Rocky Mountaineer First Passage To The West Excursion - Banff
From AU$4,235* per person, twin share
This Journey operates between Vancouver and Calgary in either Eastbound or Westbound directions.
Don’t miss your chance to experience a journey with Rocky Mountaineer this year. Its rail routes connect the Pacific Northwest to the rugged Canadian Rockies and travel through some of the most remarkable scenery in the world. The views, the food, the service and the spacious coaches are beyond compared. Embark on a journey of luxury and romance to Canada’s most-talked-about destinations, Banff and Lake Louise.
Choose between the panoramic windows and relaxed comfort of Silverleaf Service, or the magnificent glass dome and gourmet indulgence of Goldleaf Service.
✨ Travelflex payment options available to eligible Lifestyle Gold, Platinum and 100 Club Owners
Rates
Payment options: The use of part payment using your vacation credits is available with the Travel Flex benefit, currently available to Owners who are Lifestyle Gold and above.
| Price Per Person, Twin Share Departures from April to October 2025. Based on Standard Silver Leaf. |
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| Service | From Price Range |
| SilverLeaf Eastbound | AU$4,235* |
| SilverLeaf Westbound | AU$5,255* |
| GoldLeaf Eastbound | AU$4,655* |
| GoldLeaf Westbound | AU$5,830* |
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| Bookings subject to availability. Valid for sale until sold out. Various departures per month, prices vary. Prices are capacity controlled and subject to change. Upgrades available on request. | |
Inclusions
- National Parks Pass
- Banff Gondola
- 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch (Eastbound)
- 2 days Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf Service
- Luggage handling and rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops, and Banff
- 6 nights hotel: Vancouver, Vancouver, Kamloops, and Calgary
Itinerary:
The following itinerary is for the Eastbound journey. The Westbound journey operates the same itinerary in reverse.
Day 1: Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic coastal city on your own. That could be discovering Stanley Park, taking a small ferry to Granville Island, or much more. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 2: Vancouver
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Vancouver has activities for all interests, including visiting historic Gastown, dining in lively Yaletown, or enjoying a walk on the Stanely Park Seawall. No matter what you choose to do, the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean surround you. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 3: Vancouver to Kamloops (B/L)
Departing early in the morning, travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, located in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey, you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like landscapes of the BC interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day ends in the evening as the train travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into the town of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.
Day 4: Kamloops to Banff (B/L)
Early in the morning, your journey continues eastward to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again, you will experience ever-changing scenery as you travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today’s highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, of course, the iconic glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends this evening in the resort town of Banff. Overnight in Banff.
Day 5: Banff
Enjoy the day with free time to relax or book your own activities at your leisure. Banff has activities for all, from relaxing in the Banff hot springs, and exploring the bustling town, to outdoor wildlife adventures. Overnight in Banff.
Day 6: Banff to Calgary
Today you will enjoy a full-day transfer concluding in Calgary. Begin the morning with a sightseeing tour of Banff. Among the points of interest are Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. Before leaving Banff, you will enjoy a visit to the Banff Gondola (cost of admission included). Overnight in Calgary.
Day 7: Calgary
Your journey ends upon check out from your Calgary hotel.
Terms & Conditions
- Bookings subject to availability.
- Prices are per person twin share, in Australian Dollars.
- Pricing corrects as of 24 December 2024 and may fluctuate due to changes in availability, surcharges, fees or taxes.
- Standard Travel Club Terms and Conditions apply.
- This rail holiday is offered and managed by Rocky Mountaineer and their terms and conditions apply. From price based on 19 April 2025 departure, Silverleaf standard.
- No airfares are included in the featured rates.
- Cancellation and change fees apply. Bookings are non-transferable.
- Travel insurance is not included in the package. Please ensure you have valid Travel Insurance or request a quotation.
- Prices are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change without notice due to fluctuations in taxes, currency exchange rates, or availability. The prices quoted represent the best available at the time of publication. We do not assume responsibility for changes made by suppliers, as many departures are subject to capacity controls. Any updates to pricing will be provided at the time of your enquiry
TRAVEL FLEX Important guidelines:
These offers are provided by Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific Pty Ltd ACN 090 083 613 (Developer) via the TravelFlex benefit as part of Lifestyle by Wyndham membership and are subject to availability at time of booking. TravelFlex is available to all Lifestyle Gold members and above.
You can use up to maximum number of credits as listed below of your Lifestyle Qualified credits toward TravelFlex:
60,000 credits for Gold, 90,000 credits for Platinum,150,000 credits for 100 Club
It is a limited offer which can only be used once before the expiry date. Lifestyle Platinum and 100 Club members can make up to two transactions per promotion period (provided the total amount of exchanged credits does not exceed the above cap)
Your credits must have a minimum of 6 months / 180 days validity for use with TravelFlex
You must provide a Housekeeping Token for the first 19,999 credits and for each additional 10,000 Lifestyle Qualified Credits exchanged for Travel Flex
If you do not have enough allocated tokens per above, a fee of AU$131 is payable per 10,000 credits (or part thereof) exchanged
If you prefer to use less credits and more cash, we can adjust the pricing accordingly
