"Terrific experience"

Tom Ockelton really knows what he's doing. He planned an eight day vacation for us that included the Rocky Mountaineer and day tours in Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff, ending up in Calgary. I called him based on a referral from a friend in Great Britain, and he took care of every detail, promptly answered every question and the easy to follow itinerary he provided left us with nothing to do but enjoy a well-planned trip.

"My Rockymountaineer trip across Canada…"

My Rockymountaineer trip across Canada was the highlight of this year and it was mostly due to the diligence and professionalism of Tom Ockleton. From my very first email to Tom I knew that I was going to get the best planned trip ever. Every detail was covered and I could not have had a more amazing experience. My itinerary was full, I was looked after from the moment I got to the first hotel in Vancouver. The train was superb, from the comfort, the views, the meals on board and every member of staff especially the hostesses - they were professional, attentive and most of all knowledgeable on every detail of the trip into the Rockies. Thank you Tom and Rocky Mountain Holidays I couldn't recommend them any higher they were incredible.

"Wow!!"

Wow!!! We chose a great package with Rocky Mountaineer which took us on the train from Vancouver to Kamloops and then bus transfers to Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff, ending in Calgary.
Honestly the trip of a lifetime for our 40th anniversary! We were totally pampered on the train, and we signed up for the Silver Leaf service. Food was exceptional and drinks wonderful and plentiful!! All of our hotels and tours were more than we could have asked for! And if your looking for the person to coordinate your trip please ask for Tom Ockelton!!! He was phenomenal!!! So helpful, upgraded our hotels, very friendly, 18 years of service with the company and you couldn’t ask for better!!!

"Fantastic organisation by RM holidays…"

Fantastic organisation by RM holidays (Tom). Everything went like clockwork.The train itself was of course the highlight, but the hotels & other trips built around it by Tom (RMH) were brilliant too. Cannot recommend RMH highly enough.

"5 Star Service"

We booked the gold leaf Rocky Mountaineer train service (so worth it!), the Vancouver hotel, and extended days in Banff with multiple day trips through Tom to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary and our daughter's college graduation. The three of us had a wonderful trip and appreciated that all the details were handled by the agency. We even extended our trip by a day after paying off the trip and Tom quickly booked our hotel and car pickup change. The whole trip went smoothly and I highly recommend using this agency to book your trip rather than directly through the train company so you can customize your vacation.

"Rocky Mountain Brilliance"

I enjoy making my own travel plans however Canada was unknown territory for me and I contacted Rocky Mountain Holidays for assistance. Tom was great from the outset and provided my wife Heather and I with a complete package which included Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, the Rocky Mountaineer and Vancouver. Our holiday really was totally awesome from start to finish. Thank you RMH.
Mark Langley, Victoria, Australia

"The agent we worked with was wonderful…"

The agent we worked with was wonderful and the trip was so amazing. Couldn't believe it but the weather was perfect too. Our entire trip was seamless so glad we finally saw the Canadian Rocky Mountains!

"ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOLIDAYS - OUTSTANDING"

ROCKY MOUNTAINEER WITH A STAY AT LAKE LOUISE MADE AN OUTSTANDING VACATION. IT WAS MADE EVEN BETTER WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOLIDAYS AND TOM OCKELTON. HE DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB THROUGHOUT THE COVID DELAYS MAKING OUR EXPERIENCE STRESS FREE.

"51st Anniversary Trip"

While most people celebrate their 50th anniversary doing something special, we ended up celebrating our 51st! That wasn’t our original plan but COVID had other ideas. I originally scheduled a Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver to Banff trip for September 2021 with three other couples. I saw a video on YouTube singing the praises of Tom Ockelton at Rocky Mountain Holidays and made the fortuitous decision to contact him to make arrangements. Through border closures, COVID rules, health issues and postponements, Tom was there redoing what had to be redone and reassuring me as we navigated around the obstacles. One of our traveling companions theorized that Tom never slept, he was that responsive to emails. While our trip ended up being just four of us because of unavoidable circumstances, it was definitely a celebration to remember and, thanks to Tom and Rocky Mountaineer, one that played out flawlessly.
Recommendation one: Work with Tom Ockelton, Rocky Mountain Holidays, for your travel needs.
Recommendation two: If you can possibly swing it and don’t have mobility issues, go with the Gold Leaf versus the Silver Leaf. One of the highlights of the trip was enjoying delicious meals in the dining room, sitting at a table with our travel companions. You’re taking a very special trip. Make it truly memorable!

"This was a fantastic experience in every way!"

Gorgeous views that made for a wonderful connection to nature, delicious dining and impeccable service from the time of booking to the end of journey. A well organized and smooth operation - very impressive! A personal shout out to Tom Ockelton who helped us sort through some last minute changes and went beyond the call of duty. He is such a professional and so personable, too! Strongly recommend the GoldLeaf service - well worth it! For my husband and I, it was truly an experience of a lifetime and a memorable trip to begin our post retirement travel.