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Canadian Rail Journeys
Canada’s West & East Tour
13 Days
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See the very best that the world’s second-largest country has to offer in this ‘Best of Canada’ holiday. An unforgettable journey that even includes a trip through the Rockies on the award-winning Rocky Mountaineer train.
Our West & East Tour is the ideal way to experience Canada’s stunning scenery. From glacier-strewn mountains to rolling prairies, vast inland seas to vibrant cities. The comprehensive 13-day itinerary from West to East, starts in Banff and finishes up in Toronto, taking in Jasper, Kamloops, Vancouver and Niagara Falls on the way.
You will also experience one of the world’s most scenic drives on the Icefield Parkway tour from Banff to Jasper. Venture onto the epic Athabasca Glacier for a once-in-alifetime ride on board the famous Ice Explorer and walk the glass-bottomed walkway of the spectacular Glacier Skywalk. Itinerary
Day 1 Fly from UK to Calgary, transfer to Banff
Day 2 Banff at leisure Day 3 Explore Banff National Park Day 4 Scenic Icefield Parkway Tour Banff to Jasper
Day 5 Explore Jasper – add on optional Discover Jasper & its Wildlife tour
Day 6 Rocky Mountaineer — Jasper to Kamloops, SilverLeaf Service Day 7 Rocky Mountaineer — Kamloops to Vancouver, SilverLeaf Service Day 8 Vancouver Hop on Hop off Sightseeing tour Day 9 Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour
Day 10 Fly Vancouver to Toronto Day 11 Toronto at leisure Day 12 Niagara Falls Tour Day 13 Fly Toronto to UK
What’s Included
Return UK flights | 12 nights accommodation | Transfers throughout (excluding Toronto) | Ice Explorer ride & Glacier Skywalk | 2-day Rocky Mountaineer Jasper to Vancouver in SilverLeaf Service | Vancouver Hop on Hop off Sightseeing tour | Victoria & Butchart Gardens tour | CN Tower admission | Niagara Falls sightseeing tour with Hornblower cruise & lunch & winery tour
Niagara Falls tour Icefields Parkway tour with Glacier Adventure 2-days onboard Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service From £3329pp
Coastal Cities & Rocky Mountains
13 Days
This fantastic itinerary has everything you would want from a 2-week holiday in Western Canada — taking in the charming city of Victoria and the stylish & vibrant Vancouver. Then head east onboard Rocky Mountaineer for a superb 2-day journey through the magnificent Rocky Mountains. Experience the Rockies first hand with stays in Jasper, the iconic Lake Louise and Banff. You are certain to fall in love with the incredible scenic landscape of mountains, lakes, glaciers and scenic towns — filling you with memories to last a lifetime.
What’s Included
Return UK flights | Transfers throughout | 12 nights Accommodatio | 2-days onboard Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver to Jasper — SilverLeaf Service | Scenic Icefield Parkway tour | Ice Explorer ride & Glacier Skywalk | Butchart Gardens Tour from Victoria | Whale Watching tour from Victoria | 2 day Hop On/Hop Off city tour in Vancouver | Discover Jasper & its Wildlife | Discover Banff and it`s Wildlife from Banff Itinerary
Day 1 Fly from UK to Vancouver, transfer to Victoria
Day 2 Visit Butchart Gardens — Victoria
Day 3 Morning Whale Watching – Victoria, afternoon at leisure Day 4 Scenic journey from Victoria to Vancouver
Day 5 Vancouver Sightseeing with Hop on Hop off Bus Day 6 Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver to Kamloops – SilverLeaf Service Day 7 Rocky Mountaineer Kamloops to Jasper – SilverLeaf Service
Day 8 Discover Jasper & its Wildlife
Day 9 Scenic Icefield Parkway Tour Jasper to Lake Louise Day 10 Short drive Lake Louise to Banff Day 11 Explore Banff National Park Day 12 Discover Banff & it’s Wildlife Day 13 Fly Calgary to UK
2-days onboard Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service Ice Explorer ride & Glacier Skywalk Discover Jasper & its Wildlife From £3159pp
Classic Rockies & British Columbia
14 Days
You’re certain to fall in love with this incredible scenic landscape of mountains, lakes, glaciers and scenic towns – filling you with memories to last a lifetime. This itinerary has everything you would want and more from a holiday – taking in the truly magnificent Canadian Rockies onboard the award-winning Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service, as well as the best of Vancouver bursting with style, vibrancy, character and beauty. To help you explore this captivating city we have included a hop on hop off sightseeing pass which includes highlights such as Stanley Park, English Bay, Gastown & Granville Island. Head west to the charming coastal capital of Victoria, where you will visit Butchart Gardens and experience a whale watching trip. End your trip with a scenic drive along the Sea to Sky highway with Gondola ride and a 2-night stay in Canada’s most famous mountain resort of Whistler.
What’s Included
Return UK flights | 13 nights Accommodation | Transfers throughout | Discover Lake Louise & Moraine Lake | 2-day Rocky Mountaineer journey — Banff to Vancouver in GoldLeaf Service | Butchart Gardens (admission) | Victoria Whale Watching Tour | Vancouver Hop on Hop off Sightseeing Tour | Sea 2 Sky Gondola ride
2-days onboard Rocky Mountaineer in GoldLeaf Service Lake Louise & Moraine Lake tour Sea 2 Sky Gondola ride From £3589pp
Itinerary
Day 1 Fly UK to Calgary, transfer to Banff
Day 2 Explore Banff at your leisure Day 3 Discover Lake Louise & Moraine Lake tour
Day 4 Rocky Mountaineer – Banff to Kamloops, GoldLeaf Service Day 5 Rocky Mountaineer – Kamloops to Vancouver, GoldLeaf Service Day 6 Vancouver Sightseeing on the Hop on Hop off Bus
Day 7 Scenic transfer from Vancouver to Victoria stopping en route at Butchart Gardens
Day 8 Enjoy Victoria – visit the Inner Harbour & Beacon Hill Park
Day 9 Whale Watching tour & afternoon at leisure
Day 10 Travel from Victoria to Vancouver
Day 11 Explore Vancouver, visit Granville Island, Stanley Park & Gastown
Day 12 Scenic tour from Vancouver to Whistler via Shannon Falls & Sea 2 Sky gondola
Day 13 Enjoy alpine Whistler Day 14 Fly Vancouver to UK
Canadian Gold Rush
12 Days
Enjoy a wonderful 12-day Canada holiday featuring Vancouver and the Rockies. The highlight of this trip is a wonderful 3-day journey on the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer, as you travel from Vancouver to Jasper, via Whistler and Quesnel. Relish the delights of vibrant Vancouver before heading to the Rocky Mountains. After your rail journey, you will have time to enjoy the scenery staying in Jasper — the Jewel of the Rockies — iconic Lake Louise and scenic Banff. A Canadian experience to give you memories that will last a lifetime.
What’s Included
Return UK flights | 11 nights accommodation | Transfers throughout (excluding Vancouver Airport) | 3-day Rocky Mountaineer, Vancouver to Jasper in SilverLeaf Service | Scenic Icefields Parkway tour with Ice Explorer Ride and Glacier skywalk Itinerary
Day 1 Fly from UK to Vancouver
Day 2
Day 3 Explore Vancouver – visit Stanley Park, English Bay, Granville Island & Gastown
Rocky Mountaineer — Vancouver to Whistler, SilverLeaf Service
Day 4 Rocky Mountaineer — Whistler to Quesnel, SilverLeaf Service
Day 5 Rocky Mountaineer -Quesnel to Jasper, SilverLeaf Service
Day 6 Enjoy Jasper National Park
2-days onboard Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service Lake Louise Icefields Parkway tour with Glacier Adventure From £3229pp
Day 7 Explore Jasper, take an optional tour to Maligne Lake Day 8 Scenic Icefields Parkway Tour Jasper to Lake Louise Day 9 Short drive Lake Louise to Banff
Day 10
Enjoy Banff, why not take a scenic hike in the Rockies then relax at the Hot Springs Day 11 Discover Banff at your leisure Day 12 Fly Calgary to UK
Canada Fly Drive
Take the open road on a Canada Fly drive holiday and explore this breath-taking country at your own pace. Hiring a car gives you complete independence to navigate this vast land while enjoying total flexibility. From picturesque coastal roads to mighty mountain highways and wildlife-rich national parks, discover Canada with you firmly in the driving seat along the scenic – and largely empty roads.
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Rockies & Rainforests
16 Days
A superb west Canada road trip holiday from Vancouver to Calgary. Discover snow-capped mountains, glacial lakes and dense rainforests; ride to the top of Whistler Mountain for stunning views and take an Ice Explorer ride out onto the surface of the Athabasca glacier for the thrill of a lifetime. Stay in pretty mountain villages, lakeside resorts and on the Pacific coast with its crashing rollers. Watch for whales as you cruise on Clayoquot Sound and for bears, elk and mountain sheep as you drive the famous Icefields Parkway from Jasper to Banff. Driving from Vancouver through Vancouver Island and on to the Rockies you can experience all this and more.
What’s Included
Return UK flights | 15 nights accommodation | Car Hire | Ice Explorer ride & Glacier Skywalk | Banff Gondola | Whistler Peak 2 Peak Gondola | Whale Watching Victoria | Coastal Bear Watching tour Tofino | Discover Jasper & its Wildlife tour | BC Ferries car & passenger fare
Icefields Parkway with Ice Explorer ride Peak 2 Peak Gondola Pacific Rim National Park From £2599pp
Itinerary
Day 1 Fly from UK to Vancouver
Day 2
Vancouver Sightseeing – Grouse Mountain & Capilano Suspension Bridge Day 3 Vancouver to Victoria Day 4 Explore Victoria & Butchart Gardens
Day 5 Victoria to Tofino Day 6 Whale Watching or Bear Watching Tofino Day 7 Tofino to Parksville Day 8 Parksville to Whistler Day 9 Explore Whistler with Peak 2 Peak Gondola Day 10 Whistler to Wells Gray Provincial Park Day 11 Discover Wells Gray Provincial Park
Day 12 Wells Gray Provincial Park to Jasper Day 13 Discover Jasper & its Wildlife Day 14 Jasper to Banff via Icefields Parkway and Lake Louise Day 15 Sightsee Banff – Gondola & Hot Springs Day 16 Drive Banff to Calgary, Fly to UK
