Rocky Mountaineer: A rail journey like no other
While you've probably heard of the legendary Rocky Mountaineer trains you might not know what to expect onboard. Our informative guides offer all the information you'll need before embarking on a truly unique rail journey through the Canadian Rockies.
Guides on the Rocky Mountaineer experience
All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer
Oliver Moughan
28/05/2024
Sit back and relax as you journey through the breath-taking scenery of the Canadian West, aboard the legendary Rocky Mountaineer train tour.
The ultimate guide to Rocky Mountaineer’s sights
James Dart
31/07/2018
Canada is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and unique train journeys. Rocky Mountaineer’s trains glide through stunning mountain landscapes where passengers can discover the unparalleled beauty of Canada while relaxing in style.
What to expect onboard Rocky Mountaineer
Janet Irons
08/11/2017
Rocky Mountaineer is a luxury train ride which takes in the best scenery across the beautiful Canadian Rockies.
9 amazing things to see aboard Rocky Mountaineer this summer
James Dart
28/04/2017
Rocky Mountaineer is stunning, inside and out. This is Western Canada’s most luxurious mode of transport, and its four routes carry you through the best scenery in the Rockies.
Which Rocky Mountaineer holiday is the one for you?
Reasons to choose the Rocky Mountaineer’s Journey Through the Clouds
James Dart
07/07/2023
The Rocky Mountaineer train is unsurprisingly a legendary ride. The different routes take in spectacular scenery, and those riding on board get to see views and reach places you won’t be able to get any other way.
Reasons to choose the Rocky Mountaineer’s First Passage to the West
James Dart
03/03/2023
The Rocky Mountaineer is one of the world’s most spectacular train rides, and it features on many traveller’s bucket lists. There are different routes you can go on, and whilst each one boasts spectacular scenery and reaches places you can’t get to any other way, they are all unique and different.
Why choose a Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise holiday?
Janet Irons
25/05/2021
There are so many ways to explore Canada and each one can offer you a once in a lifetime experience, but none more so than an Alaska cruise and a trip on Rocky Mountaineer train.
Rocky Mountaineer holiday inspiration
What to do before and after the Rocky Mountaineer?
James Dart
25/09/2019
Western Canada’s most luxurious mode of transport is the Rocky Mountaineer, and its four routes offer you the best views of the Rockies’ incredible scenery.
A Journey on the Rocky Mountaineer
Janet Irons
06/01/2017
Our team member Zoe experienced the Rocky Mountaineer for the first time in May 2016, travelling on the two day First Passage to the West route from Banff to Vancouver.
Day 2 aboard the Rocky Mountaineer
James Dart
03/05/2016
Our team member Zoe experienced the Rocky Mountaineer for the first time last week, travelling on the two day First Passage to the West route from Banff to Vancouver. Read on to find out everything you’ve wanted to know about a journey aboard the iconic Rocky Mountaineer.
Rocky Mountaineer facts and travel tips
What to pack for the Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise
Janet Irons
01/10/2024
If you love an adventure and the great outdoors, then just imagine how incredible it would be to explore the Rockies and Alaska in one trip.
A Guide to Canada's Rocky Mountaineer
Nick Talbot
22/09/2023
Canada can be explored in so many ways, from fly-drive holidays to motorhome holidays, but there really is no better way to see the sights of Canada than on a Rocky Mountaineer train journey.
History of the Rocky Mountaineer
James Dart
16/08/2018
As one of the most famous train journeys on the planet, Rocky Mountaineer is sought after around the world thanks to the stunning scenery of its home in the Canadian Rockies.
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