Rocky Mountaineer Vacations Winter Train Special

This Christmas season, treat your family to a Rocky Mountaineer Vacation so they can enjoy the dazzling Canadian Rockies scenery and the festive magic of a traditional White Christmas in “The Land of a Million Christmas Trees”Ò while onboard the Rocky Mountaineer.

And to make the holiday experience even more cheerful, Rocky Mountaineer Vacations is offering one child, free travel onboard the festive Rocky Mountaineer winter train.  With eight departures to choose from throughout December an unforgettable adventure of a lifetime awaits, for all ages.

To enhance the truly enchanting holiday experience, the one child travels free promotion offers children between the ages of 2 – 11 years, complimentary travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer winter train when travelling with two full paying adults in GoldLeaf Service and occupying the same room in the Deluxe accommodation category on one of four superb winter packages.

Guests confirming the “One Child Travels For Free” promotion can choose from the popular Winter Wonderland, Canadian Rockies Winter Excursion, A Truly Canadian Christmas or the exceptional, Winter In The Canadian Rockies package with each incorporating a spectacular two day, all daylight rail adventure.

The festive experience begins onboard the Rocky Mountaineer Christmas-themed train, which journeys from Vancouver, British Columbia, through the snow-covered Canadian Rockies to the outdoor playground of Banff, Alberta, departing Vancouver, December 20 and 27, and westbound from Calgary, December 22 and 29, with an overnight stop in Kamloops.

Travelling through British Columbia, guests enjoy a magnificent range of dramatic scenery; from the gently sloping farmlands of the Fraser River Valley to the snow-dusted forests and winding river canyons before climbing over mountain passes and travelling through mountain tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. After a restful, overnight stay in Kamloops, guests reboard the Rocky Mountaineer on the second day, crossing into neighbouring Alberta through Kicking Horse Canyon and Spiral Tunnels of Yoho National Park, all the while enjoying a picturesque view of magnificent glaciers, frozen lakes, snow-capped peaks and millions of towering forest trees dressed in white.

Capturing the true festive spirit of the season is the dedicated specialty coach featuring a children’s entertainer along with live jazz for adults. And of course, the holiday season would not be complete without a visit from Santa. Jolly ol’ St. Nick joins in on the fun to deliver gifts for all when the train meets his broken down sleigh mid-route. 

Guests are also pampered by Rocky Mountaineer’s Onboard Attendants, who provide friendly service and fascinating interpretive commentary on the passing landscape. GoldLeaf Service travellers also dine on freshly prepared a la carte regional cuisine as well as sumptuous seasonal dishes, including traditional Christmas turkey with all the trimmings.

Upon arrival in Banff, guests who choose the 6 night/7 day Winter Wonderland package can create their very own wonderland adventure. In addition to the two days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer train and six nights accommodation in Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff and Calgary, guests are able to enjoy a Banff Tour, which includes admission to the Whyte Museum, as well as create their own outdoor pursuits in the mountain resort town; from skating, sleigh rides, snowshoeing and dogsledding to ice walks and world-class skiing.

The 6 night/ 7 days Winter Wonderland package is priced at CND$2289.00 (per person, double occupancy) with the first child travelling for free and the second child priced at CND $629.00.

A National Parks Pass as well as admission to the Vancouver Lookout and Calgary Tower is also included within the package.

Another enjoyable vacation option is the 4 night /5 day Canadian Rockies Winter Excursion package which includes accommodation in Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff and Calgary, a tour of Banff along with two days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer winter train. The Canadian Rockies Winter Excursion package priced at $1819.00 (per person, double occupancy) with the first child travelling for free and the second child priced at CD$619.00.

Guests young and old can equally be enchanted by A Truly Canadian Christmas, a 9 night / 10 day package that includes two enjoyable days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer winter train before travelling onward to Jasper, spending four nights at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, where the magic of the season is truly captured in the Festival of Christmas. Along with enjoying a lavish Christmas Eve dinner buffet, a Christmas brunch and a Christmas dinner with the family in the ‘Land of a Million Christmas Trees’, guests can equally take pleasure in optional skating, wine tasting, treasure hunts and carol singing by a toasty fire. A Truly Canadian Christmas is priced at CD$3799 (per person, double occupancy) with the first child travelling for free and the second child priced at CD1279.00. Complimentary admission to Vancouver Lookout and Calgary Tower is also include

For a complete winter mountain resort vacation, guests can book a 9 night / 10 day Winter In The Canadian Rockies package, enjoying two exciting days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer winter train and six nights in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. With accommodation included in the resort towns of Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise, together with transfers along the dramatic Icefields Parkway, a National Park Pass, a complimentary tour of Banff and admission to the Vancouver Lookout, Calgary Tower and Whyte Museum in Banff, Winter In The Canadian Rockies is priced at CD$3719 (per person, double occupancy) with the first child travelling for free and the second child priced at CD$999.00.

The “One Child Travels for Free” special is applicable for travel in Rocky Mountaineer’s GoldLeaf Service when the child is travelling with two full paying adults and occupying the same room in the Deluxe accommodation category on a Winter Wonderland, Canadian Rockies Winter Excursion, A Truly Canadian Christmas or Winter In The Canadian Rockies package. Rail station transfers in Kamloops. Motorcoach transfers between Banff and Calgary are also included within each winter rail vacation package.

For additional information or to book a Rocky Mountaineer Vacation, contact your local travel professional or Asia Pacific Travel Marketing Services on 1300 300 713. You may also visit the website www.winterrailvacations.com

Rocky Mountaineer Vacations offers year-round vacation packages to the most unique regions of Canada and four spectacular rail routes through British Columbia and Alberta. Best known for the world-acclaimed Rocky Mountaineer train, a two-day, all daylight rail journey between Canada’s West and the Canadian Rockies, the company also offers trips onboard the new Whistler Mountaineer train, which is a daily three-hour experience between North Vancouver and Whistler, B.C.

Since its inception in 1990, the company has grown to become the largest privately owned passenger rail service in North America and has hosted over 900,000 guests from around the world. In 2006, RMV was honoured with a World Travel Award as “World’s Leading Travel Experience by Train” for the second consecutive year.

Further information from: www.winterrailvacations.com, www.rockymountaineer.com, www.whistlermountaineer.com

Report by The Mole