6-Day Winter Train+Bus Tour: Vancouver to Calgary, Jasper & Banff
Overview
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Canadian Rockies on this unforgettable 6-day journey from Vancouver to Calgary. Begin with an overnight VIA Rail train journey to Jasper, then travel along the spectacular Icefields Parkway to Banff, surrounded by majestic mountains, glaciers, and pristine alpine scenery.
Explore Jasper at your own pace before joining guided sightseeing bus tours to iconic destinations, including Johnston Canyon, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner, the Banff Gondola, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, Lake Louise, and Lake Minnewanka. Continue to Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, and Marble Canyon before concluding your adventure in Calgary.
Enjoy 4 nights of hotel accommodation throughout your journey. The VIA Rail train journey and transfer from Jasper to Banff are self-guided. From Day 4 to Day 6, join guided sightseeing bus tours to discover the Canadian Rockies’ iconic landscapes, breathtaking lakes, and unforgettable mountain scenery.
What's Included
- National Park Pass ,Gratuities & fuel surcharge
- Ice cleats provided during winter months
- Hotel accommodations as listed
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- VIA Rail Economy Ticket: Vancouver to Jasper (one-way)
- Winter Season : Medium-sized group, maximum 24 guests
- Bilingual Tour Guide (English with Chinese translation)
- Meals & All Personal Expenses
- Optional activities with additional fees mentioned in the itinerary
- Banff Gondola
- Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Lunch
- Travel Insurance
Meeting Location
1150 Station Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Vancouver – VIA Rail train journey - overnight train (No tour guide service is provided on this day; self-guided tour)
1 Stop
VIA Rail – Jasper (No tour guide service is provided on this day; self-guided tour)
1 Stop
Jasper – Icefields Parkway – Banff (No tour guide service is provided on this day ; self-guided tour)
3 Stops
Banff-Johnston Canyon-Banff Town (Lunch Stop) -Bow Falls-Surprise Corner-Banff Gondola-Banff
7 Stops
Banff-Bow Lake -Peyto Lake - Crowfoot Glacier-Lake Louise Village (Lunch Stop)-Lake Minnewanka - Two Jack Lake - Banff
7 Stops
Banff -Emeral Lake-Natural Bridge-Lake Louise+ (Lunch stop)-Marble Canyon-Calgary
6 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The tour is conducted in both English and Mandarin Chinese, with English commentary followed by Chinese translation. This is a bilingual tour, not an English-only service language tour.
- This is a combine bus tour. Groups and tour guides may change during the trip, and additional pickup and drop-off stops may be added.
- Vehicles vary by group size and logistics, ranging from 7-seat vans to 24-seat minibuses.
- The itinerary sequence may vary depending on the departure date and may differ from the order shown in the product description.
- Optional activities, excursions, tours, and meals must be booked at least 7 days before departure and are subject to availability.
- Special requests (e.g., bed type or vegetarian meals) must be submitted at least 7 days before departure and are subject to availability. Child car seats are not provided.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 6-Day Winter Train+Bus Tour: Vancouver to Calgary, Jasper & Banff?
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Activity code: C-180217P38
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- National Park Pass ,Gratuities & fuel surcharge.
- Ice cleats provided during winter months.
- Hotel accommodations as listed.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- VIA Rail Economy Ticket: Vancouver to Jasper (one-way).
- Winter Season : Medium-sized group, maximum 24 guests.
- Bilingual Tour Guide (English with Chinese translation).
- Meals & All Personal Expenses.
- Optional activities with additional fees mentioned in the itinerary.
- Banff Gondola.
- Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Lunch.
- Travel Insurance.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 6-Day Winter Train+Bus Tour: Vancouver to Calgary, Jasper & Banff is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 6-Day Winter Train+Bus Tour: Vancouver to Calgary, Jasper & Banff will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- National Park Pass ,Gratuities & fuel surcharge
- Ice cleats provided during winter months
- Hotel accommodations as listed
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- VIA Rail Economy Ticket: Vancouver to Jasper (one-way)
- Winter Season : Medium-sized group, maximum 24 guests
- Bilingual Tour Guide (English with Chinese translation)
- Meals & All Personal Expenses
- Optional activities with additional fees mentioned in the itinerary
- Banff Gondola
- Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Lunch
- Travel Insurance
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The tour is conducted in both English and Mandarin Chinese, with English commentary followed by Chinese translation. This is a bilingual tour, not an English-only service language tour.
- This is a combine bus tour. Groups and tour guides may change during the trip, and additional pickup and drop-off stops may be added.
- Vehicles vary by group size and logistics, ranging from 7-seat vans to 24-seat minibuses.
- The itinerary sequence may vary depending on the departure date and may differ from the order shown in the product description.
- Optional activities, excursions, tours, and meals must be booked at least 7 days before departure and are subject to availability.
- Special requests (e.g., bed type or vegetarian meals) must be submitted at least 7 days before departure and are subject to availability. Child car seats are not provided.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
