THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER TRAIN IS ONE OF THE GREAT RAIL JOURNEYS OF THE WORLD

Put this iconic rail journey on your travel bucket list!

At Travel With Jules, we are North America specialists and often book our clients on this iconic train journey as part of a longer trip across Canada and often linking it to Alaska. 

See what it's like to travel on the Rocky Mountaineer

Jules has actually experienced this amazing journey - read about her Canadian adventure in this blog!

Many travel documentaries have featured The Rocky Mountaineer and this week (January 2019) saw Michael Portillo travelling from Kamloops to Banff, trying his hand at serving gourmet meals to the Gold Leaf restaurant car ...  The food is AMAZING! 

There are many options for journeys on The Rocky Mountaineer, the most popular being between Banff and Vancouver.  This route travels through the amazingly engineered 'corkscrew tunnels' of the Rocky Mountains.  Keep an eye out for wildlife along the way!

Rocky Mountaineer rail journeys - different routes

Following the historic Canadian Pacific train route constructed over 100 years ago, The Rocky Mountaineer train offers a choice of four superb journeys, each showcasing the diverse beauty of Canada's West through Alberta and British Columbia. All of these routes can be done in different directions and ask us about extending your rail journeys through adjoining networks.

The First Passage to the West on the Rocky Mountaineer

First Passage to the West Named after the pass over which it crosses, the train commences its journey in Vancouver and traverses the Canadian Rocky Mountains, with an overnight stop in Kamloops before reaching its final destination of Lake Louise or Banff. Passengers enjoying this two day route will see Cisco Crossings, Avalanche Alley, Jaws of Death Gorge, Stoney Creek Bridge, Kicking Horse River, and Castle Mountain.

Banff Hot Springs

Stay in Banff to enjoy relaxing visits to spa pools and hot springs (Below the hotel Michael Portillo stayed in!). 

Rocky Mountaineer's Journey Through the Clouds

Journey Through the Clouds Begins in Vancouver and follows the same legendary journey to Kamloops where an overnight stop is taken, then takes the higher route through the scenic valleys and the Canadian Rocky Mountains to a final destination of Jasper. Known for the abundance of wildlife and majestic Mount Robson, this two day route also includes Thompson and Fraser Canyons, Pyramid Falls and Jasper National Park.

Rocky Mountaineer's Rainforest to Gold Rush Journey

Rainforest to Gold Rush The longest route, this is a three day journey, commencing in Vancouver. Day one follows the Sea to Sky Corridor to Whistler, where an overnight stay is enjoyed. Day two follows the Mighty Fraser River to Quesnel where a second overnight stay is taken. On day three the train climbs through the Rocky Mountain Trench and the Cariboo Mountains to its ultimate destination of Jasper.

Rocky Mountaineer's Coastal Passage Journey

Coastal Passage The Coastal Passage route hugs the Pacific Coast shoreline between Seattle and Vancouver, before travelling east into the beautiful Canadian Rockies. The awe-inspiring six hour journey hugs the Pacific Coast and has numerous scenic highlights including Fraser River, White Rock, Bellingham Bay, and the Cascade Mountains. 

Outdoor viewing platform

SUGGESTIONS TO EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY after the Rocky Mountaineer

Car or campervan hire can be enjoyed throughout Canada, a popular option is for us to fly you in to Calgary, see the sights, hire a car and drive through to Banff and Jasper, Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver then extend with another car hire, maybe over to Vancouver Island, or to add on another epic road trip head south to Seattle and down the Pacific Coast to California! 

The Rocky Mountaineer is often twinned with an Alaska Cruise - contact us to work out the best combination to suit your requirements. 

We are Canada travel specialists

CONTACT US ON 01728 748209 or complete the enquiry form for a personal quote to include The Rocky Mountaineer. 

Breakfast on board