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Aerial of Vancouver | Credit: Destination Vancouver/Albert Normandin
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Banff National Park | Credit: Banff & Lake Tourism / Paul Zizka
Onboard SilverLeaf Service | Credit: Rocky Mountaineer
Calgary | Credit: Kelly Hofer
Credit: Capilano Suspension Bridge
Ice Explorer | Credit: Pursuit
Jasper National Park | Credit: Destination Canada
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Totem Poles in Stanley Park | Credit: Destination Vancouver
Canada

Escorted Rockies by Rail Journey (Tour code: 16122)

Starts and Ends
Calgary to
Vancouver
Travel Periods
12 May 26 - 08 Sep 26
Experience
Travel Style
Rail Holiday Packages
Explore Western Canada in style on an unforgettable escorted journey, from Alberta’s spectacular national parks to Vancouver aboard the iconic Rocky Mountaineer.

Highlights

Journey through the Canadian Rockies on the iconic Rocky Mountaineer, enjoying panoramic views and gourmet meals

Explore the breathtaking beauty of Banff and Jasper National Parks, where majestic mountains and clear lakes await

Cross the iconic Capilano Suspension Bridge, high above the forest canopy, with breathtaking views of the wilderness and river below

Traverse the ancient ice of the Columbia Icefield and take in stunning Rocky Mountain vistas on this one-of-a-kind glacier adventure

Explore the city’s highlights, from Stanley Park and English Bay to Gastown, Chinatown, and the Capilano Suspension Bridge, with plenty of time to discover at your own pace

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This holiday package is carefully designed by our team to give you complete Peace of Mind, with access to trusted local partners and expert support at your destination.

Limited Time Explore in 2026 Offer - Save up to AU$500 per couple on select travel dates for the 2026 travel season. Contact us for details!

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Days
Hours
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9 days
From NZD9,578
NZD 9,311
Save $268pp
per person, twin share
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Overview

Arrive in Calgary and settle into your hotel, with time to explore the city at your leisure, from the historic Glenbow Museum and Fort Calgary to the lively dining and nightlife scene. Travel west into the Canadian Rockies to Banff National Park, where you can discover the charming town and surrounding landscapes, with optional experiences such as a gondola ride or helicopter flight over the mountains. Journey north along the iconic Icefields Parkway, stopping at the stunning Lake Louise, before boarding a specially designed Ice Explorer to explore the ancient Athabasca Glacier en route to Jasper. Spend a day in Jasper with included highlights of the town and surrounding scenery, with optional experiences such as a Maligne Lake cruise, white-water rafting on the Athabasca River, or a relaxed tour of the town’s culinary offerings. Then board the legendary Rocky Mountaineer for a two-day rail journey through breathtaking forests, river valleys, and vineyards, arriving in vibrant Vancouver. Conclude with a guided sightseeing tour of the city’s highlights, including Stanley Park and the Capilano Suspension Bridge, followed by free time to explore at your own pace before your journey ends.

Inclusions

2 days Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service
1 night in Calgary at Delta Hotel Calgary Downtown
2 nights in Banff at Mount Royal Hotel
2 nights in Jasper at Forest Park Hotel
1 night in Kamloops
2 nights in Vancouver at Sheraton Wall Centre
Meals as per itinerary
Transportation by modern tour coach
Baggage handling
Calgary city tour
Banff and Lake Louise region tour
Vancouver city tour
Capilano Suspension Bridge Admission
Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer ride
Experienced tour driver
Tour director throughout

Rail Onboard Rocky Mountaineer - SilverLeaf Service

Picture yourself onboard the world’s leading luxury rail experience. From the moment you set foot onboard, experience hosts that will go above and beyond to make your journey as comfortable as it is unforgettable. The custom-designed glass-dome coaches provide you with panoramic views – or get a bit closer by stepping into the outdoor viewing area. See the sights by day, sleep in a hotel at night. With Rocky Mountaineer, you get the best of both worlds: maximum views, and maximum comfort.

SilverLeaf Service Inclusions:

  • Breakfast and lunch served in the comfort of your seat
  • Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Gourmet sweet and savoury snacks
  • Reclining, comfortable pre-assigned seating
  • Attended by up to three Hosts, plus one culinary team member
  • Luggage handling
  • Small outdoor viewing platform
  • Custom-designed single-level dome
Breakfast, Lunch
Onboard Rocky Mountaineer - SilverLeaf Service
Silverleaf Service | Credit: Rocky Mountaineer

Day 1 Calgary

Arrive at Calgary International Airport. Individual transfer to your centrally located hotel. After check-in, the remainder of the day is free. The tour director will contact you in the late afternoon to provide details on joining the tour. Explore the Old West at the Glenbow Museum or Fort Calgary at your leisure, browse through the Eau Claire Market, ride up the Calgary Tower for a great view, and savour the excellent restaurants and dynamic nightlife.

Overnight in Calgary at Delta Hotel Calgary Downtown

Calgary
Calgary | Credit: Travel Alberta

Day 2 Calgary Banff

The day begins with a city tour of Calgary. Leaving the city, the journey continues west along the Trans-Canada Highway into the rolling foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The majestic peaks of the Canadian Rockies soon fill the horizon as Banff National Park comes into view, the first of several parks in the Canadian national parks system. Arrival is in the charming resort town of Banff.

Overnight in Banff at Mount Royal Hotel (or similar)

Breakfast
Calgary → Banff
Aerial of Banff Townsite | Credit: Paul Zizka

Day 3 Banff

Enjoy a tour of the region around Banff. The area became Canada’s first national park in 1885 to protect its natural hot springs. You may choose to take a helicopter sightseeing tour for sweeping views of the eastern ranges of the Rocky Mountains. Alternatively, you may wish to ride the gondola to spectacular Sulphur Mountain. Bring your camera! The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the surrounds of Banff, stroll along Banff Avenue, or relax and enjoy the scenery.

Overnight in Banff at Mount Royal Hotel (or similar)

Breakfast
Banff
Banff | Credit: Louis Paulin

Day 4 Banff Jasper

Today’s journey through Banff and Jasper National Parks promises to be a highlight of your tour. Shortly after leaving Banff, visit the famous scenery of Lake Louise, one of the most photographed lakes in Canada. Afterwards, travel north along the renowned Icefields Parkway through a rugged wilderness flanked by dramatic mountain ranges. At the Columbia Icefield, board a specially constructed Ice Explorer to ride on the surface of the ancient Athabasca Glacier. You may also choose to marvel at a kaleidoscope of projected stars in the Jasper Planetarium or enjoy a production of 'From Jasper with Love', offering a fun and lighthearted look at the highlights of this iconic town.

Overnight in Jasper at Forest Park Hotel (or similar)

Breakfast
Banff → Jasper
Ice Explorer | Credit: Pursuit / Mike Seehagel

Day 5 Jasper

Today is a day of adventure! Close to Jasper, you may choose to go on a raft trip on the Athabasca River, with an experienced guide sharing the natural and human history as you navigate short rapids and stretches of calm water. Alternatively, you may wish to take a cruise on the still, crystalline waters of Maligne Lake. For a more relaxed pace, you could enjoy a foodie tour of Jasper, discovering a rich blend of local and international flavours.

Overnight in Jasper at Forest Park Hotel (or similar)

Breakfast
Jasper
Jasper | Credit: Rocky Mountaineer

Day 6 Rocky Mountaineer: Jasper Kamloops

Board the Rocky Mountaineer and enjoy a delicious breakfast as the day-long journey through and over the Rockies into British Columbia begins. From the large sightseeing windows, marvel at ancient forests and sheer cliff faces, with azure lakes and primeval valleys stretching below. Arrival in Kamloops is in the late afternoon.

Overnight in Kamloops

Breakfast, Lunch
Rocky Mountaineer: Jasper → Kamloops
Jasper | Credit: Rocky Mountaineer

Day 7 Rocky Mountaineer: Kamloops Vancouver

Board the train again in the morning and continue on to Vancouver, traversing the lush valleys that produce some of the country’s most bountiful fruit farms and wineries. Arrive in Vancouver, where you disembark and are transferred to your hotel.

Overnight in Vancouver at Sheraton Wall Centre

Breakfast, Lunch
Rocky Mountaineer: Kamloops → Vancouver
Thompson River | Credit: Rocky Mountaineer

Day 8 Vancouver

After breakfast, enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Vancouver. Highlights include Stanley Park, English Bay, Gastown, Chinatown, Capilano Suspension Bridge and more. The afternoon is free for independent exploration or relaxation

Overnight in Vancouver at Sheraton Wall Centre

Breakfast
Vancouver
Credit: Destination Vancouver / Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Day 9 Vancouver

Your journey ends upon check out from your Vancouver hotel.

Breakfast

Accommodation

Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown

Calgary
Renowned for its genuine hospitality, the Delta Calgary Downtown is ideally located in downtown Calgary at the intersection of the city's business and cultural districts. Enjoy convenient access to all venues through the Calgary Skywalk system and public transportation, which makes exploring our city that much easier. When you return at the end of the day, expect the comforts of home.

Forest Park Hotel

Jasper
Set amidst the breathtaking Canadian Rockies, the Forest Park Hotel (formerly the Sawridge Inn) is a resort style hotel that offers the rustic charm you’d expect in Jasper National Park. Beautiful guest rooms, on-site spa, decadent dining and heated pool with jacuzzi and steam room add to the luxury you want in your mountain getaway. 
 

Mount Royal Hotel Banff

Banff
Located in the heart of iconic Banff Avenue, surrounded by top restaurants, shops and nightlife. From here, you’ll also enjoy effortless access to Banff’s world-class natural attractions and year-round adventure activities. Ski, hike, shop or play, then return for après adventure. The hotel's mountain-chic style and relaxed approach to luxury promise to elevate your Canadian Rockies experience. Post-adventure, head to the rooftop for a soak in one of our outdoor hot tubs. 

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre

Vancouver
The Sheraton Wall Centre Downtown Vancouver Hotel is the perfect location for strolling scenic Robson Street and Yaletown or making connections in the nearby business and financial districts. Whatever your plans are, you'll find a feeling of welcome unlike any other at one of the best Vancouver hotels.

Optional Extras

GoldLeaf Upgrade

Features of GoldLeaf Service:

  • Bi-level dome with seating above and dining below
  • Full glass-dome windows with panoramic views
  • Gourmet à la carte meals in the lower-level dining room
  • Reclining, comfortable pre-assigned seating with ample leg room
  • Attended by up to four Hosts, plus a full culinary team
  • Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Gourmet sweet and savoury snacks included
  • Large exclusive outdoor viewing platform
  • Engaging Hosts with stories about historic sites, scenery and wildlife

Prices are dynamic based on travel dates. Please proceed to Book Now or Contact Us for details.

Additional information

Official language
French & English
Local currency
Canadian Dollars

2026 Departures

  • May - 12
  • July - 14
  • August - 4, 18 
  • September - 1, 8

Rocky Mountaineer Explore in 2026 Promotion: Applies only to new bookings on select travel dates in 2026 on Rocky Mountaineer packages. High demand dates are excluded. Bookings must be made between January 13 and February 10, 2026, to qualify. Available on GoldLeaf Service or SilverLeaf Service (varied discounts apply). Offer is per person and applies to single and double occupancy bookings and will be automatically added to booking if the travel date is eligible. Offer has no cash value, is non-transferable and cannot be deferred to a later trip unless specified or retroactively applied. Offer is capacity controlled and may be modified, withdrawn, or amended without prior notice.

Excluded

  • International airfares and taxes
  • Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
  • Airport transfers in Calgary and Vancouver
  • Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees
  • Meals other than as specified in our holiday package
  • Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.)
  • Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
  • Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package

FAQs

Who are Entire Travel Group?

Welcome to Entire Travel Group. We offer exceptional travel experiences across our extensive range of Entire Holiday Packages, Entire Group Journeys, Entire Rail Journeys, and Entire Cruise Journeys. With our industry-leading Peace of Mind Booking Plan, you can Book Now with flexibility and confidence.

Entire Travel Group is celebrating over 50 years of passionately delivering unique and memorable travel experiences. We are an Australian, family-owned, award-winning business with a friendly team ready to match your expectations to the perfect holiday experience.

Entire Travel Group used to be known by the individual brands shown in the footer of the website. The company has not changed, but we have amalgamated under one brand - Entire Travel Group.

For more details please visit - About Us | Entire Travel Group

Is Entire Travel Group Australian owned and operated?

Entire Travel Group is proudly Australian family owned and operated and as it stands today represents 50 years of experience, progress, and evolution. We proudly support the community with our long-term commitment to many important charity organisations. We were awarded the best operator in our class at the most recent National Travel Industry Awards.

Is Entire Travel Group industry accredited?

Entire Travel Group is both ATIA and CATO Accredited. The Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) is the trade association representing the land supply sector of the Australian Travel Industry.

Does Entire Travel Group have industry awards?

Entire Travel Group was honoured at the 2023 National Travel Industry Awards with Most Oustanding Wholesaler - Product / Service.

As our team works tirelessly to deliver exceptional holiday experiences, it was exciting to have this acknowledged with the highest recognition. The award is also a testament to the quality of our partners around the globe, and we take this opportunity to thank them for their tremendous support of our customers.

Are the Entire Travel Group holiday packages exclusive?

In some cases, we are the sole representative in Australia for the overseas travel operator. In other circumstances the product developed has been exclusively built for Entire Travel Group and can’t be found elsewhere.

What’s unique about Entire Travel Group Holiday Packages?

  • They are not group tours with set departures - they are pre-designed, purpose built, independent holiday packages full of unique and memorable experiences.
  • Our holiday packages have been exclusively built for us in collaboration with our handpicked suppliers, who also offer full on-ground support for the clients.
  • We are offering unique travel experiences which cannot be found elsewhere.
  • Many packages include our “Freedom of Choice” options which allow you to tailor the holiday experience. Like a sommelier matching wine to a meal, we have used our experience to carefully select and offer the right experiences in each location.
  • They include our Peace of Mind Booking Plan.
  • A wide selection of our packages are compliant with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Covid Safe Travels.

Our motto for Independent Holiday Packages is start your holiday when and with who you want!

Our Independent Holiday Packages are NOT group tours with set departure dates. Group Tours have specific set departure dates, and of course, you are travelling with unknown passengers in a coach. These tours are great for certain travellers and there are many reputable tour operators providing a wide range of options around the world.

At Entire Travel Group, our focus is Independent Holiday Packages. Available daily, they are pre-designed, purpose built, packaged itineraries full of memorable experiences delivered by our hand-picked local partners.

Our holidays suit every demographic, from couples to singles, to retirees to families and everyone else in between.

Why travel with Entire Travel Group?

Of Entire Travel Group's attributes, we have settled on "When Experience Matters" as the quality we believe adds the most value to our customers. We have the experience to ensure your itinerary makes the dream holiday possible. Our continually enhanced technology allows our team to provide a quality customer service experience, and our partnerships with outstanding operators ensure we are confident of the on-ground experience for our customers.

For more details please visit - About Us | Entire Travel Group

How does the Peace of Mind Booking Plan work?

Our Peace of Mind Booking Plan allows you to book with confidence in the new international travel environment. With low deposits, a cooling off period and a flexibility period where you can cancel and rebook later, we really do have you covered.

For more details please visit - Peace of Mind Booking Plan | Entire Travel Group

Is there a cooling-off period?

Look for packages with our Peace of Mind Booking Plan logo on the website.

  • We understand that occasionally plans may change, so we give you the confidence to proceed with a cooling off period.
  • You may cancel for any reason within 7 days, where you will receive a 100% refund of your $100 per person deposit.

For more details please visit - Peace of Mind Booking Plan | Entire Travel Group

What is Freedom of Choice?

At Entire Travel Group we understand that our customers have their own personal tastes and interests - so throughout our packages look for “Freedom of Choice” which gives you the ability to tailor your holiday from the various experiences offered on selected days. Like a sommelier matching wine to a meal, we have used our experience to carefully select and offer the right experiences in each location.

The Freedom of Choice options are included in the package price, and the price remains the same regardless of the choice you make on each day.

Our Freedom of Choice program offers flexibility, by allowing you to choose from different options on pre-selected days in the itinerary.

  • Our per person price includes one tour on each Freedom of Choice day in the itinerary.
  • The price of the package remains the same regardless of the choice you make on each day.

For more details please visit - Freedom of Choice | Entire Travel Group

What is Book Now?

Book Now offers you the ability to make a reservation on our website for Holiday Packages that include our Peace of Mind Booking Plan. But it’s not just a static offer – you have complete flexibility from travel dates, passenger numbers, single supplements, room upgrades, optional extras, flexible booking terms and more.

  • Our team will contact our overseas suppliers and confirm all arrangements.
  • A Confirmation from our reservation system will be sent in the coming days.
  • The Booking Number on this confirmation supersedes the website reference.

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  • Entire Travel Group have partnered with TravelPay to ensure secure on-line credit card payments.
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What forms of payment can be used at Entire Travel Group?

  • To confirm a booking using our on-line Book Now process, a credit card must be used to pay the refundable deposit.
  • For additional payments on the booking, Entire Travel Group supports bank transfer, credit card, TravelPay B2B, PaymentGate.
  • For further details please visit our Payments page.

Can you book my international airfares?

On some Islands Holiday Packages (e.g. Fiji), it is practical to include flights, so where we have done this it is indicated by the plane icon.

However, on the majority of our Holiday Packages, we do not include international flights.

We found that many customers may prefer to:

  • Travel on a specific airline of their choice
  • Have the flexibility to book flights with Frequent Flyer points
  • Select flight dates that may be different to our Holiday Package start/end dates
  • Use a Travel Credit already held with the airline
  • Use their travel agent for this service

We are able to assist with flights on any Holiday Package, so please just notify us during the Book Now process or contact our team.

Should I take travel insurance?

Travel insurance is strongly recommended. During the Book Now process please confirm you require assistance, and our team will be in contact with you.

What should I do before travelling?

Before you travel it is your responsibility to ensure you have the appropriate documentation including visas. If you are travelling on a passport other than Australian or New Zealand, you will require a permit to re-enter Australia. It is your responsibility as the traveller and/or travel booker to meet all government entry requirements.

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How do I start a Booking?

  • On any page that has Book Now simply follow the booking process.
  • You must select the Travel Agent tick box and provide correct details.
  • To confirm a booking only the refundable deposit is required.
  • An agency credit card must be used for this initial payment.

How do I contact Entire Travel Group?

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