Our packing tips and luggage information
With over 30 years experience of train travel through different climates and landscapes, we wanted to share our tips on what to pack when travelling with us. From what to wear onboard the train, to our Canadian and U.S. routes, we have lots of suggestions!
What to wear onboard the train
Dress onboard Rocky Mountaineer is casual. Here are some recommendations on what you may want to wear onboard the train:
- Comfortable, cool layers as there are expansive windows
- A light jacket or sweater as the air conditioning may feel just right for some, but chilly for others
- Flat-soled shoes with grip to help keep you steady with the natural movement of the train
- A hat and sunglasses for sunny days
What to bring onboard the train
We recommend that you bring a day pack or bag which is small enough to fit at your feet onboard the train as there is no overhead or under seat storage. Your checked luggage will travel separately from the train, therefore you will not have access to it until you arrive at your midpoint and final rail destinations.
Day pack or bag size guidelines:
GoldLeaf Service: 16” x 11” x 8” or 40cm x 28cm x 20cm
SilverLeaf Service: 23” x 8” x 8” or 58cm x 20cm x 20cm
Things to pack in your day bag for onboard the train:
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Checked luggage allowances
Your rail journey includes complimentary luggage handling between destinations. When you check in for your rail journey at one of our Guest Centres, you will be given a Rocky Mountaineer luggage tag(s).Your checked luggage will travel separately from the train, therefore you will not have access to it until you arrive at your midpoint and final rail destinations.
Important: All checked luggage must include a Rocky Mountaineer luggage tag and a personal identification tag, including full name, return address and phone number.
Rocky Mountaineer luggage allowances
Our luggage guidelines include:
- Maximum two pieces of luggage per person
- Total weight of luggage per person not to exceed 30kg or 66lbs, with a maximum weight per piece not more than 23kg or 50lbs
- Oversized items may be subject to surcharge
- All luggage is subject to Rocky Mountaineer’s luggage policy
- Pack your fragile or breakable items in your luggage with care. Rocky Mountaineer is not responsible for any broken items.
Please note, if you booked a package there may be additional luggage restrictions due to accommodation or transportation inclusions. Refer to your travel documents for further details.
You are prohibited from carrying firearms, flammable, hazardous, illegal, or radioactive materials onboard the train or motorcoach transfers, or in your luggage. Rocky Mountaineer will not be liable for any luggage containing such materials. We reserve the right to refuse boarding or detrain guests who do not comply with our safety and security requirements. If you are travelling internationally, please refer to US Customs and Border Protection and the Canadian Border Services Agency.
Luggage handling
Please refer to your final travel documents, which will be emailed to you 30 days prior to your departure and can also be found in our Guest Portal, for specific details on luggage handling in each destination.
If you are travelling on our First Passage to the West or Journey through the Clouds rail routes and will be travelling with additional pieces of checked luggage that you will not require while staying overnight in Kamloops, as an added convenience, we would be happy to direct extra checked luggage pieces straight through to your final location at the end of day two of your journey. Note, this luggage will not be accessible until you complete your train journey so, please pack accordingly. This service is optional and can be arranged while checking-in at one of our Guest Centres.
Suggested packing lists and weather information for our routes
To help you pack for your adventure of a lifetime, we've put together some suggestions on what to pack for your Canadian or American Southwest journey. Click the drop downs below to view our suggested packing lists.
