Now this is luxury rail travel as it was meant to be: comfortable surroundings inside, exquisite Canadian Rockies scenery outside, and impeccable service from beginning to end. As you wind your way through the coastal mountains just outside Vancouver to wilder, more challenging terrain like the towering peaks of Banff and the glacial waters of Lake Louise, you'll have nothing more taxing to do than sit back in your plush seat, drink in the passing scenery, and plan your activities for whatever stops you make along the way. Best yet, all-daylight travel means you won't miss a single sparkling lake or snow-capped peak as you whisk through Canada's rugged beauty, all the while feasting on delicious cuisine and photographing the passing sights.

Rocky Mountaineer offers four unique rail routes, including journeys through British Columbia and Alberta to Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, and Calgary, and the newest three-day "Coastal Passage" route connecting Seattle to the Canadian Rockies. You'll have myriad choices for crafting just the right rail experience, from a few quick days-perhaps with pre- and/or post-rail nights spent in some of Canada's unique towns and national parks-to longer trips of eight or more days. Some journeys even include a post-rail-adventure Alaskan cruise!

As you make scenic stops along your route, you'll stay in some of the finest hotels from Vancouver to Banff and beyond. These differ based on Rocky Mountaineer's three levels of service, from the economical RedLeaf service, with its large picture windows and complimentary glass of wine at lunch, to the higher-level SilverLeaf and most-luxurious GoldLeaf service, which offers panoramic viewing through full-length dome windows, complimentary beverages (including welcome champagne toast), and such gourmet dishes as Alberta Pork Tenderloin and Wild British Columbia Sockeye Salmon. However, everyone who travels with Rocky Mountaineer enjoys terrific service and the same unfolding spectacle outside their train window.

For more information about Rocky Mountaineer, call your Hideaways Travel Specialist at 800-843-4433, or email ts@hideaways.com.