Canadian Train Vacations in the Rockies

Rocky Mountaineer train vacations through the Canadian Rockies are world famous and voted, for three years running, “world’s leading travel experience by train.”  If you are contemplating a Canadian Rockies train vacation, let us clear up some mysteries so you will be well informed and choose the best possible trip for you.

Myth: You sleep on the train.
Reality: The Rocky Mountaineer is an all daylight train. You’ll spend two days on the train and overnight at a hotel. That way you don’t sleep through any of the spectacular scenery.

Myth: Rocky Mountaineer Vacations are train vacations so you spend your vacation on the train.
Reality: Nearly all one-way Rocky Mountaineer train trips include two days on the train. Nearly all circle vacations include four days on the train. The rest of the time you're exploring and relaxing in the Canadian Rockies. Transportation and tours, once you reach the Canadian Rockies, are by motor coach or, if you prefer, your own full sized Avis rental car with GPS guidance and commentary.

Myth: If you choose GoldLeaf Service, you have to stay in superior or deluxe hotels.
Reality: Rocky Mountaineer Vacations lets you choose your train service (RedLeaf or GoldLeaf) AND your hotel type (popular, superior or deluxe). You can choose RedLeaf Service with either popular or superior hotels and GoldLeaf Service with popular, superior or deluxe hotels.

Myth: There is no significant difference between RedLeaf and GoldLeaf Service.
Reality: GoldLeaf Service offers the following upgrades: seating in an elevated dome car; chef prepared meals in the GoldLeaf Dining Car; an outdoor viewing platform; complimentary alcoholic beverages; dinner in Kamloops or Quesnel and that special GoldLeaf feeling.

Myth: Rocky Mountaineer vacations are non-escorted, so I’ll be left to fend for myself.
Reality: Rocky Mountaineer train tours ARE non-escorted. However, Rocky Mountaineer leaves nothing to chance. These Canadian Rockies train vacations include all transfers, all luggage handling, tour guides and friendly, dedicated staff to look after you, your luggage and your connections all along the way.

Myth: Rocky Mountaineer train vacations don’t give me the flexibility I need to see and do what I want in the Canadian Rockies.
Reality: Your Rocky Mountaineer vacation is almost 100% customizable. Trains travel to and from the Rockies each Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. That can’t be changed. Everything else can be, and we will make sure your Canadian train vacation suits your needs and schedule perfectly.