Journey through the Clouds Excursion – 2019/2020
5 Nights / 6 Days
EJEE/EJEW
Overview
The Journey through the Clouds Excursion is a short trip packed with features. It’s strength is that you see all the highlights of the Canadian Rockies in a short trip.
Includes nights in Vancouver, Kamloops (en route), Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff and two days on the Rocky Mountaineer between Vancouver and Jasper
The Journey through the Clouds Excursion begins with an overnight stay in Vancouver each Monday or Thursday from April 15 to October 10, 2019. It begins with a transfer from the Calgary Airport to Banff on each Monday and Thursday from April 15 to October 10, 2019 as well.
The Journey through the Clouds Excursion begins with an overnight stay in Vancouver each Monday or Thursday (and select Sundays) from April 13 to October 8, 2020. It begins with a transfer from the Calgary Airport to Banff on each Monday and Thursday (and select Sundays) from April 13 to October 8, 2020 as well.
In 2017 this package was named the Western Explorer Excursion.
Features
- 2 day Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service
- 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
- 5 nights hotel accommodations
- Vancouver Lookout
- Icefields Parkway Tour, including Ice Explorer, Jasper to Lake Louise
- Yoho Park Tour, Lake Louise to Banff
- Banff to Calgary Transfer
- Rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops, and Jasper
- Luggage handling and National Park Pass
Add Ons
- Add breakfast at your hotels in Vancouver and the Rockies
- Upgrade to Lake View Room at Lake Louise (SilverLeaf Service)
- Add airport transfers in Vancouver
- Add Nights in Vancouver or Calgary
- Add Nights in the Rockies: Jasper, Lake Louise and/or Banff
- Add an Alaska Cruise before or after your train trip
- Add a rental car in the Rockies
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.
- This package begins with an overnight stay in Vancouver or Banff on Mondays and Thursday
- Call 604-990-9299 or 1-800-913-9207 or Email us for specific prices, more information and reservations.
| Vancouver to/from Calgary – 2019 Prices | |||
| Start Dates | SILVERLEAF | GOLDLEAF | GOLDLEAF DELUXE |
| Apr 15 – 29 | $2,749 | $3,749 | $4,149 |
| May 2 – 16 | $3,299 | $4,349 | $4,799 |
| May 20 – 27 | $3,299 | $4,349 | $4,799 |
| May 30 – Sep 23 | $3,499 | $4,649 | $5,049 |
| Sep 26 | $3,499 | $4,649 | $5,049 |
| Sep 30 – Oct 10 | $3,049 | $4,049 | $4,449 |
Prices are per person, before taxes based on Double Occupancy
| Vancouver to Calgary – 2020 Prices | |||
| Start Dates | SILVERLEAF | GOLDLEAF | GOLDLEAF DELUXE |
| Apr 13 – 23 | $3,149 | $4,108 | $4,348 |
| Apr 27 | $3,156 | $4,126 | $4,368 |
| Apr 30 | $3,492 | $4,566 | $4,808 |
| May 3 – 25 | $3,462 | $4,566 | $4,985 |
| May 28 | $3,462 | $4,642 | $5,049 |
| May 31 – Jul 27 | $3,592 | $4,967 | $5,296 |
| Jul 30 – Sep 24 | $3,942 | $5,047 | $5,376 |
| Sep 27 | $3,942 | $4,934 | $5,253 |
| Sep 28 | $3,830 | $4,785 | $5,140 |
| Oct 1 – 8 | $3,297 | $4,109 | $4,414 |
Prices are per person, before taxes based on Double Occupancy
2019 Schedule
| Starts in Vancouver April 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 May 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 June 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 July 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 August 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 September 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 October 3, 7, 10 | Starts in Calgary April 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 May 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 June 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 July 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 August 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 September 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 October 3, 7, 10 |
2020 Schedule
| Starts in Vancouver April 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 May 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 28, 31 June 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29 July 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 30 August 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 27, 30, 31 September 3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28 October 1, 5, 8 | Starts in Calgary April 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 May 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 28, 31 June 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29 July 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 30 August 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 27, 30, 31 September 3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28 October 1, 5, 8 |
Itinerary
| Vancouver to Calgary | Calgary to Vancouver | |||
| Day | Activities | Overnight | Activities | Overnight |
| 1 | Arrive in Vancouver | Vancouver | Arrive in Calgary & Transfer from Calgary airport to Banff | Banff |
| 2 | On the Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops | Kamloops | Tour from Banff National Park to Lake Louise this morning. Free afternoon to explore the Chateau and Lake Louise | Lake Louise |
| 3 | On the Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper | Jasper | Icefield Parkway Tour, Ice Explorer Transfer from Lake Louise to Jasper | Jasper |
| 4 | Icefield Parkway Tour & Ice Explorer | Lake Louise | On the Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops | Kamloops |
| 5 | Tour from Lake Louise to Banff | Banff | On the Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver | Vancouver |
| 6 | Transfer to Calgary airport | Vacation ends in Vancouver | ||
Levels of Service on the Rocky Mountaineer
- 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.
- GoldLeaf Deluxe – GoldLeaf Service on the train with upgraded rooms at hotels. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included.
View the Differences between SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf Service
Tour Map
