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4 days trip
Vancouver, Kamloops & 5 more
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Vancouver
Day 1
Vancouver is a vibrant coastal city where mountains, ocean, and urban life come together, making it a perfect starting point for adventure. Visitors can explore Stanley Park, Granville Island, and diverse neighbourhoods filled with great food, culture, and waterfront views before beginning their journey east. From Pacific Central Station, the departure point for VIA Rail, travelers can board a scenic train trip into the Canadian Rockies, transitioning seamlessly from ocean views and city energy to alpine landscapes, deep canyons, and snow-capped peaks. Friday, May 29 – Overnight Train Journey 2pm Meet some of your travelling companions 3pm Board the train Midnight arrive in Kamloops where more travelers will join the group Travel through the night, watch the sun rise over the Rocky Mountains Arrive in Jasper at 11am the following morning
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Kamloops
Day 1-2
Kamloops is a welcoming interior hub where rolling grasslands, river valleys, and rugged hills meet a relaxed, outdoors-focused lifestyle. Visitors enjoy easy access to hiking, wineries, lakes, and local culture before settling in for an unforgettable journey onward. Stay on the train as we stop briefly in Kamloops and welcome more travelers to our group. Continue the overnight VIA Rail train to Jasper, drifting through dramatic canyons and remote wilderness. As the morning light welcomes the day, we will have a chance to see soaring peaks, glacial lakes, and alpine scenery of the Canadian Rockies. (Note: you will change time zones from Pacific to Mountain time between BC and Alberta)
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Jasper
Day 2-3
Saturday, May 30 – Sunrise on the Railway Watch the sun rise over the Rocky Mountains 11:00am Arrive in Jasper (Mountain Time) Free time to explore, shop for souvenirs, and eat lunch. 1:30pm Depart Jasper 2:00pm Athabasca Falls 3:00pm Sunwapta Falls 4:30pm Arrive at Beauty Creek Wilderness Hostel (Group BBQ dinner included.)
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Banff
Day 3
Sunday, May 31 – Jasper, Banff, and Lake Louise (Breakfast included: Pancakes with real Maple Syrup) 8:00am Depart Beauty Creek Wilderness Hostel Visit the Icefields Centre, Peyto Lake,, Bow Lake, and Johnston Canyon (picnic lunch included – build your own wraps/sandwiches) 4pm Banff – Free time to explore, shop and eat dinner (Dinner is not included) 7:30pm Depart Banff 8:30pm Arrive at Lake Louise Hostel
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Lake Louise
Day 3-4
Spend the night at Lake Louise Hostel. Amenities include comfortable rooms, sauna, restaurant & bar, pool table, and large kitchen facilities. We will visit the lake on Monday morning after breakfast with lots of time to explore and take photos.
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Emerald Lake Lodge
Day 4
Monday, June 1 9am Lake Louise free time to walk along the lake and take photos 12pm Emerald Lake & Natural Bridge (picnic lunch included – build your own wraps/sandwiches) 3pm Rogers Pass See rugged mountain landscapes in Glacier National Park. Drive through Field, Golden Revelstoke, and the Shuswap region, 7pm Kamloops
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Kamloops
Day 4
The trip finishes in Kamloops, BC. After travelling through multiple mountain ranges, 2 Provinces, and visiting 5 National Parks, the trip ends in a pocket of the semi-arid Sonora Desert. Kamloops is the where the North and South Thompson Rivers meet. You can spend time exploring Kamloops. Optional train trip back to Vancouver on Wednesday, June 3rd or take the e-Bus. Participants can also choose to end their trip at Lake Louise and take a shuttle bus to Calgary.

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