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This was gold leaf service.

Yes, we definitely saw the Moon River 😂. It's been awhile so I don't remember all the meals, but I do recall that the chili was surprisingly good. When it comes to sleep, it was mostly a matter of getting used to sleeping on a train. I didn't sleep that well the first night; I think I forgot to close the curtains and we passed through a town and the street lights woke me up. But I got more used to it (or maybe was just tired!) and slept like a log the second night.

I wanted to enjoy my family vacation time in Banff without worrying about filming, so I focused this video solely on the train ride. Banff is definitely a great place to visit, though; we enjoyed our time there.

Thanks for the feedback. It's definitely pricey. We booked the 2-day Vancouver to Banff for ~$2300 USD per person, so a total of ~$7000 USD for the three of us (excluding tax). This is also for the Gold Leaf service, which is the highest tier, and in the early summertime. I'm guessing the pricing varies by time of year, though, and certainly by tier. We didn't do any additional add-on tour options. I'm not sure if you can book through a travel agent; we booked directly from their website. If anyone is looking for a more affordable alternative, I'd recommend the Amtrak California Zephyr from Chicago to SF (or just Denver to SF if you want the scenic part). It's not as luxurious, but the scenery through the Rockies is just as beautiful.

@@WunChiou Thank you for the prompt response! I appreciate you share your package so I have an idea what it'd cost and what i'd be getting! I so appreciate it. Thank you! Looks like we'll have to book a night in Vancouver before hand then another night or two at Banff then fly home to the states. Thank you and look forward to seeing more videos... My dad's been talking about Rocky for past few years and now I think I can finally take him! Oh do you think I should book a few nights at Banff so he could experience Rocky a bit more? Did you just come straight home pretty much after the train ride? thanks again!

I also meant to ask how you arranged the hotel (recommendations) at Banff and transportation to hotel? Much appreciate it!

After booking, when you get closer to your trip, Rocky Mountaineer will have you fill out a form to let them know which hotel you want to be picked up from in Vancouver and which hotel you want to be dropped off at in Banff. They provide a bus for both and it's really easy. We just booked our hotel in Banff separately from the train. For some hotels, the Rocky Mountaineer will also deliver your luggage directly to the hotel. For others, it will be on the shuttle bus. I'd definitely recommend spending a few days in Banff if you can. We visited Lake Louise, Lake Moraine, the Banff Gondola, and just enjoyed the quaint little town nestled in the mountains. To get back to the states, you have to drive about an hour east from Banff to Calgary, since there's no airport in Banff. You can either rent a car or book one of the shuttles (we used the Brewster Express).

@@WunChiou Thank you so very much!!!!! Such great info!

Thanks for the comment. I didn't mean to imply "across [all of] Canada" when writing the title; in my head I meant more the action of passing through. Naming things is hard. I've updated the title for clarity.

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Thanks! Prices vary depending on a lot of factors, like time of year. Currently, a Roomette which seats/sleeps 2 people and includes all meals costs ~$1000 USD. That's pretty close to the price we paid. They also have other room options. If you're willing to travel in coach, which is just a seat and doesn't include meals, it's only ~$150 USD per person. Some people only travel Denver to Emeryville, which costs less, but still lets you see the most scenic parts of the ride. Amtrak also occasionally has discounts, like 2 for 1. Just gotta check their website.

@@WunChiou Hay thanks for that The 2 for one offer sounds pretty good That's not a bad price I would love to go California to Nashville or Memphis you would probably have to get different trains I would believe I must have a more in-depth look at the rail service and destinations I think rail would be a good choice to see a good part of the country Thumbs up from Australia 👍🇦🇺👍 Thanks David

The TSA mask mandate includes Amtrak, and the Amtrak employees on the train do enforce it fairly strictly if they see you without one. The one exception to this is within your own sleeper-car room you can take your mask off, or if you're actively eating/drinking.

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Hi, question. If there is one stop you would get off for an extended day or two ( vacation trip) which would they be? 😊

Okaaaayy🤔….. I guess

You can walk around the train all cars if you have a roommate, if coach you can just walk through the coach cars and observation car as much as you want, try walking on the plane. Also ever you ever tried taking pain medication for the pain, it could help.

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No, we didn't notice any. Our trip was from July 11-13, though. So, YMMV.

Anywhere on the train,. A mask 😷 required,, why risk & cause yourself trouble getting caught ??!!

@@nellgrill3845not inside the room

Yes, we flew to Chicago and spent one night there. If you're curious, we stayed at the JW Marriott Chicago, which is a rather nice hotel that's only about a 10-minute walk away from Union Station. The scenes in the beginning of the video are from us walking from the hotel to around the Chicago Riverwalk.

@@WunChiou Thanks. I'm planning to do the same as you but booked another hotel. I saw on Amtrak's website that the train was cancelled one day recently due to mudslides. That would ruin my whole itinerary so hoping for the best.

Well done. I'm doing the trip in November.

Thanks for the feedback. I actually did try to increase the voice volume and decrease the music, but I guess it needed even more. The biggest issue was that the source audio was quiet (I'm kind of a quiet talker and we're required to keep our masks on when not in our rooms, which muffled voices even more). I should probably invest in an external mic, or maybe just speak louder. :)

One can actuate the bathroom latch with a tissue between fingers and latch, but that does require awareness and planning.

@@susanmills875 Public toilets for three days....seems high Covid risk, no?

They're one of the first to experience regular dining car services, too, which is nice to see getting back to what passes for normal. I have not seen anyone relate how it worked, if it did, to order food delivery via Grubhub or Ubereats, to the train from some local eatery. If anyone has any experiences doing that, I'd love to know how to make it work. The Amtrak meals are fine, and free for those paying for roomettes or rooms, but coach passengers have to pay for meals.