First Passage to the West Discovery Self-Drive – 2024

DBEE/DBEW – 5 Nights / 6 Days

Overview

This wonderful 5 night Rocky Mountaineer Vacation gives you a chance to see the Canadian Rockies and stay in the most beautiful Canadian Rockies destinations, with all the convenience and freedom of your own full size car.

It’s the perfect trip if you want to experience the Canadian Rockies by train and still have the freedom to explore at your own pace.

Your rental car comes with unlimited mileage.

You’ll spend two days on the Rocky Mountaineer between Vancouver and Banff National Park. From Banff, you’ll pick up your full size car for 3 days of adventures and exploration in the Rockies. You’ll see the world renowned Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Banff National Park and you’ll have time to visit the Columbia Icefields on one of the most scenic drives in the world.

The First Passage to the West Discovery Self-Drive starts on Sunday and Thursdays (and select Mondays) from Vancouver or Calgary between April 24 to October 2, 2024.

Call 1-800-913-9207 or 604-900-8671 or Email us for more information and reservations.

Features

  • 2 day Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service
  • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
  • 5 nights hotel accommodation: Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff, Lake Louise & Calgary
  • 3 days full-size car rental, including one-way drop charges and unlimited kilometres
  • Rail station transfers in Vancouver and Kamloops
  • Luggage handling

Add Ons

  • SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service on the train
  • Extra nights in the Rockies or Vancouver
  • Miette Hotsprings or Edith Cavell Tour
  • Pre or Post Trips to Victoria and/or Whistler

Prices

  • Prices depend on when you travel, number of travelers, and train service you choose.
  • Prices can change based on hotel availability at the time of booking.
  • If you are traveling during the Calgary Stampede and Calgary is part of your itinerary, expect to pay about $100-$250 more per person.
  • Call 1-800-913-9207 or 604-900-8671 or Email for more information and reservations.
Vancouver to Calgary – 2024 Prices
Start Dates SILVERLEAF GOLDLEAF GOLDLEAF DELUXE
Apr 24 – 28 $2,621 $3,598 $3,802
May  1 – 16 $2,991 $4,081 $4,347
May 19 – Jul 28 $3,258 $4,501 $4,633
Jul 31 – Sep 29 $3,369 $4,625 $4,855
Oct 2 $2,930 $4,000 $4,243

Rates are per person, before taxes and based on Double Occupancy

2024 Schedule

Starts in Vancouver
April 24, 28
May 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 26, 29
June 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
July 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31
August 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29
September 1, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, 29
October 2
Starts in Calgary
April 24, 28
May 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 26, 29
June 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
July 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31
August 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29
September 1, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, 29
October 2

Itinerary

Vancouver to Calgary Calgary to Vancouver
Day Activities Overnight Activities Overnight
1 Arrive in Vancouver Vancouver Arrive in Calgary
Pick up rental car
Calgary
2 On the Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops Kamloops Calgary to Lake Louise Lake Louise
3 On the Rocky Mountaineer to Banff Banff Lake Louise to Banff
Return rental car
Banff
4 Pick-up rental car Banff to Lake Louise Lake Louise On the Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops Kamloops
5 Lake Louise to Calgary Calgary On the Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver Vancouver
6 Return rental car in Calgary
Vacation ends
Vacation ends in Vancouver

Levels of Service

Rocky Mountaineer: SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf Service

  • SilverLeaf Service includes reserved seating in a custom built single level car with expansive windows curving into the ceiling, hot breakfast and lunch served at your seat, and complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during the day.
  • 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.
  • View the Differences between SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf Service

Route Map