Trans-Canadian Adventure

This is one of the world's greatest adventures by sea and land, travelling from the Pacific Coast to the Canadian east. Starting in Vancouver, you'll take the ferry to Vancouver Island and the city of Victoria before heading back to the mainland to cross the Rockies, stopping at mountain resorts like Whistler, Kamloops and Banff. Then it's all aboard The Canadian for a luxury three-night rail trip to Toronto and the Niagara Falls.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - Vancouver

Arrive in Vancouver and transfer to your downtown hotel. Meet your Tour Director in the afternoon and then join your fellow adventurers at an early evening Welcome Reception.

Hotel: Georgian Court Hotel

Day 2 - Vancouver - Victoria

We tour the sights of Vancouver like Stanley Park, with its totem pole collection, the historic Gastown district, Chinatown and English Bay. Next you'll take a ferry across the Strait of Georgia to arrive at Vancouver Island to stay in British Columbia's capital city of Victoria for two nights. This elegant place feels just like home and you'll take a tour that includes the impressive Parliament, the Inner Harbor and Bastion Square before an evening meal at a local restaurant.

Hotel: Inn at Laurel Point

Day 3 - Victoria

Enjoy breakfast at Butchart Gardens, a world-renowned botanical centre where you learn about these 55-acre gardens with one of the resident horticulturalists, then the rest of the day is yours to see some more of Victoria. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride or perhaps head to the ocean for a tall ship cruise or whale watching trip. In the evening there is an optional walking tour of Old Chinatown followed by a sumptuous dinner at a local Chinese restaurant.

Hotel: Inn at Laurel Point

Day 4 - Victoria - Sea-to-Sky Highway - Whistler

We travel to the north of the island, stopping at the coastal town of Chemainus, noted for its murals, before taking the ferry to cross the Strait of Georgia to return to mainland British Columbia. There, we head to the mountain resort of Whistler along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, stopping en route at the spectacular Shannon Falls. Once in Whistler you can join a guided walk to introduce you to the town.

Hotel: Delta Whistler Village Suites

Day 5 - Whistler - Cache Creek - Kamloops

Driving further into the Rockies, taking in the scenic Duffy Lake Road across the Coast Mountains, we stop at Historic Hat Creek Ranch and learn about this old trading post and later visit a Native American village for an insight into the culture of the Shuswap Nation. You'll overnight in Kamloops and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Hotel: The Thompson Hotel

Day 6 - Kamloops - Banff

We travel through the thousand-year-old cedar rainforest of Mount Revelstoke National Park and across Rogers Pass into Glacier National Park. Later crossing the Columbia River you'll enter Yoho National Park to see its Natural Bridge and the Spiral Tunnels. We cross the Continental Divide to arrive in Canada's oldest protected area, Banff National Park, for a two-night stay at the classic mountain resort of Banff.

Hotel: Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge

Day 7 - Banff

We our Banff's natural highlights such as Tunnel Mountain Drive, Surprise Corner, Bow Falls and see the area's weathered rock 'hoodoos'. Then take the Banff Gondola for panoramic views across six mountain ranges from the top of Sulphur Mountain. Spend an evening at leisure with the option to enjoy dinner and a show at a local dinner theatre.

Hotel: Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge

Day 8 - Banff - Lake Louise - Jasper National Park

Driving onwards to Lake Louise, we enjoy a guided walk along the lakeside and a chance to appreciate its azure waters and the impressive Chateau Lake Louise. We take in more incredible scenery as we travel down the Icefields Parkway, passing snowy peaks, tumbling waterfalls and huge glaciers. Stopping off at the Columbia Icefields to explore the Athabasca Glacier on an Ice Explorer vehicle, we head for Jasper, a quintessential Rockies town within the Jasper National Park. There will be an evening talk about Rock Mountain wildlife with a local nature expert.

Hotel: Chateau Jasper

Day 9 - Jasper - The Canadian

We visit Maligne Canyon, one of the Rockies' most scenic spots, and take an interpretive walk to learn about the area's unique geology. You can spend time in the afternoon at your leisure before boarding "The Canadian" for a classic three-night rail journey across Canada to Toronto. You'll be travelling in Silver & Blue class, with an en suite cabin. Dinner is onboard this luxury train.

Day 10 & 11 - Onboard The Canadian

As we glide past forests and lakes and into the wide open prairies you will enjoy all meals onboard The Canadian as you experience one of the world's most famous train journeys.

Day 12 - The Canadian - Toronto

The Canadian will pull into Toronto after breakfast onboard and then you will transfer to your downtown hotel for a two-night stay. Then you can explore this great city on an open-top sightseeing bus. You can hop on and off the bus any time you like to explore the city.

Hotel: Sheraton Centre Toronto

Day 13 - Niagara Falls

From Toronto there will be a day trip to Niagara Falls, with plenty of time to marvel at this thundering natural wonder. We get up close to the falls on the Maid of the Mist and later drive down the Niagara Gorge on its River Road to visit scenic Niagara-on-the-Lake and stop at a local vineyard. We arrive back in Toronto for the last night of your Canadian adventure.

Hotel: Sheraton Centre Toronto

Day 14 - Toronto

Transfer to the airport after breakfast at your hotel.

Departure Dates & Prices

All prices and tour information is correct at time of publication on our website, however is subject to change and availability – please check all details at time of booking

Departs On	Returns On	Tour + Air
Tuesday, April 28, 2009	Monday, May 11, 2009	€3407
Tuesday, May 05, 2009	Monday, May 18, 2009	€3575
Tuesday, May 12, 2009	Monday, May 25, 2009	€3575
Tuesday, May 19, 2009	Monday, June 01, 2009	€3575
Tuesday, May 26, 2009	Monday, June 08, 2009	€3575
Tuesday, June 02, 2009	Monday, June 15, 2009	€3575
Tuesday, June 09, 2009	Monday, June 22, 2009	€4199
Tuesday, June 16, 2009	Monday, June 29, 2009	€4199
Tuesday, June 23, 2009	Monday, July 06, 2009	€4199
Tuesday, July 07, 2009	Monday, July 20, 2009	€4379
Tuesday, July 14, 2009	Monday, July 27, 2009	€4379
Tuesday, July 21, 2009	Monday, August 03, 2009	€4379
Tuesday, July 28, 2009	Monday, August 10, 2009	€4379
Tuesday, August 04, 2009	Monday, August 17, 2009	€4379
Tuesday, August 11, 2009	Monday, August 24, 2009	€4379
Tuesday, August 18, 2009	Monday, August 31, 2009	€4379
Tuesday, August 25, 2009	Monday, September 07, 2009	€4379
Tuesday, September 01, 2009	Monday, September 14, 2009	€4199
Tuesday, September 08, 2009	Monday, September 21, 2009	€4199
Tuesday, September 15, 2009	Monday, September 28, 2009	€4199
Tuesday, September 22, 2009	Monday, October 05, 2009	€4199

There is a no smoking policy in all rooms for all travellers.

The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.

Included Highlights

• Vancouver - city tour
• Victoria - breakfast at Butchart Gardens
• Whistler - walking tour
• Banff - gondola ride and tour
• Lake Louise - interpretive lakeside walk
• Columbia Icefield - Ice Explorer ride on Athabasca Glacier
• Jasper National Park - Maligne Canyon; local wildlife talk
• Toronto - city sightseeing bus day pass
• Niagara Falls - cruise on the Maid of the Mist

Dining Highlights

• Welcome Reception in Vancouver
• 13 full breakfasts
• Two lunches and two dinners on The Canadian
• Three three-course hotel dinners
• Two dinners at local restaurants in Victoria and Kamloops

22 meals are included in total.

First Class Travel Highlights

• Professional Tour Director on days one to nine
• Complimentary airport transfers
• Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach transport
• En suite twin-bedded hotel accommodation with all hotel service charges and local taxes included
• Travel on Silver & Blue Class on The Canadian with private en suite cabins
• Access to The Canadian's dome roofed Park, the Bullet Louge, Skyline Car and the Blue Dining Car
• All onboard meals and tips included

Airport Transfers

Complimentary transfers on scheduled arrival and departure dates are included. Trafalgar can also organise inexpensive transfers on other days - enquire at tine of booking.