Journey Through The Clouds: Vancouver to Jasper
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Introduction
Witness the unparalleled beauty of some of the highest mountain peaks in the Canadian Rockies on Rocky Mountaineer’s Journey through the Clouds route. This two-day route travels between Vancouver, British Columbia and Jasper, Alberta and will take you through some of Canada’s most remote and stunning vistas, including Mount Robson, the highest peak in Canada’s Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountaineer Service Descriptions
SILVERLEAF SERVICE
(available on all routes)
Onboard, SilverLeaf guests will indulge in mouth-watering gourmet cuisine prepared with regional ingredients and flare, plated to their preference and served seat-side so they don’t have to miss a moment of the splendor outside their partial dome windows. Passengers sip complimentary BC wines and beverages throughout the journey, as their Rocky Mountaineer hosts share historical stories and trivia about the passing landscapes. SilverLeaf Service passengers will have their luggage delivered to their room in Kamloops.
GOLDLEAF SERVICE
(available on all routes)
For those seeking an upgraded service aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, we are pleased to offer the special GoldLeaf Service that features the amenities of the SilverLeaf service and much more. Onboard, GoldLeaf Service is delivered in a domed railcar, offering panoramic views of the mountains from full-length dome windows that extend into the roof of the railcar. Enjoy gourmet breakfast and lunch selections that celebrate Western Canada cuisine, served with elegance and style in the lower level dining room. GoldLeaf Service passengers will have their luggage delivered to their room in Kamloops.
Reverse Itinerary
This trip also runs in reverse from Jasper to Vancouver. See Journey through the Clouds: Jasper to Vancouver.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Vancouver to Kamloops
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train at the Vancouver Station at 7:30am PT. Travel from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, 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 environment 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. Breakfast & lunch included onboard. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into Kamloops between 6:00pm and 7:30pm PT. Spend the evening exploring the city of Kamloops or relaxing in your hotel room. All hotels in Kamloops are of moderate standard: your hotel will be assigned post-booking.
Day 2: Kamloops to Jasper
A complimentary motorcoach will pick you up from your hotel at 6:45am PT and transfer you to Pemberton station (approximately a 35-minute drive), where you will board the Rocky Mountaineer train and travel to the charming rural town of Quesnel, gateway to the North Cariboo. Enjoy breathtaking and varied scenery, from the river canyons and lush farmland of the Pemberton Valley, through the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon, to rolling hills and vast ranchlands of the Cariboo Plateau. Highlights include the shorelines of Anderson Lake and glacier-fed Seton Lake, sweeping views of the Fraser Canyon, and the crossing of Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world. Breakfast and lunch will be served onboard. Arrive in Quesnel between 8:00pm and 9:30pm PT. Spend the evening exploring the town or relaxing in your hotel. All hotels in Quesnel are of moderate standard: your hotel will be assigned post-booking.