If you've been searching for the best luxury train vacations in North America, Rocky Mountaineer and Canyon Spirit are the two names that come up again and again. Both offer daylight-only rail journeys through some of the continent’s most dramatic landscapes, with glass-dome windows, regional cuisine and onboard hosts who narrate the scenery as it unfolds. Our travel advisors know that now is the best time to lock in your 2027 vacation — space is limited on these scenic train journeys, and the best seats fill up quickly.

What Makes Luxury Rail Worth It

These journeys pass through landscapes that are genuinely difficult to reach any other way. The train runs during daylight hours only, meaning every hour of the journey is a viewing opportunity rather than a night spent sleeping through the scenery. With Rocky Mountaineer, onboard service is split into two tiers (SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf), with GoldLeaf offering a bi-level dome car and dedicated dining. With a Canyon Spirit Premier upgrade, enjoy exclusive lounge car access, elevated dining and premium beverages and an additional outdoor viewing area for the best photo opportunities of this scenic route. Our advisors can walk you through which route and which service level makes the most sense based on your travel style and budget.

Most popular routes: Vancouver to Banff, Vancouver to Jasper, Denver to Salt Lake City

Best time to travel: Late April through October; peak foliage runs mid-September

What’s included: Rail journey, hotel, meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and onboard storytelling hosts

Hotel partnerships: Rocky Mountaineer packages pair seamlessly with Banff Springs, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and other iconic properties

SilverLeaf Service

Why Book Through a Travel Advisor?

Our advisors know which departure dates offer the best light for photography, which service tiers are worth the upgrade and how to build a before-and-after itinerary that turns a train journey into a complete trip. We also have access to promotions, package pricing and availability windows that aren’t always visible to the general public. If you’re considering either journey, talking to one of our advisors before you book costs nothing and routinely saves travelers both money and avoidable mistakes.

Book your rail journey through our agency and enjoy:

A complimentary Premier upgrade valued at $2,000 per couple with Canyon Spirit, or a travel credit valued at $750 per couple with Rocky Mountaineer.
Fresh, regionally inspired culinary creations as you wind through breathtaking scenery
Engaging Hosts sharing stories about historic sites, scenery and wildlife
A stress-free vacation planned to perfection thanks to our expertise

Featured Itineraries:

Kicking Horse River, Banff National Park

Rocky Mountaineer

6-Night Journey Through the Clouds Excursion

Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper, Edmonton

April 22, 2027

Fares from $3,794 per person

British Columbia, Canada

Rocky Mountaineer

8-Night First Passage to the West Discovery

Vancouver, Kamloops, Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary

May 14, 2027

Fares from $5,159 per person

Onboard SilverLeaf service

Canyon Spirit

4-Night Rockies to the Red Rocks Three-Day Rail Classic

Salt Lake City, Moab, Glenwood Springs, Denver

August 31, 2027

Fares from $3,025 per person

Additional departure dates available. Ask us for more information.

2027 All Aboard Promotion – Rocky Mountaineer” (“Offer”) applies only to new bookings on packages (excluding two-day rail and the Rockies Refined package) on select travel dates in 2027 on Rocky Mountaineer routes. High demand dates are excluded. Bookings must be made between June 23 and August 4, 2026, to qualify. Available on GoldLeaf Service or SilverLeaf Service. Circle Journeys are not eligible for double promo. Offer is per person and applies to single, double, triple or quad occupancy bookings, and will be automatically added to booking. Offer is subject to availability. Offer can be combined with any other in-market offer, unless specified. Offer has no cash value, is non-transferable and cannot be deferred to a later trip unless specified or retroactively applied. Offer is not applicable to Wholesale, Custom Groups or Group Tour Block bookings. Offer is capacity controlled and may be modified, withdrawn or amended without prior notice. Deposits are required at the time of booking and full payment of the balance must be made 60 days prior to travel. All figures advertised are expressed in USD as a guideline only and may vary at the time of booking based on changes in exchange rate with the CAD for our Rocky Mountaineer routes. Value of Offer is per person. All bookings are subject to the full booking terms and conditions.

2027 All Aboard America Promotion – Canyon Spirit” (“Offer”) applies only to new bookings on packages (excluding two-day and three-day Rail Only and the Rockies to the Red Rocks Mighty 5 Explorer package) on select travel dates in 2027 on Canyon Spirit routes. High demand dates are excluded. Bookings must be made between June 23 and August 4, 2026, to qualify. Available on Premier Upgrade only. Return Journeys are eligible for double promo. Offer is per person and applies to single, double, triple or quad occupancy bookings, and will be automatically added to booking. Offer is subject to availability. Offer can be combined with any other in-market offer, unless specified. Offer has no cash value, is non-transferable and cannot be deferred to a later trip unless specified or retroactively applied. Offer is not applicable to Custom Groups or Group Tour Block bookings. Offer is capacity controlled and may be modified, withdrawn or amended without prior notice. Deposits are required at the time of booking and full payment of the balance must be made 60 days prior to travel. Wholesale guests deposit payment and balance as contractually applicable. All figures advertised are expressed in USD as a guideline only and may vary at the time of booking based on changes in exchange rate with the USD for our Canyon Spirit routes. Value of Offer is per person. All bookings are subject to the full booking terms and conditions.

Terms, conditions and restrictions apply; pricing, availability, and other details subject to change and/ or apply to US or Canadian residents. Please confirm details and booking information with your travel advisor.

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