ROCKY MOUNTAINEER CELEBRATES SUMMER’S ARRIVAL WITH ENDLESS IDEAS FOR SUMMER FUN
Vancouver, British Columbia (June 28, 2010) – Summer is finally here and Rocky Mountaineer is ready with endless ideas for an exciting summer of fun for the whole family. The popular Whistler Sea to Sky Climb route not only provides guests with an exclusive look at some of BC’s most spectacular scenery, it also offers limitless adventures to suit everyone’s tastes and timelines.
“Whistler Sea to Sky Climb Adventure packages offer an array of choices for those travelling in their own backyard or to add on to their summer vacation in BC,” says Hubert Wat, Vice President of Marketing of Rocky Mountaineer. “With Whistler recently in the global spotlight, travellers are checking out what they missed during the games and the best way to travel between Vancouver and Whistler is with a Rocky Mountaineer train trip.”
Here are the top five Adventure Packages that combine the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb with great options to explore Whistler and its surrounding regions:
1. Wondering what you missed during the 2010Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games? With the Whistler Olympic Adventure, travellers can see where history was made with a three-hour tour of the competition venues of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. This package includes round-trip travel, a picnic lunch, overnight accommodations and tours of the Whistler Olympic Park, the site of the alpine downhill events and the Whistler Sliding Centre. Rates start at $378 CDN per person.
2. For those who have the right attitude for altitude the Whistler Air Adventure awaits. Travel one-way on the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb and then head back to Vancouver by floatplane to get a bird’s eye view of Howe Sound fjords, glaciers of Garibaldi Park, and Shannon Falls along the way. Rates start at $298 CDN per person.
3. If flying sans plane is more your speed then the Whistler Zipline Adventure is in order. This exciting eco adventure tour features ziplines, suspension bridges and canopy walks combined with a round-trip on the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb. Rates start at $393 CDN per person.
4. Walking on a 12,000 year-old glacier is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to having fun on the Whistler Glacier Adventure. This package is combined with round-trip travel, a helicopter sightseeing tour and one night’s accommodation in Whistler. Rates start at $533 CDN per person.
5. What happens in Whistler stays in Whistler…unless you have a Facebook account and want to share the memories with friends. For those who prefer to seek out their own adventure the Whistler Overnight Adventure is the best choice. Round-trip travel and an overnight stay are included. Rates start at $305 CDN per person.
Other great options for packages on the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb include the Peak of Whistler, A Guide To Whistler, the Pre-Cruise Escape and much more. For more detailed information, or to order a copy of the 2010 brochure, please contact your local travel professional, call Rocky Mountaineer directly at (800) 665-7245 or visit the website at www.rockymountaineer.com.
The Whistler Sea to Sky Climb is a three-hour train trip that travels along the Sea-to-Sky Corridor between Vancouver and Whistler, BC, host cities of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Operating northbound and southbound departures Thursday through Monday, this train experience offers a choice between two services. Whistler Dome Service has guests travelling in a single-level, custom-built 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.
About Rocky Mountaineer
Rocky Mountaineer offers unique Canadian vacation packages and four spectacular rail routes through British Columbia and Alberta. Best known for the internationally-acclaimed Rocky Mountaineer train, a two-day, all daylight rail journey through Canada’s West and the Canadian Rockies, the company also offers a three-hour experience between North Vancouver and Whistler, BC. Since its inception in 1990, Rocky Mountaineer has grown to become the largest privately owned passenger rail service in North America and welcomed its one millionth guest in 2008. In 2009, Rocky Mountaineer was named one of the “World’s Greatest Trips” by National Geographic and ranked as the number one train experience in the world by The Society of American Travel Writers.