Canadian Rockies & Luxury Train Journey
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Duration
10 Days, door-to-door
Travel Map
Itinerary
En route / Arrive in Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver, overnight in Vancouver
Accommodation: Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver
Meals: None — arrivals day
Explore Vancouver
Explore the city of Vancouver at your leisure. We will provide our top city tour suggestions upon booking.
Accommodation: Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver
Meals: Breakfast
Gold Leaf Train Experience Day 1
Climb aboard the Gold Leaf cabin of the Rocky Mountain Express en route to Jasper National Park. With our GoldLeaf Service, indulge your senses with gourmet meals prepared by Executive Chefs, and expansive views through the panoramic windows of a bi-level glass dome coach to the Canadian Rockies. Stretch your legs and your viewing angles in our bi-level glass-dome coaches. Sink into your
spacious seat on the upper level and enjoy meals in the lower-level dining area. Step out onto your exclusive outdoor viewing platform to get closer to the action. Savour every second as you enjoy elegantly plated meals prepared with local ingredients from the comfort of a dedicated dining room – all the while, sprawling views of the Rocky Mountains will be unfolding right outside your window. Sit back and enjoy the scenery as our Hosts attend to your every need. From entertaining you with stories about passing landmarks to topping up your glass of wine and calling out wildlife sightings, you can rest assured that everything will be taken care of. Overnight in Kamloops.
Accommodation: Provided by Rocky Mountain Express in Kamloops
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Gold Leaf Train Experience Day 2
Continue on the train journey of a lifetime in the Gold Leaf Cabin. Arrive in Jasper that evening (time TBD). Transfer to Jasper Park Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Medicine Lake / Maligne Lake / Moose Lake Hike / Spirit Island
Early breakfast before an early departure out to tour Lake Annette and Medicine Lake en route to Maligne Lake. Followed by a 90 minute interpretive boat cruise to Spirit Island. Enjoy lunch at a mountain café overlooking the stunning Maligne Lake.
Following lunch we’ll take a short hike to aptly named Moose Lake (1 mile out, 1 mile back – option to stroll by the lake or hang at the café instead). Sit back and enjoy the views of mountains and wildlife as we game-drive back to the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge for an evening of leisure and delicious dinner. Overnight stay at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge that evening.
Accommodation: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Icefields Parkway / Columbia Icefields / Waterfalls / Wildlife
Breakfast is at your leisure before meeting in the Park Lodge lobby and departing onward to Lake Louise. Head to the lake via the stunning Icefields Parkway. Explore the Columbia Icefield–– the largest glacial icefield in the North American Rockies–– via a 3 hour interpretive glacier walk (or optional tundra buggy ride if you’re not up for a walk).
Depart the glaciers and continue down the Icefields Parkway to arrive in Lake Louise. Check in at the Château Lake Louise before spending the afternoon exploring the mountain hamlet with activities including shopping, horseback riding, in-house spa services, a stroll by the lake or paddle out by canoe on Lake Louise. Enjoy dinner overlooking the lake at sunset. Overnight stay at Château Lake Louise.
Accommodation: Fairmont Château Lake Louise
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Moraine Lake / Lake Louise
Rise early for a morning guided walk at the glacier waters of Moraine Lake. Return back to the resort for brunch and the opportunity to enjoy the amenities and activities at this world class destination. Fill your leisure (canoeing, horseback riding, spa, hiking, yoga, shopping, Beehive Hike + tea). Dinner is on your own tonight, so explore Lake Louise’s thriving culinary scene (including three 4-star restaurants located within the Fairmont alone)! Return to the Château Lake Louise for a good night’s rest and overnight stay.
WALLSabout Tip: Hikers should consider the trek to the Beehive and the Agnes Tea Hut. If you’re in good shape and hike fast, you can do this hike after your visit to Lake Moraine in the morning. If you take a slower pace and love epic hikes, skip the visit to Moraine Lake in the morning and just conquer this hike!
Accommodation: Fairmont Château Lake Louise
Meals: Breakfast
Iconic Views / Castle in the Rockies
Step outside with the sunrise to capture a photo on the iconic lakeshore right out our front door (one of the most photographed views in Canada). Not interested in the lakeview? Skip the shoreline and opt in for a morning hike to “the lookout”. Trek back into the Château to refresh and pack up for a mid-morning transfer to Banff (approximately a one hour drive).
Upon arrival in Banff, explore this charming mountain town with a bit of shopping before lunch in the village. Afterwards check in at “The Castle in the Rockies” — the Fairmont Banff Springs. The rest of the afternoon is to be spent at leisure on the property where you can enjoy world-class hiking, spa experiences, cultural tours, and even in-resort bowling! Follow up your day with dinner on your own at one of the Banff Springs three fine dining restaurants. Overnight stay at the Banff Springs Lodge.
Accommodation: Fairmont Banff Springs Lodge
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch
CYOA Banff –– From Golfing to Gondolas – it’s your choice!
Begin the day with a hearty breakfast at the resort followed by an Open Top Tour of Banff in a vintage-styled 1930’s automobile to experience the wilderness of Banff on all sides. Return to the lodge for a quick lunch and then off to your own adventures in the mountains! Opt in for a n afternoon ascent (via Gondola) to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for spectacular views of the town and surroundings.
Take time to also pick up a game of golf, a dip in the hot springs, zip down through the mountains via heli-skiing, or just enjoy a bit of last minute shopping in the village . With so many activities to choose from, we had to empower you with CHOICE! Review the options below to make your selection for the day and see your Program Director for your customized Itinerary of the day!
Gather together one final time for a Farewell Dinner at the lodge and toast to our amazing adventure!
Accommodation: Fairmont Banff Springs Lodge
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
En route home / End of services
As we reach the end of our tour, catch a morning transfer to the city of Calgary for your departing flight home! Or speak with our travel concierge team about our hiking extension.
END of WALLSabout Services upon arrival to the Calgary International Airport.
Meals: Breakfast
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Duration
8 Days, door-to-door
Travel Map
Itinerary
En route / Arrive in Calgary
Greeted upon arrival by a WALLSabout representative and transferred to your luxury accommodation in the heart of Calgary.
START of WALLSabout Services at 8:00 PM briefing in the Palliser Calgary Lobby.
WALLSabout Tip: It’s optional, but we recommend arriving one day early and enjoying the sights in downtown Calgary (Calgary was rated the 7th most livable city in the world in 2023)! We suggest making this booking with us so your stay is seamless, otherwise you might have to change rooms. The extra day includes one additional day/night at our luxury accommodation before the official trip begins, breakfast, with all other activities and meals at your leisure. See your WALLS consultant for details.
Accommodation: Fairmont Palliser Calgary
Rocky Mountain Parkway — one of the most inspiring drives in the world!
7:00 – 9:00 AM –– Enjoy breakfast at your leisure.
9:00 AM departure –– Meet in the lobby of the hotel before embarking via ground transfer to Jasper. Stop in the charming town of Banff for an early lunch, and then onward up the IceFields Parkway (one of the most spectacular scenic drives in the world) before arriving at the Jasper Park Lodge.
Late afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy the lodge (there is great Shopping, Spa Experiences, and Hiking at your doorstep), or opt in for an optional evening game drive to Lake Annette (minutes from the lodge) to seek out the excellent local Elk sightings!
Return for dinner Jasper Park Lodge (and meet up with the rest of the group arriving by train). Overnight stay at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge that evening.
Accommodation: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Medicine Lake / Maligne Lake / Moose Lake Hike / Spirit Island
Early breakfast before an early departure to tour Lake Annette and Medicine Lake en route to Maligne Lake. Followed by a 90-minute interpretive boat cruise to Spirit Island. Enjoy lunch at a mountain café overlooking the stunning Maligne Lake.
Following lunch, we’ll take a short hike to aptly named Moose Lake (1 mile out, 1 mile back – option to stroll by the lake or hang at the café instead). Sit back and enjoy the views of mountains and wildlife as we game-drive back to the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge for an evening of leisure and delicious dinner. Overnight stay at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge that evening.
Accommodation: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Icefields Parkway / Columbia Icefields / Waterfalls / Wildlife
Breakfast is at your leisure before meeting in the Park Lodge lobby and departing to Lake Louise. Head to the lake via the stunning Icefields Parkway. Explore the Columbia Icefield–– the largest glacial icefield in the North American Rockies–– via a 3-hour interpretive glacier walk (or optional tundra buggy ride if you’re not up for a walk).
Depart the glaciers and continue down the Icefields Parkway to arrive in Lake Louise. Check in at the Château Lake Louise before spending the afternoon exploring the mountain hamlet with activities including shopping, horseback riding, in-house spa services, a stroll by the lake or paddle out by canoe on Lake Louise. Enjoy dinner overlooking the lake at sunset. Overnight stay at Château Lake Louise.
Accommodation: Fairmont Château Lake Louise
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Moraine Lake / Lake Louise
Rise early for a morning guided walk at the glacier waters of Moraine Lake. Return back to the resort for brunch and the opportunity to enjoy the amenities and activities at this world class destination. Fill your leisure (canoeing, horseback riding, spa, hiking, yoga, shopping, Beehive Hike + tea). Dinner is on your own tonight, so explore Lake Louise’s thriving culinary scene (including three 4-star restaurants located within the Fairmont alone)! Return to the Château Lake Louise for a good night’s rest and overnight stay.
WALLSabout Tip: Hikers should consider the trek to the Beehive and the Agnes Tea Hut. If you’re in good shape and hike fast, you can do this hike after your visit to Lake Moraine in the morning. If you take a slower pace and love epic hikes, skip the visit to Moraine Lake in the morning and just conquer this hike!
Accommodation: Fairmont Château Lake Louise
Meals: Breakfast
Iconic Views / Castle in the Rockies
Step outside with the sunrise to capture a photo on the iconic lakeshore right out our front door (one of the most photographed views in Canada). Not interested in the lakeview? Skip the shoreline and opt in for a morning hike to “the lookout”. Trek back into the Château to refresh and pack up for a mid-morning transfer to Banff (approximately a one hour drive).
Upon arrival in Banff, explore this charming mountain town with a bit of shopping before lunch in the village. Afterwards check in at “The Castle in the Rockies” — the Fairmont Banff Springs. The rest of the afternoon is to be spent at leisure on the property where you can enjoy world-class hiking, spa experiences, cultural tours, and even in-resort bowling! Follow up your day with dinner on your own at one of the Banff Springs three fine dining restaurants. Overnight stay at the Banff Springs Lodge.
Accommodation: Fairmont Banff Springs Lodge
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch
CYOA Banff –– From Golfing to Gondolas – it’s your choice!
Begin the day with a hearty breakfast at the resort followed by an Open Top Tour of Banff in a vintage-styled 1930’s automobile to experience the wilderness of Banff on all sides. Return to the lodge for a quick lunch and then off to your own adventures in the mountains! Opt in for a n afternoon ascent (via Gondola) to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for spectacular views of the town and surroundings. Take time to also pick up a game of golf, a dip in the hot springs, zip down through the mountains via heli-skiing, or just enjoy a bit of last minute shopping in the village . With so many activities to choose from, we had to empower you with CHOICE! Review the options below to make your selection for the day and see your Program Director for your customized Itinerary of the day!
Gather together one final time for a Farewell Dinner at the lodge and toast to our amazing adventure!
Accommodation: Fairmont Banff Springs Lodge
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
En route home / End of services
As we reach the end of our tour, catch a morning transfer to the city of Calgary for your departing flight home! Or speak with our travel concierge team about our hiking extension. END of WALLSabout Services upon arrival to the Calgary International Airport. Meals: Breakfast
(We recommend the train version of this itinerary if time and budget allows!)
What's Included & Excluded
Price Includes
- ALL accommodations
- Meals listed on your itinerary
- ALL flights listed on your internal air package
- Full concierge assistance before your trip
- Services of veteran driver guides (where applicable)
- Full services of a WALLSabout™ Program Director during the primary tour (not during extensions)
- Fully guided activities/meetings/exchanges (including all park and entrance fees) as noted in the itinerary
- Complimentary Choose Your Own Adventure (example: a glacier walk in included, a heli-glacier tour is NOT included)
- All airport transfers
- Coffee/tea/soft drinks/water
- Local wine at included dinners (1 - 2 glasses)
- Local bottled water during sightseeing
- All lodge taxes and service charges
- Porterage of one carry on size bag (15 lbs) and one checked sized bag (40 lbs - max size 12"x17"x26")
- Laundry service (midway through your tour - 20 garment max)
- Gratuities for lodge staff, waitstaff, airport transfers, and porters (during your primary tour - not during optional extensions or excursions)
Price Excludes
- Personal expenses / items not listed as "included"
- Meals not listed in the itinearary
- Alcoholic beverages / speciality beverages not listed as "included"
- Optional activities / excursions
- International airfare
- Airfare between itineraries
- Guide / Program Director Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Excess baggage charges
- Visas/passports
- Vaccinations / Covid Tests
- Alternative Choose Your Own Adventure Activity (example: glacier walk is included, a heli-glacier tour is NOT included)
Frequently Asked Questions
All hikes are optional, but we would recommend being able to hike a 3-mile moderate hike as a minimum to be able to really enjoy each destination. You can sit out on any of the hikes and there are alternative activities for most of them. However, you will need to be able to get into / out of vehicles, transfers, trains, and easily navigate stairs, and short walks to and from vehicles at a minimum.
All hikes are optional, but there are some exceptional hikes of various distance (including long strenuous hikes available for avid hikers.
Yes, if time or budget is a consideration you can skip the train journey, and we will transfer you to Jasper by road (we recommend the train version of this itinerary if time and budget allows).
Yes, we highly recommend the train version of the tour!
Download our Train Experience pdf by clicking here.
There are so many activities on this itinerary you can’t do them all. The itinerary is designed to accommodate non-hikers and hikers alike. Have a detailed read through the itinerary above and then let’s catch a call so we can share more.
Yes, there will be opportunities both days in Jasper, three days in Lake Louise, and one day in Banff to do optional hikes from beginner to intermediate to strenuous options are available.
Testimonials
Benjamin Walls
Founder
"The goal with WALLSabout is not a great vacation, the goal is a life changing experience."
Benjamin Walls is an internationally recognized artist, founder of four successful startups, and an ardent conservationist. His dedication to connect people to the natural world has also led to the founding of WALLSabout Luxury Travel. “I believe there’s nothing more inspiring than our last great wild places — my mission is to reconnect people to those places in dynamic fashion. I do that with my artwork in my galleries, but WALLSabout™ is unique because it allows me to curate a three dimensional experience. The goal with WALLSabout is not a great vacation, the goal is a life changing experience."
Steve
Senior Program Director
Australia & New Zealand
Ground-handler
Steve, aka “Fro” resides in Barwon Heads, Australia with his beautiful wife, daughter, and son. He met Benjamin years ago while working at Copper Mountain in Colorado and they’ve been lifelong friends since. Steve has spent the last five years traversing the plains of Africa with WALLSabout™, and is an expert in all things safari. His goal on every adventure is to make you feel completely at home halfway around the world!
Lisa
Program Director
Lisa has over a decade of experience leading trips to destinations such as Australia, Cambodia, Chilie, Costa Rica, Nepal, Peru and Vietnam. In addition to her skills as a Program Director, she owns her own small business and is a CPA! One of her favorite quotes is by Howard Thurman who said “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that. Because what the world needs are people who have come alive.” Lisa remarks, "I truly come alive when I am given the opportunity to delight guests with one-of-a-kind experiences.’ Lisa makes her home in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
Emma Harvey
Concierge
From packing lists to visas to vaccinations - not to mention additional excursions - Emma has all of the answers!
Tori
Guide
Moe
Guide
Steve
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Nick
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John
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Manny
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Newton
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Kevin
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Sam
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Erick
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Thomas
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Safi
Guide
WALLSabout Journeys™ are carefully crafted luxury travel itineraries that are hosted by hand-picked local guides. Each trip is scouted and curated by our founder, Benjamin Walls to provide an ideal in-depth experience of various destinations and includes extraordinary accommodations, custom sightseeing tours, private transportation, most (if not all) meals, domestic airfare, and friendly personal service before and during the trip.
“I utilize the tenacity I have developed as an artist to curate our WALLSabout™ itineraries. I omit countless ‘good’ experiences so I can offer an itinerary that is truly special. For me, it’s about not settling for less than exceptional.” —Benjamin Walls, Founder of WALLSabout™ Travel
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