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What’s Included with Our Train Journeys

A welcome toast onboard GoldLeaf Service.
Date Published: 2021-08-30
Last Updated: 2025-06-18

When you travel on a train journey with us, you’ll experience more than a relaxing trip; you’ll experience a journey that will engage all your senses. Our elevated take on rail travel takes you through some of the world's most awe-inspiring landscapes while enjoying world-class service, regionally-inspired cuisine, and rich stories from our onboard Hosts, all from the comfort of our glass-dome coaches. 

Discover what's waiting for you on your Rocky Mountaineer train journey.  

On our Canadian routes, GoldLeaf Service meals are served in our dining room.
On our Canadian routes, GoldLeaf Service meals are served in our dining room.

Regionally-inspired Onboard Meals, Snacks, & Beverages

Each day onboard, you’ll enjoy gourmet meals selected from menus featuring dishes with locally sourced ingredients inspired by the lands we travel through. If you are travelling on one of our Canadian routes, you can choose our bi-level, GoldLeaf Service coach where breakfast and lunch will be served in the lower-level dining area. Our culinary team refreshes menus seasonally, including guest favourites like lemon & honey buttermilk pancakes, Alberta striploin steak, and crispy skin Lois Lake steelhead.

If you are travelling on our single-level SilverLeaf Service coach, available on all our routes, your meals will be served at your seat. Breakfast might include baked French toast with wild mountain berry syrup; lunch might be local braised beef short rib or Fraser Valley chicken.

Pair your meals with local wines, craft beers, or just a relaxing cup of tea. All beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, are included. While onboard, you’ll also be treated to morning and afternoon snacks. Chat with other guests, make new friends, and share your experiences while enjoying a delicious treat.

Journeying on Rockies to the Red Rocks?

Enhance your journey on our Rockies to the Red Rocks route with SilverLeaf Plus, and enjoy an elevated dining experience and access to our lounge car, featuring a dedicated cocktail bar and extra outdoor vestibule. 

Rocky Mountaineer passing Castle Mountain
Castle Mountain, Banff National Park, visible on our First Passage to the West route.

Breathtaking Scenery

Of course, the highlight of your days onboard will be the jaw-dropping, photo-worthy scenery, some of which can’t be easily accessed other than by our train. Best of all, you won't miss a minute of the stunning views outside your window because our trains only travel during daylight hours. You can even step outside - our GoldLeaf Service coaches feature larger outdoor viewing platforms to get closer to the action, while SilverLeaf Service coaches are equipped with outdoor vestibules.

We often say we travel at "picture-perfect speed", winding along at a leisurely pace and slowing down at scenic spots to allow our guests to capture the best photos and take in the moment. Follow along on the route map provided onboard, or read ahead to see what’s coming up around the bend. 

An onboard host shares her knowledge of the area
From the moment you set foot onboard, our Hosts will go above and beyond to make your journey as comfortable as it is unforgettable.

World-Class Service & Storytelling

No matter what level of service you choose, you’ll be immersed in breathtaking scenery during your luxury train experience. Whether it's the oversized windows onboard a SilverLeaf Service coach, or through the glass-dome windows or on the outdoor viewing platform of a bi-level, GoldLeaf Service coach, you’ll experience the highest levels of service from our Hosts. 

Our passionate and talented onboard Host team will share the history and folklore of the areas you are travelling through for a truly immersive travel experience - and even call out wildlife sightings. If you hear "bear on the left!" during your journey, you're in luck!

The Hoodoo Moab by Hilton overlooks both pool and red rock mountains.
The Hoodoo Moab by Hilton overlooks both pool and red rock mountains.

Accommodations & Transfers

Overnight hotel accommodation(s) at our curated partner hotels are always included during your train journey. Spend a night in Kamloops, British Columbia, as part of your travel on either our two-day First Passage to the West, Journey through the Clouds, or Passage to the Peaks rail routes; one night each in Whistler and Quesnel, British Columbia, on our three-day Rainforest to Gold Rush rail route; or one night in Glenwood Springs, Colorado on our two-day Rockies to the Red Rocks rail route.

Instead of losing landscapes to darkness, you’ll get a peaceful night’s sleep at a comfortable hotel before boarding the train again the next morning. We take care of transferring you and your luggage to and from the hotel during your overnight stay, making your travel with us as seamless and as stress-free as possible.

In addition to overnight accommodations during the train part of your journey, hotel stays before and after at our destinations in Western Canada and the American Southwest are also included in many packages.

A giant Ice Explorer transports visitors to the Athabasca Glacier.
Customize your journey with add-on activities and tours, like a tour of the Athabasca Glacier in the Columbia Icefield.

Tours & Sightseeing

To help you make the most of your time in each of our iconic destinations, many of our carefully curated packages include sightseeing tours before, during, or after your Rocky Mountaineer rail journey.

We’ve partnered with trusted local tour operators to offer a wide array of unforgettable sightseeing tours and activities. Activities might include passes to ride the Banff Gondola, a Columbia Icefields tour with a trip onto the Athabasca Glacier in a giant Ice Explorer, or exploring the red rock highlights of Arches National Park by sunset.

Customize Your Journey with Add-Ons

Extend your journey in our destinations with optional add-on activities. If your package doesn't already include sightseeing tours or transfers, you can customize your journey by booking activities through our trusted partners. For activities in the Canadian Rockies, we recommend booking early to secure your preferred dates and times. 

Host onboard train
Want to experience more time onboard the train or in our destinations? There's a Rocky Mountaineer package for you.

Packages to Suit Your Preferences

You can tailor your Rocky Mountaineer experience to include exactly what you want. Each package is carefully curated to make sure your vacation is truly “you.” If you want to spend a weekend in Vancouver, British Columbia to explore the city’s incredible shopping and dining scene or extend your time in the American Southwest to tour more of Utah's Mighty 5 national parks, there's a package for you.

Our range of package types allow you to make sure you're booking the perfect fit for for your interests, activity levels, and budget. Short on time? Select a shorter journey and see the highlights of the Rockies or Southwest in just two to three days. For a more immersive journey, explore longer packages that feature more free time in destinations, including tours and activities. Or maximize your vacation time with a Circle Journey, an all-encompassing experience that connects two or more of our Canadian rail routes to form a round-trip journey.

All packages can be further customized with optional add-on activities before or after your journey.

What’s not included in our train journeys?

The headache of having to plan every detail yourself. We take care of everything, so you can relax and enjoy every second of your experience with us.

Explore our carefully curated packages or contact one of our Vacation Consultants to find a rail vacation that’s right for you.
 

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