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Is the Rocky Mountaineer Overrated? Come and Spend Two Days With Us to Find Out!

Paul and Carole Love to Travel
Paul and Carole Love to Travel
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πŸ‘οΈ 83K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 34:54

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a two-day journey on the Rocky Mountaineer train, traveling from Jasper toward Vancouver. The experience begins with an unexpected upgrade to the Gold Leaf service, which provides elevated seating for superior views of the Canadian landscape. Throughout the trip, the creators highlight the high quality of the food service, including breakfast items like maple syrup sausage and salmon scramble, as well as lunch and dinner offerings. They observe various aspects of the rail journey, such as the priority given to freight trains, the presence of snow sheds, and the use of slide fences to detect movement on the tracks. The crew is noted for their hospitality and organized logistics regarding luggage and hotel transfers. After spending a night in Kamloops, the travelers continue their journey on the second day, enjoying the scenery and the social atmosphere on board. The creators conclude that the experience is thoroughly recommended for anyone seeking a memorable travel experience, ultimately arriving in Vancouver before transitioning to an Alaskan cruise.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Holland America Line
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Holland America Line
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Other Β· 2 nights

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm not even a lemon chocolate isn't it

so it's been fabulous

thoroughly thoroughly thoroughly recommended

it's been amazing

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Choose Gold Leaf for superior views
βœ“Stay in your seats for hotel key distribution

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

toilet facilities β€” toilets on board were both well maintained and scrupulously clean

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Rocky Mountaineer overrated?
QIs it worth the money?

Port Highlights

Jasper2Β½ Happy Bacon
Kamloops4 Happy Bacon
Vancouver4 Happy Bacon
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