Vacations by Rail

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Vacations By Rail®, North America’s leading supplier of train vacations and the trusted authority on rail, is thrilled to share a compilation of the must-experience travel opportunities for the post-retirement adventurer in 2025. 

From rail expeditions through the majestic Canadian Rockies to picturesque river cruises like the Romantic Rhine, these experiences are custom-tailored to the retired traveler, curated with minimal walking required, allowing for more time to enjoy iconic destinations comfortably. From independent opportunities that allow for bespoke exploration, to escorted tours featuring the company’s world-class guides, the adventures listed below offer a myriad of bucket list journeys to explore post-retirement.

Canadian Rockies Featuring Banff & Lake Louise: This 7-day independent journey through Canada puts gorgeous scenery at every turn. The tour begins with two days of sightseeing in Vancouver before boarding the Rocky Mountaineer for two days of daylight-only travel, with an overnight hotel stay in- between. Patrons will travel alongside rivers and forests to the beautiful destination of Lake Louise. The journey continues through the mountains to the resort town of Banff, which is renowned for its variety of outdoor attractions, activities and charming downtown area before concluding with a transfer to Calgary.

Canadian Rockies & Rocky Mountaineer: Beginning in Vancouver, stunning views of both the mountains and the ocean provide a full day to enjoy the city before boarding the daylight-only chariot into the Rockies, the Rocky Mountaineer. This escorted tour makes an overnight stop in Kamloops, then continues through forests, mountain passes, and canyons en route to Jasper. Moving further into the Canadian Rockies, a stop is made at Columbia Icefield to explore Athabasca Glacier before arriving in Banff.