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Fred. Holidays (Fred. Rail Journeys) · Scenic rail journey

Rocky Mountaineer

Rocky Mountaineer scenic rail through Canadian Rockies and USA canyons

Illustration of Rocky Mountaineer

Fred. Holidays offers a choice of four routes on Rocky Mountaineer, one of the world's most renowned scenic trains. Three Canadian routes depart from Vancouver and travel to the mountain resort towns of Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper, with an overnight hotel stop in Kamloops included in the package. A newly introduced USA route, Rockies to the Red Rocks, travels from Moab through the canyonlands and connects by coach to Las Vegas or Salt Lake City. All journeys feature onboard commentary from Onboard Hosts. Travellers select between SilverLeaf, with semi-domed windows and meals served at your seat, or GoldLeaf, with a fully glass-domed roof, reclining seats, and a la carte restaurant dining. The train follows river valleys and foothills as it winds through the Rockies, passing forests and lakes. Coach transfers extend some routes to Calgary and other destinations. This trip suits repeat rail travellers seeking a luxury experience, photographers drawn to expansive viewing windows, and couples seeking a customised mountain journey.

What to know before you look closer

  • Fred. Holidays publishes no day-by-day itinerary; confirm exact routing, hotel names, and meal times with the operator before booking
  • Coach transfers are required to reach some destinations (Calgary, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City); these segments are not by train
  • The pack does not specify the number of nights on the train or the total trip duration for each route

Included

  • Meals and complimentary beverages served at your seat (SilverLeaf)
  • A la carte meals and all-inclusive beverages in the restaurant (GoldLeaf)
  • Onboard commentary from Onboard Hosts
  • Overnight hotel stay in Kamloops (First Passage to the West / Journey Through the Clouds routes)

Questions travellers ask

Which trains does Rocky Mountaineer operate?
Four routes: First Passage to the West (Vancouver to Kamloops to Banff), Journey Through the Clouds (Vancouver to Kamloops to Jasper), Rainforest to Gold Rush, and Rockies to the Red Rocks (the new USA route). All are operated as Rocky Mountaineer.
Are meals included?
Yes. SilverLeaf passengers receive meals and complimentary beverages served at their seat. GoldLeaf passengers dine a la carte in the onboard restaurant with all-inclusive beverages.
What are the two service levels?
SilverLeaf features floor-to-ceiling semi-domed windows and seat service. GoldLeaf offers a fully glass-domed carriage roof, reclining seats, open-air viewing sections, and table service.
Is an overnight hotel included?
Yes, for the Canadian routes. First Passage to the West and Journey Through the Clouds include an overnight hotel stay in Kamloops with meals and drinks served at your seat en route.
Is the trip escorted?
Onboard Hosts provide commentary throughout the journey. Fred. Holidays offers optional extensions and route combinations, but the pack does not specify whether a tour leader accompanies the whole trip.

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