Journey into the Rockies

Together, Rocky Mountaineer and Canyon Spirit define a new era of luxury rail travel, where iconic landscapes, world-class service and immersive storytelling come together in one seamless experience across Canada and the United States.

With Travel Associates, these iconic rail journeys are thoughtfully brought together through the expertise of your advisor, seamlessly connected, beautifully paced and entirely personalised. 

Here, rail travel is not simply transport. It is the experience itself. Unhurried. Immersive. Seamlessly connected to the landscapes it moves through. Thoughtfully designed itineraries, world-class service and expert planning transform these journeys into something far more than a holiday. This is slow travel, perfected curated entirely through your Travel Associates advisor.

Journeying through Canada’s Rocky Mountains and the vast landscapes of the United States, two iconic rail brands redefine what extraordinary travel looks like connecting travellers to some of North America’s most powerful and awe-inspiring environments. 

While Rocky Mountaineer has long embodied the pinnacle of luxury rail travel in Canada renowned for its glass-dome carriages, legendary service and breathtaking journeys through the Canadian Rockies, Canyon Spirit now carries that same standard of excellence into the landscapes of the United States. Across vast desert canyons, sculpted red rock formations and iconic national parks, the experience evolves, but the quality remains constant: immersive, refined and unforgettable.

In Canada, Rocky Mountaineer represents the pinnacle of luxury rail travel through the Canadian Rockies, where scale, serenity and dramatic alpine landscapes unfold through expansive glass-dome coaches. Journeys weave through destinations such as Vancouver, Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper, revealing turquoise lakes, glacier-carved valleys and towering mountain ranges at an unhurried pace designed for immersion rather than transit. For Rocky Mountaineer, Travel Associates recommends the GoldLeaf Service, where the experience is elevated both literally and figuratively. Guests enjoy access to a bi-level glass-dome coach with panoramic views above, while gourmet, regionally inspired meals are served in a dedicated lower-level dining room. Premium beverages, attentive Hosts and seamless transitions between rail and land touring create a journey that feels refined, effortless and deeply connected to place. These experiences are thoughtfully woven into Travel Associates’ hand-picked itineraries, combining rail with national parks, luxury accommodation and guided exploration across Canada’s alpine heartlands.

In the United States, Canyon Spirit carries the same philosophy of immersive rail travel into a dramatically different landscape. Journeys move through vast desert expanses, sculpted red rock formations and iconic canyon country, connecting destinations such as Denver, Moab and Salt Lake City. Here, the scenery feels elemental and timeless, shaped by geology, culture and light, offering a powerful contrast to the alpine environments of Canada. For Canyon Spirit, Travel Associates recommends the Premier Upgrade, designed to complement the bold landscapes of the American Southwest. Guests enjoy enhanced comfort, elevated service and dining inspired by regional Southwest flavours, reflecting the character of the terrain the train moves through. Open-air viewing platforms, panoramic windows and storytelling Hosts bring each journey to life, while seamlessly curated land touring including national parks and cultural landmarks ensures the experience extends far beyond the rail line. Through Travel Associates’ hand-picked itineraries, rail and land are fluidly connected, delivering exploration without exhaustion and discovery without compromise.

Rocky Mountaineer and Canyon Spirit present a distinctive way to experience North America, one that prioritises perspective, pace and connection to place. Across alpine peaks, glacier-fed lakes, desert plains and ancient red rock formations, the journey unfolds slowly, allowing landscapes to be absorbed rather than passed through. Guided by the expertise of your Travel Associates advisor, hand-picked itineraries seamlessly unite rail and land, layering luxury accommodation, national parks and immersive touring into a cohesive whole. The result is travel that feels considered and effortless, where the journey itself becomes part of the story.