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Winter Rail Tours
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This great snowy mountain holiday begins as you board Via Rail for a stunning train trip to the Canadian Rockies world famous Resorts–Chateau Lake Louise and Banff Springs Hotel. Enjoy the panoramas as the train winds past the ice-choked Thompson River and Mt. Robson, the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Watch for large concentrations of elk and bighorn sheep as you enter the boundaries of Jasper, Alberta.
Upon arrival, board a deluxe motorcoach for an awesome trip past the Athabasca Glacier on the way to the Banff Springs Hotel. Spend an incredible night at this castle in the mountains. The next day, you'll see the sights of Banff before the journey continues to the Chateau Lake Louise–another famous landmark. During your stay at the Chateau, 20 teams from around the world will have 53 hours to create ice masterpieces which will last until April. This rail vacation is not to be missed.
- Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation
- 2 nights train Accommodations board the Via Rail
- 1 night hotel accommodations in Banff
- 1 night hotel accommodations at the Chateau Lake Louise
- 2 Full Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
- Fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing
Day 1 - Seattle - Vancouver, BC-Rail Canada
Your mountain holiday begins as you head
north of the border by deluxe motorcoach
to the VIA Rail Station in Vancouver BC.
Sit back and relax as your Tour Director
shows you the sights along the way. First
class treatment awaits as our Service
Manager welcomes you aboard the VIA train, where you’ll enjoy a delicious
dinner. After settling in, our group will gather in the Glass Dome Car to watch
the sparkling Vancouver skyline as you
journey north. Nothing could be finer!
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2 - Canadian Rockies - Jasper, Alberta - Banff
Awaken to freshly
brewed coffee and the morning paper.
When you look out the window, you will
see the rolling hills surrounding the
ranching community of Kamloops, BC. A
hearty breakfast awaits onboard. The
winter scenery is incredible as you wind
your way along the shores of the mighty
ice choked Thompson River and past Mt.
Robson, the tallest peak in the Canadian
Rockies. In the mid-morning, you will
arrive in the snowy little mountain town
of Jasper, Alberta. All aboard the
motorcoach as you sightsee on the way to
Banff, your home away from home for the
next night.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3 - International Ice Festival - Chateau Lake Louise
This morning after breakfast you will
travel to Lake Louise for the
International Ice Festival, and you will check into
our lovely hotel, the Chateau Lake
Louise, for the next night. There you
will immerse yourself in the coolest
(literally) celebration in Canada, the
International Ice Festival. See 20 teams
battle the ice as they have 53 hours to
create ice masterpieces, which will last
until April. Enjoy the festivities and
watching these masters at work. Be
sure to vote for your favorite ice
sculpture and watch the judging that
takes place in the afternoon.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4 - Chateau Lake Louise - Jasper - Rail Canada
After breakfast, (on your own) take
time for last minute shopping and a
last look at the ice sculpting and
Victoria Glacier before boarding our
motorcoach bound for Jasper,
Alberta. In the late afternoon, board
Via Rail for an overnight trip to
Vancouver. Enjoy dinner in the
diner.
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 5 - Vancouver, BC — Seattle
Enjoy breakfast on board the train
before arriving in Vancouver. Bid your train staff a fond farewell
before boarding the motorcoach
bound for Seattle.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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