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Independent Tours | Rocky Mountaineer Tours | Via Rail Canada | Service Options
TransCanada by Rail
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14 nights, 15 days
Toronto / Vancounver
from £ 2089 pp
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| 2011 Departures: |
| Westbound: |
Selected Sundays & Thursdays (May 1 - Sept 15) |
| 2012 Thursday and Sunday departures: |
| May |
3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31 |
| Jun |
3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 |
| July |
1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 26, 29 |
| Aug |
2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 |
| Sep |
2, 6, 9, 13 |
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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. |
Day 4
AND
Day 5 |
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.
Rail Seat upgrade available for Rocky Mountaineer - call for details.
Prices based on Standard accommodation. Deluxe rates available, call for details.
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| 03 May 12 - 20 May 12 (Standard) | £2089 | £1985 | £2589 | £1245 | | 24 May 12 - 07 Jun 12 (Standard) | £2309 | £2175 | £2885 | £1399 | | 10 Jun 12 - 28 Jun 12 (Standard) | £2385 | £2229 | £3039 | £1399 | | 01 Jul 12 - 13 Sep 12 (Standard) | £2625 | £2459 | £3285 | £1585 | | 03 May 12 - 20 May 12 (Deluxe) | £2575 | - | £3535 | £1245 | | 24 May 12 - 21 Jun 12 (Deluxe) | £2909 | - | £4055 | £1399 | | 24 Jun 12 - 13 Sep 12 (Deluxe) | £3155 | - | £4309 | £1585 |
Note: Rocky Mountaineer train journeys for travel in 2011 incur an additional fuel surcharge of £37pp and £9pp for the Whistler Sea to Sky Train. There is currently no fuel surcharge on 2012 train tour prices.
Via Rail Bedroom / Roomette Upgrade:
29 May - 22 Sep 11
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Adult £299pp / Child £229pp
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03 May - 28 Jun 12
(VIA bedroom upgrade)
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Adult £235pp / Child £175pp
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01 Jul - 13 Sep 12
(VIA bedroom upgrade)
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Adult £325pp / Child £245pp
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01 Jul - 13 Sep 12
(VIA deluxe cabin for 2 upgrades)
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Adult £785pp / Child £589pp
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Gold Leaf Upgrade:
| Adult and Child from £599 |
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Silver Leaf Upgrade:
| Adult and Child from £329 |
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To book or for more information call one of our sales consultants on
020 7616 9198 or 0141 223 7515
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