Upon checking into your hotel in each destination, please visit the hotel Front Desk to provide a credit card in the case of incidental charges such as meals, alcoholic beverages, long-distance calls, room service, damage deposits, and other hotel charges.</span></p>

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Prepare for your time in our destinations in Canada and the U.S. with our curated destination guides and recommendations.

Click on a destination below to learn more about our recommended attractions, activities, restaurants, travel tips, and add-ons. For your convenience, each page also includes a PDF guide you can download, save, or print to have on hand while travelling.

Below is additional destination-related information that may be useful to know.

The currency accepted in our destinations for our Canadian routes is the Canadian Dollar (CAD), and the U.S. Dollar (USD) for our American Southwest route. Though most places take Visa, Mastercard, and other major cards, it’s still helpful to carry some cash.

While it’s not mandatory, tipping is customary in our destinations. While visiting restaurants, bars, or receiving other services, it’s common for guests to tip 12-18% as a token of gratitude.

Depending on the package you have booked, tours and/or transfers may be included as part of your Rocky Mountaineer journey. Please refer to your confirmation documents provided at the time of booking, or your final travel documents, to confirm if your package includes tours and/or transfers. If your booking does not already include tours or transfers, explore our curated list of optional add-ons that can be added to your itinerary.

Please note: gratuities have not been included for driver guides, tour escorts, or hotel porters. If you are travelling on an escorted tour, we recommend checking with your Tour Director to confirm if gratuities have already been included for certain services.

Rocky Mountaineer has secured the best available accommodation in Kamloops, Quesnel, and Glenwood Springs for our guests. You will stay in a moderate three-star accommodation with essential amenities and great service. While these accommodations are clean and comfortable, they may not be as luxurious as those in other destinations on your journey. Please note that specific room types cannot be guaranteed due to availability in these destinations. Your Kamloops, Quesnel, or Glenwood Springs accommodation will be shown on your boarding pass. Your boarding pass will be provided when you check in to board the Rocky Mountaineer train.

*Circumstances may necessitate the occasional accommodation change from Kamloops to the surrounding area or the nearby resort of Sun Peaks.

Canadian Destinations

Banff

Nestled in Banff National Park, this idyllic mountain town has something for everyone.

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Lake Louise

World-renowned for its turquoise-hued waters, Lake Louise is the crown jewel of the Rockies.

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Jasper

A little off the beaten path, Jasper sits in the largest National Park in the Canadian Rockies.

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Vancouver

Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, Vancouver is considered to be one of the most desirable places to live or visit in the world.

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Kamloops

Kamloops is located in the heart of the Thompson Okanagan region of British Columbia between Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies.

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Whistler

Whistler is a vibrant, four-season resort nestled in the Coast Mountains 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of Vancouver.

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Quesnel

The city of Quesnel is the gateway to the North Cariboo region, with a history dating back to the Cariboo Gold Rush.

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American Destinations

Moab

Home to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, the charming resort town of Moab is surrounded by some of the world’s most incredible natural red sandstone landscapes.

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Denver

Known as the “Mile High City” for its unique position exactly one mile above sea level, Colorado’s capital city regularly ranks as one of the best places to live in the United States.

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