Canada Itineraries: CA10
Canadian Rail Adventure
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Day 1: Vancouver
Welcome to Vancouver, Canada's third largest city! It’s a beautiful and vibrant city on the west coast of Canada with stunning beaches, large natural parks, unique neighbourhoods, and diverse cultures. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to the hotel. After check-in relax at the hotel. In the evening visit FlyOver Canada, Vancouver’s newest attraction offering spectacular Virtual Flight over Canada. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 2: Vancouver City Tour
After breakfast, we proceed for a city tour of Vancouver. This tour will include all the highlights: Canada Place, Robson Street, Sports Venues, the library, theatres, Chinatown, and historic Gastown. Make stops in gorgeous Stanley Park, Vancouver's first park on to Cleveland Dam. Visit Capilano Suspension Bridge, stretching over 450 feet (137m) across and 230 feet (70m) above Capilano River. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 3: Vancouver - Kamloops
Post breakfast travels onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops, in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. On today’s journey, you will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like environment of the BC Interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Your day concludes as the Rocky Mountaineer travels along the shores of Kamloops Lake into Kamloops. Overnight in Kamloops
Day 4: Kamloops - Banff
Post breakfast your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Once again you will see a spectacular array of scenery as you travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes, and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today’s highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels, and, of course, the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends this evening in the resort town of Banff. Overnight in Banff.
Day 5: Banff
Post breakfast this morning you are free to explore scenic Banff on your own. After lunch, enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Banff and Banff National Park. Among the highlights are visits to Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola (admission included), Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner, and the Hoodoos. Overnight in Banff.
Day 6: Banff - Lake Louise
Post breakfast enjoy a half-day tour that takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the attractions are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake, and a natural rock bridge spanning the Kicking Horse River. The tour ends in Lake Louise where the remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy this magnificent location. Overnight in Lake Louise.
Day 7: Lake Louise - Jasper
Post breakfast enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper national parks via the Icefields Parkway. Among the highlights are Bow Lake, the Columbia Icefield, and Athabasca Falls. The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and one of the most accessible icefields in North America. Here you will ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier to learn more about its geological features. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Arrive in Jasper late this afternoon. Overnight in Jasper.
Day 8: Jasper
Begin your VIA Rail journey across the Prairie provinces and northern Ontario. Overnight on VIA Rail.
Day 9: Via Rail - Toronto
Continue your rail journey across Canada to Toronto. Overnight on VIA Rail.
Day 10: Via Rail - Toronto
Continue your rail journey across Canada to Toronto. Overnight on VIA Rail.
Day 11: Toronto
Arrive in Toronto on VIA Rail this morning. Overnight in Toronto.
Day 12: Toronto
Post breakfast enjoy a motorcoach tour to Niagara Falls, one of the great natural wonders of the world. Included is a cruise on the Hornblower Cruise to the base of Horseshoe Falls. Return to Toronto early this evening. Overnight in Toronto.
Day 13: Fly back to hometown
After breakfast, spend some time at leisure, proceed to the airport to board your flight.