Jasper to Banff (Route 2)Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour along the Icefields Parkway, one of the world's most scenic highways. Today's highlights are: the Columbia Icefield, an Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier and a visit to the Glacier Skywalk. At the Columbia Icefield Centre you have free time for an included lunch before continuing to Banff.Activity days : 5 - 5Ice ExplorerTour the Athabasca Glacier in a giant six-wheel drive Ice Explorer vehicle while your guide explains the history of this ancient glacier and points out interesting geological features. Think of it like a "monster-truck meets glacier" adventure where you learn new things!Activity days : 5 - 5Glacier SkywalkConsisting of a 400 metre (1,640 feet) interpretive boardwalk and a glass-floored observation platform extending 30 metres (98 feet) out over the Sunwapta Valley, Glacier Skywalk takes spectacular scenery and a rare view of nature to unbelievable heights. The award-winning architecture of the Skywalk is a feat of contemporary design.Meals days : 5 - 5Alpine LunchEnjoy an included lunch on your tour today.Meals days : 5 - 5Refreshment - Route 1 & 2Accommodation days : 5 - 7The Rimrock ResortAn 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.These well-appointed guestrooms offer subtle elements of classic design and upscale amenities overlooking the property. Your room will have one king bed, one queen bed or two queen beds. Please note: Not all hotels throughout the Canadian Rockies, in Banff, Jasper, and Lake Louise have air conditioning in their guestrooms. If air conditioning is not available, the guestroom will have windows that open, and/or a ceiling fan, or electric fan to ensure you have a comfortable stay.Verbiage days : 6 - 6Free Day in BanffEnjoy the day with free time to relax or book activities at your leisure.We recommend booking activities well in advance to ensure you get your preferred time.View our recommended tours: https://www.rockymountaineer.com/customize-your-canadian-journeyTransfer days : 7 - 7Coach Transfer Banff Hotel to Banff TrainEarly this morning, you will be transferred by motorcoach to the train from your selected pick-up location. Please confirm your pick-up location in our Guest Portal (www.rockymountaineer.com/your-booking). 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.Rail days : 7 - 7FPW Banff to Lake LouiseBoard the Rocky Mountaineer Train in the iconic mountain town of Banff and begin your journey west. Highlights include travelling alongside the Bow River, Castle Mountain, and stunning mountain peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Estimated departure time: 8:00 AM MTRail days : 7 - 7FPW Lake Louise to KamloopsTravel from the heart of the Canadian Rockies to Kamloops, in the interior of British Columbia. From the towering mountains of the Rockies to the desert landscape of British Columbia's interior, the landscape transformation is spectacular. Highlights include Spiral Tunnels, Stoney Creek Bridge, and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. Spend the evening exploring the city of Kamloops or relaxing in your hotel room. Breakfast, lunch, beverages, and snacks are included onboard. For guests departing from Lake Louise: Estimated departure time: 9:15 AM MTEstimated arrival time: 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM PT Please be aware that rail travel can be subject to unforeseen delays.Misc days : 7 - 7Onboard Host GratuityTransfer days : 7 - 7Coach Transfer Kamloops Station to Kamloops HotelUpon arrival at the Kamloops train siding, you will be transferred by motorcoach to your overnight accommodation.Accommodation days : 7 - 8Kamloops AccommodationEnjoy 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.Transfer days : 8 - 8Coach Transfer Kamloops Hotel to Kamloops StationEarly this morning, you will be transferred by motorcoach to the train from your hotel.Rail days : 8 - 8FPW Kamloops to VancouverBoard the Rocky Mountaineer train at the Kamloops Station to continue your journey west to the coastal city of Vancouver. Travel through desert landscapes, steep canyons and the farmlands of the Fraser Valley. Highlights include the stunning and vast Kamloops Lake, historic Cisco Crossing railroad bridges, and Hell's Gate. Estimated departure time: 8:00 AM PTEstimated arrival time: 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM PT 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.Misc days : 8 - 8Onboard Host GratuityTransfer days : 8 - 8Coach Transfer Vancouver Station to Vancouver HotelUpon your arrival at the Vancouver Station, you will be transferred by motorcoach to your hotel.Accommodation days : 8 - 9Fairmont Waterfront HotelLocated on the city’s dynamic harbourfront, the Fairmont Waterfront is a world class luxury hotel in Vancouver offering upscale comfort, personalized service, and unparalleled West Coast views, with easy access to everything that makes Vancouver spectacular. When it comes to convenient location, it’s hard to beat the Fairmont Waterfront.Verbiage days : 9 - 9Vancouver Departure InformationDepart your hotel in Vancouver and transfer independently to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). days : 9 - 9Return Home