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Itinerary
Rail Onboard Rocky Mountaineer - GoldLeaf Service
Picture yourself onboard the world’s leading luxury rail experience. From the moment you set foot onboard, experience hosts that will go above and beyond to make your journey as comfortable as it is unforgettable. The custom-designed glass-dome coaches provide you with panoramic views – or get a bit closer by stepping into the outdoor viewing area. See the sights by day, sleep in a hotel at night. With Rocky Mountaineer, you get the best of both worlds: maximum views, and maximum comfort.
Features of GoldLeaf Service:
- Bi-level dome with seating above and dining below
- Full glass-dome windows with panoramic views
- Gourmet à la carte meals in the lower-level dining room
- Reclining, comfortable pre-assigned seating with ample leg room
- Attended by up to four Hosts, plus a full culinary team
- Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Gourmet sweet and savoury snacks included
- Large exclusive outdoor viewing platform
- Engaging Hosts with stories about historic sites, scenery and wildlife
Day 1 Rocky Mountaineer: Vancouver Whistler
Rocky Mountaineer takes you on a breathtaking rail journey through the stunning scenery of the Sea to Sky Corridor. Travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to the resort town of Whistler, renowned for outstanding skiing and mountain biking, an array of culinary delights and year-round outdoor activities for both leisure and adventure travellers. Highlights of the trip include spectacular views of Howe Sound, the Coast Mountains, Brandywine Falls, Mount Garibaldi and the impressive Cheakamus Canyon. You'll arrive in the early afternoon and the remainder of the day is at your own leisure.
Overnight in Whistler
Day 2 Rocky Mountaineer: Whistler Quesnel
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train at Pemberton Train Station and travel to the charming rural town of Quesnel, gateway to the North Cariboo.
Enjoy breathtaking and varied scenery, from the river canyons and lush farmland of the Pemberton Valley, through the desert-like conditions of the Fraser Canyon, to rolling hills and vast ranchlands of the Cariboo Plateau. Highlights include the shorelines of Anderson Lake and glacier-fed Seton Lake, sweeping views of the Fraser Canyon, and the crossing of Deep Creek Bridge, one of the highest railway bridges in the world. Breakfast and lunch will be served onboard. Arrive in Quesnel in the evening. Spend the evening exploring the town, or relaxing in your hotel.
Overnight in Quesnel
Day 3 Rocky Mountaineer: Quesnel Jasper
Your journey continues eastwards today to the majestic Canadian Rockies and Jasper National Park. From Quesnel the Rocky Mountaineer follows the Fraser River north to the town of Prince George, then travels east through the forests of northern British Columbia, home to plentiful wildlife, including a large population of moose. Entering the Rocky Mountain Trench you are surrounded to the north by the steeply rising Rocky Mountains and to the south by the Cariboo Mountains. Continue climbing past Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and through the Yellowhead Pass into the province of Alberta. Your rail journey ends today on arrival in Jasper.
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