Rocky Mountaineer, Canada

The Rocky Mountaineer offers glass-domed coaches that transform the Canadian Rockies into an immersive panorama, with Kicking Horse Pass and spiral tunnels providing dramatic highlights. Bear and elk sightings occur so often—on 85% of trips—that the train slows specifically for photography. This route outshines #1 by incorporating exclusive wildlife viewing opportunities that no Swiss train can match. The journey spans 1,280 kilometers over two days, costing 30% less than the average premium rail tour in North America while serving gourmet meals praised by 92% of reviewers.