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2026 Canadian Rockies train trip

Spend a week exploring the Canadian Rockies! Ride Rocky Mountaineer’s all-daylight sightseeing train and enjoy breathtaking views as you travel between two charming mountain towns. Discover turquoise lakes, ancient glaciers, towering mountains, and more. (This itinerary includes a special train route only available for 2026.)

Highlights of your trip

Two-day Rocky Mountaineer journey from Banff to Jasper (only available for 2026!)

Five nights in the Canadian Rockies, with time to explore Banff and Jasper national parks

Tour the Icefields Parkway with option to do a guided hike on Athabasca Glacier

See glaciers, waterfalls, forests, and wildlife

See inside the train

Onboard Host speaks about the scenery from GoldLeaf dome on the Rocky Mountaineer Train

Glass-domed upper level on Rocky Mountaineer’s GoldLeaf service

Relax in luxury on GoldLeaf’s bi-level coach, as you take in the spectacular panoramic views and enjoy premium beverages and snacks.
Couples enjoying breakfast together in GoldLeaf dining room on the Rocky Mountaineer Train

GoldLeaf’s dedicated lower dining room

Dine on elegant meals prepared with local ingredients and watch the passing mountain scenery through the oversized windows.
View from the outdoor viewing platform of the GoldLeaf coach

GoldLeaf’s outdoor viewing platform

Breathe the fresh mountain air and get some amazing photos from the exclusive viewing platform at the back of each GoldLeaf coach.
Socializing over drinks on the Rocky Mountaineer

Oversized glass-dome windows in Rocky Mountaineer’s SilverLeaf service

SilverLeaf’s single-level dome coach offers outstanding views as Rocky Mountaineer’s hosts entertain you with stories.
Chef serving breakfast seat-side in the SilverLeaf coach of the Rocky Mountaineer train

SilverLeaf’s in-seat meal service

Enjoy drinks, snacks and regionally inspired gourmet meals served in the comfort of your plush reclining seat.

Your Questions Answered

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What’s Included

Hotel accommodation
Rocky Mountaineer daylight train journey
Meals onboard the train
Choice of unique guided activities
Transportation to and from airports, timed with your flights
Train station transfers
Feature dining experience at one of our favorite local restaurants
Electronic travel documentation package
Personalized Fresh Tracks Canada customer service support

Frequently Asked Questions

As our trips are personalized for our guests, there’s no fixed group schedule or rigid itinerary. You’ll be travelling independently, with the freedom to explore at your own pace, and you can choose the scheduled activities that match your interests. Our local experts will plan and coordinate your travel details and offer guidance and support throughout your trip.

Absolutely! We personalize all our guests’ trips to fit their exact tastes and needs:

  • Add extra days: Spend more time at locations you’d like to explore.
  • Modify the route and stops: Omit areas that don’t interest you, add destinations and iconic landmarks, or adjust the direction of your itinerary.
  • Pick your experiences: Choose from our vast selection of small-group sightseeing tours and unique local activities.

Simply discuss your travel goals with our local travel experts and they'll ensure your trip aligns with your preferences and budget.

About one in five of our travelers requires mobility-related support, so we’re experienced in making adjustments to suit a range of needs. While some activities and transportation are more flexible than others, our Canadian Insiders will recommend the best options for your mobility and activity level, ensuring you have a comfortable and unforgettable trip.

We offer a range of carefully selected hotels to suit your preferences for comfort, location, and experience. Our accommodation options are typically categorized as follows:

  • Comfort Level: Quality 3-star hotels with great locations and excellent service.
  • Superior/Boutique Level: Upscale 4-star properties that offer additional character and charm, providing a memorable experience without the premium price.
  • Deluxe Level: Luxurious 5-star properties, often iconic Fairmont hotels with rich history, exclusive amenities, and unforgettable views.

Sometimes we use the same hotel for more than one category and distinguish the room by size, floor level, or view. Our team can help you choose the ideal hotel level based on availability, your preferences, and the experience you’re looking for. For more examples, check out the accommodation section of the trip page or ask one of our Canadian Insiders for recommendations.

Because each of our trips is fully customized, the total cost depends on your travel dates, preferred accommodations, train service level, and chosen activities.

To ensure you get an accurate estimate, our local experts will take the time to understand your preferences and specific needs. Based on this information, they’ll provide you with a personalized quote that clearly outlines what’s included.

Depending on the trip class level you choose, you could have a mix of motorcoach journeys, small-group sightseeing tours, and private transfers. Once you've booked your trip, we will provide more information about where each driver will meet you.

Our personalized trips include much more than just train tickets. When you book with Fresh Tracks Canada, you receive expertly curated hotel accommodations and excursions tailored to your interests, plus airport, train and hotel transfers — ensuring a seamless travel experience from start to finish.

Rocky Mountaineer is an all-daylight luxury train, offering breathtaking views of the scenery between Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies. You’ll enjoy gourmet meals, world-class service, and commentary on the wildlife, landscapes, and historic sites. You’ll stay in a hotel at night, then rejoin the train the next morning, refreshed and ready for more stunning scenery.

Service Levels:

SilverLeaf: Travel in a single-level glass-dome coach with oversized windows, assigned seats, and meals served at your seat. SilverLeaf coaches offer great wildlife viewing opportunities at eye-level.

GoldLeaf: Travel in a bi-level glass-dome coach with lounge seating on the upper level, a dining room on the lower level, and an exclusive outdoor viewing platform. GoldLeaf features taller coaches for unobstructed views above the treeline.

For more information and a detailed comparison of the Rocky Mountaineer service levels, please speak to one of our local travel experts.

Meals (breakfast/lunch), snacks, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are included onboard Rocky Mountaineer. You'll get to taste a variety of dishes made with regional ingredients, like Alberta Beef or B.C Salmon. Offerings vary by day, route, and direction. The drinks menu features local wines, craft beer, tea, coffee, and more.

Most dietary requirements can be accommodated by Rocky Mountaineer with advance notice. Please let us know if you have any allergies, special requests or requirement at the time of booking.

Our trip itineraries allow you to choose your preferred activities and excursions in each location. You can pick from a range of small-group and private sightseeing experiences, including guided hiking and walking, food tours, lake cruises, helicopter flights, and sightseeing by vehicle.

Some of our guests are very active, while others simply want to relax. Let us know your interests and physical activity level and we will find the best excursions for you.

Sample Itinerary

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Arrive in Calgary and travel to Banff
Day 01

Arrive in Calgary and travel to Banff

Transfer through the rolling foothills of the Canadian Rockies to the mountain town of Banff. From the very beginning, we take care to ensure your vacation is off to the best start. 

Transfer from Calgary Airport to Banff
Dinner in Banff
Explore Banff National Park
Day 02

Explore Banff National Park

Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Rocky Mountain air and head out to explore Banff National Park.

You have 3 options to choose from today:
Jeep Sightseeing and Wildlife Tour with Afternoon Tea
Moraine Lake and Lake Louise Sunset Wildlife Tour
Banff Sightseeing Tour and Gondola Ride
Rocky Mountaineer Train - Banff to Kamloops
Day 03

Rocky Mountaineer Train - Banff to Kamloops

All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train! Settle in while the smell of breakfast wafts from the galley. A small jolt announces you are on your way – look forward to a day of spectacular scenery.

Motorcoach Transfer to Train Station
Rocky Mountaineer Train Service
Rocky Mountaineer Train - Kamloops to Jasper
Day 04

Rocky Mountaineer Train - Kamloops to Jasper

After your overnight stay in Kamloops, wake up refreshed and ready for another day of breathtaking views. Highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and the climb over Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park.

Motorcoach Transfer to Hotel
Explore Jasper National Park
Day 05

Explore Jasper National Park

Jasper's wide-open valleys are enticing to a variety of wildlife and are incredibly breathtaking. Spend the day exploring Jasper National Park on your style of tour.

You have 3 options to choose from today:
Pyramid Lake Guided Canoe Paddle
Jasper E-Bike Eco Tour
Maligne Lake Tour with Cruise
Icefields Parkway - Jasper to Banff
Day 06

Icefields Parkway - Jasper to Banff

Today is an all-day trip down the spine of the Canadian Rockies, on one of the most spectacular roads in the world, with lots to do along the way.

You have 2 options to choose from today:
Icefields Parkway Sightseeing Tour
Private Icefields Sightseeing with Heli-Tour (Extra Cost)
Depart from Calgary
Day 07

Depart from Calgary

Today, your dream week in the Canadian Rockies comes to an end. The fresh air and colourful sights of the Rockies transform into the open skies of the Albertan plains as you travel to Calgary.

Transfer to Calgary Airport

Sample Itinerary

Speak to one of our Canadian Insiders about personalizing this trip. Some of our trips can be done in the reverse direction.
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Day 1

Arrive in Calgary a...

Arrive in Calgary and travel to Banff

Day 2

Explore Banff Natio...

Explore Banff National Park

Day 3

Rocky Mountaineer T...

Rocky Mountaineer Train - Banff to Kamloops

Day 4

Rocky Mountaineer T...

Rocky Mountaineer Train - Kamloops to Jasper...

Arrive in Calgary and travel to Banff

Arrive in Calgary and travel to Banff

Transfer through the rolling foothills of the Canadian Rockies to the mountain town of Banff. From the very beginning, we take care to ensure your vacation is off to the best start. 

Transfer from Calgary Airport to Banff
Dinner in Banff
Explore Banff National Park

Explore Banff National Park

Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Rocky Mountain air and head out to explore Banff National Park.

You have 3 options to choose from today:
Jeep Sightseeing and Wildlife Tour with Afternoon Tea
Moraine Lake and Lake Louise Sunset Wildlife Tour
Banff Sightseeing Tour and Gondola Ride
Rocky Mountaineer Train - Banff to Kamloops

Rocky Mountaineer Train - Banff to Kamloops

All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train! Settle in while the smell of breakfast wafts from the galley. A small jolt announces you are on your way – look forward to a day of spectacular scenery.

Motorcoach Transfer to Train Station
Rocky Mountaineer Train Service
Rocky Mountaineer Train - Kamloops to Jasper

Rocky Mountaineer Train - Kamloops to Jasper

After your overnight stay in Kamloops, wake up refreshed and ready for another day of breathtaking views. Highlights include Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and the climb over Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park.

Motorcoach Transfer to Hotel
Explore Jasper National Park

Explore Jasper National Park

Jasper's wide-open valleys are enticing to a variety of wildlife and are incredibly breathtaking. Spend the day exploring Jasper National Park on your style of tour.

You have 3 options to choose from today:
Pyramid Lake Guided Canoe Paddle
Jasper E-Bike Eco Tour
Maligne Lake Tour with Cruise
Icefields Parkway - Jasper to Banff

Icefields Parkway - Jasper to Banff

Today is an all-day trip down the spine of the Canadian Rockies, on one of the most spectacular roads in the world, with lots to do along the way.

You have 2 options to choose from today:
Icefields Parkway Sightseeing Tour
Private Icefields Sightseeing with Heli-Tour (Extra Cost)
Depart from Calgary

Depart from Calgary

Today, your dream week in the Canadian Rockies comes to an end. The fresh air and colourful sights of the Rockies transform into the open skies of the Albertan plains as you travel to Calgary.

Transfer to Calgary Airport

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Scheduled Departure Dates

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Accommodations

These are examples of the places you can stay on this trip. Please get in touch to discuss your options and to check availability.

Elk and Avenue Hotel in Banff in the summer with mountains behind

Elk + Avenue Hotel

Example of a Comfort hotel in Banff

Conveniently located in downtown Banff, the Elk and Avenue Hotel combines Banff’s alpine history with a sleek modern design. After a day of exploring, unwind in the hotel’s jacuzzi or dry sauna, then enjoy fresh Canadian cuisine at the on-site restaurant.

Rimrock hotel in banff with flowers and trees in the foreground and mountains behind

Rimrock Resort Hotel

Example of a Superior hotel in Banff

Built into the side of a mountain, the Rimrock Resort Hotel sits high above Banff town and provides guests with spectacular views of the Bow River Valley. Banff Upper Hot Springs and the Banff Gondola are a short walk from the hotel, while other attractions are minutes away by car.

The swimming pool, attached to the Main Lodge at Jasper Park Lodge

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Example of a Deluxe hotel in Jasper

Nestled within Alberta’s magnificent Jasper National Park, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery and plenty of wildlife. Amenities include a heated outdoor pool, world-class golf course, and award-winning spa.

Fairmont Banff Springs with mountains and river

Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Example of a Deluxe hotel in Banff

Often referred to as Canada's "Castle in the Rockies," the Fairmont Banff Springs is an iconic landmark in the town of Banff. In the summer, play a round of golf at the hotel’s stunning golf course.

Personalize This Itinerary

Here are some of the most popular ways to personalize this journey.

Add the Calgary Stampede

Add the Calgary Stampede

The Calgary Stampede – billed as The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth – is held each year in Calgary, Alberta. If you are planning to travel in July, make sure you add on this experience.

Stay in Lake Louise

Stay in Lake Louise

Ask us about adding a night at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise! This iconic hotel in Banff National Park is surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier, and a glistening emerald lake.

More time in the Rockies

More time in the Rockies

Extend your stay in Banff or Jasper and explore more of the Canadian Rockies. There's so much to do here: lake cruises, guided canoeing, alpine hiking, food tours, gondola rides, and more!

What Our Customers Say

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It was a great trip

It was a great trip. All of the hotels arranged by Fresh Tracks were top notch and the dinner in Vancouver was wonderful. We also loved the gondola trip to Sulphur Mountain, the si... 

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My Canadian Rockies train trip exceeded my expectations! It was truly an extraordinary vacation. A first class experience with great attention to detail and highly personalized. It... 

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An amazing experience we will remember forever!

This was an amazing experience that we will remember forever! The most memorable moments were Banff and the Gondola, Lake Louise and our amazing accommodations at the Fairmont Chat... 

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Traveling by train was fantastic

We enjoyed visiting a variety of Canadian locations and traveling by train was fantastic. Our travel package was well-organized and met our needs.

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We immensely enjoyed our two day Rocky Mountaineer train trip

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Insider Tips

From the snow capped mountain peaks to the vibrant lakes, dense forest, and alpine meadows you will not find a more diverse landscape with so much to offer! Skiing and hiking are just a couple of my favorite things; there is no other place I would rather call home.

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