NationalGeographicTravellerAustraliaandNewZealandWinter2018

(Sean Pound) #1

Take in The scenery
Part of our fascination with trains
is their ability to go where cars
and planes cannot, allowing you to
see nature’s most magnificent and
otherwise off-limits wonders up close.
Travelling by train lets you enjoy the
changing landscape, notice the little
things out your window, and adventure
through tunnels, up mountains and
through woods in comfort (and without
ever having to enter an airport).
On board Rocky Mountaineer, take in
the breathtaking Canadian Rockies and
Pacific Northwest scenery from your
seat, as well as from one of the outdoor
vestibules in the GoldLeaf Service, which
serve up fresh mountain air alongside
the stunning vistas. There’s also the
chance to settle inside a bi-level, glass-
domed coach to take in even more
immersive views. The gentle speed of
around 50 kilometres an hour ensures
you won’t miss a thing.


a T asTe of canada
Rocky Mountaineer is the perfect
setting in which to discover local
flavours while being immersed in the
beauty and history of the locales that
produced them. All the food served on
board reflects the regions and is truly
Western Canadian. From Alberta beef to
British Columbia potatoes, it is locally
sourced wherever possible.
Between meals, snack on trail mix,
freshly baked cookies and gourmet
cheese. Wines from British Columbia's
Okanagan Valley, local craft beers and
other complimentary beverages round
out the authentic culinary experience.


Make sTronger
connecTions
Nature isn’t the only thing
you'll connect with on board Rocky
Mountaineer. One aspect of rail
travel that has captivated people for
generations is its ability to bond travel
companions, as well as bring travellers
together. One can’t help but wonder
who’s sitting in the seat in front or
behind and what stories they could tell.
That’s especially true on Rocky
Mountaineer, which draws passengers
from around the world and all walks of
life. Maybe it’s that travelling by luxury


train harkens back to a friendlier time,
before smartphones and tablets, when
people would talk to pass the time or
get lost in their thoughts and reconnect
with themselves.

Be paMpered in your seaT
On Rocky Mountaineer, expect
to relive the days when well-
heeled travellers would span the
continent amid opulence and five-star
service. Two premium levels of service,
GoldLeaf and SilverLeaf, deliver similar
luxury. Think reclining leather seats,
outdoor vestibules, an elegant dining
room separate from the seating on
the glass-dome bi-level coaches for
GoldLeaf Service passengers, and
first-class treatment similar to the best
from the golden age of travel. Hosts not
only bring your meals and beverages,
but also tell engaging tales of the
history happening outside your window,
so that every moment on board feels
like service at its finest.

Travel Through TiMe
Rocky Mountaineer offers a rare
opportunity to travel back in time.
It is the only all-daylight passenger train
to follow the historic route that united
Western Canada with the east, passing
by Canadian Pacific Railway’s last spike
in Craigellachie, British Columbia. The
luxury line rolls through engineering
marvels, such as the Spiral Tunnels,
and over impressive bridges.
But don’t expect the carriages to be
dusty relics – Rocky Mountaineer consists
of dozens of state-of-the-art cars, with
new GoldLeaf and SilverLeaf Service
coaches currently in development.
Modern luxury train travel isn’t so
much about arriving at a destination,
but rather sharing a timeless experience
and gaining a new perspective.
Rocky Mountaineer pairs the magic of
train travel with the stunning Canadian
scenery, giving you a chance to enjoy
the journey of a lifetime.

To book, or for the latest offers, contact your
local travel agent or visit adventureworld.com

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