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| Trans-Canada Rail Adventure
A 12-Day tour starting from $2,869
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| Canada, a country built by rail. What better way to explore it than by taking a train across Canada? This tour will travel by trans Canadian railways between Vancouver and Toronto, with visits to Niagara Falls and the mountain towns of Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper included along the way. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canada by rail with 2 days onboard the spectacular Rocky Mountaineer® in your choice of RedLeaf Service or GoldLeaf Service
4 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 3 Dinners 9 Night Hotel Accommodation 2 Nights bedroom accommodation onboard VIA RAIL between Jasper and Toronto A 3-day journey on The Canadian, Canada's trans Canadian railway Accommodation at the world famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Rail Station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff, Jasper and Toronto Luggage Handling Exclusive Attractions Pass National Park Pass
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Day 1 Vancouver Arrival Arrive in Vancouver and spend time exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Vancouver. Day 2 Vancouver to Kamloops Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser River valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade mountains, to the desert-like environment of the interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake and into Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops. Day 3 Kamloops to Banff Your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will see a spectacular array of scenery as you travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today’s highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and, of course, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends in the resort town of Banff this evening. Overnight in Banff. Day 4 Banff Sightseeing Enjoy a three-hour motorcoach sightseeing tour of Banff this morning. Among the highlights are visits to Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure in Banff. Overnight in Banff. Day 5 Banff to Lake Louise A half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. The tour ends in Lake Louise, where you will be treated to a one-hour guided lakeshore stroll. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy this magnificent location. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Please note: While arrival at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 12:00 p.m. (noon), scheduled check-in time is not until 4:00 p.m. In the event that your room is not ready, your luggage will be stored and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel. Day 6 Free Day in Lake Louise Enjoy a free day in Lake Louise. Local activities include canoeing, hiking in the mountains or simply relaxing and taking in the magnificent views. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Day 7 Lake Louise to Jasper Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper national parks via the Icefields Parkway. Among the highlights are Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Falls. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Arrive in Jasper late this afternoon. Overnight in Jasper. Please note: Expected Ice Explorer dates of operation 15 Apr-15 Oct. When Ice Explorer is not operating, it will be replaced with lunch at Simpson’s Num-Ti-Jah Lodge. Day 8 Jasper to Toronto This afternoon begin your three-day VIA Rail journey across the Prairie provinces and northern Ontario. Overnight on VIA Rail. Day 9 Jasper to Toronto Continue your rail journey across Canada to Toronto. Overnight on VIA Rail. Day 10 Toronto Arrival Arrive in Toronto on VIA Rail this evening. Overnight in Toronto. Day 11 Niagara Falls Day Trip Enjoy a full-day motorcoach tour to Niagara Falls, one of the great natural wonders of the world. Included is a cruise on the Maid of the Mist to the base of Horseshoe Falls (Imax Theatre or Journey Behind the Falls is substituted when Maid of the Mist is not operating). Return to Toronto early this evening. Overnight in Toronto. Guests are also able to book the Niagara Falls Mid-tour add-on (2 nights/ 3 days) starting on this day. This add-on package must be booked in advance and is subject to an additional supplement. Day 12 Toronto Departure Your vacation ends with check-out from your Toronto hotel. Westbound Day 1 Toronto Arrival Arrive in Toronto and explore Canada’s largest city at your leisure. Overnight in Toronto. Day 2 Niagara Falls Day Trip Enjoy a full-day motorcoach tour to Niagara Falls, one of the great natural wonders of the world. Included is a cruise on the Maid of the Mist to the base of Horseshoe Falls (Imax Theatre or Journey Behind the Falls is substituted when Maid of the Mist is not operating). Return to Toronto early this evening. Overnight in Toronto. Guests are also able to book the Niagara Falls Mid-tour add-on (2 nights/ 3 days) starting on this day. This add-on package must be booked in advance and is subject to an additional supplement. Day 3 Toronto to Jasper This morning begin your three-day VIA Rail journey across northern Ontario and the Prairie provinces. Overnight on VIA Rail. Day 4 Toronto to Jasper Continue your rail journey across Canada to Jasper. Overnight on VIA Rail. Day 5 Jasper Arrival Arrive in Jasper on VIA Rail this afternoon. Overnight in Jasper. Day 6 Jasper to Lake Louise Travel to Lake Louise via one of the most scenic highways in the world, the Icefields Parkway. A stop will be made at Athabasca Falls before arriving at the Columbia Icefield. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Your driver/guide will explain how glaciers are formed and point out some interesting geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Afterwards, a brief stop will be made at Bow Lake before arriving in Lake Louise this afternoon. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Please note: Expected Ice Explorer dates of operation 15 Apr-15 Oct. When Ice Explorer is not operating, it will be replaced with lunch at Simpson’s Num-Ti-Jah Lodge. Day 7 Free Day in Lake Louise Enjoy a free day in Lake Louise. Local activities include canoeing, hiking in the mountains or simply relaxing and taking in the magnificent views. Overnight at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Day 8 Lake Louise to Banff A half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. While in Lake Louise you will be treated to a one-hour guided lakeshore stroll. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Banff. Overnight in Banff. Please note: While departure from The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will be approximately 1:30 p.m., scheduled check-out time is normally 11:00 a.m. Your luggage will be stored upon check-out and you are free to enjoy the amenities of the hotel before the tour departs. Day 9 Banff Sightseeing Enjoy a three-hour motorcoach sightseeing tour of Banff this morning. Among the highlights are visits to Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola, Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure in Banff. Overnight in Banff. Day 10 Banff to Kamloops Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain town of Banff to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. Your journey offers you a spectacular array of scenery as you travel between the high peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the interior. Today’s highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, the Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass, Craigellachie – where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, and, of course, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Overnight in Kamloops. Day 11 Kamloops to Vancouver Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the coastal city of Vancouver. On today’s journey you will again see dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the Coast and Cascade mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley. Highlights include the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River and the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon. Your journey ends on arrival in Vancouver this evening. Overnight in Vancouver. Day 12 Vancouver Departure Your vacation ends with check-out from your Vancouver hotel.
Motorcoach tours of Yoho National Park, Niagara Falls and Banff, including the Banff Gondola
Tour of the Icefields Parkway, including a ride on an Ice Explorer* Please note: Ice Explorer operation in early April is subject to weather conditions. A lodge lunch will be provided as an alternative when the Ice Explorer is closed. Customize this Vacation
Additional Nights: Extend your Rocky Mountain train vacation by booking additional nights in the destination of your choice. Meal Plan: Add a meal plan that includes breakfast and dinner daily. Dine each evening either from your hotel restaurant’s a la carte menu or from a specially designed Rocky Mountaineer Vacations menu. Niagara Falls (Mid-tour Add-on): Add two nights in Niagara Falls including a Great Gorge Adventure Pass allowing you more time to explore this magical location. Coast to Coast by Rail: From the Pacific Coast to the Atlantic Coast, cross Canada and discover all the highlights in between. Prices are one-way per person in US$. Prices do not include GST. Prices for triples and children and for single Self-Drive Option are available on request. Please note all accommodation in Kamloops is of moderate standard. Ice Explorer operation in early April subject to weather. Lodge lunch will be provided as an alternative when closed. *Replace you Yoho Park Tour on Day 5 with a Glacier Helicopter Experience for CDN $219.00. Please inquire for details. |
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