Rocky Mountaineer Offers Washington Residents Special Deal on Whistler Train Journey

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (May 4, 2010) – Rocky Mountaineer is offering Washington residents an exclusive opportunity to enjoy a breathtaking train excursion between Vancouver and Whistler, BC. Book the Washington Residents Special for Rocky Mountaineer’s Whistler Sea to Sky Climb between Vancouver and Whistler starting at just $159 per adult round-trip when booking four or more guests. This exclusive offer is available until May 31, 2010 on bookings for travel between May 14 and September 27, 2010.

 “We’re excited to extend this unique offer to our neighbours in Washington State and to give them the opportunity to experience another way to travel between Vancouver and Whistler,” says Hubert Wat, Vice President, Marketing of Rocky Mountaineer.  “Instead of sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic, guests can enjoy a relaxing train journey with delicious meals, impeccable service and some of the most spectacular scenery in North America.”

The three-hour train trip provides a link between the world-class destinations of Vancouver and Whistler, BC. Operating northbound and southbound departures, this train experience offers a choice between two services. Whistler Dome Service has guests travelling in a custom-built, single-level glass dome coach, boasting panoramic views of the passing scenery in a refined, yet relaxed atmosphere. Travellers enjoy a hot breakfast or afternoon tea service at their seats. Whistler Classic Service offers a traditional rail coach environment with large picture windows and assigned seating. Access to the unique Heritage Observation Car gives all guests up-close views of the breathtaking scenery.

The exclusive Washington Resident Special is subject to availability at the time of booking. Rates of $159 round-trip/adult ($89/child aged 2-18) are based on bookings of four or more people in Whistler Classic Service. For reservations made with less than four people, the rates are $179 round-trip/adult ($99/child aged 2-18). For an additional $90/adult ($60/child aged 2-18), guests can upgrade to Whistler Dome Service. This limited time offer can be booked from May 3 until May 31, 2010 for travel departures from May 14 to September 27, 2010, daily except Tuesday and Wednesday. Further restrictions may apply. For more information or to take advantage of the limited time Washington Residents Special, call Rocky Mountaineer directly at 1-888-687-RAIL (7245) or go to www.rockymountaineer.com.

About Rocky Mountaineer
Rocky Mountaineer offers 45 unique Canadian vacation packages and four spectacular rail routes through British Columbia and Alberta.  This luxurious train travels by daylight through the wild beauty of Canada’s West and is the best way to experience the majestic Canadian Rockies.  The Rocky Mountaineer also runs a three-hour journey with breathtaking scenery between Vancouver and Whistler, BC.  Now in its 20th year of operation, the Rocky Mountaineer has grown to become the largest privately owned passenger rail service in North America and welcomed its one millionth guest in 2008. Rocky Mountaineer has been honoured with four World Travel Awards as “World’s Leading Travel Experience by Train” and was recently named by National Geographic as one of the “World’s Greatest Trips”. 

Media Contacts:
Richelle Swinburne
Manager, Communications
Rocky Mountaineer
Vancouver, British Columbia
Phone:  (604) 606-8419
Email:  rswinburne@rockymountaineer.com

Rose Chase
Travel Media Relations Specialist
Rocky Mountaineer
Vancouver, British Columbia
Phone:  (604) 606-8473
Email: rchase@rockymountaineer.com