Rocky Mountaineer 2010 Holiday Package Downloads

Rates are now available for all the Rocky Mountaineer Holiday packages for 2010. You can download the itinerary and pricing in PDF format at our Rocky Mountaineer Holiday Package Download page.

The 2010 Rocky Mountaineer rail packages now include the following:

Circle Tour Holiday Packages (Start and finish in Vancouver):
• Classic Rail Circle | 7 nights / 8 days
• Canadian Rockies Getaway | 8 nights / 9 days
• Grand Rail Circle | 10 nights / 11 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 Jasper | 3 nights / 4 days
• Classic Rail Holiday, Vancouver to Calgary | 3 nights / 4 days
• Classic Rail Holiday, Whistler to Jasper | 3 nights / 4 days
• Canadian Rockies and Whistler | 4 nights / 5 days
• Canadian Rockies Excursion | 4 nights / 5 days
• Canadian Rockies Highlights | 5 nights / 6 days
• Canadian Rockies and Vancouver | 6 nights / 7 days
• Canadian Rockies Adventures | 7 nights / 8 days
• Western Explorer | 7 nights / 8 days
• Northern Explorer | 8 nights / 9 days
• Canadian Rockies at Leisure | 9 nights / 10 days
• Northern Rockies at Leisure | 10 nights / 11 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
• Canada's Coast to Coast by Rail | 15 nights / 16 days or 16 nights / 17 days

Rail and Self-Drive Holiday Packages (Can be taken in either direction):
• Banff the Beautiful | 5 nights / 6 days
• First Passage to the West Discovery Drive | 7 nights / 8 days
• Journey through the Clouds Discovery Drive | 7 nights / 8 days
• Rainforest to Gold Rush Discovery Drive | 8 nights /9 days

We can customise any of the holiday packages at RockyMountainHolidays.com by adding a cruise to Alaska for example.

Kicking Horse, Canada

Here is some information about a resort which receives plenty of publicity regarding the incredible ski terrain offered, but little about what the summer months offer: Kicking Horse, Canada.

Kicking Horse Mountain Ski Resort offers some of the best ski vertical in the winter time with is famed "champagne powder" which is light fluffy snow (the stuff making snowballs out of is difficult). I have been up to my waste in this stuff, and you can still move easily! In the winter time, many use the Kicking Horse Powder Express to experience this ski resort from Banff and Lake Louise or you can stay right on the mountain.

Lets look at what the summer offers as we are finding more and more guests are now including Kicking Horse in their Rocky Mountain summer holiday itinerary.

✩ The Kicking Horse Summer Gondola. Another gondola?! This one is worth it too as there is an almost 100% you will see a grizzly bear at the top! Boo, the resident grizzly bear, lives in the largest grizzly bear reserve IN THE WORLD. There are day tours from Banff to Kicking Horse which actually guarantee the Grizzly sighting or you get to go on the tour again for FREE!

✩ Hiking and Mountain Biking. There are trails from the top of the gondola to make things easier for you - downhill all the way!

✩ Rafting. There are several White-Water Rafting trips available on the Kicking Horse River. Most tours include a mouth-watering BBQ lunch on the riverside.

✩ Jet Boating. Jet boating on the Kicking Horse Lower Canyon and Columbia River can also be easily integrated into any Rocky Mountain summer holiday package. This tour is usually combined with a rafting trip for additional package savings.

✩ Wolf Centre. See these beautiful animals up close and learn about their struggles against humans.

✩ Golfing. There is plenty of golfing to be had and the rates are fraction of comparable other resort golf courses. Tee times are easy to secure and can be included into a discounted Rocky Mountain Holiday package.

✩ Fishing. Nearby lakes located out of National or Provincial Park boundaries can be visited in a day. Permits are still required.

✩ Accommodation. Kicking Horse accommodation in the summer is very reasonably priced. There is on-mountain accommodation which certainly will not disappoint.

To ask how to incorporate Kicking Horse, Canada into your Rocky Mountain Holiday, just contact a Rocky Mountain Holiday specialist who can create your customised itinerary.

Any questions or suggestions about Kicking Horse, Canada? Visit KickingHorseCanada.com or post your comments on this Canadian Rockies Blog.

Information provided by: RockyMountainHolidays.com

Banff Snowmobile Tours

You may think it is too early for us to post information about 2008-2009 Banff snowmobile tours while we are still experiencing temperatures in the mid-30s (in the 90s in Fahrenheit!), but we just wanted to let you know about our snowmobile tours out of Banff, Canmore and Lake Louise for this upcoming 2008-2009 winter season.

Banff snowmobile tours are a great way to experience the great Canadian Outdoors in the winter time!

This year, there are even more snowmobile tours for you to choose from, from full day family tours to high powered adrenaline tours, you will not be disappointed! There is no wonder that snowmobile tours in the winter months are one of our top most popular tours booked.

In addition to the regular day snowmobile tours, there are also overnight ski and snowmobile packages as well as two-day snowmobile accommodation packages.

Snowmobiling does book up especially over the holiday periods, so pre-booking is definately recommended to avoid disappointment.

Combine any snowmobile tour with a ski package put together by us and receive 10% OFF when pre-booked before November 15 2008.  This offer CAN be combined with any of the many ski specials we currently have!

NHL Ice Hockey Tours - Calgary Flames (Feb 7 to Mar 29 2008)

The last Ice Hockey Tours to see the Calgary Flames are in March 2008, just next month, so remember to book your seats as space is limited!

All NHL games are played in the Saddledome in Calgary.

Date: 9 Feb
Game: Edmonton
Departs Banff: 2.15 pm
Game Time: 5.00 PM

Date: 22 Feb
Game: Detroit
Departs Banff: 4.15 pm
Game Time: 7.00 PM

Date: 26 Feb
Game: Colorado
Departs Banff: 4.15 pm
Game Time: 7.00 PM

Date: 4 Mar
Game: Columbus
Departs Banff: 4.15 pm
Game Time: 7.00 PM

Date: 7 Mar
Game: Nashville
Departs Banff: 4.45 pm
Game Time: 7.30 PM

Date: 10 Mar
Game: St Louis
Departs Banff: 4.45 pm
Game Time: 7.30 PM

Date: 20 Mar
Game: Colorado
Departs Banff: 4.15 pm
Game Time: 7.00 PM

Date: 22 Mar
Game: Minnesota
Departs Banff: 5:15 pm
Game Time: 8.00 PM

Date: 25 Mar
Game: Vancouver
Departs Banff: 4.15 pm
Game Time: 7.00 PM

Date: 29 Mar
Game: Edmonton
Departs Banff: 5:15 pm
Game Time: 8.00 PM

Prices:
$100-$110 for Black Seating AND return transportation from Banff or Canmore
$125-$135 for Green Seating AND return transportation from Banff or Canmore
$155+ for Blue Seating AND return transportation from Banff or Canmore

Tickets Available from:
ROCKY-PEAK HOLIDAYS

More information:
Banff Ice Hockey Tours

Blue Ticket - Calgary Flames V Colorado Avalanche

We have just ONE BLUE ticket left for the NHL Flames game at the Saddledome, Calgary - Calgary Flames against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday February 26 2008. The price is just $165 including tax and transportation from Banff and Canmore.

We also have some Green and Black seating available. For more information just click on the above title link.

Banff Snowmobiling - Banff Snowmobile Tours

These tours offer guided snowmobile tours in the Canadian Rockies. You will be shuttled through the majestic Rockies from Canmore, Banff, and Lake Louise. The closest snowmobile operation is 84 minutes from Banff and 50 minutes from Lake Louise - they are located just west of Yoho National Park outside of the National Parks.

All the trips provide all the necessary winter gear, a new well maintained skidoo, a highly qualified guide, and a memory that will last forever!

Want more power? You can upgrade your 380cc Skidoo to a 550cc Skidoo for just a small amount extra.

There are other tours such as the High Power Private trip and for more experienced riders - the Extreme Tour!

The price is CDN$250 for a full day of action including ALL TAX, some insurance, a BBQ lunch and return transportation from Banff.

Include this tour as part of a ski package and save 10% with rocky-peak Holidays, offering ski holidays in Western Canada.

Banff Winter Wildlife Tour - Moose

To book a Banff winter wildlife tour, or to include it in an existing package, contact rocky-peak Ski Holidays.

NHL Ice Hockey Tours from Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise, Whistler & Squamish

The Calgary Flames beat the Minnesota Wild last night in a great NHL Ice Hockey Game. Tours to this Ice Hockey Game were available from Lake Louise, Banff and Canmore.

Ticket prices including transport from Banff and Canmore are $125 for Green seating, $110 for Black seating, and you can pay just $10 more for an enhanced ice hockey tour package! These rates apply to all our NHL Hockey games over the 2007/2008 winter season. For transport from Lake Louise, please inquire as there is a surcharge for pick-up.

What is an "enhanced" ice hockey tour?

The enhanced ice hockey tours include a fanatical hockey guide, a chance to win a prize by guessing the score and a souvenir puck!

Game Times and Tours Pick Up Times

Game times are typically at 7pm but can also be at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, and 7:30pm. The full schedule including game times for the Calgary Flames in the Saddledome can be viewed at our Banff Ice Hockey Tours page. Pick-up times for the ice hockey tours are usually about 2 hours before the game time, so the regular pick-up time in Banff for a 7pm game time would be about 5pm and for Canmore, 5:15pm.

The Vancouver Canucks are taking on the Edmonton Oilers tonight which is set to be a high-paced game. Ice Hockey tickets to this game including transportation from Whistler or Squamish are still available. You can get to Vancouver Canucks games in Vancouver from Whistler and Squamish. See the Vancouver Canucks Hockey Tour schedule and pricing on the Whistler Ice Hockey Tours page.

To book Banff Ice Hockey Tours or Whistler Ice Hockey Tours, just contact rocky-peak Holidays to reserve.

Dog Sled Tours

Dog Sledding in the Canadian Rockies!



Banff dog sled tours , Lake Louise dog sled tours , Canmore dog sled tours and Panorama dog sled tours are a must for all dog lovers!

The dogs are passionate about what they do! On the longer tours you can give it a try yourself - make sure you have the anchor ready just in case you need to stop! Guides will assist you to give you a helping hand and you can just sit back and relax in your sleigh as you speed through the winter wonderland. Be sure to take your camera as these dogs like to have their photo taken!

Banff dog sled tours , Lake Louise dog sled tours , Canmore dog sled tours and Panorama dog sled tours have been timed so that you don't have to take a full day off skiing or you can add another tour such as snowmobiling to maximise your precious ski holiday time in one place. Now there are increased transfers from Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise and for 2008, dog sled tours out of Panorama, getting to the dogs has never been easier this winter 2008 ski season!



The best way to book is to contact rocky-peak Holidays direct and they will take care of everything.

Booking with rocky-peak Holidays also means you pay no booking fees!

Whistler Ice Hockey Tours

This season we are now offering Ice Hockey Tours so see the Vancouver Canucks play at GM Place in Vancouver.



The Ice Hockey Tours leave from Whistler and Squamish throughout the season and there is limited availability. Book early to avoid disappointment!

To book or enquire about Whistler Ice Hockey Tours or Banff Ice Hockey Tours, please visit rocky-peak Holidays and click on the Ice Hockey Tours link at the bottom of their page.

Banff Ice Hockey Tours

An NHL Ice Hockey Tour from Banff to Calgary to see the Calgary Flames is one tour out of Banff not to be missed! Ice Hockey is a real Canadian passion!

Not a sports fan? Not a problem! The whole game is an awesome experience of pure entertainment with pumping music to get you in the mood and an incredible atmosphere. This is real fun for all the family! You really don't have to be a sports fan to enjoy a NHL Ice Hockey game!

If you want to learn more about the game rules of hockey, let the onboard hockey guide tell you as much as you need to know! From Banff, the time to the famed Saddledome in Calgary is about 1.5 hours away. Enough time to quiz the guide! Most games start at 8pm, so usually the departure time is about 4pm from Banff.

The Calgary Flames never disappoint! When they score, you can feel the heat of the flames from the fire which shoots up in the centre of the arena. Keep an eye out for the maskot who bangs his drum and gets the crowds going!

Support the Flames in the Calgary Saddledome and enjoy every action-packed moment! If you are not an ice hockey fan, after this tour you will certainly want to go back for more!

For more information or to book, visit rocky-peak Holidays and click on their Ice Hockey Tours link at the bottom of their page.

GO FLAMES GO!