Contrasts of Canada - With Prestige Via Rail
Overview
Highlights
- City tour of Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler and Banff
- Visit the thriving ski resort of Sun Peaks
- View Lake Louise, Stanley Park, Glacier, Yoho and Mount Revelstoke National Parks
- Scenic drive along the Sea-to-Sky Highway
- Iconic train journey across the countryside of Canada into the cosmopolitan city of Toronto
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Trip includes
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation
- Hand-picked Insider Experiences
- Optional Experiences and free time
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
- VIP entry to many sights
- Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
- It's the right hotels
- With our Insider knowledge, we've handpicked quality hotels to complement this trip. Check the daily itinerary for hotel details and tripadvisor.com for reviews.
- 10 nights first class accommodation (Land-only)
- Round-trip ferry across the Strait of Georgia from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay
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Itinerary
Accommodation: Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront
Welcome to Vancouver, check in to your hotel and get settled or head out to explore. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travelling companions for a Welcome Reception.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Marriott Inner Harbour
Set out for Stanley Park to see its towering totem poles and explore historic Chinatown and Gastown. Travel by ferry to Vancouver Island and visit a family-owned winery and taste the perfectly-balanc...
Meals: Breakfast
Greet the day with breakfast at Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre showcase of gorgeous floral gardens. Meet with a representative who can answer any questions and then spend some time exploring on your own. Back in Victoria, enjoy a guided city tour ...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa
Set out for Chemainus, famous for its outdoor murals. Return to the mainland by ferry and drive along the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway. Board the Sea-to-Sky Gondola and ride all the way to Summit Lodge while enjoying sweeping views. Later this afternoon, arrive in Whistler.
Meals: Breakfast
Start the morning with a guided walking tour led by a Local Specialist. Learn about the history of the resort and its significance to the 2010 winter Olympics. Next, step into a fascinating world where ancient ways meet modern life at the Squam...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sun Peaks Grand
Leaving Whistler, head through Cache Creek, offering some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Canada. Continue past historic Kamloops, towards the thriving ski resort of Sun Peaks. In Sun Peaks, enjoy ...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Banff Park Lodge
Sample the best of Canada's natural treasures in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. Travel through Mount Revelstoke National Park, enter Glacier National Park a...
Meals: Breakfast
Immerse yourself in the natural glories of Banff, including the classic viewpoint of Surprise Corner, spectacular Bow Falls and the hoodoo rock formations. The rest of the day is free.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: The Sawridge Inn
Arrive on the shores of lovely Lake Louise with a short lakeside talk. Get ready for a unique adventure at the Columbia Icefield where you board an Ice Explorer and drive on the massive Athabasca Glacier. Later this afternoon, arrive at your hotel in the heart of Jasper National Park.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: VIA Rail The Canadian, Sleeper Plus Class
Enjoy an interpretive walk on the trails of Maligne Canyon, one of the most beautiful gorges in the Canadian Rockies. Then, embark on a private, narrated cruise on the s...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Enjoy the full experience of travelling aboard VIA Rail's flagship: delicious meals are prepared fresh by local chefs and served in the elegant, fully renovated dining cars. Enjoy wine tastings and interactive presentations on...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sheraton Centre Toronto
Arrive in Toronto, Canada's most cosmopolitan city located on the shore of Lake Ontario. On arrival, you will be met and taken to your recently renovated hotel in the heart of Toronto's vibrant cit...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Take in the picturesque countryside of the Niagara Peninsula and stop at one of the local wineries, where you can sample selections of some of Ontario's finest wines. Continue on along the Niagara Parkway to the Falls with photo oppo...
Meals: Breakfast
Your journey comes to an end as you are taken to Toronto Pearson International Airport for your onward flight arrangements. We recommend you do not book any flight until the afternoon, affording you more time to explore Toronto in the morning.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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