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12-Day The Rocky Mountaineer & Canadian Rail - Toronto In, Vancouver Out Tour Code: 926-1571

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Toronto, Canada
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11 Nights hotel. Sightseeing in Toronto, Niagara Falls, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Canadian Rockies, Jasper National Park, Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Rogers Pass, Shuswap Lake, Kamloops, Fraser Canyon, Hell’s Gate, and Vancouver.
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  • Price: All Prices are in USD. Prices are per person based upon shared twin room occupancy. All prices are based on current exchange rates and are subject to change without notice.
  • Child Rate: Young travelers aged 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the land price. We regret that we are unable to accept children less than 8 years old on these types of vacations.
  • No more than 3 passengers allowed in room 1.

On this vacation, enjoy the romance of train travel as you journey via two trains from Toronto to Vancouver. Your first train travels from Toronto to Jasper on VIA Rail’s® the Canadian. Your second train travels in the Canadian Rockies from Banff to Vancouver via the Rocky Mountaineer. During your train travels, admire breathtaking scenery, stunning mountain peaks, serene lakes, glittering glaciers, thundering waterfalls, and vast prairie grasslands.

You’ll spend two nights in Jasper National Park and three nights in Banff National Park, where you’ll have time to relax, hike, shop, admire wildlife, and join optional activities. Other fun experiences include a cruise at Niagara Falls and a ride in an all-terrain vehicle on the Columbia Icefield, Canada’s largest expanse of ice.

Stunning scenery, enjoyable train travel, leisure time to relax and explore, and fun experiences—you can anticipate all of this and more on this marvelous Canadian rail vacation.

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Day 1: Toronto

Today we will gather in Toronto. Tour director will be on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Standard Hotel: CHELSEA HOTEL, TORONTO

Day 2: Toronto - Niagara Falls - Toronto (256 km)

In the morning, we will leave Toronto, drive along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls, ON, where we will ride the Maid of the Mist. After, we will return to Toronto to visit City Hall, Roger's Center and CN Tower. Afterwards, spend the evening exploring the city sights on your own or join the optional outing that combines dinner with the spectacular sight of Toronto's lights from the CN Tower.

  • Niagara Falls Canada, ON

    Niagara Falls Canada, ON
    Known and loved for both their power and their beauty, the Niagara Falls offer an experience unlike any other. More water tumbles down from the Niagara River every minute than any other place in the world.

    Niagara Falls Boat Ride

    Water rushes all around as you “soak” in the excitement and explore the roar of the Falls. This boat ride is a half hour thrill of a lifetime!

    Niagara Falls Helicopter Tour

    Niagara Falls Helicopter Tour
    Soar high above the beautiful Niagara Falls and gorge in an exciting helicopter ride for a view like no other of these natural wonders.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $118

  • Toronto, ON

    Toronto, ON
    Perched on the shores of beautiful Lake Ontario, this historic city combines modern innovation with traditional Canadian culture and style.

    Toronto City Hall

    Toronto City Hall
    This unique building complex is one of the most famous in Toronto, and also the home of the city's municipal government.

    Rogers Centre

    Rogers Center, home of the Toronto Blue Jays, is a stadium in Toronto, Ontario next to the famous CN Tower on the shores of the Great Lake Ontario. It originally opened in 1989 as the "Sky Dome."

    CN Tower

    CN Tower
    Most recognizable landmark and the tallest building in Canada. Enjoy panoramic views through glass floor observation decks and see why this structure was recently nominated one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

    Duration: 30 Minutes to 1 Hour

Standard Hotel: CHELSEA HOTEL, TORONTO

Day 3: Train

This morning, we will transfer to Union Station for a departure on the CANADIAN VIA Rail's premier transcontinental train. Guests can try the observation dome for unparalleled views or enjoy quiet conversation in one of the comfortable lounges.
Standard Hotel: Sleeper Plus class rail cars
Lunch: Included (Brunch)|Dinner: Included (Brunch)

Day 4: Train

Today, we will watch the scenery as whisking by the ever changing Canadian landscape and travel the full length of the Canadian National Railway's breathtaking mainline.
Standard Hotel: On train
Breakfast: Included (Continental Breakfast)|Lunch: Included (Brunch)|Dinner: Included

Day 5: Jasper National Park - Rocky Mountaineer Train

Today we will board a train that will take us west through Alberta and British Columbia to the western coast of Canada and the city of Vancouver.
Standard Hotel: Comfort Inn or similar

Day 6: Jasper National Park

Today we will continue to explore Jasper National Park. Guests may join an optional excursion in which we will journey to Maligne Lake, where we will board a boat tour to Spirit Island. The rest of the day is free for self-exploration.

  • Jasper National Park, AB

    Jasper National Park, AB
    Offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.

    Maligne Lake

    Maligne Lake
    This amazing lake and the scenery surrounding it is one of the most-photographed areas in the world. It is beloved for its crystalline waters, the surrounding mountains, and Spirit Island. The area is home to many animals, including caribou.
Standard Hotel: Lobstick Lodge

Day 7: Jasper National Park - Banff National Park (206 km)

We will board motorcoach this morning and journey through Jasper National Park, stopping along the way at the Columbia Icefield to experience the Ice Explorer. Continue down Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise. Later we will arrive in Banff National Park for a leisurely night stay.

  • Jasper National Park, AB

    Jasper National Park, AB
    Offering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.

    Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure

    Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure
    Ride the Ice Explorer, a large vehicle specially-designed to enable mobility over the incredible Columbia Icefield to the Athabasca Glacier.

  • Banff National Park, AB

    Banff National Park, AB
    Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.

    Columbia Icefield

    Columbia Icefield
    The Columbia Icefield in the northern part of Banff National Park covers an area of about 200 square miles in the Canadian Rockies. The Icefield feeds eight major glaciers in the area, including Athabasca Glacier and Dome Glacier.

    Lake Louise

    Lake Louise
    Lake Louise is a glacial lake in Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park. The lake is known for its vibrant blue-green coloration, which comes from rock flour carried into the lake by the water of the nearby melting glaciers.
Standard Hotel: IRWIN'S MOUNTAIN INN/BANFF HIGH COUNTRY INN/RUNDLESTONE LODGE/INNS OF BANFF

Day 8: Banff National Park

Today, guests will have an entire day to explore Banff National Park .

  • Banff National Park, AB

    Banff National Park, AB
    Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Standard Hotel: Inns of Banff

Day 9: Banff National Park

Today, guests will have an entire day to explore Banff National Park .

  • Banff National Park, AB

    Banff National Park, AB
    Canada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.
Standard Hotel: Inns of Banff

Day 10: Banff National Park - Yoho National Park - Glacier National Park - Kamloops (321 km)

Today we will leave Banff National Park and travel over Kicking Horse Pass on the Continental Divide. We will travel through Yoho National Park and Glacier National Park. Later we will arrive in Kamloops, BC.

  • Yoho National Park, AB

    Yoho National Park, AB
    These are the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Towering rockwalls, spectacular waterfalls and soaring peaks earn the park its name.

  • Glacier National Park, BC, BC

    Glacier National Park, BC, BC
    A portion of the Columbia Mountains Natural Region, in the interior wet belt of British Columbia. The steep, rugged mountains, warm, moist climate and wide variety of plant and animal life are typical of this natural region.
Standard Hotel: QUALITY INN KAMLOOPS

Day 11: Kamloops - Vancouver (351 km)

Today we will drive to Vancouver, BC, where we will spend the day getting to know the city. Stops on our tour of the city include Chinatown, Gastown, and Stanley Park.

  • Vancouver, BC

    Vancouver, BC
    This city in British Columbia is the most populated metro area in western Canada. This historic city grew from an 1867 settlement called "Gastown." Visitors can take a boat ride to nearby Victoria on Vancouver Island.

    Chinatown

    The Chinatown in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Canada's west coast, is the largest Chinatown in Canada. It is also a National Historic Site, and its many historical locations, shops, and eateries make it a popular destination for tourists.

    Gastown

    Named for seaman "Gassy" Jack Deighton, this historic district in Vancouver has a colorful history that culminates in its function today as a hub for technology and popular shopping and dining locale for tourists and locals alike.

    Stanley Park

    One of Vancouver's main tourist attractions and beloved by visitors and locals alike, this massive park on the western coast of Canada is not to be missed. Stanley Park was the first park in Vancouver, and remains the largest.
Standard Hotel: Royal Scot Hotel & Suites

Day 12: Vancouver

Today we will conclude our tour. Free transfer to the Vancouver International Airport is available.

Price Includes

  • Meals: On VIA Rail抯 the Canadian: 2 breakfasts, 1 continental breakfast, 1 brunch, 2 lunches, 2 dinners; on Rocky Mountaineer: 2 continental breakfasts, 2 lunches
  • 11 nights hotel accommodation
  • All domestic ground transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour guide (Level 2: semi-guided tour)
  • All taxes and fees included

Price Excludes

  • Toronto Arrival Transfer - Lester B. Pearson Intl Airport 1:00 AM - 11:59 PM: $30.00 per person
  • Laundry, valet, telephone calls, wines and liquors other than those specified.
  • All admission fees, meals or other expenses of personal nature are not included unless published for a particular tour.
  • Tips to the Driver and Guide.

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