Fay says: “A luxury train with fine dining, allowing perfect views, with enthralling excursions and relaxing nights’ sleep in hotels along the way all combine to create a memorable Rockies journey.”

The Rocky Mountaineer is a fantastic way to experience Alberta and British Columbia.

Travel through the majestic Canadian Rockies, Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise whilst sitting in dome cars that create the illusion of being in the open as the train passes through spectacular scenery.

There are over 45 unique train vacation packages ranging from 2 to 25 days on four distinctive rail routes, travelling by daylight thus ensuring the full impact of the Rockies.

Here we have selected a few, but please contact us  to learn more about the wide range of holiday options.

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Accommodation

The three classes of travel, GoldLeaf  Deluxe, GoldLeaf and SilverLeaf, all offer an exceptional experience.

GoldLeaf  Deluxe and GoldLeaf  are a similar service, the difference being  the standard of hotel accommodation.  Enjoy a drink in reclining seats that rotate, whilst admiring panoramic views from full-length dome windows in the dome car, accessed from the dining car by a spiral staircase or lift.   In the dining car guests can enjoy delicious cuisine prepared in the galley kitchen.  The  large picture windows ensure spectacular panoramas. Wander along to the observation deck and stand outside whilst the scenery whistles past.

SilverLeaf  enjoys  panoramic views in  single-level glass-domed car.  Relax in reclining, rotating seats and enjoy delicious meals and refreshing drinks served at seat.

Itinerary

Classic First Passage to the West Vacation

These journeys  retrace the steps of 19th century explorers, travelling through the legendary Spiral Tunnels and passes by the spot where the last spike on the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, in Craigellachie. This is the only passenger rail service on this historic route, the construction of which is one of the most important in Canadian history as it united Canada from east to west.  You will also transverse the Continental Divide and be inspired by spectacular snow-capped Rockies, glaciers and dramatic canyons.

Vancouver to Banff Or Reverse.   (2 days/1 night) Enjoy two days of train travel with an overnight in Kamloops. Hotel in Kamloops to be advised.

Dates and Prices 2013

Eastbound  -  Vancouver to Banff:  April 23, 30.   May 3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28, 31.  June 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28.   July 1, 5, 8,  12, 15, 19, 22.  August  9, 12, 16, 23, 26, 30.  September  2,  6, 13, 16, 17, 20, 27.  October 1.

Westbound  -  Banff to Vancouver:   April 25.   May 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30.  June 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30.  July 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24.  August 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28.   September  1,  4,  8, 11, 15, 18, 19, 22, 29.  October 3.

Prices  are variable dependent upon date of travel, so below are starting prices.

Please contact us for more detailed  prices and any applicable taxes.

GoldLeaf:    £2,357 per couple / £1,231  single

SilverLeaf:   £1,898 per couple / £1,002 single

Vancouver to Lake Louise  Or Reverse. (4 days/3nights)

Enjoy two days of train travel with accommodation in both Vancouver and Lake Louise, as well as in Kamloops en route. A selection of hotels used for this tour are as follows, with rooms dependant on class of travel:   Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, Georgian Court Hotel, Fairmont Lake Louise

Dates and Prices 2013

Eastbound  -  Vancouver to Lake Louise   -  April 22, 29.   May 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30.   June 6, 13, 20, 27.   July 4, 11, 18, 25.   August 8, 15, 22, 29.   September 12, 16, 19, 26, 30.

Westbound  – Lake Louise to Vancouver   -  April 24.   May 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29.   June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.   July  6, 13, 20, 27.   August 10, 17, 24, 31.   September 7, 14, 18, 21, 28.   October 2.

Prices  are variable dependent upon date of travel, so below are starting prices.  Please contact us for more detailed  prices and any applicable taxes.

GoldLeaf  Deluxe:      £3,208 per couple / £1,991 single

GoldLeaf:                      £3,015 per couple / £1,807 single

SilverLeaf:                    £2,488 per couple / £1,460 single

Canadian Rockies Highlights

Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff, Lake Louise, Calgary. (7 days/6 nights, 2 days on the train) Banff and Lake Louise are some of the highlights of  this seven-day journey through Canada’s West.  Take in the attractions of Vancouver or Calgary before travelling to the snow-capped Rockies with amazing glaciers: a helicopter tour over the wondrous Rockies; Banff gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain; Grouse Mountain; the Spiral Tunnels; the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River; a helicopter flight over six glaciers; Capilano Suspension Bridge; Calgary Tower; Vancouver Outlook  to name but a few. A selection of hotels used for this tour are as follows, with rooms dependant on class of travel:  Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Rimrock, Fairmont Palliser, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Sheraton Vancouver, Fairmont Vancouver, Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Vancouver.

Dates and Prices 2013

Eastbound  –  Vancouver to Calgary:  April 21, 28.   May 1, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29.  June  1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29.  July  3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27.   August  7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31.  September  4, 7, 11, 14, 15, 18, 25, 29, 25, 29.

Westbound  -  Calgary to Vancouver:  April 22, 29.   May 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 30.   July 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30.   July 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28.   August 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29.   September 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 16, 1, 26, 30.

Prices are variable dependent upon date of travel, and so the below are starting prices.

Please contact us for more detailed  prices and any applicable taxes.

GoldLeaf  Deluxe:      £4,453 per couple / £2,770 single

GoldLeaf:                       £4,112  per couple / £2,423 single

SilverLeaf:                      £3,444  per couple / £2,017  single

Coastal Passage

Western Explorer & Coastal Passage  (10 days/9 nights. 3 days on the train)

Seattle, Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary or vice versa. From the Pacific Northwest to the Rockies, survey Canada’s outdoor wonderland while travelling in the heights of hospitality.  The majestic Canadian Rockies are now closer to Seattle with the introduction of the new Coastal Passage route. This unique rail experience connects the cosmopolitan cities of Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, B.C. to the Canadian Rockies.  Guests will experience a luxurious three-day, all daylight journey on-board the Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service.  This wonderful trip begins in Seattle, ending in Calgary, or vice versa.   Take in the attractions of Seattle or Calgary before travelling to the soul-stirring peaks of the Rockies for an unforgettable adventure: a helicopter tour over the wondrous Rockies; Banff gondola to the summit of Sulphur Mountain; Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain; the Spiral Tunnels; Athabasca Glacier to name but a few. A selection of hotels used for this tour are as follows, with the rooms dependant on travel class chosen: Vancouver Four Seasons Hotel, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotels, Fairmont Palliser, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Fairmont Waterfront, Fairmont Olympic.

Dates and Prices 2013

Westbound:   17  August  – Calgary to Seattle.

Eastbound:     24 August  – Seattle to Calgary

Please contact us for any applicable taxes

GoldLeaf Deluxe:      £8,710 per couple / £6,078 single

GoldLeaf :                    £7,990 per couple / £5,390 single

Canadian Rockies Highlights and Coastal Passage      (8days/7nights. 3 days on the train)

A selection of hotels used for this tour are as follows, with the rooms dependant on travel class chosen:   Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont Palliser, Rimrock Resort, Fairmont Olympic, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre

Dates and Prices 2013

Westbound:    17  August  – Calgary to Seattle.

Eastbound:      24  August  – Seattle to Calgary

Please contact us for any applicable taxes

GoldLeaf Deluxe:      £7,230 per couple / £4,827 single

GoldLeaf:                     £6,653 per couple /  £4,276 single

Included

SilverLeaf:  hot breakfast and lunch served at seat with a choice of entrees, complimentary wine or beer with lunch, non-alcoholic drinks.

GoldLeaf:   hot breakfast and lunch from the a la carte menu, complimentary non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, and gourmet snacks.

A copy of the ‘Rocky Mountaineer newspaper’, which features a route guide listing points of interest along the way (referenced by mile post), a map, and information about the train, the history of the route, and the wildlife you might see.

Hotels Transfers (between the hotels and train and to the various events)

Admission to various events

Booking & Reservations

All prices are at publicly-quoted rates.

We will be happy to answer any questions and make the booking for you  -  contact us in the UK : +44 (0)1249 890205 or info@luxurytrainclub.com      Please sign up to our newsletter to be kept informed of interesting trains and special offers.