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Canadian Rail Adventure
Tour Description:
DISCOVER THE ROMANCE OF TWO RAIL JOURNEYS PLUS THE TALES OF EXPERIENCED DRIVER-GUIDES IN A LUXURY MOTORCOACH.
Discover the romance of two rail journeys plus the tales of experienced driver-guides in a luxury motorcoach. Meander through the Canadian Rockies aboard the all-daylight Rocky Mountaineer train. Spend a few days exploring Banff and Jasper National Parks, then board VIA Rail's Canadian for a rail adventure across Canada.
Itinerary is also available from Toronto to Vancouver based on your travel preference
Highlights:
* 2 days of scenic travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer
* Rail travel on VIA Rail Canada (3 nights on train)
* Hotel accommodations for 8 nights
* 16 meals
* Banff sightseeing tour, including Sulphur Mountain Gondola
* Columbia Icefield excursion, including a ride on the Ice Explorer
* Glacier Skywalk
* Niagara Falls excursion, including a ride on The Hornblower
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Destination & Sightseeing
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 - Vancouver
Upon arrival at the Vancouver International Airport, transfer on your own to your centrally-located hotel. Overnight Vancouver.
Days 2-3 - Rocky Mountaineer
Your day begins with an early morning transfer to board the all daylight Rocky Mountaineer train. Travel through the Pacific Coastal Mountains, Hell's Gate and onto Kamloops for the evening. Transfer to your hotel in Kamloops for dinner on your own and an overnight stay. The next morning, transfer back to the Kamloops train station where you reboard Rocky Mountaineer and continue on your journey to the Canadian Rockies. Travel through the South Thompson River area, Kicking Horse Pass and Spiral Tunnels before arriving into Banff. Transfer to your hotel upon arrival. Overnight Kamloops/Banff. (2B, 2L)
Day 4 - Discovering Banff
Discover Banff on a guided excursion this morning. Highlights include Banff townsite, Surprise Corner and the Tunnel Mountain. Your final stop will be at the Banff Gondola for a ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to browse through Banff's diverse shops and galleries, discover further with an optional tour, or hike one of the local trails. Overnight Banff.
Day 5 - Visiting Lake Louise and the Yoho Valley
Today's sightseeing excursion takes you past the Vermilion Lakes and on to Lake Louise. Highlights along the scenic Bow Valley Parkway include Johnston Canyon, with time to walk to the lower falls, and views of Castle Mountain. You will cross the Continental Divide and enter Yoho National Park with a visit to Emerald Lake. Overnight Lake Louise. (L)
Day 6 - Lake Louise to Jasper Sightseeing
Your full-day excursion takes you along one of the most spectacular highways of the world - the Icefields Parkway. With cascading waterfalls, broad-reaching valleys, tranquil mountain lakes, glaciers and snow-capped peaks, amazing vistas unfold with every glance. Stopping at the Columbia Icefield, take time to experience an Ice Explorer ride on to the surface of the Athabasca Glacier. From the Icefield, continue touring on to Jasper. Overnight Jasper. (L)
Days 7-9 - VIA Rail Canadian from Jasper to Toronto
Late this morning, transfer to the Jasper train station to board VIA Rail's Canadian. Say goodbye to the peaceful mountain town of Jasper as you depart for Toronto, the economic center of Canada. Continue traveling across the Great Central Plains of Canada, through Winnipeg to rugged Ontario. Overnight train. (2B, 2L, 3D)
Day 10 - Arrive in Toronto
Arrive in Toronto on VIA Rail this afternoon, and check into your centrally located hotel. Spend the remainder of your day exploring the great restaurants, museums, and shopping this great city has to offer. Overnight Toronto. (B, L)
Day 11 - Niagara Falls
This morning, depart on a full day sightseeing excursion to Niagara Falls. Travel through the orchard-laden Niagara Peninsula to Niagara Falls, one of the great wonders of the world. Highlights of today's excursion include a lunch buffet while overlooking the waterfall, plus a trip of the world-famous The Hornblower, which travels to the base of the majestic Horseshoe Falls. Also included is a trip along the beautiful River Road, which winds its way along the Niagara Gorge. Stops are made at the Floral Clock and at the historical community of Niagara-on-the-Lake before returning to Toronto. Overnight Toronto. (L)
Day 12 - Toronto
Transfer from your hotel to Pearson International Airport for your homeward or onward flight by scheduled airporter service.
