Railbookers: 13D12N Ultimate Canada and Rockies Westbound
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Railbookers: 13D12N Ultimate Canada and Rockies Westbound

Join us for an exclusive premium excursion. Tour highlights include staying at award-winning hotels, enjoying private local culinary events, and experiencing personalized local sightseeing.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Toronto, ON

Welcome to Toronto, where so many great landmarks and amazing sites await! Travel to your hotel and start exploring the city with your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. This tour features top Toronto spots, likes the Royal Ontario Museum, Casa Loma, the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Toronto Harbour, Eaton Centre, and Chinatown. (Overnight in Toronto)

Day 2

Toronto - Niagara Falls

This morning, you will be picked up at your hotel for a fun-filled day at one of the wonders of the natural world, Niagara Falls. Highlights of your day will include a meal overlooking the Falls, a ride on the lake, and a winery tour and tasting. You'll also be given free time to see and discover Niagara Falls on your own! After your full day of touring mighty Niagara Falls, your tour will drop you back off at your hotel for a relaxing evening. (Overnight in Toronto) lunch

Day 3

Overnight Onboard VIA Rail

Today, board VIA Rail for your journey onboard the Canadian to Jasper. (Overnight onboard VIA Rail)

Day 4

Overnight Onboard VIA Rail

Today, you'll enjoy a relaxing day on the train as you continue your journey on the VIA Rail westbound to Jasper. Enjoy the breathtaking landscape along the way. This train ride gives you the opportunity to discover the beauty of Canada and its cities at a pace that allows you to be in tune with the nature around you. For even more amazing views, head over to the observation car! the legendary scenery on this train route has made it one of the most renowned long-distance journeys in the world! (Overnight onboard VIA Rail)

Day 6

Jasper, AB

Welcome to Jasper, a serene town located high in the magnificent Canadian Rockies! Your train will arrive this morning, and you will travel on your own to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to start getting to know Jasper. Enjoy exploring the local restaurants and shops in the quaint downtown area. (Overnight in Jasper)

Day 7

Jasper, AB

Explore the spectacular natural treasures of Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Stand above the massive walls of Maligne Canyon for stunning views of rushing waterfalls. Discover the mystery of the disappearing water at Medicine Lake. Stroll the shores of Maligne Lake and breathe in the clean mountain air. After a fun day of exploring this scenic park, you transfer back to your hotel for a relaxing evening. (Overnight in Jasper)

Day 8

Jasper - Banff

This morning, you will depart Jasper for a scenic drive out to Banff. Your ride along the world-famous Icefields Parkway will be full of gorgeous sights. Enjoy the wildlife, pristine lakes, and breathtaking mountain peaks. Upon your arrival in Banff, you'll get a chance to visit the natural wonder of the Columbia Icefield, one of the largest expanses of ice and snow south of the Arctic Circle. Step onboard an Ice Explorer for an interpretive adventure on the Athabasca Glacier. At the Glacier Skywalk, you'll be treated to an unobstructed view on a glass-floored observation platform that extends over the Sunwapta Valley. Other highlights of your day tour will include Athabasca Falls, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, Lake Louise, and a hot buffet lunch at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre. At the end of your tour, you will be in Banff, one of the most scenic towns in the Canadian Rockies. Check into your hotel and enjoy everything this charming town has to offer. (Overnight in Banff) lunch

Day 9

Banff - Jasper

Spend your free time this morning exploring Banff before your included afternoon shuttle back to Jasper. Once you're on the shuttle, you'll get a chance to sit back, relax, and just enjoy the scenery on the drive back to Jasper National Park. Upon your arrival in Jasper, check into your hotel and spend the night relaxing. (Overnight in Jasper)

Day 10

Overnight Onboard VIA Rail

This morning, you'll travel to the Via Rail station and board the train for your journey west to Vancouver. Enjoy the scenery of the Rockies while you relax on the train. Be sure to take a picture of Mount Robson, the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies! (Overnight onboard VIA Rail)

Day 11

Vancouver, BC

This morning, you'll arrive in Vancouver and start your day with a hop-on, hop-off tour that takes you to Vancouver's most popular landmarks, including Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island, and many more great destinations! The tour will feature live commentary, so you'll have the opportunity to learn what makes the spectacular city of Vancouver so special. (Overnight in Vancouver)

Day 12

Vancouver, BC

Start your day with a guided city tour that highlights Vancouver’s most iconic neighborhoods and attractions. As part of the tour, enjoy admission to the Vancouver Lookout, where panoramic 360-degree views offer a breathtaking perspective of the city and surrounding landscapes. In the afternoon, continue exploring at your own pace. Consider a visit to the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, one of British Columbia’s most popular attractions, where the bridge spans towering evergreens with views over 100 feet above the forest floor. (Overnight in Vancouver)

Day 13

Your Journey Ends in Vancouver

Leisure day and explorations.

Inclusions

  • check_circle8 nights' hotel accommodations; 4 nights onboard VIARail®
  • check_circleOne-way VIARail in economy accommodations from Toronto to Jasper; Jasper to Vancouver on The Canadian®
  • check_circleRoundtrip shared transfers between Jasper and Banff
  • check_circle2 meals (2 lunches)

Exclusions

  • remove_circleInternational airfare flights
  • remove_circlePersonal travel insurance cover
  • remove_circleDiscretionary tips and gratuities