Rail Holidays with the Rocky Mountaineer

R ight up there in the pantheon of greatest railway journeys in the world, the Rocky Mountaineer is an unforgettable experience. Twisting its way along historical tracks, passing through awe-inspiring mountain scenery, a journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer is to be savoured and remembered forever.

Whether you choose Silver or Gold Leaf service, you will enjoy comfortable accommodation aboard the train, with windows designed to give you the best possible view. You’ll also have freshly prepared meals on board, accompanied by complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages throughout your journey. Off the train, your holiday will include some spectacular extras: a helicopter ride over Banff National Park, an Ice Explorer ride onto the Athabasca Glacier, a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. The only thing left to decide is which route to take!

Our Holidays with the Rocky Mountaineer

Rocky Mountaineer

Rocky Mountaineer: First Passage to the West From £3,299 per person // 8 days Fly into Calgary and then experience the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies as the first Western pioneers would have seen them with an unforgettable journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Kamloops to Vancouver.

Rocky Mountaineer: Grand Circle From £5,199 per person // 15 days Take the ultimate Rocky Mountaineer tour through the Canadian Rockies in a scenic loop from Vancouver. Enjoy jaw-dropping scenery plus the chance to explore Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Jasper, Quesnel and Whistler.

Classes of Travel

Rocky Mountaineer

Silver Leaf

Travel in the comfort of Silver Leaf and watch the majestic scenery of the Rocky Mountains pass by your window as you enjoy a running commentary of what you are seeing along with drinks and meals served at your seat. Each Silver Leaf carriage is single level with over-sized glass dome windows.

Inclusions:

Single-level domed carriages with oversize windows
Hot meal options served at your seat
Reclining, pre-assigned seating with ample legroom
Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages throughout your journey
Attended by two hosts and one culinary team member
Silver Leaf hotels
Complimentary delivery of bags to overnight accommodation in Whistler, Quesnel and Kamloops

Gold Leaf

Enjoy the ultimate in pampering with Rocky Mountaineer’s Gold Leaf service, featuring double-decker carriages with private dining below and panoramic full glass-dome viewing above. Combine this with a full a la carte menu and upgraded hotel options for the full Gold Leaf experience.

Inclusions:

Bi-level dome carriages with panoramic seating upstairs and restaurant car with picture windows below
A la carte meals served at your seat
Reclining, pre-assigned seating with ample legroom
Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages throughout your journey
Attended by three to four hosts and a full culinary team
Gold Leaf hotels
Complimentary delivery of bags to overnight accommodation in Whistler, Quesnel and Kamloops

Journeys

We can offer holidays to include any of the following:

first passage to the west: banff to vancouver or vice-versa

Traversing the Kicking Horse Pass, this route is the original Rocky Mountaineer route, and is now the only commercial train over this world-famous route. Departures in either direction run three times per week from April to October and the full journey takes two days, with a stop overnight in Kamloops included.

journey to the clouds: jasper to vancouver or vice-versa

This route used to be known as the Yellowhead, taken from the name of the pass it crosses through the Rockies. You travel through the second and later of the two transcontinental Canadian railways. It is the same route taken by the national carrier VIA Rail on its Toronto to Vancouver train.

rainforest to goldrush: north vancouver to whistler to quesnel to jasper

This focuses on off-the-beaten-track highlights, as opposed to using an iconic cross-Canada railway line. You travel alongside the Fraser River on the Pacific Great Eastern Railway which was only completed midway through the 20th century. The route is splendidly scenic, particularly on the Fraser Canyon where you may see bears, bald eagles and ospreys from the train. It runs every week from April to October and takes three full days with overnight stops in Whistler and Quesnel.