VIA RAIL INDEPENDENT TOUR
10 night independent tour & rail journey from £ 2399pp
SOLO TRAVELLER from £ 3499pp
CANADIAN RAIL ADVENTURE
10 NIGHT INDEPENDENT TOUR & RAIL JOURNEY
epic train journey on The Canadian train • seek out city sights • explore awesome national parks
DAY 1 Fly to Toronto On arrival make your way to your hotel .
DAY 2 Toronto
At leisure to explore . For bird ’ s eye city views head to the CN Tower , take a stroll around the historic St Lawrence Market or maybe visit the highly regarded Royal Ontario Museum . See also the vibrant Distillery District with its unique shops and restaurants , or the Entertainment District , Toronto ’ s answer to Broadway .
DAY 3 Toronto / The Canadian Train
Free time before making your way to the station to board The Canadian , a trans-continental train that links Canada ’ s east and west . On this journey look forward to leaving the buzz of the city for the sway of the train as you glide past forests , lakes and prairies . And then , just when you think things can ’ t get any better , the Rockies ! So , settle back in your cabin and relax as the train sets off .
DAYS 4-5 The Canadian Train
Admire the ever-changing scenery as you leave Ontario and travel through golden prairie fields , rugged lake country , waterfalls and scenic towns and cities . In addition to your berth or cabin , there are lounges , glass-ceiling cars and a dining car for meals showcasing Canadian and regional cuisine , plus the view that keeps on giving .
DAY 6 The Canadian Train / Jasper
The Canadian reaches the laidback town of Jasper where you disembark and make your way to your hotel .
DAY 7 Jasper
At leisure to explore Jasper or the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jasper National Park . If you love the great outdoors , then fill your boots with activities galore , take a ride on the Jasper Skytram for jaw-dropping views at the summit , or head out to the nearby Columbia Icefield where you can hop aboard an Ice Explorer onto the mighty Athabasca Glacier . Other nearby attractions include Miette Hot Springs , stunning Maligne Lake and the steep , narrow gorge of Maligne Canyon .
DAY 8 Jasper / Banff
Travel by shuttle bus to nearby Banff where you are free to absorb the charming ambience and incredible natural scenery .
DAYS 9-10 Banff
A further chance to don your hiking boots or perhaps hire a bike and make the most of the splendid natural surroundings . Marvel also at impossibly blue glacial lakes , admire the soaring mountains or perhaps head to the geothermally heated Banff Hot Springs for some relaxation and rejuvenation . Those with a head for heights will want to ride the Banff Gondola which takes you to the summit of Sulphur Mountain , where the views of six mountain ranges and the sweep of Bow Valley are laid out before you .
DAY 11 Banff / Calgary
A shuttle transfer is included to Calgary airport where the tour concludes with your onward journey .
SLEEPER PLUS
Berth : In the daytime a wide couch style seat which faces another berth seat folds into a bed at night with curtains for privacy . Upper berths require the use of a ladder at night . Access to a washroom and shower facilities . Amenities are available onboard .
Cabin for 1 : A comfortable seat transforms into a bed , with private toilet , handbasin and overhead area for carry-on size luggage .
Cabins for 2 : By day there are two sofas which convert to an upper and lower bed at night , private toilet , and hand basin with access to shower facilities , limited space for luggage and a large window with blind . Amenities are supplied .
All meals are included and non-alcoholic beverages , with dining car access using a reservation system for lunch and dinner . There is scheduled or unrestricted access to the Park Car depending on season .
PRESTIGE SLEEPER CLASS
This is train travel at its best . The high-end cabin features a L-shaped couch by day and a bed for two by night with private shower , handbasin and toilet .
All meals are included plus alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks plus priority reservations in the dining car . There is reserved seating in the Park Car .
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Jasper Banff
CANADA
Calgary
USA
Toronto
Toronto 2 nights ~ The Canadian Train 3 nights Jasper 2 nights ~ Banff 3 nights
THE CANADIAN TRAIN
VIA Rail ’ s flagship train offers an epic four-day journey through five provinces , linking Toronto to Vancouver or you can break your trip in Winnipeg , Jasper , or Edmonton . The wild beauty of Northern Ontario , the awe-inspiring vastness of the Prairies and the stunning majesty of the Rocky Mountains : you can discover them all on a journey that will take you through some of the most breathtaking landscapes Canada has to offer . There is a choice of travel classes to suit all budgets . The Park Car offers an observation deck , a bar and lounge .
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Departures : On selected dates .
Accommodation : 4H Chelsea Hotel , Toronto ; 3H Marmot Lodge , Jasper ; 3HPlus Rundlestone Lodge , Banff . On The Canadian train , enjoy sleeper plus ( see opposite for details and for alternative options ).
Meals : Room only . Meals and drinks are included on The Canadian train ( see opposite ).
Tour price : The price shown includes international flights to Toronto and from Calgary , 7 nights hotel accommodation , 3 nights in a cabin for two aboard The Canadian Train , shuttle transfers between Jasper and Banff , and between Banff and Calgary airport .
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