11 nights/12 days
Day 1 Vancouver Arrival
Arrive in Vancouver and spend the rest of the day exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 2 Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops in the interior of British Columbia. En route you will pass through the fertile Fraser Valley and the scenic Fraser Canyon. One of the canyon's true highlights is Hell's Gate, where you will watch water torrent past the canyon's walls at its narrowest point. Upon leaving the Fraser Canyon, the train will follow the Thompson River to the city of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.
Day 3 Kamloops to Banff
Continue your journey eastwards to the Canadian Rockies. First, you will travel through vast ranchlands to Shuswap Lake. Next, pass Craigellachie, where the "last spike" was driven completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. Beyond Craigellachie is Rogers Pass with its tunnels, glistening glaciers, and snow capped-mountains. Before crossing over the Continental Divide into Banff National Park, the train will travel through the unique Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park, a remarkable engineering achievement. Overnight in Banff.
Day 4 Sightseeing in Banff
Enjoy a three-hour motorcoach sightseeing tour of Banff townsite this morning. Among the highlights are visits to Bow Falls, Banff Gondola, the Cave and Basin Centre, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. The rest of the day is free to spend at leisure in Banff. Overnight in Banff.
Day 5 Banff to Lake Louise including Yoho National Park
A tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are Lake Louise, the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural Rock Bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. Between June and September additional stops will be made at Takakkaw Falls, picturesque Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Overnight in Lake Louise.
Day 6 Free day at Lake Louise
Enjoy a free day at Lake Louise. Take a stroll beside the lake or an afternoon paddle in a canoe. Overnight at Lake Louise.
Day 7 Icefields Parkway Tour from Lake Louise to Jasper
Enjoy a full day 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 Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle in addition to being one of the most accessible ones in North America. It is here that you will ride a Snocoach to the middle of 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.
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 Travelling on VIA Rail
Continue your rail journey across western Canada to Toronto. Overnight on VIA Rail.
Day 10 Arrival in Toronto
Arrive in Toronto on VIA Rail this evening. Overnight in Toronto.
Day 11 Niagara Falls Daytrip
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.
Day 12 Toronto to Montreal
Travel by VIA Rail in VIA 1 class from Toronto to Montreal. Overnight in Montreal.
Day 13 Montreal Sightseeing
Enjoy a half-day guided tram tour of Montreal today. Scheduled stops include Old Montreal, Notre-Dame Basilica, Olympic Park, Mount Royal, and McGill University among others. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this vibrant city on your own. Overnight in Montreal.
Day 14 Montreal to Halifax
Spend an entire day sightseeing independently in Montreal before taking the overnight VIA train to Halifax. Overnight on VIA Rail.
Day 15 Halifax Arrival
Enjoy the landscapes of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick as you arrive in Halifax this afternoon. Spend the rest of the day exploring this eastern seaboard city. Overnight in Halifax.
Day 16 Halifax Departure
Your tour ends with check out from your Halifax hotel.
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Trans Canada Rail Adventure
11 nights/12 days
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Package Includes:
- 2 day Rocky Mountaineer RedLeaf Service®
- 5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 2 dinners
- 9 nights accommodation
- 2 nights bedroom accommodation onboard VIA Rail
- Niagara Falls day trip
- Icefields Parkway Tour and Snocoach ride
- Yoho Park Tour and transfer to Banff
- Banff Tour and Banff Gondola ride
- Rail Station transfers in Toronto, Jasper, Vancouver, Kamloops and Banff
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11 nights/12 days
Day 1 Vancouver Arrival
Arrive in Vancouver and spend the rest of the day exploring this scenic city on your own. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 2 Vancouver to Kamloops
Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops in the interior of British Columbia. En route you will pass through the fertile Fraser Valley and the scenic Fraser Canyon. One of the canyon's true highlights is Hell's Gate, where you will watch water torrent past the canyon's walls at its narrowest point. Upon leaving the Fraser Canyon, the train will follow the Thompson River to the city of Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops.
Day 3 Kamloops to Banff
Continue your journey eastwards to the Canadian Rockies. First, you will travel through vast ranchlands to Shuswap Lake. Next, pass Craigellachie, where the ³last spike² was driven completing the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. Beyond Craigellachie is Rogers Pass with its tunnels, glistening glaciers, and snow capped-mountains. Before crossing over the Continental Divide into Banff National Park, the train will travel through the unique Spiral Tunnels in Yoho National Park, a remarkable engineering achievement. Overnight in Banff. B, L
Day 4 Sightseeing in Banff
Enjoy a three-hour motorcoach sightseeing tour of Banff townsite this morning. Among the highlights are visits to Bow Falls, Banff Gondola, the Cave and Basin Centre, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. The rest of the day is free to spend at leisure in Banff. Overnight in Banff.
Day 5 Banff to Lake Louise including Yoho National Park
A tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are Lake Louise, the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural Rock Bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. Between June and September additional stops will be made at Takakkaw Falls, picturesque Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Overnight in Lake Louise.
Day 6 Free day at Lake Louise
Enjoy a free day at Lake Louise. Take a stroll beside the lake or an afternoon paddle in a canoe. Overnight at Lake Louise.
Day 7 Icefields Parkway Tour from Lake Louise to Jasper
Enjoy a full day 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 Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle in addition to being one of the most accessible ones in North America. It is here that you will ride a Snocoach to the middle of 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.
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 Travelling on VIA Rail
Continue your rail journey across western Canada to Toronto. Overnight on VIA Rail.
Day 10 Arrival in Toronto
Arrive in Toronto on VIA Rail this evening. Overnight in Toronto.
Day 11 Niagara Falls Daytrip
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. L
Day 12 Toronto Departure
Your tour ends with check out from your Toronto hotel
AIR COMPONENT:
DiscoverCanada and Uniglobe Specialty Travel is pleased to offer airfares to residents of North America from various USA and Canadian departure cities.
To book this trip.
