Canadian Rockies Blog

What a great start we have had to 2011 with about a metre of snow received by the ski resorts across Western Canada over the past week! Now that we are into 2011, the busy summer season does not seem so far away. With the early-bird deals starting to “fizzle” out or become less attractive for the summer, especially with the Rocky Mountaineer train packages, now is a good time to get a good deal on a 2011 spring, summer or autumn/fall package. Rocky Mountain Holidays have brochure downloads in PDF (Portable Document Format) and as always, we have provided the links below for easy reference. These packages can be easily customised based on your preferences (as long as the changes fit in with the rail or cruise schedule). Be sure to take advantage of specials such as free nights and activities in Vancouver – value added rather than discounts are the way to go.

Self-drive holidays are becoming increasingly popular in the Canadian Rockies as it gives you the independence but you also have full support when you are out here and the peace of mind that you won’t struggle to find accommodation during the peak season months in the Canadian Rockies. When booking a self-drive package, check to see if you have Loss Damage Waiver insurance coverage with your credit card provider as this can save you about $30 per day. Also, check out what the one way drop-off fees are from Vancouver to Calgary for example. When you book independently they can be as much as several hundred dollars whereas through a tour operator, typically the rates are about $75-$100.

Other things to look out for if you are shopping around are hidden fees such as “credit card surcharges”. This is a common technique used by some companies to squeeze some extra cash out of you after you have already agreed to the booking. It is also good to ask the straight question – “what extra costs will I have to pay in additional to the package price?”. Any good tour operator will be able to list these for you immediately so you know where you stand with the total of your holiday cost.

Here are the holiday brochures for 2011 – available for download through RockyMountainHolidays.com.

• Rocky Mountaineer Train Holidays 2011
• Alberta Holidays (5 pages) 2011
• British Columbia Holidays (3 pages) 2011
• Coach Holidays in Canada (4 pages) 2011
• Train Holidays in Canada (7 pages) 2011
• Holidays in Eastern Canada (3 pages) 2011
• Holidays in Canada (23 pages) 2011

Wishing you all a healthy and happy 2011.

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Book a Rocky Mountaineer rail tour package of 3 nights or more on GoldLeaf Service or 5 nights or more on RedLeaf Service between June 7 and August 31, 2010 and receive a FREE additional night at a Fairmont Hotel in Vancouver. Some conditions apply.

Book by August 31, 2010 to take advantage of this special offer!

Download the packages below or visit Rocky Mountain Holidays.

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Circle Tour Holiday Packages (Start and finish in Vancouver):

• Classic Rail Circle | 7 nights / 8 days
• Classic Rail Circle with Cruise | 14 nights / 15 days
• Canadian Rockies Getaway | 8 nights / 9 days
• Canadian Rockies Getaway with Cruise | 17 nights / 18 days
• Grand Rail Circle | 10 nights / 11 days
• Grand Rail Circle with Cruise | 16 nights / 17 days
• Golden Circle via Whistler | 10 nights / 11 days
• Canadian Rockies Circle | 12 nights / 13 days

One-Way Tour Holiday Packages (Can be taken in either direction):

• Classic Rail Holiday – Vancouver to Banff | 3 nights / 4 days
• Classic Rail Holiday – Vancouver to Banff with Cruise | 11 nights / 12 days
• Classic Rail Holiday – Vancouver to Jasper | 3 nights / 4 days
• Classic Rail Holiday – Vancouver to Jasper with Cruise | 12 nights / 13 days
• Classic Rail Holiday – Vancouver to Calgary | 3 nights / 4 days
• Classic Rail Holiday – Vancouver to Calgary with Cruise | 11 nights / 12 days
• Classic Rail Holiday – Whistler to Jasper | 3 nights / 4 days
• Canadian Rockies and Whistler | 4 nights / 5 days
• Canadian Rockies and Whistler with Cruise | 11 nights / 12 days
• Canadian Rockies Excursion | 4 nights / 5 days
• Canadian Rockies Excursion with Cruise | 12 nights / 13 days
• Canadian Rockies Highlights | 5 nights / 6 days
• Canadian Rockies Highlights with Cruise | 13 nights / 14 days
• Canadian Rockies and Vancouver | 6 nights / 7 days
• Canadian Rockies and Vancouver with Cruise | 15 nights / 16 days
• Canadian Rockies Adventures | 7 nights / 8 days
• Canadian Rockies Adventures with Cruise | 15 nights / 16 days
• Western Explorer | 7 nights / 8 days
• Western Explorer with Cruise | 16 nights / 17 days
• Northern Explorer | 8 nights / 9 days
• Northern Explorer with Cruise | 15 nights / 16 days
• Canadian Rockies at Leisure | 9 nights / 10 days
• Canadian Rockies at Leisure with Cruise | 18 nights / 19 days
• Northern Rockies at Leisure | 10 nights / 11 days
• Northern Rockies at Leisure with Cruise | 17 nights / 18 days

Trans-Canada Rail Tour Holiday Packages (Can be taken in either direction):

• Trans-Canada Rail Adventure | 11 nights / 12 days or 12 nights / 13 days
• Trans-Canada Rail Adventure with Cruise | 19 nights / 20 days
• Canada’s Coast to Coast by Rail | 15 nights / 16 days or 16 nights / 17 days
• Coast to Coast by Rail with Cruise | 23 nights / 24 days

Rail and Self-Drive Holiday Packages (Can be taken in either direction):

• Banff the Beautiful | 5 nights / 6 days
• Banff the Beautiful with Cruise | 13 nights / 14 days
• First Passage to the West Discovery Drive | 7 nights / 8 days
• First Passage to the West with Cruise | 15 nights / 16 days
• Journey through the Clouds Discovery Drive | 7 nights / 8 days
• Journey through the Clouds Discovery Drive with Cruise | 16 nights / 17 days
• Rainforest to Gold Rush Discovery Drive | 8 nights / 9 days
• Rainforest to Gold Rush Discovery Drive with Cruise | 15 nights / 16 days

City Stop Add-Ons (To be added to any of our packages or purchased separately):

• Explore Vancouver | 1 night / 2 days
• Explore Victoria from Vancouver | 2 nights / 3 days
• Explore Whistler from Vancouver | 2 nights / 3 days
• Whales and Bears of Tofino | 3 nights / 4 days

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Alternatively you can call 0800-567-7542 (freephone) from the U.K. or 1-888-747-6259 (freephone) from within North America.

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Panorama Mountain Resort is having a REALLY LARGE sale and we don’t want you to miss out as it is for just a short time!

From 8 pm February 8 to 9 pm February 10 2009, Panorama will present their first ever 49 Hour Sale!  Please note these times are Mountain Standard time (GMT-7 hours)

Any condo, any day $49 per person per night!*
These are the best prices Panorama has ever offered, and you can only get them for 49 short hours. They have even included family day!

Contact rocky-peak Ski Holidays to book! 

Here is the small print:

*Price includes lodging only. $49 per person, per night based on two (2) adults sharing a Studio or 1-bedroom condo, or four (4) adults sharing a 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom condo. Available for new bookings made between 8pm Mountain Standard Time on February 8, 2009 and 9pm Mountain Standard Time on February 10, 2009. A two (2) night minimum stay applies. Subject to availability. Conditions may apply to all packages and programs. Rates subject to change or cancellation without notice. All facilities and programs subject to seasonality and change without notice.

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Save up to 40% OFF WestJet travel! Book now!

Book by August 1, 2007 for travel in Canada between September 5 and October 31, 2007 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. U.S. flights are also on sale!

Visit WestJet for details!

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