Coast to Coast by Rail

 

Vancouver	1 night
Kamloops	1 night
Banff	2 nights
Lake Louise	1 night
Jasper	1 night
'The Canadian'	3 nights
Toronto	2 nights
Montréal	2 nights
'The Ocean'	1 night
Halifax	2 nights

CHOICE OF HOTELS - See Price Grid

17 days from £3641

excluding international flights

Explore Canada by rail from the Pacific to the Atlantic, featuring all the highlights in between, on this unforgettable cross-country journey.

DAY 1 - Arrive Vancouver.

On arrival at Vancouver International Airport take a taxi (not included) to your centrally-located hotel. Recommended flight: British Airways from London Heathrow (see below). If you are travelling from a country other than the UK we would be happy to give you guidance on your flight options.

PRIVATE LIMOUSINE TRANSFERS: If you prefer we can arrange for you to be met at Vancouver Airport by a representative of World Discovery and taken by private chauffeur-driven limousine to your hotel. The one-way cost is £38 per person.

EXTEND YOUR STAY IN VANCOUVER [more]

DAY 2 - Vancouver to Kamloops.

Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. Overnight in Kamloops.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch.

DAY 3 - Kamloops to Banff.

Your journey continues eastwards to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. Highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, Rogers Pass, the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Overnight in Banff.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch.

DAY 4 - Banff with helicopter ride.

This morning travel to Kananaskis for a 12-minute Summit Helicopter Tour* over the remarkable landscape of the Rockies. After your helicopter ride you will explore Banff on a sightseeing tour. Highlights include visits to Bow Falls, the Banff Gondola (admission included), Lake Minnewanka, Surprise Corner and the Hoodoos. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Banff.
* A price reduction of £80 will apply for the Summit Helicopter Tour in the event of inclement weather or if a guest chooses not to fly.

DAY 5 - Banff to Lake Louise.

A half-day tour takes you into Yoho National Park to view some of its natural wonders. Among the highlights are the Spiral Tunnels, Emerald Lake and a natural rock bridge that spans the Kicking Horse River. The tour ends in Lake Louise (pictured left) where the remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure. Overnight in Lake Louise.

DAY 6 - Lake Louise to Jasper.

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Banff and Jasper National Parks via the Icefields Parkway. Upon arrival at the Columbia Icefield you will take a ride on an Ice Explorer to the middle of the Athabasca Glacier. Time will be available for lunch (not included). Arrive in Jasper late afternoon. Overnight in Jasper.

DAY 7 - Jasper.  Depart by VIA Rail to Toronto.

This evening begin your four-day VIA Rail journey on 'The Canadian' across the Prairie provinces and northern Ontario. Overnight on VIA Rail.
Meals included: Dinner.

DAY 8 - VIA Rail to Toronto.

Continue your rail journey across Canada to Toronto. Overnight on VIA Rail.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

DAY 9 - VIA Rail to Toronto.

Continue your rail journey across Canada to Toronto. Overnight on VIA Rail.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

DAY 10 - Arrive Toronto.

Arrive in Toronto on VIA Rail this morning. Overnight in Toronto.
Meals included: Breakfast.

DAY 11 - Niagara Falls.

Enjoy a full day motorcoach tour to Niagara Falls, one of the great natural wonders of the world. Included is a cruise on the Maid of the Mist* to the base of Horseshoe Falls. Return to Toronto early this evening to overnight. Overnight in Toronto.

DAY 16 - Depart for home.

Your Coast to Coast by Rail vacation ends with check-out from your Halifax hotel.  Take a taxi (not included) to Halifax Airport for your homeward flight.

DAY 17 - Arrive home.

Arrive London Heathrow in the morning.

International Flights.

We recommend the services of Air Canada from London Heathrow. Flights can be booked through their easy-to-use website www.aircanada.com using the 'Multi-city' option. Current timings (subject to possible change) are as follows:
Heathrow/Vancouver. Depart at 10.50; arrive Vancouver at 12.20
Halifax/Heathrow. Depart at 23.45; arrive Heathrow at 09.35 (next day)

Coast to Coast by Rail (Tour Reference: WDCA009)
2012 Departures
Price per person based on a minimum of two persons travelling together:

Departures	RedLeaf	GoldLeaf	GoldLeaf Deluxe
3,6,10,13,17,20,24,27,31 May	£3641	£4571	£5095
3,7,10,14,17,21,24,28 Jun; 1,5,8,12,15,19,22 Jul; 2,5,9,12,16,19,23,26,30 Aug; 2,6,9,13,16,20 Sep	£4218	£5239	£5809
27 Sep	£4204	£5174	£5698

HOTELS

RedLeaf Service (includes RedLeaf Service [more] on Rocky Mountaineer train)
Vancouver - Cascadia Hotel & Suites
Kamloops - c/o Rocky Mountaineer
Banff - Ptarmigan Inn
Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Fairmont Room)
Jasper - Whistlers Inn
Toronto - Hilton Garden Inn Downtown
Montreal - Delta Centre-Ville
Halifax - Delta Halifax

GoldLeaf Service (includes GoldLeaf Service [more] on Rocky Mountaineer train)
Vancouver - Fairmont Hotel (Fairmont Room)
Kamloops - c/o Rocky Mountaineer
Banff - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel (Fairmont Room)
Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Fairmont Lakeview Room)
Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (Fairmont Room)
Toronto - Fairmont Royal York (Fairmont Room)
Montreal - Fairmont Queen Elizabeth (Fairmont Room)
Halifax - Marriott Harbourfront (Guest Room)

GoldLeaf Service with Fairmont Deluxe (includes GoldLeaf Service [more] on Rocky Mountaineer train)
Vancouver - Fairmont Pacific Rim (Deluxe Harbourview Room)
Kamloops - c/o Rocky Mountaineer
Banff - Banff Springs Hotel (Deluxe Room)
Lake Louise - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (Deluxe Lakeview Room)
Jasper - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (Deluxe Room)
Toronto - Fairmont Royal York (Deluxe Room)
Montreal - Fairmont Queen Elizabeth (Fairmont Gold Room)
Halifax - Marriott Harbourfront (Harbourview Room)

Single Room Supplements on request.

The price includes:

• Hotel accommodation as listed above in twin-bedded or double rooms (please let us know which you prefer) with private facilities, on a room only basis.
• 2 day rail journey on the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff in either RedLeaf [more] or GoldLeaf Service [more].
  
• 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches on the Rocky Mountaineer.
• 4 day rail journey on VIA Rail's Canadian from Jasper to Toronto in a cabin with private w.c.  Shower facilities are available in each carriage.
• 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners on the Canadian.
• Lunch on Niagara Falls tour.
• Rail journeys with VIA Rail from Toronto to Montréal (daytime, in Business Class), and on The Ocean from Montréal to Halifax (overnight with cabin).
  
• 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner on The Ocean.
  
• Banff tour, including Banff Gondola.
• Summit Helicopter ride.
• Yoho National Park tour between Banff and Lake Louise.
• Icefields Parkway tour, including Ice Explorer, between Lake Louise and Jasper.
• Yoho National Park tour between Lake Louise and Banff.
• Admission to the Vancouver Lookout.
• Rail Station transfers in Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff, Jasper and Toronto.
• Luggage Handling (except on VIA Rail and in Toronto) and National Parks Pass.

Not included in the price:

• International flights (see our recommendation above). We are happy to discuss the flights with you and give you further guidance.
• International airport taxes.
• Optional sightseeing.
• Meals other than those specified.

A deposit of £400 per person is required at the time of booking. The balance of the price for your travel arrangements must be paid at least 8 weeks before your departure date.