Rocky Mountaineer train
Check in at the Rocky Mountaineer station before 7:00 a.m.; scenery shifts to the Coast Mountains; Fraser River and the whitewater of…
Banff National Park
Canada's first national park
Scenic drives with wildlife viewing
Rocky Mountaineer rail, the Columbia Icefield, Banff and Yellowstone.
Your 9-day journey
1 Day 1 — Vancouver airport pick-up Transfer to hotel; free time; overnight Vancouver.⌄
Transfer to hotel; free time; overnight Vancouver.
2 Day 2 — Vancouver – Kamloops by Rocky Mountaineer (B, L) Check in at the Rocky Mountaineer station before 7:00 a.m.; scenery shifts…⌄
Check in at the Rocky Mountaineer station before 7:00 a.m.; scenery shifts to the Coast Mountains; Fraser River and the whitewater of Hell's Gate. Arrive Kamloops after a full day on the train.
3 Day 3 — Kamloops – Jasper by Rocky Mountaineer (B, L) Morning pick-up from hotel lobby by the train company's bus. Train through…⌄
Morning pick-up from hotel lobby by the train company's bus. Train through the Rockies; mountain pass and Thompson River; waterfalls; Mount Robson (highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, ~4,000 m); wildlife such as grizzly bears and elk. Arrive Jasper; guide contacts you about next day's meeting time.
4 Day 4 — Jasper – Columbia Icefield – Banff (B, L) Free stroll in Jasper town. ~10:30 a.m. Columbia Icefield – ice sled…⌄
Free stroll in Jasper town. ~10:30 a.m. Columbia Icefield – ice sled (Ice Explorer) on the Athabasca Glacier (ticket included). Columbia Icefield Skywalk glass-floored walkway; Peyto Lake. Overnight Banff.
5 Day 5 — Banff – Lake Louise – Calgary – Lethbridge (B) Bow Falls; Banff Gondola; Lake Louise; Moraine Lake; via Calgary to Lethbridge.⌄
Bow Falls; Banff Gondola; Lake Louise; Moraine Lake; via Calgary to Lethbridge.
6 Day 6 — Lethbridge – Yellowstone NP – West Yellowstone (B) Cross the US–Canada border; Yellowstone: Roosevelt Arch, Mammoth Hot Springs, Upper Terraces.…⌄
Cross the US–Canada border; Yellowstone: Roosevelt Arch, Mammoth Hot Springs, Upper Terraces. Overnight West Yellowstone. (Attractions/timings depend on conditions.)
7 Day 7 — Yellowstone NP – Butte (B) Full day in Yellowstone: Norris Geyser Basin, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone,…⌄
Full day in Yellowstone: Norris Geyser Basin, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Upper Yellowstone Falls, Artist Point, Fountain Paint Pot, Old Faithful, West Thumb Geyser Basin, Grand Prismatic Spring. Overnight Butte.
8 Day 8 — Butte – 50,000 Silver Dollar Bar – Coeur d'Alene – Ellensburg (B) "50,000 Silver Dollar" bar and shop; Coeur d'Alene (NW Idaho) lakeside homes…⌄
"50,000 Silver Dollar" bar and shop; Coeur d'Alene (NW Idaho) lakeside homes and sandy beaches; optional lake cruise; the world's only floating golf green. Overnight Ellensburg.
9 Day 9 — Ellensburg – Leavenworth – Seattle Premium Outlets – Vancouver (B) Leavenworth; Funko-themed store in Everett; Seattle Premium Outlets; duty-free stop. Return to…⌄
Leavenworth; Funko-themed store in Everett; Seattle Premium Outlets; duty-free stop. Return to Vancouver; tour ends.
How your private journey is priced
Every AHL journey is private and shaped around your travel dates, group size, preferred hotels and pace. Share a few details and your travel designer will prepare a personal proposal with confirmed rates, usually within one business day.
We work directly with private travelers and with travel-trade partners. Agency and partner rates are available on request.
Included
- Accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- Private vehicle and driver for tours and transfers
- Local guides or shared tours for the itinerary highlights
- Meals as specified in the program
- 24/7 in-destination support
- Columbia Icefield ice sled ticket
- Lunches on Days 2–4
Not included
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Visas (unless noted)
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Personal expenses and optional activities
Before you travel
Let’s plan your Rocky Mountaineer Rail & Yellowstone from Vancouver journey
Tell us a few details and we’ll get back to you with a customised quote.
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