This
free and easy classic tour features
many of Canada's Rockies highlights! |
Experience
Canada's wild animals, pristine landscapes, world-class resorts,
spectacular natural attractions and sophisticated cities. Travel
across Canada in a private bedroom with room service on VIA
Rail's 'Canadian' Silver & Blue class into the Rockies.
Then have plenty of time to explore, by luxury motorcoach, the
alpine towns of Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper, then visit the
coastal city of Vancouver.
DAY
1 Toronto
Your tour begins with a late afternoon or evening check-in to
your selected hotel.
DAY
2 VIA Rail's 'Canadian' to Jasper
Transfer on your own to Union Station and depart Toronto this
morning in VIA Rail's 'Silver & Blue' class (meals included).
DAY
3 VIA Rail's 'Canadian' to Jasper
Journey through rugged Northern Ontario to Winnipeg and the
Great Central Plains. Access to dining car, lounge car, games
car, and the sightseeing dome car is available throughout the
day (meals included).
DAY
4 Jasper
Today, you will start the final leg of your trip to Jasper by
travelling through Edmonton towards the majestic Rocky Mountains.
A full breakfast and lunch are once again included onboard the
train. Upon arrival into the resort town of Jasper (late afternoon),
transfer to your hotel.
DAY
5 Jasper
This morning take a 'Discover Jasper' excursion of the area's
scenic and historic highlights, including Medicine Lake and
Maligne Canyon. Continue on your way to Maligne Lake where you
will board a 90 minute interpretive boat cruise (seaonal*),
with opportunity to photograph the ideal postcard setting of
Spirit Island.
DAY
6 Banff
A full day tour to Banff along the famous Icefields Parkway
through the heart of the Canadian Rockies, includes an Ice Explorer
ride on the Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefield. Arrive
in Banff late this afternoon.
DAY
7 Banff
Take the morning 'Discover Banff' excursion with a visit to
the Cave & Basin National Historic Site. The final stop
on this day is the Banff Gondola where you will enjoy a ride
to the summit of Sulphur Mountain.
DAY
8 Lake Louise
This morning enjoy a cruise on Lake Minnewanka to Devil's Gap
(seaonal*). This afternoon travel to famous Lake Louise.
DAY
9 Lake Louise
The morning is yours to enjoy this picturesque setting. Stroll
along the lakeshore trails, or hike to a mountain tea house
on the shores of Lake Agnes (only 1.5 hours from the Chateau).
In the afternoon, travel to Emerald Lake and thundering Takakkaw
Falls via the Yoho Valley (seaonal*)
DAY
10 Lac Le Jeune
Today depart for the interior of British Columbia via Trans
Canada Highway, with lunch in Revelstoke (included). Towering
rugged peaks and cascading waterfalls surround you in this surreal
journey through Kicking Horse and Roger's Pass. Descend into
the Thompson River Valley for an overnight stay at peaceful
Lac Le Jeune resort (dinner included).
DAY
11 Vancouver
After breakfast (included), tour to the west coast city of Vancouver
via Duffey Lake Road. Experience the grandeur of the Coast Mountain
Range and the sparkling aqua blue waters of Duffey Lake. Lunch
at Lillooet is included before going through Whistler and on
to the scenic Sea to Sky Highway.
DAY
12 Vancouver
This morning take the 'Victoria Excursion'; a combination of
motorcoach and ferry to Vancouver Island. Enjoy the famous Butchart
Gardens, and tour of Victoria - a little piece of England in
North America and British Columbia's capital city. Return to
Vancouver in the late evening.
DAY
13 Vancouver
A morning tour of Vancouver highlights this fantastic Pacific
coast city. Return to your hotel and complete your vacation
by checking out.
*When day
tours or attractions are not operational in the off-season,
the price will be adjusted or there will an alternative excursion/attraction
made available.
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Includes:
12 nights accommodation, VIA Rail's 'Canadian' Silver &
Blue class (7 meals onboard), Luxury Motorcoach with driver/guide,
1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 'Discover Jasper' Excursion,
Maligne Lake Cruise (seaonal*), 'Discover Banff' Excursion,
Lake Minnewanka Excursion (seasonal*), Columbia Icefield Glacier
Experience, Mountain Lakes & Waterfalls Excursion from Lake
Louise (seasonal*), Icefield Photograph, Vancouver & Victoria
Tours, Butchart Gardens Admission, B.C. Ferry transfers, Admission
to Banff Gondola, Admission to Cave & Basin National Historic
Site, hotel luggage handling, National Park fees, gratuities
on included meals, and Jasper train station transfer.
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