Train to Dunster was less spectacular than expected. Could have had more time in Dunster before returning to Jasper. Bus ride back to Jasper was very enjoyable commentary by bus driver was quite informative and entertaining.
Review by: James T, October 2016
I was ill and could not go no refund. My wife went. Nice scenery, but commentary on train on the sites was sparse. She liked Dunstin. On return trip, no commentary by van driver.
Review by: Tanya M, August 2016
Loved the tour. Bit confusing in the beginning as the tour leader didn't really explain the process of how to get on the train, tickets, etc. Because we were so late getting to the train station, we didn't have very good seats on the train. But overall the tour was beautiful and well worth it.
Review by: Nicholas W, August 2016
Train journey was OK, but how many trees do you want to count over a 2 1/2 hour period......? Return trip in minibus was fine being the only customers/passengers may have had some bearing on this but overall cannot really recommend this tour. Enjoyable but.......
Review by: Prema C, June 2016
Ride into the mountains was a unique experience and the view of mt. Robson was the icing on the cake. The whole trip was well organised with tickets provided and everybody getting an opportunity to sit in the glass dome upper level. The commentary was very good too. Got to see wildlife on way back.
Review by: Margaret A, June 2016
We had good weather and a great conductor who alerted us to views that would be coming up. I am a keen photographer, and because everyone was trying to get photos of Mt Robson, I wasn't able to get a clear shot of it. The trip itself was great.
Review by: susan j, June 2016
Great train ride. we were allowed to go in the glass viewing carriage as it was empty. we saw 2 bears and scenery was beautiful. trip back by van to Jasper could have been better. the guide . On 2 hour journey back to jasper I expected the guide to give some commentary about local wildlife ect on the way but he hardly spoke at all
Review by: Lori L, June 2016
The views from the train and van were amazing! The train was comfortable and had plenty of leg room, even for my 6 ft. 7 and #34; husband. I thought we were going to get more info about our surroundings during the train ride, but that was minimal. Our guide coming back was entertaining and knowledgeable.
Review by: Sheli M, June 2016
Lovely trip by train with spectacular scenery. Well worth doing. The trip back in the mini bus was -fantastic as we had a guide call Jean-Marie who was very knowledge, showed us bears and a lot of both area knowledge and nature info.
Review by: Nevin H, May 2016
Initially thought it was a bit expensive, but it was worth it. Beautiful scenery seen from the dome car. Ride back to Jasper was interesting and informative with a very good guide/driver. Saw a few bears and learned a bit about the area.
Review by: Elizabeth C, May 2016
Loved the view from the dome ,very enjoyable trip1
Review by: Patricia W, October 2015
Ride the Steel Rails was a fun trip. Lots of beautiful scenery on the train trip. The van ride back to Jaspar was full of side trips and good conversation. Would highly recommend this activity for anyone visiting the Jaspar area.
Review by: Michael B, September 2015
If you like trains this is a good tour for you. The ride is comfortable, and we had an entire train car to ourselves. The scenery is outstanding, but we did not see any wildlife. The train cars are enclosed, so after a while it starts to feel like a tour bus. There is beverage service on the train. The ride back was a lot more enjoyable. Chuck, out tour guide was excellent and extremely knowledgeable. The price is not bad, but again the van ride was a lot more enjoyable.
Review by: Wendy H, August 2015
Great trip, from pick up to drop off every thing was as advertised.
Review by: Paul W, July 2015
We had a very good time on this trip, the train was awesome with great views and a lot of wildlife. The bus driver was knowledgeable and stopped at some great places along the way back. We would recommend this
Review by: Elaine M, May 2015
The ride was comfortable, informative Thank you Tracy and the weather was fairly co-operative. Chuck drove us back from the drop off point and was a wealth of information about the mountains, and historical features of the railroad. My only 'disappointment' really, was that the tracks follow the highway so closely, that the views were not really 'new'. I guess I was hoping for a deeper trip into the back country to see views that you can't see from the highways. It was a good way to spend an afternoon though, and something 'different' to do in Jasper. I have recommended this to others.
Review by: Neil H, May 2015
Scenery from train and van excellent providing two different views for the same scenery.
Review by: MARY S, November 2014
absolutely stunning views
Review by: Annette K, September 2014
The trip was really great.
Review by: Marilyn B, July 2013
The train trip was beautiful and gave a good taste of the mountain experience. The guide on our bus tour was_br/_
excellent...sadly I cannot remember his name. A former forester he educated us on many aspects of the forests surrounding us. He was kind, thoughful, funny and he new his stuff. Tks
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