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Reasons to choose the Rocky Mountaineer’s Rainforest to Gold Rush
Reasons to choose the Rocky Mountaineer’s Rainforest to Gold Rush
All aboard the famous Rocky Mountaineer. Boasting several spectacular routes through iconic Canadian scenery, those enjoying this train journey will experience Canada and its famous Rocky Mountains in a truly unique way. Look forward to stunning mountain peaks, idyllic glacier-fed lakes, lush rainforests, as well as world-class cuisine and service on board the train itself.
The Rainforest to Goldrush route is an excellent choice for your Rocky Mountaineer train journey, taking you from the beautiful city of Vancouver to one of the finest gems of the Canadian Rockies in Jasper. This guide showcases some of the route’s highlights and the possible excursions you can look forward to.
Highlights of the Rainforest to Gold Rush
Vancouver
Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and on your Rainforest to Gold Rush train journey, it’s the location where you will start or end your Rocky Mountaineer adventure.
Nestled between the mountains and the sea, this West Coast seaport is very picturesque, and it is recommended that you plan to see as much of it as you can before or after your time aboard the Rocky Mountaineer.
There is so much to see and do, such as Granville Island, Stanley Park, and Grouse Mountain. Vancouver is a treasure trove for city dwellers and outdoor enthusiasts alike, so whether you want to try out the best restaurants and shops or go hiking, biking, kayaking and whale watching, it’s all possible.
If you want to spend more time in Vancouver, it’s certainly possible; just get in touch with our travel team, and we can make all the arrangements.
Rainforest to Gold Rush excursions
When booking the Rainforest to Gold Rush rocky mountaineer route, you can also enhance your experience by adding extra nights and unforgettable excursions.
The Rainforest to Gold Rush route starts in Vancouver and ends in Jasper, but you can catch the Rocky Mountaineer train in both directions. One of the fantastic things about Rocky Mountaineer packages like this is that these holidays can also include a couple of extra nights before or after the train journey. This allows you to add amazing excursions to the likes of Banff and Lake Louise, with motorcoach transfers included.
Below, you can discover some of the excursions you can enjoy from Jasper and Vancouver, though many more are available. Chat with our Canada travel experts, who will tailor-make the perfect Rocky Mountaineer package for you.
ALSO READ: What to do before and after the Rocky Mountaineer?
Whale watching
Vancouver is a terrific destination to go whale watching from, and it’s an excursion that is easily arranged before or after your Rocky Mountaineer journey. The trip departs from Granville Island aboard a catamaran, allowing you to experience 3-5 hours at sea.
This fully guided whale watching and marine life viewing tour is a lot of fun, providing a unique glimpse of some of nature’s most beautiful creatures. It’s the perfect addition to your Rock Mountaineer adventure.
Enjoying a Rocky Mountaineer holiday
We hope you have enjoyed this look at some of the highlights along the amazing Rainforest to Gold Rush route and some of the lovely excursions available as part of your holiday. If you want to experience the Rocky Mountaineer train for yourself, speak to one of our Canada experts, and they will help create a Canada holiday that includes everything you want to see and do.
For more tips, guides, and advice, visit our blog.
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