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Rocky Mountaineer Train passing Castle Mountain in Banff National Park, Canada

Rocky Mountaineer

RAIL TOURS | CANADA

Take your seat for the glass-domed adventure of a lifetime and get comfortable as your world-class train rolls through rugged wilderness, passing forested cliffs, alpine rivers and snowy peaks. And because APT provides the luxury of GoldLeaf Service on every Rocky Mountaineer holiday in Canada, the five-star views will, of course, be matched by five-star service.

Overview

Enjoy the following luxuries on board as you journey through Canada’s spectacular Rockies in GoldLeaf Service with Rocky Mountaineer.

  • Relax in your bi-level glass-dome carriage with a lower-level dining room, panoramic views and outdoor viewing platform. Sink into your spacious reclining seat and soak up the incredible scenery.
  • All meals are included from a menu designed by executive chefs, and drinks flow freely throughout the journey. Savour elegantly plated meals made with fresh, local ingredients.
  • Your onboard Hosts are dedicated to making your experience as memorable as the scenery passing by. They'll share incredible stories about the Rockies and will always be on hand to assist with any queries.
  • If you're in need of some fresh air, head to the outdoor viewing platform and get closer to the action. Don't forget to bring your camera to snap a few shots of the incredible Rockies.

Train Details

Goldleaf host talking with passengers,

Glass-Dome Coaches

Take a seat in the prestigious bi-level glass-dome carriages and enjoy unobstructed views. Absolute comfort in your spacious, reclining seat is paramount. And because your journey has been crafted especially for daylight hours, you’ve got the ideal viewing perspective.

Passenger being handed Juice from Rocky Mountaineer Staff

Onboard Hosts

Sit back and enjoy the scenery as your attentive onboard Hosts take care of all the finer details. They'll entertain you with stories about passing landmarks, top up your glass of wine when needed and call out wildlife sightings, so you can relax and focus on the incredible journey ahead.

Fish dish onboard dining, Rocky Mountaineer

Onboard Dining

Enjoy elegantly plated meals from the comfort of a dedicated dining room on board your train. Every dish is prepared by talented executive chefs using the freshest local ingredients.

Passengers on outdoor viewing platform, Rocky Mountaineer

Outdoor Viewing Platform

In case the views aren't impressive enough from your seat, you can always head outside to the outdoor viewing platform to get even closer to the action. Breathe in the fresh alpine air and snap some incredible photos as your train passes lush forests and rushing rivers.

Frequently Asked Questions

You will spend two full days on the Rocky Mountaineer and travel around 450 kilometres each day, all in daylight. 

'First Passage to the West’ journeys operate both east and westbound between Vancouver and Lake Louise or Banff. You’ll travel through the Canadian Rocky Mountains, past Kicking Horse River, through the Spiral Tunnels and over the Continental Divide along the Canadian Pacific track.

‘Journey Through the Clouds’ operates both east and westbound between Vancouver and Jasper, past some of the tallest peaks in the Canadian Rockies, including Mt Robson. Travel through remote countryside alongside the Coast Mountains, the Fraser Canyon, Albreda Glacier and Pyramid Falls.

Check individual itineraries for the direction of travel.

Hand luggage only is permitted on Rocky Mountaineer and you will not have access to checked luggage on board the train. Your checked luggage will be delivered to your overnight accommodation in Kamloops. Make sure everything you’ll need during the rail journey is packed in your hand luggage, and everything you can do without is securely stowed away.

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