Rocky Mountaineer Railtours – BC Canada
April 17, 2011 in rocky mountaineer railtours
Rocky Mountaineer Railtours – World Class
If you and your family are thinking of taking Holidays in Canada, then you must check out Rocky Mountaineer Railtours!
This is luxury rail travel at its best that has developed a worldwide reputation.
Introduced in 1990 and operating out of Vancouver, BC, the company has grown into a highly successful privately owned passenger rail service.
They have successfully carried over one million passengers to date.
Check out the short but excellent video on what to expect on this fabulous train tour.
Enjoy …
This scenic tour offers itineraries to suit most everyone’s travel schedule, needs and desires. Routes have expanded over the years, where travelers now have options ranging from a scenic 3 ½ hour tour to full 12 day circle tour and much more.
There are over 45 train holiday choices to choose from.
The company has received numerous accolades from …
- National Geographic
- USA Today
- Frommers
- Lonely Planet
… and on and on. In fact, BBC suggested taking the Rocky Mountaineer Rail Tour is one of the ’50 Things to do Before You Die’.
Rocky Mountaineer Railtours – Simply Spectacular
The amazing scenery that you will experience on any one of the 4 available routes, will simply take your breath away!
If there’s anything here at Holidays for Family that we could not recommend more, it is without a doubt experiencing this fabulous train tour.
From beautiful river valleys and emerald color lakes to the fabulous Canadian Rocky Mountains, you’ll see it all in daylight hours and in pure luxury.
Your tour will take in about 450 kilometers of scenic beauty each day, while you relax in luxury and comfort enjoying the view.
Experience the west coast of Canada and Vancouver tourism and then travel onward to the Banff and/or Jasper National Parks where you can view Mt Robson, the highest of the Canadian Rockies.
The 3 ½ hour tour takes you from Vancouver up along beautiful Howe Sound to Whistler BC, site of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Gourmet Chefs Only – On Rocky Mountaineer Railtours
You can choose packages where you receive “Gold Leaf Service”, the best in luxury and comfort.
Perhaps you and your family may be planning your holidays in Canada with an Alaska Cruise in mind?
Well, this company now pleased to offer Pre and Post Cruise Packages with their train tours. Now it’s possible to combine two great travel packages together!
What is also unique with this tour is for those booking overnight packages. You do make stops along the way, allowing you to disembark, where your overnight sleeping arrangements are off the train, rather than on board sleeping cabins.
Disembark In Hotel Comfort Overnight
There are no sleeping quarters aboard, allowing passengers the full comfort of overnight hotel accommodations and more. The next morning you’re whisked back to the train, fully refreshed, without missing a minute of the spectacular scenery you will experience.
For more detailed information on this rail service, be sure to visit:
From here you can view the available itineraries, rates and much more.
The tours run from April to October where scenery is at its best this time of year along with longer daylight hours for a full day of viewing.
If you prefer warmer weather throughout your journey, then we would suggest the summer months of July and August.
You can save money prior to the peak summer months of June, July and August.
There is sure to be something to suit your plans and budget, but this is truly a ‘must do’ trip of a lifetime!
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Happy travels!
Robert Tellier
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