Can you sleep overnight on the Rocky Mountaineer?
Do you sleep on board? No. Unlike other train services such as VIA Rail, Rocky Mountaineer only operates in daylight hours and is not a sleeper service. This ensures you don’t miss any sights during the night.
Are meals included on Rocky Mountaineer?
Onboard Meals As part of our rail travel package, Rocky Mountaineer guests are served hot, gourmet meals with gourmet snacks and complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while onboard Rocky Mountaineer.
What is the best time of year to take the Rocky Mountaineer?
May is the most popular month to travel because winter is over and train prices are lower than they will be in June, July, August and September. To balance the lower prices, temperatures are lower in Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper in May.
What is the difference between gold leaf and silver leaf Rocky Mountaineer?
Gold Leaf offers luxurious hotel accommodations with premium room categories which means even bigger rooms or even better views! Silver Leaf offers comfortable accommodations with restaurants on the property or within walking distance.
How much do you tip for Rocky Mountaineer?
Gratuities are entirely at your own discretion. For our Canadian rail routes, gratuities for sightseeing tour drivers are not included. We suggest a gratuity of $5 CAD per person, per day.
How many passengers are on the Rocky Mountaineer?
Each GoldLeaf rail car seats 72 guests. The new cars will be added to the trains traveling on two of Rocky Mountaineer’s routes: First Passage to the West, a two-day rail journey between Vancouver and Lake Louise or Banff; and Journey through the Clouds, a two-day rail journey between Vancouver and Jasper.
What is the difference between silver leaf and gold leaf Rocky Mountaineer?
Does Rocky Mountaineer run winter?
As we specialize in all daylight travel through the Rocky Mountains, unfortunately the winter months do not afford us enough hours of day-light to complete our journeys. Rocky Mountaineer does not run in the winter, but check to see if ViaRail does. Again, check with your travel agent.
Is it worth upgrading to gold leaf on Rocky Mountaineer?
Sophie Drake, the last of our specialist cruise consultants to ride the Rocky Mountaineer Had a lot to say about choosing between the red, silver and gold leaf options… “The Gold Leaf service is the most luxurious and many people ask me if it is worth the added cost. Without a shadow of a doubt, the answer is YES!
Can children go on Rocky Mountaineer?
Rocky Mountaineer offers three levels of service (GoldLeaf, SilverLeaf, and RedLeaf) and they’re all very good. However, with its superior spacious-ness and outdoor vestibule, GoldLeaf is the way to go with kids.
Who owns Rocky Mountaineer?
Armstrong Peter Armstrong
Peter Armstrong is the Founder and owner of Armstrong Hospitality Group Ltd., which operates the award-winning Rocky Mountaineer luxury train company, as well as numerous holdings in the travel, real estate and financial sectors.