MAPLE MAJESTY: CANADA'S PREMIER LUXURY RAIL TOUR
ICONIC CANADIAN RAIL ADVENTURES AND THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
Embark on an unrivaled odyssey from Toronto to Vancouver with our Canadian Luxury Train Tour. Step aboard VIA Rail's opulent service and traverse the nation's spectacular landscapes in absolute comfort. As you journey from Toronto's vibrant hub to Vancouver's coastal allure, immerse yourself in the sheer elegance of Canada's diverse scenery. Delight in world-class amenities, bespoke experiences, and unparalleled service throughout this iconic transcontinental voyage. From the majestic Rockies to the tranquil coastlines, every moment redefines luxury, offering both opulence and adventure. Join us for an unforgettable expedition that encapsulates the essence of luxury travel across Canada's heartland.
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Start Location: Vancouver
End Location: Vancouver
TOP HIGHLIGHTS
- Luxury rail journey from Vancouver to Banff through the Canadian Rockies
- Banff National Park sightseeing with Banff Gondola
- Discover the majestic Lake Louise
- Experience the Icefields Parkway with Ice Explorer ride and Glacier Skywalk experiences
- Maligne Valley exploration with Maligne Canyon and Maligne Lake with boat cruise to Spirit Island
- Jasper Tramway
- 3 day rail journey across the prairies to Toronto
SAMPLE ITINERARY (CUSTOMIZABLE)
Day 1: Vancouver – Kamloops on the Rocky Mountaineer
This morning depart onboard luxury rail from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. Todays journey will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains.
Overnight: Kamloops
Day 2: Kamloops – Banff on the Rocky Mountaineer
Continue eastward on your rail journey to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. You will see a spectacular range of scenery as you travel across ranch lands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies.
Overnight: Banff
Day 3: Banff Sightseeing
Nestled high in the Canadian Rockies, the town of Banff is located within the Banff National Park. Once “Siding 29” on the Canadian Pacific Railway, the town of Banff was intended to be a tourist town from its very inception. The park’s first superintendent, George Stewart, even oriented the town’s first street so that it offered the best possible view of Cascade Mountain. With easy access to pristine wilderness, outdoor adventures, jaw-dropping landscape, and a vibrant history, there are many places to visit in Banff and Lake Louise. Join a small group tour and visit Banff’s landmarks and historic places. The afternoon is free to explore Banff at your leisure; admission to the Banff Gondola is included - sore to the top of Sulphur Mountain for birds-eye-views of Banff and the surroundings.
Overnight: Banff
Day 4: Banff - Lake Louise
Today you will be transferred by coach to Lake Louise, a jewel of the Rockies surrounded by glistening glaciers and towering snow-capped mountain peaks. Late in the day, with the glowing sun dropping behind Mount Victoria, you have likely never seen anything so dramatically beautiful.
Overnight: Lake Louise
Day 5: Lake Louise – Jasper
Travel to Jasper along one of the most scenic drives in North America – the Icefields Parkway. This is home for black and grizzly bears, elk, moose, mountain goats and sheep. Visit the Columbia Icefield, a series of glaciers 325 square kilometres in area, where time is allowed for an Ice Explorer ride onto the surface of the Athabasca Glacier and then walk on a glass platform high above the valley on the Glacier Skywalk.
Overnight: Jasper
Day 6: Jasper Sightseeing
In the morning join our guide for an interpretive tour up the Maligne Valley. The tour will include a stop at Maligne Canyon for a guided walk above the gorge, Medicine Lake and then Maligne Lake where you can either take the boat cruise to Spirit Island or enjoy a guided hike along the Mary Schaffer Loop. This afternoon ride the Jasper Tramway to the top of Whistlers Mountain for spectacular views.
Day 7, 8, 9 : Jasper – Toronto on board VIA Rail
Travelling in sleeper class, by day you will sit back in comfortable armchairs, at night attendants will transform your quarters into cozy bunks or a private bedroom. You will have access to the Park Car which offers a lounge atmosphere and the Dome Car for 180 degree panoramic windows for spectacular viewing. Gourmet meals are included in the dining room when travelling in Sleeper Class.
Day 10: Arrive in Toronto
Upon arrival in Toronto your tour ends.
DATES & PRICES
Availability:
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
ACCOMMODATION
START PLACE
END PLACE
PRICE FROM
Package price with Rocky Mountaineer Silver Leaf Experience on select April and October departure - Contact for details
Vancouver
Vancouver
$3,820 USD
All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.
Pricing is starting from based on double occupancy. Special subject to change.
Pricing is starting from based on double occupancy. Special subject to change.
Applicable taxes vary depending on travel destination and are not included. Please ask your sales agent what extra taxes will be payable for your tour.
WHY CHOOSE ANDERSON VACATIONS?
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Planting one tree for every passenger that travels with us.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 7 nights of hotel accommodation
- Rocky mountaineer rail tour in Silver Leaf service including meals
- Via Rail from Jasper to Toronto
- Attractions and sightseeing as above
EXCLUSIONS
- Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
- Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
- Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
- Taxes as applicable
- Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
- Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
Why Take A Custom Tour?
Private & Customizable
You can see what you want, when you want, how you want. A trip that's perfectly timed and well organized.
Unique Experience
Experiences that help you take in the region in a different way. Can combine your trip with our group tours. Advice to help you get the most out of your trip.
Freedom to Explore
Time to enjoy and take in each place. Add days in places you want to explore. Do only the activities you want to do.
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Custom Trip Plans
You can see what you want, when you want, how you want.
Unique Experiences
Experiences that help you take in the region in a different way.
Freedom To Explore
Time to take in each place with only the tours you want to do.
Booking & Flight Questions
Do you arrange airport transfers?
Yes! We can certainly assist with booking airport transfers for you! Some tours have airport transfers included already. Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Yes! We can certainly assist with booking additional nights of accommodation for you before and/or after your fully escorted tour! Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Can you assist with booking flights?
Yes! We can certainly assist with booking your flights for you! We do not recommend you book any flights until you receive your booking confirmation directly from Anderson Vacations Tours, as some tours are not pre-guaranteed. Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Is it possible to book a triple share accommodation?
Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire about this option, as pricing may also vary and it will be subject to availability.
Can we book this tour with our exclusive group?
Anderson Vacations Tours can work with private groups to customize a tour to your needs. Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Tour Questions
What is the average age of passengers for this tour?
Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+
I am a solo traveler. Is there a single surcharge?
There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo Travelers can choose to pay the single supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share, we also have a Twin Share option that is offered for the majority of our tours. This means you will be sharing the hotel rooms with another single, same gender traveller who also books the Twin Share option. If this is the case, there will be no single supplement charged to either of you. If we are unable to match you with another Twin Share traveler, there may be a single surcharge applied to cover the full cost of the rooms on some of our longer tours. Please enquire before finalizing your booking for full details.
How physically demanding is this tour? Are you able to accommodate people with mobility restrictions/limitations?
This tour has a low level of physical demand, although there may be some activities or sightseeing tours that require walking short distances. Please inquire if you have any mobility restrictions before completing your booking to ensure this tour is right for you.
How much luggage should I bring?
Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for this suitcase is 32 kilograms/60 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages. Please advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of the coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations Tours guidelines.
What is your recommended spending amount for non-included meals?
The suggested allowance for non-included meals is $40.00 — $60.00 CAD per day (includes tipping).
Can you accommodate passengers with dietary restrictions (food allergies, vegan, vegetarian etc.)?
Yes! There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices and arrangements made for you.
Are gratuities included in the tour cost?
For your convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals stated on the itinerary are included in the price of the tour. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 15-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Motorcoach Driver and Tour Director are left to your discretion. We recommend $4.00 - $5.00 CAD per person, per day for your Motorcoach Driver and $6.00 - $7.00 CAD per person, per day for your Tour Director. if you can't find your
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10RMV
Maple Majesty: Canada's Premier Luxury Rail Tour
10 days
Created On: 21 Dec 2024
Highlights
- Luxury rail journey from Vancouver to Banff through the Canadian Rockies
- Banff National Park sightseeing with Banff Gondola
- Discover the majestic Lake Louise
- Experience the Icefields Parkway with Ice Explorer ride and Glacier Skywalk experiences
- Maligne Valley exploration with Maligne Canyon and Maligne Lake with boat cruise to Spirit Island
- Jasper Tramway
- 3 day rail journey across the prairies to Toronto
Inclusions
- 7 nights of hotel accommodation
- Rocky mountaineer rail tour in Silver Leaf service including meals
- Via Rail from Jasper to Toronto
- Attractions and sightseeing as above
Exclusions
- Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
- Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
- Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
- Taxes as applicable
- Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
- Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
Dates & Prices
ACCOMODATION
START PLACE
END PLACE
PRICE FROM
Package price with Rocky Mountaineer Silver Leaf Experience
Vancouver
Vancouver
$4,550 USD
Package price with Rocky Mountaineer Gold Leaf Experience
Vancouver
Vancouver
$5,180 USD
Package price with Rocky Mountaineer Silver Leaf Experience on select April and October departure - Contact for details
Vancouver
Vancouver
$3,820 USD
All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.
* Pricing is starting from based on double occupancy. Special subject to change.
* Pricing is starting from based on double occupancy. Special subject to change.
Itinerary
Day 1: Vancouver – Kamloops on the Rocky Mountaineer
This morning depart onboard luxury rail from the coastal city of Vancouver to Kamloops in the heart of British Columbia’s interior. Todays journey will see dramatic changes in scenery, from the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains.
Overnight: Kamloops
Day 2: Kamloops – Banff on the Rocky Mountaineer
Continue eastward on your rail journey to the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. You will see a spectacular range of scenery as you travel across ranch lands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies.
Overnight: Banff
Day 3: Banff Sightseeing
Nestled high in the Canadian Rockies, the town of Banff is located within the Banff National Park. Once “Siding 29” on the Canadian Pacific Railway, the town of Banff was intended to be a tourist town from its very inception. The park’s first superintendent, George Stewart, even oriented the town’s first street so that it offered the best possible view of Cascade Mountain. With easy access to pristine wilderness, outdoor adventures, jaw-dropping landscape, and a vibrant history, there are many places to visit in Banff and Lake Louise. Join a small group tour and visit Banff’s landmarks and historic places. The afternoon is free to explore Banff at your leisure; admission to the Banff Gondola is included - sore to the top of Sulphur Mountain for birds-eye-views of Banff and the surroundings.
Overnight: Banff
Day 4: Banff - Lake Louise
Today you will be transferred by coach to Lake Louise, a jewel of the Rockies surrounded by glistening glaciers and towering snow-capped mountain peaks. Late in the day, with the glowing sun dropping behind Mount Victoria, you have likely never seen anything so dramatically beautiful.
Overnight: Lake Louise
Day 5: Lake Louise – Jasper
Travel to Jasper along one of the most scenic drives in North America – the Icefields Parkway. This is home for black and grizzly bears, elk, moose, mountain goats and sheep. Visit the Columbia Icefield, a series of glaciers 325 square kilometres in area, where time is allowed for an Ice Explorer ride onto the surface of the Athabasca Glacier and then walk on a glass platform high above the valley on the Glacier Skywalk.
Overnight: Jasper
Day 6: Jasper Sightseeing
In the morning join our guide for an interpretive tour up the Maligne Valley. The tour will include a stop at Maligne Canyon for a guided walk above the gorge, Medicine Lake and then Maligne Lake where you can either take the boat cruise to Spirit Island or enjoy a guided hike along the Mary Schaffer Loop. This afternoon ride the Jasper Tramway to the top of Whistlers Mountain for spectacular views.
Day 7, 8, 9 : Jasper – Toronto on board VIA Rail
Travelling in sleeper class, by day you will sit back in comfortable armchairs, at night attendants will transform your quarters into cozy bunks or a private bedroom. You will have access to the Park Car which offers a lounge atmosphere and the Dome Car for 180 degree panoramic windows for spectacular viewing. Gourmet meals are included in the dining room when travelling in Sleeper Class.
Day 10: Arrive in Toronto
Upon arrival in Toronto your tour ends.
