Experience the Rockies by train. Travel in comfort in non-smoking, air-conditioned coaches as you wind your way through the mountains. From the moment you board the train, attendants provide service with a smile and entertain you with legends and lively adventures of the people who carved this iron path to the ocean. Large picture windows and spacious reclining seats await you. Complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are served during the trip and a selection of wines and spirits are available for a nominal charge. Remember to have your camera ready in order to capture the ever-changing scenery as it passes by.
RedLeaf guests will need to pack a small overnight bag for your stay in Kamloops, as your main luggage will not be available. Please be sure to carry any medication with you

This service can only be described as exceptional. It is ideal for those wanting the ultimate in luxury rail travel and leaves you with memories of train travel of a long-ago era. The bi-level GoldLeaf Dome Coach gives you panaramic views in relaxing seats as you watch the scenery pass you by. You will be escorted to your seat upon arrival. You may wish to take in the mountain air from the open-air observation platform. The dining area has picture windows at every table, and the staff will provide you with the highest level of service. Gourmet cuisine is served in elegant surroundings, tempting you with local specialities and delicacies.

Itinerary Yellowhead Route

Day 1 Vancouver - Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, 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 River valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade mountains, to the desert-like environment of the 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 concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake and into Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.

Day 2 Kamloops - Jasper
Your journey continues north and east to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will be surrounded by dramatic scenery as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo mountains, climbing ever nearer to the high peaks of the Continental Divide. Today’s highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Pyramid Falls, and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Your rail journey ends on arrival in the resort town of Jasper this evening.

Alternative 2nd Day - Kicking Horse Route

Day 2 Kamloops - Banff - Calgary
Your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will see a spectacular array of scenery as you travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today’s highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, of course, the glistening glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends in the resort town of Banff this evening, or continues to the “Stampede City” of Calgary.

Please note: two-day Yellowhead and Kicking Horse rail journeys also operate in a westbound direction, from Calgary, Banff and Jasper to Vancouver.