Soaking in the holiday, taking time to appreciate the little things and slowing down time has been a growing travel trend over the last few years in millennials, and rail journeys are one of the best ways to do this. Fancy spending the day in luxury comfort, taking in the breathtaking scenery of North America and dining on regionally sourced and beautifully crafted dishes… Thats what Rocky Mountaineer is all about.
Intrepid Travel taps into the rising trend of rail travel as a sustainable and slow travel option with new data showing three in four travellers (75%) want to embark on a train journey on their next trip, mostly motivated by scenery, relaxation and the iconic nature of this mode of transport.
Combine these trends onboard Rocky Mountaineer in 2025 and experience a truly magical slower pace travel from the breathtaking mountains and plunging canyons in Canada, to the far-reaching deserts and enchanting hoodoos in the US.
Why choose a train journey for your Slow Travel? Well, Rocky Mountaineer trains only travel during daylight hours, you stop at some of the most stunning hotels each night, they have an average speed of 48 kmh, there is no Wi-Fi and very limited signal on board meaning you really step away from reality and embrace the experience in the present. Your onboard hosts create the perfect atmosphere, with a wealth of knowledge they educate you along your ride about all the historic sites, scenery and wildlife you pass.
You can choose from different levels of service and different routes to suit what you want to see and experience most. It’s a seamless journey, making that slow travel even more effective without the pain of having to get to and from places, book hotels, transport and the rest that comes with fast-paced travel. It’s as simple as soaking in the surroundings as you meander past an expansive range of landscapes, including rivers, gorges, canyons, waterfalls, red sandscapes, and mountains while looking out for bears, elk, salmon, osprey, and eagles.
Sounds expensive… but these are just some options:
The 12-day Rainforest to Gold Rush Grand Adventure (Vancouver, Whistler, Quesnel, Jasper, Banff, Lake Louise, Calgary – or reverse) is priced from around $11,544 pp and includes three days onboard Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service with three breakfasts and three lunches, 11 nights at premium hotels, National Parks Pass, travelling the Icefields Parkway, riding an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier, joining a Glacier Skywalk, visit to Yoho National Park and Lake Louise, a coach transfer to Calgary Downtown, and luggage handling and rail station transfers in Vancouver, Whistler, Quesnel and Jasper.
The seven-day Rockies to the Red Rocks at Leisure (Las Vegas, Bryce Canyon, Moab, Glenwood Springs, Denver – or reverse) is priced from around $7,904 pp and includes two days onboard Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service with two breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners, six nights at premium hotels, a sightseeing tour in Las Vegas, guided tours through the National Parks in Utah, travelling along Scenic Byway 12, time to explore Denver, and luggage handling and rail station transfers in Moab, Glenwood Springs and Denver.
The nine-day First Passage to the West Discovery (Vancouver, Kamloops, Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary – or reverse) is priced from around $7,060 pp and includes two days onboard Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service with two breakfasts and two lunches, eight nights at premium hotels, National Parks Pass, and luggage handling and rail station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops and Lake Louise.
For more information, please visit www.rockymountaineer.com
