MOUNTAINS & GLACIERS – BY VIA RAIL (6 NIGHTS & 7 DAYS)

 Canada, stretching from the U.S. in the south to the Arctic Circle in the north, is filled with vibrant cities including massive, multicultural Toronto; predominantly French-speaking Montréal and Québec City; Vancouver and Halifax on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, respectively; and Ottawa, the capital. It’s also crossed by the Rocky Mountains and home to vast swaths of protected wilderness.


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 Canada, stretching from the U.S. in the south to the Arctic Circle in the north, is filled with vibrant cities including massive, multicultural Toronto; predominantly French-speaking Montréal and Québec City; Vancouver and Halifax on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, respectively; and Ottawa, the capital. It’s also crossed by the Rocky Mountains and home to vast swaths of protected wilderness.

CANADA FACTS & FIGURES

  • Occupying the northern half of North America, Canada is the second-largest country in the world (after Russia.)
  • From east to west, the country encompasses six time zones.
  • Canada shares a 5,525-mile boundary with the U.S.
  • The Atlantic Ocean hugs the coastline to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west.
  • The country is made up of 10 provinces and three territories.
  • When it comes to geography - diversity is the word. Fertile plains, vast mountain ranges, lakes, rivers, wilderness forests and Arctic tundra to the far north.
  • Canada has a population of about 32.5 million.
  • The official currency is the Canadian dollar.
  • In random order, the major cities are Victoria, Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and Halifax.
  • The country enjoys four distinct seasons and six time zones.
  • English and French are the two official languages. English is the mother tongue of 59 per cent of the population.
  • Canada has 11 national holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day (Monday preceding May 25), Canada Day (July 1 or July 2 if July 1 is a Sunday, Labour Day (first Monday of September), Thanksgiving (second Monday of October), Remembrance Day (November 11), Christmas Day and Boxing Day (December 26)and new to 2008, February 18 is Family Day.
  • The maple leaf is the national symbol.

Highlights: Daily Breakfast, FlyOver Canada, Grouse Mountain & Capilano Suspension Bridge Tour, Vancouver City Tour, Overnight travel on VIA Rail, Discover Jasper Tour, Ice Explorer Ride & Glacier Skywalk at Columbia Icefields, Lake Louise, Discover Banff Tour with Sulphur Mountain

Day 01: Vancouver

On arrival, transfer from Vancouver International Airport to hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. In the afternoon visit “FlyOver Canada”, best of Vancouver’s attraction which offers a spectacular virtual Flight over Canada. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 02: Vancouver

After breakfast, proceed on Grouse Mountain and Capilano Suspension Bridge Tour. Crossing Lions Gate Bridge, look-out for British Properties exclusive homes, visit Capilano Salmon Hatchery and continue to the 230 ft Capilano Suspension bridge. At Grouse Mountain - ride the famous Skyride to 3700 ft. high mountaintop playground. Ample time to visit Theatre in the Sky’s "Born to Fly", seasonal logging shows, Peak Chairlift and other activities. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 03: Vancouver/Jasper

After breakfast, morning at leisure. Afternoon checkout and proceed on Vancouver City Tour. See Canada Place, Robson Street, the Public Library, Sports Venues, Theatres, Chinatown and Gastown. Soak in the natural splendor of Stanley Park’s Totem Poles and sightsee from Prospect Point. Later drop off at Pacific Central Station to connect VIA Rail Train at 8.30 pm for overnight journey to Jasper.

Day 04: Jasper

On arrival at 4.00 pm, transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 05: Jasper

After breakfast, proceed on Discover Jasper Tour. Jasper’s beauty and history is set amid some of the most rugged peaks in the Rockies. Explore the natural attractions of Maligne Canyon, Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake. At Maligne Canyon, stroll along 50 meter walls and learn about its unique underground water system. Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight in Jasper.

Day 06: Jasper/Lake Louise/Banff

After breakfast, checkout and transfer to Banff via scenic Icefields Parkway. On the way stop at major viewpoints of Athabasca Falls, Columbia Icefields, Crowfoot Glacier, and Peyto Lake. At the Icefields Centre take a thrilling ride on an Ice Explorer and further explore the magnificent Glacier Skywalk. On your way to Banff, experience the breathtaking waters of Lake Louise and the dominant Victoria Glacier. Upon arrival in Banff, you will be dropped off at the hotel. Overnight in

Day 07: Banff/Calgary

After breakfast, proceed on Discover Banff Tour. The resort town of Banff is set amongst the towering mountains of Rundle, Tunnel, Cascade and Norquay. A gentle ride on the Banff Gondola takes you to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for a 360 degree panorama of the Bow Valley. Afternoon checkout and transfer to Calgary Airport to connect flight to onward destination.

 

 PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:

  • Accommodation as per your choice
  • Daily breakfast at restaurant in the hotel
  • Arrival & departure Airport transfers on private basis
  • Inter-city transfers either by coach or rail as per itinerary
  • Sightseeing tours on seat-in- coach basis with local English speaking driver/guide
  • Entrance fees to visit attractions as per itinerary
  • Cost of basic self-drive rental car with GPS for self drive package (Additional hours, fuel charges, parking charges, vehicle drop off fees, National Park fees are not a part of the package.)
  • Hotel taxes

EXCLUSIONS:

  • Airport improvement fee.
  • Meals and attractions unless otherwise stated.
  • Transfers, unless otherwise specified.
  • National Park entrance fees.
  • Train station transfers are not included in the package.
  • No Porterage
  • VISA Air Tickets & Baggage Charges
  • No Domestic Airfare & Intercity Surface Transfers are included (Can provide quote as separate cost per person)
  • No International Airfare is included (Can provide quote as separate cost per person)
  • No Lunch & Dinner (Can provide quote as separate cost per person, per meal, per day)
  • Any Costs not included/mentioned in itinerary
  • Tips and/or Gratuity not included (Suggested tip of approx. USD 2.00 per person per day)
  • 4.50% Govt Service Tax

NOTE:

  • Common pick-up and drop-off point for sightseeing tours from central location.
  • Any type of mandatory fee like a resort fee / city tax etc. has to be paid at the hotel directly; the same is not a part of the package and cannot be prepaid.
  • Passenger will have to reach on their own to common pick-up point (Bus station) in Montreal for transfer to Quebec City (Bus station).
  • Rates are subject to availability at the time of booking.