12 Day The Great Canadian Train Tour

✈️ Flights Included

💲 Low Deposit $499* pp

💰 Bonus Savings | $4000

🌟 Starting at $7,990 pp

🕒 Strictly Limited Offer - Book By 30 September 2024

Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Canada from Toronto to Vancouver. Your journey begins aboard VIA Rail’s "The Canadian," offering stunning views from your Sleeper Plus Cabin. Experience the majesty of the Canadian Rockies, visiting iconic sites like Jasper, Banff, Lake Louise, and Yoho National Park.

Highlights Include:

🚞3 nights in a cozy Sleeper Plus Cabin with a private washroom aboard VIA Rail.

🚌 Deluxe coach explorations through the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

🌲 Visits to pristine national parks, natural hot springs, and quaint villages.

🏔️ End your tour in the vibrant city of Vancouver.

Optional Extra:

🌊 Full Day Toronto City & Niagara Falls Tour: Explore Toronto's top sights and the stunning Niagara Falls on a comprehensive 12-hour tour. Includes the thrilling "Voyage to the Falls" boat tour for up-close views of the majestic waterfalls +$250pp

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What to Expect

Tour Dates

Price based on tour starting 10 October 2025

Extra charges apply for:

2 May 2025 ($300pp)
Spring departure
6 June 2025 ($1000pp)
Summer departure
28 July 2025 ($1300pp)
Summer departure
26 September 2025 ($500pp)
Autumn departure

Itinerary

Our multi-stop Canada tours are carefully designed to give an insight into the highlights, culture and unique beauty of each region. Each day will be different, with a combination of travel days, sightseeing and free time to explore or take a breather as you wish.

Tipping (Gratuities) in Canada

Although tipping is not mandatory, it is a customary practice in North America and represents an important part of remuneration within service trades. Tips reflect your satisfaction about the services received throughout your stay. While gratuities are at the discretion of each passenger below are customary guidelines for providing gratuities:

Tour Leader: $5 CAD per person per day
Driver: $5 CAD per person per day
Local Guides: $3 CAD per person per day

Visa requirement for Canada

Please note that Canada has an electronic travel authorization (ETA), which requires all international visitors to register online before traveling to Canada. This registration procedure assists travelers in processing required documents while determining their eligibility to travel to international destinations. Registration for the ETA program is now mandatory for all international travelers wishing to travel to Canada. For further information, we invite you to visit the Government of Canada’s official website: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp

Bedding

Please note most bedding in Canada is based on twin (two beds). Double (one large bed) can be requested however it is subject to hotel room availability.

Transfers

Group tour airport transfers are included providing you are arriving on the first and last day of tour.

Baggage

Each person is entitled to a strict maximum of one bag not exceeding 20kg on tour, superseding any other baggage allowance. One of the reasons is due to coach requirements and limitation. Checked in baggage for the VIA Rail must be checked-in at least 45min prior to departure at the terminal. There are limited storage options on VIA Rail, therefore please keep carry-on light, with only necessities for 3 nights on the train..

Accomodation

Toronto 4*– Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown or similar

Hinton 3*– Coast Hotel Hinton or similar

Banff 3.5*– Banff Caribou Lodge or similar

Sun Peaks 3*– Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge or similar

Vancouver 3*– Century Plaza Hotel Vancouver or similar

The accommodation mentioned above is subject to change. Please refer to your confirmed Hotel List provided to you at the time of Final Documentation sent no later than 30 days prior to departure.

Onboard VIA Rail's 'The Canadian'

Toronto to Jasper – Sleeper Plus Class Onboard VIA Rail’s ‘The Canadian’

Cabin details below are based on Cabin for 2.

Room size: 7ft 3in. X 5ft, excluding 2ft 9in x 2ft 1in for private washroom
Mattress size: approximately 71in x 31in (180 cm x 79 cm)
Private washroom available inside each double bedroom
Mirror over sink with electrical razor outlet (110 vac.)
Individual control for heating, ventilation and air conditioning system
Limited space for baggage (see our baggage policy)
Day time: two comfortable sofa chairs
Nighttime: upper and lower beds replace chairs
Large window with blind
Access to a shower room (one shower room per car)
Shower towels and amenities provided
Door locks on the inside only (no individual key)
Other amenities: small closet, drinking water, and towels, pillows, sheets and blankets supplied.

IMPORTANT: Upper beds require the passengers to climb a ladder with 4 steps to access their sleeping accommodation. This may not be suitable for persons with reduced mobility.

Solo travellers: Please note a Cabin for 1 is slightly smaller and features some of the amenities above including a private toilet and sink (however the bed does cover the toilet at night). Ask our team for details and we can share VIA Rail cabin specifications with you.

Meals:

Enjoy the art of dining and the spectacular views onboard ‘The Canadian’. Savour a three-course meal with carefully selected products from Canadian artisans. Three meals a day are included in your experience (excluding Breakfast on the first and last day due to embark/disembark train times). Bar service is available for purchase. Special meal requests such as allergies, vegetarian and special diets may be catered for providing advance notice is given.

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USA Visa (ESTA)

**Please note this 12 Day itinerary does not visit USA therefore an ESTA is not required**

In the event you are deviating, stopping in USA or extending and cruising the Alaska’s Inside Passage then you will require a USA ESTA. All eligible travellers who wish to travel to the United States must request permission and pay fees according to an established process. For more information, please refer to the electronic travel authorization system website https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta

Group size

You will meet like-minded travellers on tour and may even make lifelong friends. This holiday will proceed with a smaller group size based on a minimum 25 passengers and a maximum group size of approximately 40 passengers. If the tour does not operate, you will be offered a credit.

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