Rocky Mountaineer's Northern Explorer
Tour Summary
This 8 night / 9 day tour includes a ride on the Whistler Mountaineer between Vancouver and Whistler, two days on the Rocky Mountaineer between Whistler and Jasper, and motorcoach or your own rental car through the Rockies: Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff. Available May 11 to October 12, 2008.


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Northern Explorer in the Canadian Rockies

8 Nights / 9 Days

You'll have a night in Vancouver before you embark on the Whistler Mountaineer to Whistler, site of the 2010 Winter Olympics. You'll spend the night in the mountain village of Whistler before boarding the Rocky Mountaineer for your two day train journey to Jasper. This tour follows a rugged, northern route so you'll be treated to spectacular scenery from start to finish.

When you reach Jasper, you can either pick up your rental car for your GPS guided drive through the Canadian Rockies or take wonderful guided tours by motor coach to Jasper, Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Glacier, Yoho National Park and Banff. Your time at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise includes a guided lake shore stroll.

This vacation begins with an overnight stay in Vancouver each Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday from May 11 to October 12, 2008.

Features | Options | Pricing | Tour Services | Hotel Options | Schedule | Map


  • Two days on board the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer
  • Whistler Mountaineer between Vancouver & Whistler
  • Breakfast and lunch both days on the train
  • Overnight accommodations in Vancouver, Whistler, Quesnel, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff and Calgary
  • Tours of Jasper, Columbia Icefield, Yoho Park and Banff
  • Ice Explorer ride & Banff Gondola ride

tour options
  • RedLeaf or GoldLeaf Service on the train
  • Popular, Superior or Deluxe Hotels
  • Meal Plan including all dinners and all breakfasts
  • Rental Car in the Rockies
  • Extra Nights in Vancouver, Whistler, Jasper, Lake Louise and/or Banff
  • Pre or Post Trips to Victoria

tour pricing
  • Prices depend on when you travel, number of travelers, train service you choose, extras you add and the hotels you choose.
  • They also depend on promotions available when you book.
  • Call 1-800-913-9207 or 1-760-936-6404 or Email to get prices for your trip.

Starts Vancouver
11 May-25 May$2,259$3,049$2,914$4,284$3,384$5,224
29 May-28 Sep$2,699$3,789$3,514$5,384$3,984$6,324
02 Oct-12 Oct$2,299$2,999$2,754$3,964$3,084$4,874
Child (2-11 years)$1,489$1,489$1,714$1,714$1,324$1,324
Meal Plan:
Add $613Add $962Add $962
Self-Drive Option: Days 4-9   Add $233 per Single (no charge of Double, Triple or Child)
Prices are per person. Tax of 2.5 - 5% not included.
Prices are in US or Canadian Dollars.

Starts Vancouver
11 May-25 May$3,174$3,964$3,829$5,199$4,299$6,139
29 May-28 Sep$3,614$4,704$4,429$6,279$4,899$7,239
02 Oct-12 Oct$3,214$3,914$3,669$4,879$3,999$5,789
Child (2-11 years)$2,404$2,404$2,629$2,629$2,239$2,239
Meal Plan:
Add $581Add $930Add $930
Self-Drive Option: Days 4-9   Add $233 per Single (no charge of Double, Triple or Child)
Prices are per person. Tax of 2.5 - 5% not included.
Prices are in US or Canadian Dollars.

  • RedLeaf Service - Reserved seating in comfortable, traditional train cars with picture windows. Breakfast and lunch are served at your seat each day and nonalcoholic beverages are included.
  • GoldLeaf Service - Reserved seating in the GoldLeaf elevated dome car. Breakfast and lunch are served in the GoldLeaf dining car and GoldLeaf passengers have access to the outdoor viewing platform. Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages are included as is dinner in Kamloops.

  • View the Differences between RedLeaf Service and GoldLeaf Service

tour options
  • Popular Hotels - Popular hotels offer, clean, comfortable rooms with some amenities. Restaurants are available at or within walking distance of your hotel.
  • Superior Hotels - Superior Hotels provide the best of service and extra amenities, including restaurants.
  • Deluxe Hotels - Deluxe Hotels offer a guarantee of either a larger room or a spectacular view at a hotel renowned for quality service and amenities.

Eastbound Schedule (Starts Vancouver)

Sundays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
 
May11 15 20 25 29
Jun3 8 12 17 22 26
Jul1 6 10 15 20 24 29
Aug3 7 12 17 21 26 31
Sep4 9 14 18 23 28
Oct2 7 12
Westbound Schedule (Starts Calgary)

Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays
 
May5 10 15 19 24 29
Jun2 7 12 16 21 26 30
Jul5 10 14 19 24 28
Aug2 7 11 16 21 25 30
Sep4 8 13 18 22 27
Oct2 6


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Rocky Mountaineer's Western Explorer
The Western Explorer, our most popular tour, has everything: two days on the Rocky Mountaineer, seven nights accommodation: a night in Vancouver, a night in Kamloops, two nights in Jasper, a night at the Chateau Lake Louise, a night in Banff and a night in Calgary. Available from April 15, to October 13, 2008. Also includes tours of Jasper, the Columbia Icefield, Yoho National Park , Banff and the Banff Gondola.
Canadian Rockies at Leisure
Choose this tour if you want time to relax and catch up with yourself in the Canadian Rockies. Includes two days on the train and six nights in the Rockies. Begins with an overnight stay in Vancouver each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from April 16 to October 13, or an overnight stay in Calgary each Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday from April 17 to October 9, 2008.
Canadian Rockies Highlights
This 5 day Rocky Mountaineer tour treats you to a night at the world famous Chateau Lake Louise, a glacier helicopter tour and a motor coach tour of Banff. You'll spend the night in Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff, Lake Louise and Calgary. Begins with an overnight stay in Vancouver each Monday, Wednesday or Saturday from April 16 to October 13, 2008 or an overnight stay in Calgary from 17 April to 13 Oct, 2008.