Posted by admin | Posted in Train Vacation Packages | Posted on 09-12-2009
Tags: canada, rocky mountains
A Rocky Mountain Train vacation is a vacation full of breath-taking views, some of which can only be seen by train. Packages are available that include meals and accommodations. Some trips are day trips and others can be as long as 9 days.
The Rocky Mountaineer specializes in train vacations to the Rocky Mountains. They have been in business for over 20 years and they offer over twenty packages taking four different routes. Most vacation packages begin in April and end in October. There will still be some snow to see as well as vibrant fall and spring colors but the worst of the winter weather is avoided. A 2 day, 1night package starts as low as $609 per person and includes meals, snacks and accommodations. Dinner is not all included and accommodations are not on the train.
AffordableTours.com is a travel agency that offers 11 day Rocky Mountain train vacations for as little as $1,799. They also offer 10% for kids under 18 and 25% off the second vacation package booked with them. This package is called the Canadian Train Odyssey 2010.
Canadian Railway Journeys can be booked at www.railsnw.com. They offer luxury tours of the Rocky Mountains starting at $8,000 per person for 6 days and 5 nights of experience never to forget. Three nights are spent in the train’s perfectly restored vintage sleeper trains and 2 nights are at luxury hotels. Chauffeuring, guided tours and personal exploration are enhanced by exquisite meals.
Canada has some inaccessible terrain that is only reached by rail. The trains that go through these areas are designed to give travelers the best possible unobstructed views. They are luxuriously furnished for a comfortable ride and climate controlled to maintain the perfect temperature no matter what the weather is like.
With some packages, passengers do not have access to their luggage even if there is an overnight accommodation included in the package. So be sure to read the fine print and have an overnight bag with clothes, toiletries and medications. In addition, even though Canada is our close neighbor it is a separate country and it will be necessary to obtain the appropriate travel documents and currency.
Train packages are available one way to have some individual exploring time. There are also fly-fishing packages that will stop at pristine lakes and includes fly-fishing instructors.
When taking a Rocky Mountain train vacation is sure to bring a camera and binoculars. Not all only are there incredible views but there is also abundant wild life. A Rocky Mountain Train vacation gets you up close to Canada’s wild beauty without getting too personal with the wildlife and terrain.