6-Day Vancouver to Calgary Bus & Rail Tour with Banff & Jasper
Overview
Journey across Western Canada on this 6-day adventure from Vancouver to Calgary. Begin with the iconic train ride through British Columbia’s coastal mountains to Jasper, then travel by coach along the Icefields Parkway to Banff. Explore turquoise lakes, dramatic canyons, and charming mountain towns with guided and independent experiences in Banff and Lake Louise. Highlights include Yoho National Park, the Columbia Icefield, and the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. A seamless combination of train and road travel designed for global explorers seeking comfort and wonder.
[Important Note]: Free admission applies to Parks Canada sites from December 12, 2025 to January 15, 2026. A refund of CAD 7 per person per day will be issued on tour for days that include national park visits.
What's Included
- Hotel accommodations as listed
- Via Rail Ticket : Vancouver to Jasper (one way)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Driver/Guide: Bilingual guide service ( English and Mandarin)
- Meals & All Personal Expenses such as laundry, phone & travel insurance.
- Optional add-on Activities, Excursion and Tours listed on the itinerary
- CAD 5 per person per day fuel surcharge applies from May 1, 2026 due to rising oil prices.
What To Expect
Vancouver - VIA Rail Canada (No Westar tour guide service on this day, it is a self-guided tour)
1 Stop
VIA Rail Canada - Jasper (No Westar tour guide service on this day, it is a self-guided tour)
1 Stop
Jasper - Icefields Parkway - Banff (No Westar tour guide service on this day, it is a self-guided tour)
1 Stop
Banff – Johnston Canyon Upper Falls – Banff Town (lunch stop) – Bow Falls – Surprise Corner – Banff Gondola – Banff
6 Stops
Banff - Bow Lake - Peyto Lake - Icefield Parkway - Vermillion Lake - Lake Minnewanka - Two Jack Lake - Banff
7 Stops
Banff - Emerald Lake - Natural Bridge - Lake Louise - Marble Canyon - Drop off Banff/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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Depending on arrival date, travelers’ itinerary sequences may difference from the product discription.
- Any of the Optional add-on Activities, Excursion, Tours, and meals must be booked at least 7 days prior to tour start. All add-on items are subject the availability.
- This is a combined bus tour. Besides the regular Pickup and drop-off locations, additional points may be added to the tour.
- If for any reason you need to leave our group during the trip, you must fill out a “Letter of Liability Release”, no exceptions.
- If you have special needs (such as but not limited to: bed type, vegetarian options, high-chairs, etc.) please inform us at least 7 days before your trip. We will do our best to accommodate you, but there is no guarantee.
- If you have a connecting international flight after the tour, please ensure that your flight departs after 10:30 pm.(**Please understand that depending on schedule, traffic and weather conditions, your arrival time in Calgary may be adjusted **)
- The North American Hotel Standard Room is equipped with one large bed or two standard beds. If you have a specific request for bed types, please inform us at the time of booking and we will do our best to accommodate you.
- Westar will not be responsible for the performance of this Agreement if prevented or delayed by acts of God, strikes or other labour relations matters, accidents, weather, traffic, airport conditions, lack of performance by third-party suppliers, or other causes beyond Westar’s reasonable control from meeting its terms. Nor will Westar be responsible for any loss or damage relating to trip cancellations or any other cancellations.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-180217P47
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