8 Day Rocky Mountain Rail Escape

Inspiring Vacations has been globally recognised and awarded for its handling of COVID-19 during the pandemic. The safety and wellbeing of our guests is our highest concern during this time of uncertainty, and we are continuously monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation.

We have adopted the advice of the WHO to ensure all customers can travel with the knowledge of how to travel safely and with confidence.

Australian owned and operated with 100% Australian Customer Service support
We are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated, with our head office located in Melbourne, Victoria. When you make your booking, you will receive dedicated and ongoing support from our team of travel professionals throughout your booking, up until you are due to depart.

Cooling off period
If you change your mind within 7 days of making your booking online, you can request a refund of your initial deposit payment as part of our cooling off period.
Once your purchase date falls outside of the 7 day period, our standard terms and conditions will apply. Please ensure that any request to cancel your booking is received via email to support@inspiringvacations.com, including the reason for cancellation.

• Full payment due at the time of the booking.
• Please select this option at the payment page prior to finalizing your booking

• Book now and secure your package with only a $99.00 deposit per person.
• Pay a 2nd installment of $987.00 per person within 28 days.
• You will then be invoiced for final payment 120 days prior to departure.

Booking Process

• 'Sign Up' first by entering your email and creating a password
• Then select the red 'Book now' tab of the tour you have selected
• Select your Departure Date, Number of Passengers, Room Configuration, any Upgrade Options, and enter any Special Requests
• Click the red ‘Proceed to Secure Checkout' tab
• Enter your credit card or PayPal details to secure your deposit/payment
• Once your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a Booking Form so that we can fulfil your booking
• Your booking is on request and will be confirmed by Inspiring Vacations once all components of your package have been secured with our partners, please see below for further information

Booking On Request:

• Your Inspiring Vacations package is made up of multiple components and travel partners.
• Once your booking is made and passenger details form submitted, we will begin to confirm all of your arrangements. Please note, this process can take several business days to complete.
• Once all elements have been confirmed we will send you an email confirmation, if we are unable to confirm we will provide you with alternative dates or offer a full refund of your deposit or re-credit your account if a travel credit was used.
• Please DO NOT book any additional services, such as flights, until we have confirmed your Inspiring Vacations package in writing. Inspiring Vacations will not be liable for any fees or charges incurred to change or cancel components not booked by Inspiring Vacations should your selected package be unavailable.

COVID-19
Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be effected a substitute will be confirmed prior to departure.

Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.

As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.

Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard.

Single Supplement
Select 'book now' and choose 1 passenger to show the single supplement for this tour.

Triple Share
Triple share is available on request. A reduction of USD $240 per person off the twin-share price will apply.

Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.

Tour Documentation
Final documentation including, e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.

Group Size
Group size varies from package to package. Depending on the services provided, the group size might range from private 2 person experiences up to coaches of 60 people depending on your selected holiday.

Tour Type - Partially Escorted
A portion of this tour runs as a group tour where you will be escorted by an expert tour leader. Another portion is self-guided. We have arranged transportation in most cases and day tours for you to see the destination. Enjoy the time and flexibility to linger longer or pick up the pace and see as much as possible. The choice is yours.

Children
Children must share a room with parents at all times and are charged the same price as adults.

For those travellers seeking an upgraded service aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, we are happy to offer the special GoldLeaf Service from USD $495 per person. GoldLeaf Service is delivered in a fully glassdomed railcar with magnificent views of the mountains, and a separate dining car that offers fine dining.

If you would like to request an upgrade, please specify this in the 'special requests' field at time of booking.

• Flights
• Personal expenses
• Optional activities
• Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
• Travel insurance (highly recommended)
• Tipping/Gratuities