Book a qualifying 2012 package and get an extra hotel night in Vancouver plus a complimentary day trip adventure or dinner in the Rockies

Award-winning Rocky Mountaineer invites travellers to spend a little more time exploring Western Canada with its Stay and Play offer. Guests who book a Rocky Mountaineer rail vacation of six nights or more from January 15 until April 15, 2012, can extend their stay in Vancouver, BC with a free additional hotel night and a complimentary day trip adventure on the West Coast or a dinner for two in the Canadian Rockies. Choose from a delicious dinner in Banff, Jasper or Lake Louise, AB or explore Vancouver on a city tour. GoldLeaf guests can also choose a Victoria Day trip with the Butchart Gardens tour, Whale Watching tour or North Shore Tour in Vancouver.

“We are thrilled to give our guests the opportunity to discover more of Western Canada and stay longer in the beautiful coastal city of Vancouver, BC,” says Hubert Wat, Vice President, Global Marketing of Rocky Mountaineer. “Whether it is a day trip excursion on the West Coast or a memorable dinner for two in the Rockies, our Stay and Play offer adds an authentic Canadian experience to our exciting rail journeys through British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies.”

A popular package option is the Canadian Rockies Highlights, a six night/seven day vacation, which includes a two day, all daylight rail journey onboard the Rocky Mountaineer, between Vancouver and Banff. Guests enjoy delicious gourmet cuisine and panoramic views in GoldLeaf and the new SilverLeaf Service while travelling in comfort and style through the stunning scenery of British Columbia and the spectacular Canadian Rockies. The package includes two nights of accommodations in Vancouver and two nights at iconic Canadian Rockies properties in Banff and Lake Louise. Several day trip adventures are included such as a Glacier Helicopter tour in Banff National Park, Summit Helicopter Flightseeing tour as well as a Columbia Icefield Excursion. The trip ends with an overnight stay in Calgary, Alberta.  This exciting journey can also be done in reverse, travelling from Calgary to Vancouver.

The Stay and Play offer is only valid on new 2012 bookings for trips of six nights or more, made between January 15 and April 15, 2012 and must be requested at the time of booking. RedLeaf and SilverLeaf Service offer will be limited to a one night stay in Vancouver and either a Vancouver City Tour or a dinner for two in Banff, Jasper of Lake Louise. Offers are based on availability and may be modified, withdrawn or travel dates may be substituted without prior notice. Further restrictions may apply.