Anyone who loves to travel will enjoy a trip with Rocky Mountaineer.
From the bustling big cities of Seattle and Vancouver and the coastal beaches and rainforest wilderness, to the majestic mountain landscapes with their rumbling waterfalls and luxury ski resorts, there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy on a Rocky Mountaineer holiday.
But which journey is the perfect one for you? It isn’t easy when Rocky Mountaineer blends its award-winning service, with the striking beauty of the western Canada wilderness, on all four of its scenic routes.
Will it be the Coastal Passage, a route that includes the bright lights of Seattle, with the romance that comes with golden beaches and the dramatic Canadian coastline?
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How about First Passage to the West? This winding route takes you on a relaxing journey through the Spiral Tunnels, and to the world-famous resort destinations of Banff and Lake Louise – the perfect route that combines history with the wild west.
Journey Through the Clouds is as inspiring as it sounds. Experience the rustic charms of Jasper, a small town surrounded by glacier fed lakes and magnificent mountains. Views along the route include rushing waterfalls and rugged mountain scenery.
Then there’s Rainforest to Gold Rush, a wilderness route that features the famous resort town of Whistler. A route filled with wildlife and mountain peaks, Rainforest to Gold Rush is a true adventure.
For those who want it all, the Grand Rail Circle Journey combines two or more routes into one all-encompassing journey, where the beaches, rainforests, mountains and lakes, and of course the charming towns, are all part of trip.
Quiz – Which journey is right for me?
Take this simple quiz, and find out which Rocky Mountaineer route is the perfect one for you. Select from the multiple-choice answers below and be sure to record your answer for each question.
1: Do you most want to visit:
A – The rustic town of Jasper
B – The famous resort town of Jasper
C – The beautiful lakes at Banff and Lake Louise
D – Bustling, cosmopolitan Seattle
E – I want to visit them all
2: Describe yourself:
A – Nature lover
B – Wilderness Explorer
C – Country Boy / Gal
D – City Slicker
E – I’m a bit of everything
3: What appeals to you most:
A – Rushing waterfalls and rugged mountain peaks
B – Bears, Eagles and other wildlife
C – Places rich in history
D – Beaches and dramatic coastline scenery
E – All of these would be great!
4: I would most like to….
A – Feel the mist of the crashing Pyramid Falls
B – View the highest peaks in the Canadian Rockies
C – Twist through the legendary Spiral Tunnels
D – Admire the reflective beauty of Shuswap Lake
E – All please 🙂
The right journey for you is…
If you answered mostly A – then Journey Through the Clouds is the track you want to take.
Mostly B’s – says that you’re an adventurer who would like the rugged terrain of the west on the Rainforest to Gold Rush route.
Mostly C’s – the First Passage to the West is a step back in time. This is Rocky Mountaineer’s most popular route which retraces the journey of Canada’s early western explorers.
Mostly D’s – means that you’re a seaside romantic, with coastal views on the Coastal Passage route to the Rockies.
And mostly E’s – means that you love an adventure and are looking for a bit of everything. The Grand Rail Circle provides a heaping serve of everything that makes the Canadian West so popular.
