Rocky Mountaineer's Western Explorer
Tour Summary
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.


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Rocky Mountaineer's Western Explorer

7 Nights / 8 Days

This wonderful 8 day vacation gives you a chance to see the Canadian Rockies and stay in the most beautiful Canadian Rockies destinations, all in one week.

You'll spend two magnificent days on the Rocky Mountaineer between Vancouver and Jasper. From Jasper, you'll travel by motor coach through the Canadian Rockies, stopping along the way to explore Jasper, the Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield, Lake Louise and the world renowned Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Banff and the Banff Gondola.

This tour begins with an overnight stay in Vancouver each Monday, Wednesday, Saturday from April 16 to October 13.

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


  • Two days onboard the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer
  • Breakfast and lunch both days on the train
  • Seven nights hotel accommodations
  • Tours of Jasper, Columbia Icefield, Banff
  • All Transfers & Luggage Handling
  • Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier
  • Banff Gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain
  • Guided Lakeshore Stroll at Lake Louise

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
  • Pre or Post Trips to Victoria and/or Whistler

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
16 Apr-26 Apr $1,639 $2,119 $1,849 $2,499 $2,119 $3,039
30 Apr-26 May $2,059 $2,659 $3,929 $3,059 $4,739
28 May-29 Sep $2,499 $3,519 $3,259 $4,999 $3,709 $5,849
01 Oct-13 Oct $2,049 $2,729 $2,509 $3,599 $2,909 $4,379
Child (2-11 years) $1,419 $1,419 $1,639 $1,639 $1,239 $1,239
Meal Plan:
Add $550 Add $894 Add $894
Self-Drive Option: Days 3-8   Add $233 per Single (no charge for Double, Triple and Child)
Prices are per person. Tax of 2.5 - 5% not included.
Prices are in US or Canadian Dollars.

Starts Vancouver
16 Apr-26 Apr $2,239 $2,719 $2,449 $3,099 $2,719 $3,639
30 Apr-26 May $2,899 $3,619 $3,499 $4,769 $3,899 $5,579
28 May-29 Sep $3,339 $4,359 $4,099 $5,839 $4,549 $6,689
01 Oct-13 Oct $2,889 $3,569 $3,349 $4,439 $3,749 $5,219
Child (2-11 years) $2,259 $2,259 $2,479 $2,479 $2,079 $2,079
Meal Plan:
Add $530 Add $874 Add $874
Self-Drive Option: Days 3-8   Add $233 per Single (no charge for Double, Triple and 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)

Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays
 
Apr 16 21 26 30
May 3 5 7 10 12 14 17 19 21 24 26 28 31
Jun 2 4 7 9 11 14 16 18 21 23 25 28 30
Jul 2 5 7 9 12 14 16 19 21 23 26 28 30
Aug 2 4 6 9 11 13 16 18 20 23 25 27 30
Sep 1 3 6 8 10 13 15 17 20 22 24 27 29
Oct 1 4 6 8 11 13
Westbound Schedule (Starts Calgary)

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
 
Apr 15 19 24 29
May 1 3 6 8 10 13 15 17 20 22 24 27 29 31
Jun 3 5 7 10 12 14 17 19 21 24 26 28
Jul 1 3 5 8 10 12 15 17 19 22 24 26 29 31
Aug 2 5 7 9 12 14 16 19 21 23 26 28 30
Sep 2 4 6 9 11 13 16 18 20 23 25 27 30
Oct 2 4 7 9 11


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Banff the Beautiful
This perfect vacation includes a 2 day Rocky Mountaineer train trip between Vancouver and Banff, 2 nights in Banff and your own rental car for exploring the Canadian Rockies from Banff before you drop the car in Calgary. Begins in Vancouver April 30 to October 13, or Calgary May 2 to October 14.
Rocky Mountaineer's Northern Explorer
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.
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.