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Step aboard Rocky Mountaineer

Welcome aboard Rocky Mountaineer, your passport to the spectacular landscapes of the Canadian Rockies and the American Southwest. Comfortable, luxurious carriages, exquisite food, knowledgeable Onboard Hosts and views of sprawling forests, snow-capped mountain peaks and rugged red rock canyons – it’s all part of the journey.

There are four Rocky Mountaineer routes available, three in Canada and one in the USA. We can build in any of Rocky Mountaineer’s 2-day and 3-day rail journeys into a tailor-made holiday itinerary created just for you. Alternatively, opt for a tour – we offer both independent and escorted group tours.

As the name suggests, Rocky Mountaineer focuses its attention to the Rocky Mountains. There are three routes in Canada, which travel between Vancouver and either Jasper or Banff. The USA route goes between Colorado’s capital city, Denver, and Moab, in Utah. These are bookable as standalone rail journeys or as part of a variety of extended independent and escorted touring itineraries.

Exploring either side of the rail trip is easy. In the USA, for example, you can start in Las Vegas and tour the majestic Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks before joining the train from Moab to Denver. In Canada, you can fly into either Calgary or Vancouver, ride one (or more!) of the classic Rocky Mountaineer routes, enjoy free days to explore the resorts of Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper, and see all the sightseeing highlights along the stunning Icefields Parkway. Our Cruise & Tour holidays combine Rocky Mountaineer with an escorted tour and a cruise to Alaska.

Rocky Mountaineer train going through counrtyside

TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAYS

Rocky Mountaineer - First Passage to the West

Canada

2 days

From £1,687 per person

Choice of four train routes, all offering stunning views
Daylight-only travel so you don’t miss a thing
Accommodation in comfortable hotels at the overnight stops
A bespoke fleet with glass-dome carriages
Friendly and welcoming service with expert Rocky Mountaineer Hosts telling stories along the way
Gourmet dining, with a regionally-inspired menu designed by a top chef using fresh local produce – enjoy an ‘at seat’ service in SilverLeaf or meals taken in the dining car in GoldLeaf

Impeccable service comes as standard on Rocky Mountaineer, but there are a few differences between SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf carriages. 

SilverLeaf includes: 

A seat in the single-level Dome Coach, with a large viewing area. Spacious reclining seats which can rotate to accommodate groups of four. 

Freshly prepared breakfasts and lunches served at your seat. 

Complimentary wine or beer with lunch, plus complimentary non-alcoholic drinks served throughout the day. 

Luggage delivered to your hotel in Kamloops. 

GoldLeaf includes: 

A seat in the Dome Car, with a reclining seat which can rotate to accommodate groups of 4, and a spectacular 360º view from the full-length dome windows. 

Access to the open-air vestibule. 

Complimentary snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks served at your seat throughout the day. 

A menu of freshly prepared gourmet breakfasts and lunches served in the dining room on the lower level. 

Luggage delivered to your hotel room in Kamloops. 

 

In Canada, SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf are available on the ‘First Passage to the West’ and ‘Journey Through the Clouds’ routes, while it’s GoldLeaf only on the three-day ‘Rainforest to Gold Rush’. 

In the USA, you’ll have a choice of SilverLeaf or an upgraded SilverLeaf Plus.

Meals as appropriate to the time of travel – typically breakfast and lunch (dinner is served onboard only if you’re travelling eastbound from Moab to Denver)
Coffee, tea, drinks, and snacks throughout the day
Overnight hotel stays
Transfers to and from the train
Luggage handling services
Onboard train gratuities

Keep in mind that these are only the inclusions for the train journey – if you’re travelling on one of our escorted tours, there’ll be plenty more included in the price. You can see the full breakdown of inclusions for our Rocky Mountaineer tour holidays, including VIP door-to-door transfers, expert tour managers and excursions, on the individual itinerary pages.

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