TransCanada by Rail |
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14 nights, 15 days Toronto / Vancounver from ÂŁ1,579pp |
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Exclusives
- Rail Seat Upgrade
Upgrade your rail seat to the luxury of the GoldLeaf carriage and enjoy the extra benefits of the Dome carriage for 360 degrees views.
Plus many more benefits ( See prices for details )
Itinerary
| Day 1 | Arrival in Toronto. Arrive at Toronto’s International Airport and transfer independently to your downtown hotel. Pick up your information kit at the front desk upon check-in. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore. overnight in Toronto. |
| Day 2 | Toronto. Discover the many identities of this cosmopolitan city on a sightseeing tour of Toronto. The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration, shopping or simple relaxation. overnight in Toronto. |
| Day 3 | Niagara Falls excursion/ VIA Rail The
Canadian. Enjoy a full-day excursion to Niagara Falls. Board the maid of the mist for a spectacular boat trip to the foot of the Horseshoe Falls. Highlights include a lunch and a trip along the beautiful Niagara Parkway which winds its way along the Niagara Gorge. on return Independent transfer to Union Station to board VIA Rails The canadian en route to western canada. overnight on board The canadian. lunch included. |
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VIA Rail- The Canadian. Travelling north of the Great lakes, view the rugged terrain of the canadian Shield, some of North America’s oldest rock formations. By early evening, the train crosses the border into the province of manitoba and stops briefly in the capital, winnipeg. overnights on board VIA Rail’s The canadian. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners included. |
| Day 6 | VIA Rail - The Canadian to Jasper. Early morning, you will have crossed the vast expanses of prairie fl atland in Saskatchewan and Alberta, and will be approaching the imposing silhouette of the Rocky mountains. enjoy the spectacle of nature as the train enters Jasper National Park. overnight in Jasper. Breakfast and lunch included. |
| Day 7 | Jasper. You have a full day to relax and tour Jasper and the surrounding area. we suggest independently exploring the depths of maligne canyon, enjoy a ride on the Jasper Tramway or visit miette Hot Springs. overnight in Jasper. |
| Day 8 | Jasper to lake louise. Today will be an unforgettable journey as you travel the Icefi elds Parkway, one of the most scenic roads in all of canada. At the columbia Icefi eld, ride in a Ice explorer to explore the Athabasca Glacier (ride included). Upon arrival in Banff in the afternoon, the remainder of the day is at leisure. overnight in lake louise |
| Day 9 | Lake Louise To Banff. Take some time in the morning to explore the village of lake louise - a picturesque gateway to the mountain areas of Banff National Park, its small train station made famous in the film Dr. Zhivago. Today you will be transferred through the winding roads of Banff National Park to arrive at the Banff town site. overnight in Banff. |
| Day 10 | Banff National Park. This morning, discover the town of Banff and its natural surroundings on a comprehensive sightseeing tour. The remainder of the day is at leisure. overnight in Banff. |
| Day 11 | Rocky Mountaineer Banff to Kamloops. Today you board the Rocky mountaineer (Redleaf) heading west to the Pacific coast. By late afternoon, you are in the arid ranch land of interior British columbia, where you disembark for the night. overnight in Kamloops. Breakfast and lunch included. |
| Day 12 | Rocky Mountaineer Kamloops To Vancouver. Today your spectacular daylight rail excursion to Vancouver continues. The journey leads through the “cowboy country” ranch land of the British columbia interior and along the mighty Thompson and Fraser rivers. Upon arrival in Vancouver, transfer independently to your hotel. overnight in Vancouver. Breakfast and lunch included. |
| Day 13 | Vancouver. Discover Vancouver on a hop-on hop-off trolley tour, taking in the sights of historic Gastown, english Bay, Granville Island, the colourful totem poles of scenic Stanley Park and much more. overnight in Vancouver. |
| Day 14 | Victoria excursion. This full-day trip to Victoria begins with a cruise through the scenic Gulf Islands and includes a visit to the acclaimed Butchart Gardens. Afterwards continue to Victoria for a city sightseeing tour that encompasses Victoria’s stately homes and gardens as well as historic landmarks. You will return to Vancouver in the early evening. overnight in Vancouver. |
| Day 15 | Vancouver - end of Tour. Individual transfer to Vancouver International Airport in time to check in for your return flight. |
What's included
- Accommodation for 14 nights (including 2 nights on board The Canadian)
- 2-hr sightseeing tour of Toronto
- Full-day trip to Niagara Falls including lunch and Maid of the Mist* (mid-May to mid-October)
- Toronto to Jasper rail passage on VIA Rail’s The Canadian (section accommodation)
- Transfer from train station to Jasper hotel (for Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge only)
- Full-day sightseeing transfer along the Icefi elds Parkway to lake Louise (Ice Explorer ride included)
- Scheduled transfer from Lake Louise to Banff
- 3-hr sightseeing tour of Banff
- Banff / Kamloops / Vancouver or Jasper / Kamloops / Vancouver rail passage on the Rocky Mountaineer (RedLeaf service)
- Transfers to and from Kamloops train station
- Hop-on Hop-off trolley tour of Vancouver
- Full-day excursion to Victoria including Butchart Gardens visit
- Three (3) breakfasts (1 continental), three (3) lunches and two (2) dinners on board VIA Rail
- Two (2) breakfasts and two (2) lunches on board the Rocky Mountaineer *Substituted by “Journey behind the falls” in off season.
Not included:
- Transfers to and from airport and /or train stations in Toronto, Jasper, Banff and Vancouver
- National park entrance fees
- Meals, attractions unless otherwise stated.
- Gratuities.
2010 Prices |
| Rail Seat upgrade available for Rocky Mountaineer - call for details. Prices based on Standard accommodation. Deluxe rates available, call for details. Based on Eastbound, call for Westbound prices. |
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Twin |
Single |
Triple |
Child (0-11) |
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| 02 May - 20 May | £1,579 | £2,029 | £1,479 | £879 |
| 23 May - 27 May | £1,719 | £2,259 | £1,609 | £979 |
| 30 May - 12 Sep | £2,069 | £2,659 | £1,929 | £1,179 |
| 23 Sep - 26 Sep | £1,869 | £2,369 | £1,769 | £1,069 |
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