Rocky Mountaineer's First Passage to the West

A Legendary Rail Route Between Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff

Travel through the iconic Spiral Tunnels, traverse the Continental Divide, and be inspired as you wind through mountain passes and dramatic canyons. Experience the only passenger rail service on this historic rail route by Rocky Mountaineer, celebrated for connecting Canada from East to West.

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 to Kamloops 

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.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 3 Kamloops to Banff 

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.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 4 Banff 

Your journey ends upon checkout from your Banff hotel.  You can choose to extend your stay in Banff or we can help you with transfers to Calgary to fly home. 

September 24 - 28, 2026 

Ready to experience Western Canada under a tapestry of Autumn colours?  Contact your Uniglobe Travel professional to book your First Passage to The West today!