Discover the Rocky Mountaineer luxury train! Journey from Vancouver to Banff or Lake Louise with stunning Rockies views, GoldLeaf vs SilverLeaf service, gourmet dining & travel tips.

Is a luxury train journey through the Canadian Rockies on your bucket list? 🚂 In this episode of RTE-Travel Talk – Ask a Real Travel Expert, host Ken Lawrence sits down with Mindy Baker of Wheels Up Travel & Cruise to review her recent adventure aboard the Rocky Mountaineer’s First Passage to the West.

Mindy shares everything you need to know about this iconic daylight-only rail journey, including:

🌄 The breathtaking scenery from Vancouver through Kamloops to Banff or Lake Louise.

🚆 The difference between GoldLeaf and SilverLeaf Service – from panoramic dome cars to gourmet dining and outdoor viewing platforms.

🏨 The seamless hotel stays each night, luggage handling, and luxury touches that make the experience stress-free.

👨‍👩‍👧 Who this trip is perfect for – from families and multigenerational travelers to solo adventurers and nature lovers.

♿ Accessibility and comfort features for all travelers.

🧳 Travel tips for booking, the best season to go, and how to combine your Rocky Mountaineer journey with an Alaska cruise for the ultimate bucket-list vacation.

Whether you’re a train enthusiast, luxury traveler, or simply dreaming of Canada’s most stunning landscapes, this episode will inspire your next great journey.